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Blackstone invests over one billion euros in European logistics
4 Settembre 2024 - The U.S.-based company Blackstone has made a significant investment in the European logistics sector, acquiring a major stake in warehouses managed by Burstone Group, solidifying its presence in Europe. The investment amounts to more than one billion euros.
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Gilles Delarue appointed new CFO of Rhenus Group
4 Settembre 2024 - On September 1, 2024, Gilles Delarue took on the role of Chief Financial Officer of the Rhenus Group, succeeding Egbert Bernsmeister, who transitioned to the subsidiary Saria.
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Brief News on Transport and Logistics – September 3, 2024
3 Settembre 2024 - CMA CGM Container Surcharge, Rotterdam Train Halt Due to Blackout, Fatal Train-Truck Collision in the Netherlands, Maersk Electric Truck for Skoda, Mandatory Truck Disinfection in Bulgaria
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GLS Italy opens new logistics hub in Verona
3 Settembre 2024 - GLS Italy strengthens its presence in the northeast region of Italy with the opening of a new logistics hub in Verona, increasing its sorting capacity to up to 8,000 parcels per hour.
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DP World expands logistics services to Fashion, Retail, and chemical sectors
3 Settembre 2024 - The multinational DP World enhances its global logistics services, extending them to the Fashion and Retail sectors with the acquisition of Cargo Services Far East, while also bolstering its chemical logistics operations through its subsidiary Legend Logistics.
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DSV to invest over one billion in DB Schenker following acquisition
30 Agosto 2024 - The Danish logistics giant DSV is reportedly planning to invest over one billion euros in DB Schenker if it wins the bid for the company's acquisition, according to sources cited by Reuters. This news comes shortly after the German union Ver.di expressed concerns about potential job cuts.
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German union Ver.di backs CVC’s bid for DB Schenker
30 Agosto 2024 - The German union Ver.di has expressed support for the consortium led by CVC Capital Partners in its bid to acquire DB Schenker. The union believes that CVC offers greater job security compared to Danish competitor DSV.
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Maersk opens the Middle East’s largest logistics park in Jeddah
28 Agosto 2024 - On August 21, 2024, Maersk inaugurated a 225,000-square-meter logistics platform in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which required an investment of $250 million. The project also includes logistics training for Saudi women.
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Ceccarelli Group opens new logistics hub in Cervignano
28 Agosto 2024 - The Ceccarelli Group strengthens its logistics operations in Friuli Venezia Giulia with the opening of an 8,400-square-meter facility at the Cervignano Interport, divided into seven operational modules.
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Two €14 Billion bids submitted for DB Schenker
23 Agosto 2024 - The Danish logistics giant DSV and a consortium led by CVC Capital Partners have each submitted binding offers worth €14 billion to acquire DB Schenker, according to Bloomberg.
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XPO eyes reviving sale of European transport operations
21 Agosto 2024 - Transport giant XPO is reportedly looking to revive the sale of its European operations, after halting the process in 2022, according to Bloomberg.
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Dachser completes acquisition of Brummer Group
13 Agosto 2024 - Dachser has finalized the acquisition of Brummer Group, a German-Austrian food logistics company, integrating it into its European network and strengthening Dachser's position in the European food logistics market.
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Rising risks of extreme weather for logistics
9 Agosto 2024 - The impact of climate change is becoming increasingly evident through extreme weather events, which are posing growing dangers to the logistics sector, according to research by Everstream Analytics.
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Linde introduces new generation of stackers up to 5.47 meters
31 Luglio 2024 - Linde Material Handling has unveiled the new electric stackers L10 – L16 B, designed to meet the needs of goods handling in confined spaces. With load capacities ranging from 1 to 1.6 tons and lifting heights up to 5.47 meters, these stackers are ideal for narrow aisles and limited loading areas.
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CMA CGM partners with Google for AI in logistics
29 Luglio 2024 - On July 18, 2024, French maritime company CMA CGM announced a partnership with Google to develop artificial intelligence systems dedicated to maritime transport and logistics.
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Construction begins on VGP logistics hub in Parma
29 Luglio 2024 - VGP Italia, the real estate developer, has announced the construction for the VGP Park Parma, a logistics hub located seven kilometers from the center of Parma, offering over 50,000 square meters of space pre-leased by an Italian company. Development of the Park Leipzig Airport platform continues.
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