#specialized-logistics
(19 articles)Heavy Lift Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced
The Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International organization has unveiled the shortlist for its 2026 Heavy Lift Awards, celebrating outstanding performance and innovation within the specialized heav
Quantix Appoints New CEO After Lender Restructuring
Quantix, a major U.S. chemical logistics provider, has completed a lender restructuring and appointed Nate Gesse as CEO effective July 20, 2024, succeeding John Labrie who guided the company through o
Argosy PE Acquires K&L Freight, Accelerating 3PL Growth
Argosy Private Equity has completed a controlling stake acquisition of K&L Freight Management, a St. Charles, Illinois-based asset-light third-party logistics provider specializing in expedited ground
Rhenus Opens Dubai Hub for Humanitarian Logistics
Rhenus, a major logistics provider, is expanding its service portfolio by establishing a dedicated humanitarian logistics hub in Dubai. This strategic move reflects growing demand for specialized logi
AAL Shipping Wins 2026 AFLAS Project Cargo Award
AAL Shipping has been recognized with the 2026 AFLAS Project Cargo Award, signaling strong industry confidence in the carrier's specialized shipping capabilities and operational excellence. This recog
DHL Positions for Future Energy Logistics Growth
DHL is making strategic investments to strengthen its position in energy logistics, a sector experiencing accelerated growth due to the global energy transition. The company is building specialized ca
Mitsui-Soko Expands Air Freight Services for High-Value Cargo
Mitsui-Soko Holdings, a major Japanese logistics provider, is highlighting its air freight services designed specifically for high-value cargo operations. This service offering reflects growing demand
UPS Expands Global Cold-Chain Network with 27 Temperature-Controlled Hubs
UPS has announced a significant expansion of its healthcare logistics infrastructure through the establishment of 27 temperature-controlled cross-dock facilities globally. This strategic investment de
DHL Expands Asia Pacific Data Center Logistics to Meet Demand
DHL has announced a strategic expansion of its data center logistics capabilities across the Asia Pacific region, positioning itself to capture growing demand from enterprises scaling cloud infrastruc
Freight Logistic Lands Hydroelectric Equipment Project in Australia
Freight Logistic, an XLP alliance member, has been selected to manage logistics for a hydromechanical equipment project supporting an Australian hydroelectric power plant. This engagement reflects gro
TX Logistik and Van der Vlist Partner on Rail Out-of-Gauge Cargo
TX Logistik and Van der Vlist have announced a partnership to provide enhanced rail transport solutions for out-of-gauge cargo, expanding their joint service offerings across European supply chains. T
Eagle Rigging Expands Turnkey Machinery Moving Services
Eagle Rigging & Transport has announced expansion of its turnkey machinery moving operations, reflecting growing demand for specialized heavy equipment logistics. The company's focus on integrated mac
Project Cargo Journal Merges with Heavy Lift Forwarding
Project Cargo Journal and Heavy Lift and Project Forwarding International have announced a merger, representing a significant consolidation move within the specialized project cargo and heavy-lift log
DHL Integrates Rail for Formula 1 Logistics in Industry First
DHL Group has announced a significant strategic expansion of its Formula 1 logistics capabilities by incorporating rail transport into its supply chain operations—a first for the sport. This developme
Pharma Supply Chain Disruption: Management Strategies
Marken, a specialized pharmaceutical logistics provider, addresses the growing challenge of supply chain disruptions affecting the pharmaceutical industry. This represents a sector-wide recognition th
Cell & Gene Therapy Logistics: Precision Operations for Next-Gen Pharma
This article from Marken highlights the specialized operational requirements for transporting and managing cell and gene therapies, which represent a growing frontier in biopharmaceutical supply chain
Real-Time Condition Monitoring Transforms Project Cargo Logistics
Condition monitoring technology is reshaping how logistics providers manage high-value, specialized project cargo throughout the supply chain. By deploying real-time sensors and monitoring systems, op
DHL Express Launches Heavy Weight Service for 3,000 kg Shipments
DHL Express has introduced a Heavy Weight Express Service designed to handle shipments weighing up to 3,000 kg, marking a strategic expansion of its express logistics portfolio. This service fills a m
ShinjoLogitech Leads Korea's Specialized Heavy Equipment Logistics
ShinjoLogitech has established itself as a specialized logistics leader in South Korea, with particular strength in handling ultra-large fusion equipment and other demanding industrial cargo. The comp