DSV continues to expand its footprint in Singapore and has partnered with logistics realtor LOGOS to develop the forwarder’s largest warehouse in the city state, nicknamed DSV Pearl. Both companies will invest a total of $200 million in the new facility, which is targeted to be completed by mid-2025. The warehouse will cover around 720,000 square feet, with convenient access to key transport infrastructure like Jurong Port, Changi Airport and the upcoming Tuas Megaport. The five-storey … [Read more...] about DSV to widen presence in Singapore with new facility
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COP 28 selects Kuehne+Nagel as partner
UN's Conference of the Parties has appointed Kuehne+Nagel as the official logistics partner for the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference or COP 28, happening in Dubai on November 30-December 12. The event is expected to convene over 100,000 visitors and will showcase Kuehne+Nagel’s capabilities in expo and events logistics, as well as its commitment to its science-based emission reduction targets and efforts to decarbonise logistics. The logistics operator will be the sole ground handler at … [Read more...] about COP 28 selects Kuehne+Nagel as partner
deugro Thailand moves urgent over-sized cargo to the US
deugro successfully delivered 37 over-sized pipe spools for an urgent facility start-up, from Thailand to the US, with the support of its air charter team and local offices. The company provided a multimodal door-to-door solution from a production facility in eastern Thailand to a facility in Houston, TX through various aircraft types and truck-trailer configurations. It took nine charter flights to transport urgent components with a total volume of 213 metric tonnes (1,628 cubic … [Read more...] about deugro Thailand moves urgent over-sized cargo to the US
Kuehne+Nagel unveils newly expanded facility in Chicago
Kuehne+Nagel has unveiled the latest expansion project in its Chicago facility, with a new GxP compliant area to support the pharma and healthcare sector. The logistics player has added 21,000 square feet of temperature-controlled space at its facility, which features separate areas to support climate requirements from +2°C to +25°C, specifically designed for healthcare operations. The opening follows the company’s move from Elk Grove Village to Bensenville in Illinois earlier this year, … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel unveils newly expanded facility in Chicago
Robot automation specialist Mujin secures fresh capital
Mujin, involved in high-tech Japanese robotics for manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain operations, successfully raised $85 million in its Series C funding round on 5 September, with venture capitalists and Accenture as investors. With this fresh infusion of capital, Mujin aims to use the fresh capital to advance automation and enhance the accessibility of its intelligent robotics platform, the MujinController, to integrators and end users. Mujin has been around for 12 years and has … [Read more...] about Robot automation specialist Mujin secures fresh capital
MASkargo brings panda cubs home to China
MASkargo saw its recent passengers to China come to full circle as it successfully delivered panda cubs Yi Yi and Sheng Yi on the way to their new home at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. 10 years ago, MASkargo successfully transported parents Fu Wa and Feng Yi, from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China. MASkargo shared that the elder cub, Yi Yi, was due to return to her homeland … [Read more...] about MASkargo brings panda cubs home to China