Kezad Group expanding capacity 
The Kezad Group is expanding its infrastructure with an additional 250,000 sqm of warehousing by the end of 2025, increasing total capacity to 837,000 sqm. The warehouse occupancy rate is rising, despite these capacity additions, driven by increased demand from the automotive... more
GW expands US presence in Phoenix
Gebrüder Weiss has opened a location in Phoenix AZ (USA), expanding its North American network to 17 locations. The facility will offer air and sea freight services, including customs clearance and land transport solutions, strengthening cross-border trade between the USA and... more
Chefs Culinar optimises route planning with Descartes
Chefs Culinar is integrating the Descartes ‘Route Planner’ to enhance route optimisation and delivery efficiency in its European distribution network. The foods service wholesaler will link the system with its ERP and telematics platforms. “With Descartes we can ensure... more
Firefighting equipment in Panattoni Park Graz Süd
Magirus Lohr, a manufacturer of firefighting vehicles, has moved into the Panattoni Park Graz Süd, thus strengthening its logistics and warehousing operations. The 2,050 m² site, located in Wagna (Austria), provides storage solutions for firefighting equipment, including fire... more
15 in 15 for UBV
The UBV Group has acquired 100% of ISL Nardi, a Milan-based logistician that specialises in international forwarding. The acquisition has been designed to strengthen UBV’s market position and supports its growth strategy, which focuses on Europe and Asia. ISL Nardi operates... more
Hyundai forklifts like Scottish whisky
The Robert Purvis Group, a Scottish Hyundai dealer and a specialist for construction, recycling and haulage needs, has supplied 16 forklift trucks to the Starlaw distillery in Bathgate (Scotland), which is operated by Glen Turner. The distillery’s fleet already includes ten... more
Arvato expands logistics partnership with Douglas
Arvato is expanding its cooperation with the Douglas Group, now handling fulfilment operations for Douglas Customers in Italy, Poland, Central Eastern Europe and the Baltic countries, in addition to services in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Two new distribution hubs are... more
Mosolf establishes joint venture in Saudi Arabia
Mosolf Port Logistics & Services has entered into a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company Bahri and Tasatu Mobility Investments to form a joint venture aimed at developing automotive logistics in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration, retroactively effective... more
ELL and Central Station extend cooperation
ELL Germany and 4PL Central Station have extended their cooperation for another five years, focusing on spare parts logistics for ELL’s locomotive fleet across Europe. The agreement includes plans for a new warehouse near Vienna, complementing a facility in Kassel, with the goal... more
Mosolf Group acquires Stoof
The Mosolf Group has announced the acquisition of Stoof International, a specialist in armoured vehicles and security solutions. The takeover will take effect on 31 March, subject to approval by Germany’s cartel office, with Stoof continuing to operate under its existing... more