10,000 parcel stations in Italy
In a new partnership, DHL’s e-commerce division and Poste Italiane are working to establish 10,000 parcel stations in Italy. Project “Locker Italia” commenced on Monday with the inauguration of its parcel station in Rome, as the first of many stations planned in the country... more
Providing Porto Park for Aldi
Panattoni has leased a unit of its Porto hub to Aldi Portugal. On a total area of 76,209 sqm, Panattoni has developed two buildings featuring modules of various sizes. The 16,050 sqm unit now leased to Aldi is located in the almost fully occupied north warehouse, while modules... more
Two firsts for MOL
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has embarked on its first industrial real estate project in Australia and acquired interests in eleven hubs in the country. Located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, the sites involve both existing and newly developed properties. They offer... more
Schenker sold to DSV
DSV is taking over DB Schenker in a EUR 14.3 billion deal with the Deutsche Bahn. This sale is the largest transaction in DB’s history, as its strong logistics team will now be integrated into DSV’s organisation. With plans to invest and expand in Germany within the next... more
USPS updates agreements
USPS has signed new agreements with package consolidators to adapt to a changing postal market and change the usage of negotiated service agreements. Under the new deal, USPS will discontinue its discounted rates offerings for packages entered by consolidators at post office... more
Fourteen units for Dagenham
Glencar has completed 14 grade A logistics units at Dagenham for a repeat customer to serve the Greater London area. Developed at the Dagenham logistics hub for Chancerygate, the units are in a range of sizes, from 600 sqm up to 3235 sqm, and may be used for diverse operations... more
Crossing 10,000 cranes
Mycrane now boasts an inventory of over 10,000 lifting machines, making its crane fleet one of the largest in the industry. The company set out to expand its fleet in 2021. It estimates that 30% of 100 fleet owners listed in the industry index of KHL IC100 have registered on the... more
Two wheels from Kuwait to Italy
Euromar has handled the import and re-export between Kuwait and Italy of the EUR 40,000 MV Agusta Brutale Motorbike. As a partner of the U-Freight Group, the company carried out this transport by leveraging its shipping expertise. The motorbike began its journey in Kuwait... more
UPS strengthens healthcare logistics
UPS is expanding into healthcare logistics with the acquisition of Frigo-Trans and BPL, which gives its access to the companies’ cold chain networks in Germany and beyond. With the takeovers, UPS hopes to meet the growing demand from the pharmaceuticals industry for reliable... more
Homing in on Ho Chi Minh City
Earlier this week, International Cargo Logistics (ICL) opened a new hub in Vietnam’s capital city, where the company aims to expand its multimodal portfolio. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, ICL can access important shipping routes via the Saigon Port Network and leverage Vietnam’s... more