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CHEP unveils space-saving container

CHEP unveiled a stackable, reusable container for light and medium-weight dry cargo at the FachPack show in Nürnberg on 24-26 September. The FalConic is constructed from 80% recycled materials and offers a reusable alternative to single-use packaging, helping businesses minimise their environmental impact. The container’s foldability also allows for optimized warehouse storage and cuts down on the number of trucks needed for transport. It has a load capacity of up to 600kg ... [+]

UPS opens Hyderabad healthcare cross-dock

UPS has opened a healthcare-focused cross-docking facility in Hyderabad, India. It can hold or sort 15 pallets in +15°C to +25°C, 7 Pallets in +2 to +8°C and 50 pallets under uncontrolled ambient conditions, eliminating the need for prolonged warehouse storage. The facility also serves as a ... [+]

DB board approves Schenker sale

The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn has approved the sale of DB Schenker to DSV, with the German federal government today granting approval at the same time. The sale is expected to be completed during 2025 once all regulatory approvals have been obtained. [+]

Bike me to the Moon

Austrian forwarder Gebrüder Weiss’ international cyclists have raised the bar with this year’s GWcycles cycling campaign: More than 600 participants came together to cycle over 768,800 kilometers (477,710 miles) - the distance to the moon and back. Between March and September, the logistics company ran its ... [+]

Europa to provide logistics for logistics supplier

Europa Warehouse has renewed its contract with supplier of equipment and servicing for the logistics and fulfilment sector, Southgate Global. The company provides logistics equipment, consumables and technical services supplier to retail, 3PL, e-commerce, post and parcel and manufacturing companies. Southgate and its end-customers benefit ... [+]

Röhlig Logistics enters Ireland with AirOcean acquisition

German owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics has opened a new subsidiary in Dublin after acquiring a majority shareholding in its agent of 20 years, AirOcean Ireland. The company will operate as Röhlig Ireland from January 2025. Founder and director of AirOcean Ireland, Garrett O’Brien, will take ... [+]

Green diesel for Ireland

DHL Global Forwarding and pharma company Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease are to use hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) diesel on domestic and international routes from Dublin and Athlone. The fuel will reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%. [+]

DHL partners War Child UK

DHL has become an official partner to War Child UK, a specialist charity that supports children affected by conflict. War Child UK works in conflict-affected countries in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. DHL will provide transportation, distribution and other logistical support ... [+]

ESG award for Kerry Logistics

Kerry Logistics Network' has received a Silver ESG Benchmark Award – Silver and the Outstanding Sustainability Dividend Award at the ESG Achievement Awards. It was the third consecutive year that KLN has been recognised by the Awards for its Environmental, Social and Governance and sustainability ... [+]

Heppner buys Dutch-Spain specialist

French based logistics company Heppner has acquired Segers Internationaal Transport, a Dutch company specialising in traffic between the Netherlands and Spain. It follows acquisitions of HaCas in the Netherlands in 2017 and DINA in Belgium in 2021. Founded in 1974, Segers Internationaal Transport is, like Heppner, ... [+]

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