ID Logistics Germany has added C&A as a new client in the fashion sector.
The fashion company is further aligning its supply chain to future needs by tapping into the expertise of the international contract logistics provider. The strategic partnership covers transportation and distribution services in the full-truckload and individual parcels segment. Specifically, ID Logistics Germany will handle domestic German transport of hanging apparel and flat-pack garments between C&A’s own distribution centers, as well as retail branch deliveries in the Netherlands.
The distribution centers in Aschaffenburg, Höchstadt, Mienenbüttel, Peine, and Wickrath form the backbone of C&A’s supply chain in Germany and neighboring EU countries. At these locations, goods are received and prepared for transport to the retail stores. For domestic German routes between the distribution centers, ID Logistics Germany will organize the future transport of 76 million textile goods per year, which corresponds to up to 50 full truckloads daily at peak times. This involves the use of 200 swap bodies equipped with specialized equipment for hanging garments, which the service provider will supply.
“One of the main challenges for our logistics operations is the high volume fluctuations caused by the seasonal nature of our business. During the delivery of the winter and summer collections, these fluctuations can reach up to 60 percent at their peak. ID Logistics won us over with a scalable transportation solution and high-speed handling. Another decisive factor was their ability to seamlessly integrate into our processes,” explains Ingrid Ebner, Chief Supply Chain Officer at C&A Europe.
Matthias Schadler, Director Transportation and Supply Chain at ID Logistics Germany, adds: “Our comprehensive transport resources are designed to manage daily fluctuations in demand flexibly, quickly, and reliably. This ensures that swap bodies are always ready for overnight delivery to distribution centers, right on schedule for onward distribution—even when volumes increase significantly at short notice.”
Planning is based on forecast data, a reporting system, and digitally exchanged shipment information. Live tracking of the GPS-monitored swap bodies ensures transparency and supports both the management of day-to-day operations and theft prevention.
In addition to full-truckload shipments in Germany, ID Logistics handles deliveries to more than 100 C&A retail branches in the Netherlands. The merchandise is sorted at ID Logistics’ Dutch logistics hub in Tilburg and then delivered to the individual retail shops. For the last mile, deliveries to city centers are made using low- or zero-emissions vehicles.
“Together with C&A, we have developed a forward-looking concept that meets the strict guidelines for deliveries to city centers, increasingly stringent sustainability requirements, and the growing complexity of the supply chain,” says Matthias Schadler.
Ingrid Ebner emphasizes: “What’s important to us is a big-picture approach that takes into account not only transportation, service, and IT, but also emissions. With ID Logistics, we’ve found a logistics partner whose logistics and transportation models consistently incorporate sustainability. This is perfectly in line with our commitment to transparency, accountability, and a forward-looking supply chain.”
To make it easier to book and pay for training courses, Logistics UK has announced plans to consolidate its dangerous goods and aviation security training, currently provided through its Training Team brand, into its main logistics training website.
From 1 September 2026, the business group is bringing its training brands together under one Logistics UK banner to streamline the experience for customers, while maintaining the high-quality training and support they currently receive.
Following the acquisition of Training Team in 2017, Logistics UK has been delivering specialist multi-modal dangerous goods and aviation security training through individual websites. From the beginning of September, all training products and services currently offered through these websites, as well as the main Training Team brand, will be provided by Logistics UK.
“The brand may be changing, but the quality of the training we provide is the exact same,” explains Chief Executive Ben Fletcher. ”Logistics UK offers an extensive portfolio of courses covering all aspects of logistics, delivered by the knowledge for which our team has become renowned. Now the Training Team courses will be fully integrated into the main training site, it means users only need to use one website to receive the industry-leading compliance training they rely on Logistics UK to deliver.
"Most importantly, customers will experience complete continuity of service, delivered by the same experienced teams, while benefiting from enhanced digital tools and an improved user experience."
Logistics UK is contacting customers directly about the changes.
DP World has reached a major construction milestone at the Port of Ndayane with the completion of major dredging works 13 months ahead of schedule, marking one of the most significant engineering milestones in development of Senegal’s future deep-water port.
More than 1,000 people are currently employed directly on the project as construction activity accelerates.
The early completion of the major dredging work ahead allows quay construction and other critical marine works to begin earlier, supporting momentum towards the port's planned completion in 2028. Once operational, the Port of Ndayane will serve as Senegal's principal deep-water container gateway, increasing capacity for international trade and strengthening the country's role as a logistics hub for West Africa.
The works included dredging a 5-km navigation channel, turning basin and berth pocket capable of accommodating the world's largest container vessels. It was carried out using two of the world’s largest suction dredgers, underscoring the scale and technical complexity of the project.
More than 95% of the material removed was solid rock, including formations with compressive strength exceeding 100 megapascals, far harder than those typically encountered in large-scale port developments. Despite these challenging geological conditions, the works were completed without blasting, reducing environmental impacts and allowing construction to progress safely.
Mohammed Akoojee, CEO and Managing Director for Africa at DP World, said: "Completing major dredging works 13 months ahead of schedule is a significant milestone for the Port of Ndayane and a testament to the expertise, commitment and collaboration of everyone involved in delivering this project safely. This achievement allows us to accelerate the next phase of construction toward the port's completion in 2028, while reinforcing our long-term commitment to Senegal and our confidence in Africa’s future as a growing force in global supply chains. As Senegal's largest single private investment, this USD 1.2 billion project will create lasting economic value by strengthening trade, supporting jobs, improving connectivity and unlocking future growth opportunities across the region."
Clarence Rodrigues, CEO of DP World Dakar, said: “This achievement represents a pivotal moment in delivering transformational infrastructure for Senegal. The Port of Ndayane will enhance national competitiveness, unlock opportunities for local businesses, and drive sustainable job creation and skills development, supporting 2.3 million jobs through trade and improving access to critical goods and staples for 7.8 million people. We are proud to partner with the Government of Senegal and local stakeholders to establish a gateway for West Africa that positions Senegal as a premier logistics and trade hub, while delivering meaningful economic benefits to communities nationwide.”
Construction is now focused on the next phase of marine and civil works as the project progresses towards completion in 2028.
Since taking over operations in 2008, DP World has invested approximately US$ 340 million to modernise Senegal’s Port of Dakar terminal and expand its capacity. Container throughput has increased from 265,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2008 to 850,000 TEUs in 2025, while vessel waiting times have been reduced from 35 hours to near zero.
It is now the highest-ranked port in Sub-Saharan Africa for efficiency, according to the World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index.
With the Port of Dakar operating close to its physical limits, DP World and the Government of Senegal launched the Port of Ndayane project to create the country's next-generation deep-water gateway for international trade. Located approximately 50 km from Dakar, the new port will enable future capacity expansion and more efficient inland logistics.
Originally scheduled for completion in September 2027, the dredging works concluded following the early mobilisation in December 2024, enabling critical civil works to begin significantly ahead of schedule.
"Capital dredging is one of the most technically demanding phases of any port development,"said Juan Carlos Sahdala, Group Chief Planning & Project Officer. "Completing these works ahead of schedule reflects meticulous planning, outstanding execution and strong collaboration, enabling us to accelerate the marine and civil works that will bring the Port of Ndayane into operation in 2028."
The programme delivered a 5km access channel dredged to 20 metres, a 600m turning basin and an 875m berth pocket capable of accommodating two Triple E-class container vessels.
Despite more than 95% of the dredged material being rock, the works were completed without blasting using advanced cutter suction dredging techniques.
The project has also maintained rigorous environmental and social standards through continuous monitoring and stakeholder engagement, with 1,043 people currently employed on site.
Cold Chain Technologies has announced the launch of the EcoFlex XS, a new extra-small addition to its market-leading EcoFlex reusable shipping portfolio.
Developed in response to increasing customer demand, EcoFlex XS provides a three-litre payload capacity, and is particularly suited to applications such as clinical trial sample shipments, pharmaceutical product sampling, blood and diagnostic sample transportation, and other small-volume temperature-sensitive shipments.
The product extends the capabilities of the established EcoFlex range while maintaining the same reusable, sustainability-focused approach that has made it the largest reusable fleet on the market.
The new shipper has been engineered to operate across three temperature ranges; refrigerated (RFG), controlled room temperature (CRT), and frozen (FRG) whilst meeting ISTA 3A physical testing requirements. In ISTA 7D temperature qualification testing, the shipper demonstrated durations of up to 96 hours in refrigerated winter conditions, 89.7 hours in controlled room temperature summer conditions, and 66.2 hours in frozen winter conditions.
A key innovation within the new design is the inclusion of a thermal bag inside the 178 mm x 178 mm x 89 mm payload box, which acts as a heat deflector to extend thermal duration and maintain performance.
EcoFlex XS also delivers substantial logistics efficiencies. Compared with the existing EcoFlex Small shipper, volume has been reduced by 25.64% and weight by 25.4%, helping customers minimise freight costs while maintaining robust thermal protection.
David Webber, Senior Global Marketing Manager at Cold Chain Technologies, said:
“The EcoFlex XS is a natural extension of the EcoFlex family and addresses a very specific need in the market for smaller-volume temperature-controlled shipments. We have seen exceptionally strong interest in the product, particularly for sample distribution and clinical trial applications.”
“By maintaining the same reusable platform, thermal technologies and customer-friendly design of the broader range, we can provide a smaller-format solution that delivers meaningful reductions in shipment size and weight without compromising performance. The result is greater shipping efficiency, lower freight costs and a more sustainable option for temperature-sensitive products.”
Like the wider EcoFlex portfolio, EcoFlex XS features artwork that clearly communicates its reusable status, as supported by Cold Chain Technologies’ ReNew refurbishment and renew program.
EcoFlex XS is available now in refrigerated, controlled room temperature and frozen configurations.
CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, and Zalando, the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle, today announced the extension of several long-standing logistics agreements across Europe.
The multi-year contract extensions cover fulfillment centers, return centers and inbound distribution operations in key European markets, further strengthening their long-term partnership.
The new agreements ensure continued collaboration through at least 2030, providing a strong foundation for future growth, operational excellence and enhanced customer service across Zalando's pan-European logistics network. Since 2009, Zalando and CEVA Logistics have collaborated to develop and operate key logistics infrastructure supporting eCommerce operations across Europe. The latest contract extensions reflect the strategic importance of the partnership and provide both companies with long-term planning certainty. The extended agreements include the operations at key fulfillment and return hubs across Germany, the Netherlands and Poland, among them Zalando's large-scale logistics center in Rotterdam.
Chris Walton, SVP of Contract Logistics, CEVA Logistics, said: “We are proud to continue supporting Zalando's ambitious growth strategy. These contract extensions demonstrate the strength of our long-standing relationship and underline CEVA's commitment to building efficient, scalable and resilient supply chain solutions across Europe.”
Neil Bennett, VP of Logistics Operations at Zalando SE, said: “Our partnership with CEVA has been an important enabler of Zalando's growth over the past decade. By extending these agreements, we are securing the logistics capabilities needed to support our customers and partners across Europe while continuing to optimize our network following the successful integration of ABOUT YOU.”
Davies Turner has further strengthened its European road freight network with the launch of a new UK-to-Hanover trailer groupage service, expanding its coverage across Northern Germany and providing customers with increased capacity, flexibility and connectivity.
The new service complements Davies Turner's established daily trailer groupage departures from its Coleshill and Dartford hubs to Mönchengladbach, increasing the company's German schedule to 12 export trailer groupage departures each week. The intention is to increase this further.
The additional Hanover route reflects Davies Turner's continued investment in its European road freight services network, ensuring customers benefit from reliable transit times, enhanced market coverage and efficient freight distribution across one of Europe's largest trading markets.
"Germany remains one of the UK's most important trading partners, and demand for dependable, flexible road freight services continues to grow," said Danny Southby, director of Davies Turner and Co Ltd. "The introduction of our new Hanover service further strengthens our German network, giving customers greater choice and increased capacity while maintaining the high levels of service and reliability they expect from Davies Turner."
The new Hanover service provides improved access to Northern Germany and seamlessly integrates with Davies Turner's comprehensive European distribution network, supporting importers and exporters across a wide range of industry sectors.
Customers using Davies Turner's German road freight services also benefit from a comprehensive range of value-added capabilities
These include end-to-end shipment tracking and traceability; full ADR capability on every departure for the safe movement of hazardous goods; comprehensive customs clearance solutions at both origin and destination; as well as smart border clearance services where required to minimise delays and support efficient cross-border movements.
As international supply chains continue to evolve, Davies Turner remains committed to investing in its European services, providing customers with resilient, customs-ready logistics solutions backed by one of the UK's most experienced independent freight forwarding companies.
Kuehne+Nagel is advancing its digital capabilities in Contract Logistics through the evolution of KN SwiftLOG, its warehouse management system, into a cloud-native platform with agentic AI capabilities.
Spanning more than 1,000 sites in close to 100 countries, the deployment represents one of the most extensive transformations of warehouse operations in the logistics industry.
To support this transformation, the platform is built on Blue Yonder’s Warehouse Management Solution, part of the company’s Cognitive Solutions. This brings KN SwiftLOG into a unified, cloud-based environment while continuing as Kuehne+Nagel’s established warehouse management system.
The global roll-out began in April 2026 and is being implemented in phases to ensure continuity of service. As deployment progresses, it enables scaling across operations and helps manage increasing supply chain complexity and evolving customer requirements.
“Evolving KN SwiftLOG into a cloud-native platform allows us to connect operations, data, and workflows more effectively across locations. As supply chains become more complex, improving efficiency remains a key driver for adopting cloud-based solutions. This shift supports consistent execution at scale and helps us respond more quickly to customer requirements, while maintaining reliable service delivery,” says Eduardo Razuck, Executive Vice President, Contract Logistics, Kuehne+Nagel.
The platform lays the foundation for more efficient and coordinated operations across the network, connecting warehouse activities with data-driven insights and intelligent automation. This enables more accurate planning, clearer visibility, and faster responses to disruptions.
For customers, this translates to consistent execution across locations while maintaining the stable operations they experience today. Moving to a single cloud-based platform supports more standardised processes across sites, helping to align operations for customers served in multiple countries. The first customer deployment is planned to go live in Asia in July 2026.
“Together, Kuehne+Nagel and its customers will benefit from AI-enabled execution and next-generation operating practices that increase productivity, speed and agility,” said Duncan Angove, CEO of Blue Yonder. "The future of supply chain belongs to those who can standardise globally, decide faster, and adapt at the speed of disruption.”
The reappointment of Jonathan Reynolds as Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade in Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet has been welcomed by business group Logistics UK.
As Ben Fletcher, the organisation’s Chief Executive explains, Mr Reynolds' return to the department is positive news for the sector which underpins all economic activity: "Congratulations to Jonathan Reynolds on his reappointment as Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. Logistics UK looks forward to working closely with him again to support the government's ambitions for economic growth, investment and good jobs across every part of the UK.
"Through his leadership of the Modern Industrial Strategy, Mr Reynolds highlighted the essential role logistics plays in enabling businesses to manufacture and trade, and the vital contribution it makes to local economies and job creation across all four nations. With the government focused on boosting productivity and strengthening UK industry, recognition of logistics' importance as a foundation of the economy will be critical to delivering growth in every region and nation. Mr Reynolds understands that the choices ahead of us are not between services and industry, but about how both of them together can turbocharge growth – a stronger logistics capability can be the catalyst the economy needs.
"Nothing moves without logistics. From ports and airports to roads, rail freight and warehousing, the infrastructure that underpins our sector also underpins the wider economy. Employing 8% of the UK workforce, contributing £175 billion in GVA annually and enabling more than £1 trillion of international trade, logistics is a vital national asset. Over the past two years we have worked closely with the government to ensure that the role logistics plays in driving industry forward is clearly recognised. Jonathan Reynolds’ reappointment is a positive sign that this recognition will continue, and we stand ready to work with government to deliver the long-term prosperity and higher living standards we all want to see."
On Wednesday 8 July, the CMA CGM Notre Dame made its maiden call at the port of Rotterdam.
The dual-fuel vessel, which was christened in Le Havre on 2 July, sails under the French flag and is one of the largest container ships in the world. It is also currently the largest LNG-powered container ship in the world with an LNG tank capacity of 18,600 m³. In addition to LNG, the CMA CGM Notre Dame is also fully capable of running on bio-LNG and, in the future, synthetic fuels such as e-methane.
During its visit to Rotterdam, the ship was bunkered for the first time with bio-LNG produced in Europe, derived from organic waste from the agricultural and agri-food sectors. Bio-LNG, or liquid bio-methane, is a renewable fuel that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by at least 67% over its entire life cycle compared to fossil marine fuels. Its use helps accelerate the energy transition in the maritime sector while leveraging the already widely deployed LNG bunkering infrastructure.
Rotterdam is one of the world’s top three bunkering ports and is one of the world’s leading bunkering hubs for biofuels. Every year, 10 million tonnes of fuel are bunkered. This does not only include traditional fuels; the range of alternative and sustainable fuels is also growing every year. The port of Rotterdam is committed to a future of multi-fuel bunkering, with the aim of making shipping more sustainable and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
The Notre Dame also stands out for its advanced technology. The fully digitalised bridge utilises artificial intelligence, augmented reality and real-time navigation systems. These assist the crew in manoeuvring safely and help to optimise routes, speed and energy consumption. In addition, the ship features an aerodynamic windscreen and smart energy management systems for, amongst other things, container cooling.
The vessel is the first in a series of ten container ships named after iconic French monuments. The ships will be delivered between 2026 and 2028. The Notre Dame will be deployed on the French Asia Line (FAL), the liner service between Asia and Europe. During a rotation of approximately 102 days, the service calls at ports including Ningbo, Shanghai, Yantian, Singapore, Le Havre, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Tanger Med.
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is strengthening its integrated logistics network in Latin America with expanded distribution and warehousing capabilities in Suape, Pernambuco, supporting customers seeking greater supply chain efficiency, visibility and resilience across Brazil.
Located in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, approximately 20 kilometres from the Port of Suape and Recife International Airport, the facility enhances Maersk's ability to connect ocean, cabotage, inland transportation, warehousing and distribution services through a single, integrated logistics offering.
The investment comes as Northeastern Brazil continues to experience strong growth in trade and logistics activity. According to data from Brazil's Ministry of Ports and Airports based on statistics from the Brazilian National Waterway Transportation Agency (ANTAQ), the region handled 329.7 million tonnes of cargo through maritime and inland waterways in 2025, while container volumes reached 21.2 million tonnes, representing year-on-year growth of 9%, the strongest increase recorded in the past five years.
As consumption, industrial activity and international trade expand across the region, companies are increasingly looking for logistics solutions that improve inventory positioning, accelerate market access and provide greater control across supply chains.
"Brazil remains one of the most strategic markets in Latin America, and the Northeast is becoming an increasingly important hub for industry, retail and international trade. By strengthening our logistics footprint in Suape, we are helping customers reduce complexity and gain access to integrated supply chain solutions that connect production centres, ports and end consumers more efficiently." Ricardo Rocha, Vice President – Managing Director East Coast South America at Maersk.
The distribution centre strengthens Maersk's ability to support customers across a wide range of industries, including consumer goods, retail, automotive, technology, electronics and food and beverage. Strategically located near the Suape Port Complex, the facility connects domestic distribution networks with international trade flows, helping customers move goods more efficiently across regional and global markets.
Designed to accommodate diverse supply chain requirements, the facility can handle a broad variety of cargo profiles, from components supporting manufacturing operations to oversized project cargo and large home appliances. This flexibility allows customers to consolidate logistics activities, scale operations as demand grows and gain greater agility in serving one of Brazil's fastest-growing consumer and industrial regions.
In addition to its operational capabilities, the site incorporates several initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and supporting logistics operations with lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These initiatives include waste segregation and recycling programmes, LED lighting throughout the facility, and fully electric material handling equipment powered by lithium-ion batteries. These measures are expected to enable rapid charging, increased productivity, and contribute to lower local GHG emissions.
The site is integrated into Maersk's broader logistics ecosystem in Brazil and Latin America, allowing customers to combine warehousing, transportation, customs services, ocean transport, air freight and supply chain management solutions through a single logistics partner. This approach provides greater visibility, reliability and operational flexibility while reducing handoffs across the supply chain.
Operations are managed through Maersk's Warehouse Management System (WMS), which provides real-time inventory visibility, process control and data-driven decision-making capabilities. The platform enables customers to optimise inventory management, improve accuracy and increase operational efficiency.
The investment further strengthens Maersk's contract logistics footprint in Latin America, where the company operates a growing network of distribution centres designed to support customers' end-to-end supply chain needs.
DP World Dar Es Salaam has achieved record vessel performance and reduced cargo discharge times by more than 90% at the Port of Dar es Salaam, marking a major milestone in the terminal’s transformation since commencing operations in April 2024.
Operating under a 30-year concession, DP World continues to invest in modernising and expanding the port to support the country’s long-term trade ambitions.
DP World has shifted the port to modern roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) operations, enabling it to handle larger, more complex vessels safely, while reducing supply chain costs and supporting trade competitiveness and economic growth.
This transformation has delivered a more than 90% reduction in discharge time for comparable cargo, from over 300 hours to under 28 hours, setting a new benchmark for efficiency at the port.
In quarter one, the port achieved another operational milestone, with the arrival of M/V RAMHAN. At 240 metres length overall, it is the longest vessel ever to call at the Dar Es Salaam port with capacity for up to 7,790 vehicles. The vessel discharged 779 car equivalent units (CEUs) of predominantly heavy-duty vehicles in just over 27 hours.
Martin Jacob, CEO, Tanzania, DP World said: “Over the past two years, we have fundamentally improved how cargo moves through the Port of Dar es Salaam. Faster turnaround, higher capacity and the ability to handle larger, more complex vessels are strengthening Tanzania’s position as a regional trade gateway to East Africa while delivering benefits for customers, businesses and the wider economy.”
The transition to handling cargo through Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC), implemented in collaboration with the Tanzania Ports Authority, has enabled faster, safer and more efficient discharge of heavy-duty vehicles. This shift from general cargo operations has driven consistent performance gains across cargo categories and strengthened Dar es Salaam’s position as a competitive trade hub in East Africa.
To support growing cargo volumes and larger vessel calls, DP World continues to invest in workforce capability and safety at the port. More than 2,900 Tanzanians are employed at the terminal, with employees completing internationally recognised certifications and specialised operational and emergency response training to support safe, efficient and reliable operations.
“Our continued investment in the Port of Dar es Salaam reflects DP World's long-term commitment to Africa's economic growth and integration into global trade networks. Through our partnership with the Tanzania Port authority, we are not only modernising critical infrastructure, but we are also enabling regional integration, reducing trade barriers, and creating sustainable economic opportunities," says Mohammed Akoojee, DP World Africa CEO and MD.
