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(9 articles)Germany blocks Cosco bid for Hamburg logistics firm on security grounds
German federal authorities are poised to reject Cosco's acquisition of Hamburg-based logistics provider Konrad Zippel following pressure from domestic security agencies. The blockade reflects escalati
DP World €50M Investment Transforms German Chemical Logistics
DP World, a leading global supply chain solutions provider, has committed €50 million to establish a dedicated chemicals logistics hub in Germany, marking a significant expansion of its specialized wa
Geis Group Acquires Krage & Gerloff to Expand German Logistics Network
Geis Group, a major European logistics operator, has announced the acquisition of Krage & Gerloff Logistik GmbH, effective January 1, 2027. The Schwanebeck-headquartered company operates a logistics f
Belgian Logistics Firm Acquires German Operator for €135M
A Belgian logistics company has completed a significant acquisition of a German logistics operator for €135 million, marking an important consolidation move in the increasingly competitive European lo
Klaus-Michael Kühne, Shipping Legend, Dies at 89
Klaus-Michael Kühne, founder of the Kühne Logistics Organization and long-time figure in global shipping, has died at age 89. Kühne was one of Germany's most prominent business leaders, having built a
Bremerhaven Port Surges 5.9% to 34.5M Tons Capacity
Bremerhaven, Germany's primary deep-sea container port, achieved a 5.9% growth rate in the first half of the year while processing 34.5 million tons of cargo. This expansion reflects strengthening dem
German Rivers Drying Up Threatens European Supply Chains
German inland waterways are experiencing critical water level declines, significantly disrupting barge traffic and threatening regional supply chain operations. The Rhine River and other major waterwa
Rhine Drought Hits Historic Low, Disrupting German Freight Lanes
Historic drought conditions have pushed the Rhine River to exceptionally low water levels, creating a critical bottleneck for one of Europe's most vital freight corridors. The Rhine carries approximat
Rhine Water Levels Threaten German Industrial Supply Chains
Low water levels on the Rhine River pose a critical logistics and cost challenge to German industry and broader European supply chains. The Rhine serves as a vital artery for bulk commodity transport,