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(15 articles)Girteka Opens German Maintenance Hub to Cut Fleet Downtime
Girteka, Europe's largest asset-based logistics company, is strengthening its competitive position by establishing a new company-owned truck maintenance facility in Coesfeld, Germany. This strategic i
Maersk Opens Major Logistics Hub in Germany
Maersk has opened a significant new logistics hub in Germany, representing a strategic expansion of the company's European warehousing and distribution infrastructure. This facility enhances the carri
DHL Expands Parcel Hub Capacity in Northwest Germany
DHL has announced a capacity augmentation at one of its parcel distribution facilities in northwest Germany, reflecting the company's strategic response to sustained e-commerce growth and evolving con
DHL Expands Cologne Hub to 50K Parcels/Hour Capacity
DHL Group has officially completed a major expansion of its Cologne-Eifeltor parcel sorting center in northwest Germany, elevating the facility's processing capacity to nearly 50,000 parcels per hour.
Rhine Shipping Costs Surge as Water Levels Drop in Germany
Declining water levels on Germany's Rhine River, a critical European shipping corridor, are driving significant cost increases and capacity reductions for barge operators. The Rhine handles roughly 70
Lufthansa Acquires German Cargo Terminal to Expand Capacity
Lufthansa Cargo has agreed to acquire LUG air cargo handling GmbH, a ground services provider operating across Germany's three largest aviation hubs. This acquisition signals a strategic pivot toward
ACS Germany Hires New Cargo Business Development Director
ACS Germany has expanded its leadership team by appointing a new cargo business development director, signaling the company's strategic focus on growing its air freight operations. This personnel move
Rhine Drought Forces Germany to Boost Rail Freight Capacity
The Rhine River's recurring drought conditions have created a structural capacity crisis for European freight movement, forcing Germany to accelerate rail freight infrastructure investments. As barge
Germany Truck Capacity Tightens Despite Weak Freight Demand
Germany's road freight market is experiencing a paradoxical tightening: despite overall weak freight demand, available truck capacity is becoming increasingly scarce. This counter-intuitive dynamic re
Germany Battles Rhine Freight Crisis as Water Levels Hit Historic Lows
Germany has announced a comprehensive freight strategy response to unprecedented low water levels on the Rhine River, a critical artery for European inland cargo transport. The Rhine typically handles
Rhine River Low Water Threatens German Freight Shipping Capacity
Record-low water levels on Germany's Rhine River pose an imminent threat to inland freight operations, potentially halting a critical transportation artery for Central European supply chains. The Rhin
Vinted Expands Germany Reach via DHL Collection Points
Vinted, Europe's leading peer-to-peer second-hand marketplace, has strategically integrated DHL's collection point network across Germany to enhance its logistics operations. This partnership represen
DHL, Vinted expand second-hand marketplace with 30k lockers
Vinted, Europe's largest second-hand marketplace, has formalized a partnership with DHL Group to integrate the logistics provider's extensive network of automated parcel lockers, retail outlets, and s
Davies Turner Launches Hanover Groupage Service in Germany
Davies Turner, a established logistics operator, has expanded its German road freight portfolio by introducing a dedicated groupage service from Hanover. This development represents a strategic move t
HHLA Cuts 2026 Forecasts Amid Hamburg Port Infrastructure Works
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik-Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA), a major European container terminal operator, has revised its 2026 performance expectations downward due to scheduled infrastructure works at th