This Week's Updates From Logistics Carriers Throughout Europe
In early 2024, European economic growth was slower than predicted, but momentum has grown during the year. According to the European Union, the April projection predicted modest growth, with the eurozone's real GDP increasing by 0.8% in 2024. By July, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had revised the forecast upward to 0.9%, citing strong private consumption and exports. The positive economic outlook is anticipated to boost demand for industrial and logistics properties, as increased consumption requires additional storage and distribution facilities.
Key logistics providers such as PostNL, Ceva Logistics, DHL Global Forwarding, Kuehne + Nagel, and PostNord are leading the charge with innovative logistics solutions and strategies aimed at improving efficiency and sustainability. This blog post dives into the latest logistics developments surrounding these giants, exploring how they are shaping the e-commerce logistics industry and addressing challenges in logistics management.
FedEx Is Unveiling a New Automated Sorting Facility at Memphis World Hub
The holiday season is quickly coming, and PostNL is once again prepared to deliver millions of more parcels around the country. The largest delivery company in the Netherlands is well-prepared for this hectic season, especially because Black Friday and Sinterklaas coincide this year.
From 28 locations around the Netherlands, delivery workers set out to deliver parcels throughout the country. During this time, PostNL employs over 1,000 extra employees. Additional lorries are dispatched, and parcel vans undertake extra journeys. On peak days, over 1,250 vehicles are on the road, and delivery staff make around 6,000 trips every day to guarantee that everything is delivered on time.
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To guarantee that gifts arrive on time, PostNL has provided consumers with the following tips:
Select a delivery location: Consumers can select their chosen delivery location using the PostNL app.
Add a parcel friend: Customers can choose someone as a parcel buddy to follow and collect their parcels while they are not home.
Enable push notifications: By turning on notifications in the PostNL app, consumers may receive information on the status of their delivery.
Make modifications to the delivery: If customers are not at home on the delivery day, they can use the app to modify the time or location of delivery.
Contact the delivery worker: If an item is marked as delivered but has not been received, consumers can contact the delivery worker by clicking the feedback icon in the app.
Ceva Logistics Is Inaugurating a Large Solar Panel Installation in France
CEVA Logistics and TotalEnergies have recently inaugurated a 28.5 MW solar shading power plant with 58,000 panels placed at the CEVA Logistics facility in Blyes, France. The photovoltaic solar system spans 70 acres and is expected to generate 34 GWh annually.
Since 2021 and until its commissioning at the end of last year, this installation was built in close collaboration with the CEVA Logistics teams and on a phased schedule to accommodate the operational constraints inherent in the activities present on the site. To date, CEVA has deployed over 200 acres of solar panels across the world.
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"We are delighted with the implementation of this solar power plant project at our Blyes logistics facility and to participate in renewable energy on a local scale actively," says Philippe de Crécy, CEVA Logistics' head of European institutional relations.
"Through this project, CEVA uses its parking areas intelligently to respond to the challenges of decarbonization of our activities and energy transition at a global level." This is TotalEnergies' largest commissioning to date in France.
DHL Global Forwarding Is Supporting Lindt & Sprüngli
DHL Global Forwarding is working with Lindt & Sprüngli, the well-known Swiss chocolate manufacturer, in lowering its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in ocean freight transport.
Since 2008, Lindt & Sprüngli has relied on DHL Global Forwarding to carry its chocolate products to numerous global markets. As of 2024, the logistics are handled by DHL's GoGreen Plus service. This demonstrates both firms' commitment to science-based objectives and their goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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Lindt & Sprüngli has already decreased its carbon footprint in transportation through the partnership, saving roughly 514.86 metric tons of CO2e emissions in just three months. This result sets the door for an estimated overall reduction of 4,800 tons by the end of 2024.
"Lindt & Sprüngli and DHL Global Forwarding have a long history of collaboration as well as a shared dedication to science-based objectives. Both businesses have had their climate targets certified by the independent Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and both are working to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050," says Casper Ellerbaek, Global Head of Ocean Freight at DHL Global Forwarding.
Kuehne + Nagel Is Introducing a Server and Data Centre Logistics Solution
Kuehne+Nagel announces the global introduction of a dedicated logistics solution for the growing cloud infrastructure business, building on its experience delivering logistics solutions to server and data centre customers. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has increased the sector's tremendous growth. Gartner predicts that spending on public cloud services will increase by 20.4% in 2024 and 22.1% in 2025 as AI grows.
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The comprehensive solution solves the special needs of a sector that requires dependability, security, predictability, and visibility throughout the supply chain. It provides access to Kuehne+Nagel's broad worldwide air logistics network, as well as continuous pickup and delivery services, including last-mile white glove transport options. Moreover, a global network of qualified logistics specialists is trained to deliver sensitive and large servers to data centres with constant quality and security.
PostNord Is Launching a Web Series about Climate Transition
As part of its commitment to leading sustainable logistics, PostNord will start a new online series titled "Fossil-free by 2030." This seven-part series provides an inside look at its initiatives targeted at attaining fossil-free transportation and operations by 2030, as well as an overview of the climate transition's challenges and prospects.
The "Fossil-free by 2030" series investigates several areas of climate adaptation in transportation and logistics, ranging from electrification and biofuels to cooperation with transport suppliers. Along with internal executives and professionals, PostNord also hears from external experts, researchers, and industry representatives who give their perspectives on reaching more sustainable transport and climate goals.
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"As the Nordic region's major logistics carrier, it is appropriate for us to lead the industry's climate shift. It is also about maintaining our relevance and competitiveness. PostNord's customers have ambitious climate goals and rely on us to meet them," says Amanda Jackson, Head of Group Sustainability.
Conclusion
As PostNL, Ceva Logistics, DHL Global Forwarding, Kuehne + Nagel, and PostNord continue to innovate and adapt, their strategies are poised to redefine e-commerce logistics on a global and regional scale. These logistics providers are not only enhancing delivery speed and transparency but are also addressing critical aspects of sustainability and technology integration. With the e-commerce logistics industry at the forefront of global trade, the evolution of these logistics carriers signals a promising future for streamlined, resilient, and environmentally conscious logistics management.
