The contract logistics arm of DHL in Thailand is on track to meet its zero carbon emissions target by 2050, as it invested US$1.2 million (฿36 million) for solar panels to optimise energy consumption, and rolled out ‘greener innovations’ throughout its operations. The panels, covering the size of three football fields or around 11,000 sqm, were installed on the rooftops of four warehouses at its Bangna Logistics Campus in Samutprakarn. DHL expects to generate enough energy to fulfill 38 … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain goes green in Thailand
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JD Logistics inaugurates warehouses in Europe
JD.com’s logistics unit has started warehouse operations in Europe with the opening of two automated warehouses in Poland and Germany early in March. The company expects to provide convenient and rapid fulfillment for clients in Europe with the help of a cutting-edge automated ground vehicle (AGV) system in both facilities. JD's warehouse in Poland is located on the border with Germany, 90 kilometres from Berlin, and is connected to the major highways, airports and ports in Europe. … [Read more...] about JD Logistics inaugurates warehouses in Europe
DSV Panalpina acquires Agility’s GIL unit for US$4.2 billion
DSV Panalpina is set to become the world's third largest transport and logistics company as it announced the acquisition of Agility's Global Integrated Logistics (GIL). The transaction, valued at US$4.2 billion (DKK 26 billion), is the latest acquisition of the Danish company after it bought out Swiss-based Panalpina 2 years ago. DSV recently completed the integration with Swiss Panalpina, and with the acquisition of GIL, the company is set to become the world’s third largest with a combined … [Read more...] about DSV Panalpina acquires Agility’s GIL unit for US$4.2 billion
B&H Worldwide expands Singapore operations
Aerospace logistics specialist B&H Worldwide is ramping up its global expansion by doubling the size of its Singapore operations. The company has set up a new facility at Changi Airport as it aims to grow its business in one of the world’s fastest growing aerospace markets. B&H Worldwide said the new unit, located adjacent to its existing operations within the Airport Logistics Park of Singapore (ALPS) free trade zone at Changi, will enable the company to continue serving customers … [Read more...] about B&H Worldwide expands Singapore operations
UPS ramps up cold storage capabilities in Singapore
Three hundred and forty million doses. That’s roughly how many COVID-19 vaccines are required to inoculate Southeast Asia. As a global aviation hub, Singapore is aiming to help the region achieve that goal by ramping up its cold storage capacity at Changi Airport to become a centre for Covid-19 vaccine distribution for Southeast Asia. UPS aims to support the country’s ambitions by deploying ultra-low temperature freezer farms at its dedicated healthcare logistics facility in Singapore. The … [Read more...] about UPS ramps up cold storage capabilities in Singapore
Nippon Express opens Nijmegen logistics centre
Nippon Express, through local subsidiary Nippon Express (Nederland) BV, opened a logistics centre in Nijmegen, located in the southeastern province of Gelderland in The Netherlands. The new logistics centre, with 8,444 square metres of warehouse space, started operations in March and will be used as a European parts centre for Takeuchi Manufacturing, which develops, manufactures and distributes small construction machines. This brings the total warehouse space of Nippon to 200,000 square … [Read more...] about Nippon Express opens Nijmegen logistics centre
