AI robot supports parcel handling 
FedEx has deployed its first AI-powered sorting robot in Europe at its air network facility in Cologne. The robotic arm, developed by Hellebrekers, can process up to 1,000 documents and small parcels per hour to 90 destinations. Supporting 900 employees, the deployment... mehr
DHL inaugurates Lyon gateway
DHL Express France has inaugurated a EUR 121 million gateway at Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport — its largest investment in France outside Paris CDG. The 50,000 m² site will process up to 17,500 parcels per hour and support various delivery types, from local to international.... mehr
Sunrock powers Picnic fulfilment site
Picnic and Sunrock are deepening their energy partnership with a new rooftop PV system at Picnic’s automated fulfilment centre in Dordrecht (Netherlands). The 1.6 MWp installation aims to supply around 30% of the facility’s energy needs, with all electricity used on-site due... mehr
Reber expanding into Austrian market
Reber Logistik has acquired a stake in Cerberus Services & Logistics, gaining access to a nationwide B2B and B2C furniture logistics network in Austria. Cerberus operates six depots and specialises in two-person handling and bulky items, including furniture and... mehr
BLG applies data to planning
BLG Logistics has reported the deployment of 'MotionMiners' automated process analysis at its Hamburg vehicle terminal, to optimise operations in automotive and contract logistics. Using wearable sensors and bluetooth beacons, real movement data was collected over... mehr
He Dreiht powers DHL operations
The DHL Group has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement with Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW) for around 80 GWh of offshore wind energy annually from spring 2026. The electricity will come from the 'He Dreiht' wind farm in the German North Sea, aiming to cover... mehr
Dia builds 64,000 m² warehouse
Dia has begun construction of a 64,000 m² logistics centre in León, investing EUR 42 million alongside IBA Capital and Grupo Bertolín. Set to open in early 2026, the facility will support almost 200 Dia stores in Castilla y León and Asturias. The centre has capacity for... mehr
Logistik muss mitdenken 
Im Gespräch mit Vinko Castrogiovanni, Managing Director, Fiege Schweiz. Fiege Schweiz positioniert sich als «Full-Service-Provider» – mit Fokus auf individuelle Logistiklösungen, internationale Spedition und resiliente Netzwerke. Managing Director Vinko Castrogiovanni spricht im... mehr
A&A releases 3PL market report
According to a recently-released report by Armstrong & Associates (A&A) US third-party logistics net revenues rose by 1.8% to USD 131.5 billion in 2024, following a sharp 12.8% drop in 2023. After a drop of 26.1% in 2023, gross revenues also grew by 2.8%,... mehr
DHL investing in the Middle East
The DHL Group will invest more than EUR 500 million in the Middle East by 2030, focusing on Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The investments span all four DHL divisions and aim to expand infrastructure, fleet and warehousing, whilst boosting service capabilities. According... mehr