Flash Europe International S.A., a specialist in expedited freight transportation, has acquired Roberts Europe, a longtime logistics provider based at Maastricht Airport in the Netherlands.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has introduced four new flights from Chicago, linking the U.S. Midwest to the carrier's network of more than 350 destinations worldwide.

CaroTrans, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean-freight consolidator, has opened a new office in Seattle, Wash.

Ryder System Inc. has made a number of enhancements to its food-packaging and distribution center in Beaver Dam, Wis.

DHL Global Forwarding has opened Life Sciences and Healthcare Competence Centers in Miami, Fla. and Atlanta, Ga.

There are many opportunities for logistics providers to enter the refrigerated transportation market in Africa, but while the continent needs better perishable supply chain services and "farm-to-fork" integration, barriers remain high.

I'm a big fan of online shopping, with my personal favorites being Piperlime and ASOS. Let's face it - in an increasingly busy and hectic world, if you had the choice between buying something from the comfort of your own home, or pushing through throngs of crazed shoppers on a Saturday afternoon, for a lot of people the decision is an easy one. For me, it's a no-brainer.

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (Hactl) has become the site for the first authorized training center (ATC) to be established by the International Air Transport Association in Hong Kong.

Newgistics, a provider of small-parcel delivery, returns-management and freight-shipping services, is now offering delivery and return between the U.S. and Canada.

Slow-moving merchandise is one of the many nightmares an online retailer has to consider - and a problem that needs to be addressed. Non-moving inventory stresses both retailers' operations and budgets because it ties up both precious warehouse space and capital that can be used for other products or business expansion.