Kuehne + Nagel has won a contract with global life science company Sanofi to handle its warehouse activities in Geel, Belgium.
“We are delighted to start into this cooperation with Sanofi, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies,” said Kevin Nash, managing director, Kuehne + Nagel BeLux. “This new contract highlights our commitment to the pharma and healthcare industry and is a validation of our decision to further extend the Geel warehouse.“
Purchasing company Beacon has reported that vegetables, such as carrots, been shrinking in size and reducing in quantity due to recent hot temperatures which has resulted in a price increase of up to 75 per cent. Beacon supplier Ribble Farm has revealed that operators are struggling to get hold of high quality carrots in the…
Setting up a new container hub in the heart of Europe, Metrans, an intermodal subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), further expands its position in Central and Eastern Europe. The Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó, Chairman of HHLA’s Executive Board Klaus-Dieter Peters and Metrans Managing Director Peter Kiss laid…
Industry leaders discussed the challenges facing retail, logistics and supply chain as the UK moves towards exit from the European Union at our roundtable sponsored by DP World. Almost two years ago the British public decided to leave the European Union. Back then, and ever since, the uncertainty of Brexit has spooked all manner of…
Linde Material Handling has introduced a “Truck Call” app to support social distancing protocols in the warehouse. The app features include remote communication with suppliers, reduction of direct contact between logistics staff, and offers digital call functions, and the option to repeat jobs based on a predefined favourite option. Hoyame Saber, business solutions director at…
VTG Rail Logistics Austria (Vienna) is now authorised to carry fodder in compliance with GMP+ For the first time, VTG Rail Logistics Austria GmbH is certified by DNV GL according to GMP+ (Good Manufacturing Practice System) for the transport of fodder. As part of an extensive audit the testing and consulting company Leiser has evaluated…
Parcel service provider GLS now offers its ShopReturnService across borders in seven countries. As a result, items ordered from an online shop based abroad can be sent back quickly and easily. The ShopReturnService from GLS connects Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg and Poland. Online shoppers simply drop off their international returns at a GLS…
