Amazon has announced plans to build a new state-of-the-art Amazon Robotics innovation hub and create 200 tech and advanced manufacturing jobs in the US.
Maersk invests in returns specialist software business
ZigZag Global has announced investment from Maersk Growth – the corporate venture arm of A.P. Moller – Maersk.
ESR buys Sydney logistics site for $142m
ESR has announced its continued push into the Australian industrial and logistics real estate space with the purchase of a prime 20.8 ha development site for $142.5 million at 327-335 Burley Road, Horsley Park (ESR Horsley Logistics Park).
DHL launches rail freight service between China and Germany
DHL Global Forwarding and Xi’an International Inland Port Investment & Development Group have launched the fastest rail service from Xi’an in China to Hamburg and Neuss in Germany, cutting transit time from 17 to between 10 and 12 days.
Australia Post makes further electric vehicle investment
Australia Post has introduced 11 new three-wheeled electric delivery vehicles (eDVs) and new parcel processing machinery to help deliver parcels faster in the Northern Territory than ever before.
Final chance to register for the 2019 SCLAA Awards Gala Dinner
The 2019 ASCL Awards Gala Dinner will be taking place on Friday, 22 November in the Grand Ballroom, Luna Park, Sydney. All finalists have been announced and registrations are still open to attend.
Wesfarmers brands to offer free delivery subscription offer
Kmart Australia, Target Australia and Catch.com.au are teaming up to offer online shoppers free delivery on all eligible orders with the Club Catch membership.
Australia Post Chair to step down
John Stanhope, Chair of the Board of Australia Post, will step down from his role following the conclusion of his second term on 21 November.
New ‘best-in-class’ distribution centre to supply Central Australia’s supermarkets
Major supermarket retailers like Foodland and IGA, as well as liquor retailers, Cellarbrations, The Bottle-O and IGA Liquor, will be able to better meet customer demand with the development of an expansive new central distribution centre.
CMA CGM to invest in urban logistics start up
The CMA CGM Group has announced it will support the development of Wing, a young French company offering an innovative urban logistics service for the benefit of e-commerce, by forging with it an ambitious financial, industrial and commercial partnership.