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Federal Express Corporation is strengthening its European logistics infrastructure with a €46 million investment in the expansion of its road hub in Duiven, the Netherlands, reinforcing the facility’s role as a critical gateway in the company’s regional freight and parcel network.
The expansion comes amid rising demand for premium international freight services and growing integration between air and road transportation across Europe. FedEx said the investment will significantly increase operational capacity at the Duiven site while improving efficiency and network resilience during peak shipping periods.
Located in the Netherlands’ strategically important logistics corridor, the Duiven hub is one of FedEx’s largest and most technologically advanced road facilities in Europe. The company confirmed that the project involves acquiring and developing a neighboring facility to enhance freight handling capabilities and strengthen connectivity across the European Road Network.
As part of the development, palletized freight handling capacity at the site will increase by more than 50 percent. FedEx will also add 65 new dock doors, taking the total number of dock doors at the facility to 265. The additional infrastructure is expected to streamline freight flows and reduce dependence on first- and last-mile processing locations.
FedEx executives said the upgraded hub will play an increasingly important role in supporting the company’s integrated “truck-fly-truck” operating model, which combines road transport with international airfreight services. The model enables intercontinental shipments arriving by air to be distributed efficiently across Europe through the company’s road network.
The company views premium airfreight as a major growth segment, particularly as customers seek faster and more reliable cross-border logistics solutions. By enhancing road connectivity from Duiven, FedEx aims to improve transit times, operational flexibility, and service reliability across European markets.
The Netherlands continues to strengthen its position as one of Europe’s leading logistics gateways, supported by its central geographic location and multimodal transport infrastructure. FedEx’s latest investment also underlines the growing importance of integrated logistics hubs that can support both parcel and freight operations within a unified network.
The first phase of the project will focus on enabling operations at the newly acquired facility, while future phases will include additional optimization measures and improved connectivity between the existing and new buildings.
FedEx noted that freight and parcel volumes through Duiven have experienced strong growth over the past year, especially during year-end peak seasons, prompting the need for expanded capacity to support future demand.
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Hong Kong-based Crown Worldwide Group has strengthened its presence in India with the inauguration of a 135,000-sq-ft integrated facility at Siwari in Gurugram, Delhi-NCR. The expansion forms part of the company’s broader India growth strategy, with Crown targeting more than ₹500 crore in annual revenue from the country by 2030, compared with nearly ₹300 crore in FY2024-25. Spread across 7.5 acres, the new facility is among Crown’s largest in India and brings together information management, workspace, relocation, logistics, mobility and fine art services under its integrated ‘One Crown’ approach. The site includes an 82,000-sq-ft warehouse with capacity to accommodate up to 900,000 cartons. The facility is also green-building certified, with 20 per cent of the site dedicated to green coverage. The co-location of multiple business units is designed to enable Crown to offer customers a wider range of services through a single platform while improving operational collaboration. The facility is expected to strengthen the company’s ability to serve corporate customers across Delhi-NCR and North India, including businesses seeking integrated relocation, storage, information management and logistics solutions. “India is central to our future, and we are delighted to support a growing number of India-headquartered multinational companies,” said Jennifer Harvey, Group Chief Executive Officer, Crown Worldwide Group. She added that the company’s investment reflects its commitment to simplifying the process of living, working and doing business across markets. Crown also plans to increase its investment in India. After investing $15 million over the past two years, the company intends to invest an additional $15 million over the next two years, taking its planned investment to $30 million. Its Indian business is currently growing at an estimated 10–12 per cent annually, making the country one of its fastest-growing markets. The company is simultaneously broadening its India proposition beyond its traditional relocation logistics operations. Its strategy includes records management, document digitisation, workplace asset management and information governance, responding to growing demand from global capability centres, hybrid work models and evolving compliance requirements. Crown currently operates 36 warehouses and facilities across India, with owned facilities in Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Coimbatore and Delhi. The Gurugram expansion follows the opening of a 76,000-sq-ft centre in Bengaluru in September 2025 and a 4.5-acre facility in Coimbatore in May 2026. Globally, Crown generates more than $600 million in annual revenue. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
CEVA Logistics has secured the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, the highest distinction awarded by the global business sustainability ratings provider, placing the company among the top 1% of businesses assessed worldwide over the preceding 12 months. CEVA achieved an overall EcoVadis score of 88 out of 100, marking a seven-point improvement over its 2025 Gold Medal score and highlighting the continued advancement of its sustainability performance across the global supply chain. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates companies across four core areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement—using an evidence-based methodology covering policies, actions and reported results. The Platinum recognition provides independent validation of CEVA’s progress across these areas. The company’s sustainability strategy is anchored around three pillars: Acting for Planet, Acting for People and Acting for Partners, aligned with the broader sustainability commitments of parent company CMA CGM Group and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. CEVA’s strongest performance came in the Environment category, where it scored 95 out of 100, reflecting its focus on decarbonisation across its operations. The company is working towards the CMA CGM Group’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with initiatives spanning lower-emission transport, more sustainable warehouse operations and its CEVA FORPLANET portfolio of low-carbon transport and circular-economy solutions. The Platinum recognition marks a significant step in CEVA’s sustainability trajectory, while reinforcing its positioning as a supply chain partner focused on measurable ESG performance, decarbonisation and long-term operational sustainability.
Broekman Logistics has appointed Suresh Kumar Kannappan as the Managing Director for the Indian Subcontinent, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its presence in one of the world's fastest-growing logistics markets. The strategic leadership appointment comes as the company aims to accelerate regional growth, strengthen customer relationships and enhance its service capabilities across India and neighbouring markets. Kannappan brings extensive experience spanning contract logistics, freight forwarding, commercial strategy, business development and integrated supply chain management. Over the course of his career, he has held senior leadership positions with leading global organisations, successfully driving business transformation, operational excellence and customer-centric growth initiatives. Before joining Broekman Logistics, Kannappan served as Vice President – New Product Development at SATS, Singapore, where he led product innovation and strategic collaborations across the aviation and logistics sectors. His experience in developing innovative logistics solutions and building strategic partnerships is expected to play a key role in supporting Broekman Logistics' long-term growth ambitions in the region. In his new role, Kannappan will work closely with the company's leadership team in India to strengthen Broekman Logistics' market position while delivering enhanced value to customers and business partners. His priorities will include expanding the company's regional footprint, driving sustainable business growth and further improving operational efficiency across its supply chain solutions portfolio. The appointment reflects Broekman Logistics' continued focus on the Indian subcontinent, a market witnessing rapid expansion in manufacturing, infrastructure development, cross-border trade and multimodal logistics. As businesses increasingly seek resilient, technology-enabled and integrated supply chain solutions, the company is positioning itself to capitalise on emerging opportunities through experienced leadership and customer-focused services. Welcoming Kannappan to the organisation, Broekman Logistics expressed confidence that his industry expertise and strategic vision would support the company's next phase of regional growth. The company also highlighted the strength of its local teams, noting that their combined capabilities would help deliver innovative logistics solutions while strengthening long-term customer partnerships. Headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Broekman Logistics provides end-to-end logistics services, including freight forwarding, contract logistics, transportation, warehousing, distribution and breakbulk terminal operations. With operations across Europe and Asia, the company serves customers in sectors such as industrials, machinery and chemicals. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
