Supply chain fraud alert 
Insurance provider TT Club has issued a warning to forwarders and logistics providers about supply chain credit fraud. Criminals target operators with the promise of lucrative contracts, often beginning with a small shipment paid on time before rapidly escalating to multiple... more
DHL launches pharma hub in Singapore
DHL Supply Chain has reported its launch of a new 8,200 sqm pharma hub in Singapore, to strengthen its life sciences and healthcare logistics capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. The new facility is a part of the DHL Group’s EUR 500 million regional investment, and offers... more
NewCold climbs GCCA ranking
NewCold has risen to third place on the Global Cold Chain Alliance’s (GCCA) list of the top 25 largest refrigerated warehousing and logistics providers. As the company has reported, the ranking reflects NewCold’s focus on automation, sustainability and customer-centric... more
Logistics network meets in Brussels
The Astre Congress, held from 25-26 March in Brussels, brought together around 260 participants to discuss innovation and future challenges in the transport and logistics sector. Astre members and partners’ representatives engaged in workshops and group sessions to foster new... more
Seafrigo boosting Nordic operations
Seafrigo has reported that it has expanded its Nordic operations by opening a new 10,000 sqm warehouse in Katrineholm (Sweden). The facility offers 30,000 pallet slots and can handle up to 100 t of blast-freezing a week. Certified to Miljöbyggnad ‘Silver’ environment... more
GXO expanding Mediterranean operations
Hisense has partnered with GXO Logistics to manage its logistics operations in Spain. GXO now oversees distribution, returns, repacking and value-added services at a new 36,000 sqm logistics centre in Albuixech, Valencia. The site, located near the Mediterranean corridor and... more
‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – the impact
The new ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs imposed by the US administration are set to reshape global trade, according to Keiron Myall (pictured), managing director for the UK and Ireland at the Customs Support Group (CSG). Whilst a 10% tariff applies to UK exports, a 25% tariff on... more
German supply chain strategies evolving
Yesterday, 9 April, saw logistics experts discuss the resilience of supply chains in an online press conference in preparation for Germany’s ‘Tag der Logistik’ (logistics day) today, 10 April. The IFO Institute’s Dr Klaus Wohlrabe presented new survey findings, showing increased... more
Gondolas, boats, and snowshoes at DHL
DHL Group uses a wide range of solutions to deliver packages in hard-to-reach locations worldwide. In Venice, deliveries are made by gondola through the city's canals. Germany’s highest post office, on the Zugspitze mountain, is served by cable car, ensuring daily deliveries... more
Hubtex acquires Genkinger
The Hubtex Group has acquired 100% of the shares in Genkinger, aiming to strengthen its international presence and enhance synergies. The integration brings together expertise in industrial forklifts, special vehicles and attachments. Hubtex wants to retain and expand the... more