Supply chain
10. April 2024

Global Supply Chains Near Full Capacity, Signaling Manufacturing Recovery

  The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses —…

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Supply chain
10. April 2024

Stord Acquires ProPack and Expands Cold Storage Reach in North America

  Stord, a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands in North America, announced today its acquisition of ProPack Logistics, a renowned…

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Supply chain
4. April 2024

Cainiao Global Express Delivery Brings “Special Line for Oversized Parcels” to Major Markets in Europe and America

  On March 28th, Cainiao, in collaboration with AliExpress, announced that the “Special Line for Oversized Parcels” for hosted merchants has now landed in key markets in Europe and America,…

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Supply chain
27. March 2024

Green Metal Industries to set up a $100m Steel Recycling and Production Facility in KEZAD

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, and UAE-based Green Metal Industries today announced the signing of an agreement…

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Supply chain
8. March 2024

From chocolate factory to modern commercial campus: Panattoni is reviving Cologne’s history

For more than 100 years, the Gebrüder Stollwerck manufactured chocolate for the global market in Cologne. In the mid-70s the company moved production from Severinsviertel to Westhoven district and…

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Supply chain
27. February 2024

US takes action on ‘abusive’ late fees in ocean shipping

A Final Rule issued on January 23rd by the Federal Maritime Commission establishes new requirements for how common carriers and marine terminal operators (MTOs) must bill for demurrage and detention…

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Supply chain
20. February 2024

Security and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea: Council launches EUNAVFOR ASPIDES

  The UN Security Council launched today EUNAVFOR ASPIDES. The objective of this defensive maritime security operation is to restore and safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and…

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Supply chain
13. February 2024

Swissport “Flower Corridor” facilitates transit of 9,000 tons of fresh roses for Valentine’s Day

  Valentine’s Day is approaching and the global demand for fresh roses is at its peak. Over 9,000 tons of love blossoms travel safely through Swissport’s industry-leading Flower Corridor,…

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