In a major industry shake-up, DSV has acquired DB Schenker, positioning itself as a major player in global logistics. This acquisition enhances DSV’s capabilities in European land transport and rail freight, aligning with the industry’s shift towards multimodal solutions and sustainability. The ...

Nespresso has partnered with logistics company HIVED to introduce fully electric deliveries in London. The collaboration is expected to reduce carbon emissions by up to 76% per parcel, saving 10,000 kilograms of CO₂ monthly while handling 60,000 deliveries. Nespresso’s goal is to provide an “e...

Germany’s introduction of new border control measures on September 16 is expected to cause significant disruption, particularly for the logistics and transport sectors, likely causing shipping and freight delays. These measures will allow for spot checks on individuals crossing borders, primarily ...

On 9 September 2024, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia formalised a historic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster supply chain resilience across the three nations. The agreement, announced by the UK’s Department for Business and Trade, marks the ...

The John K Philips Group, a leading logistics company, has announced the relocation of its headquarters to a state-of-the-art, carbon-neutral facility in Warrington. The new site, covering 135,000 square feet, reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability and is equipped with cutting-edge ec...

Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion in assets under management, will acquire an 80% stake in Burstone’s Pan-European Logistics (PEL) platform, valued at €1.02 billion (R20 billion). Burstone will retain a 20% interest and continue managing the portfo...

Brokers and commercial estate agents play an important role in the logistics infrastructure landscape. David Priestman met with Colliers’ Rob Whatmuff (pictured) and Andrea Ferranti at UKREiiF in Leeds. A major player in the industrial property sector, with around 70% of this activity in warehousi...