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TRANSPORT & LOGISTIC NEWS * WORLDWIDE
Briefing Weekly News
from Freight Forwarding
* China's logistics industry still growing, says government
According to official figures released by China’s National Development and Reform Commission, the country’s logistics market grew by just over 15% in 2008 to hit US$290bn. Read Full Brief Here
* Germany - K+N strengthens capabilities in oil and gas logistics market
Kuehne + Nagel is taking over a leading oil and gas industry logistics provider headquartered in Norway and with operations in other European countries and the Asia Pacific region. Read Full News Here
from Contract Logistics
* Germany - DPWN becomes Deutsche Post DHL - and clarifies its direction
Germany-based global mail, express and logistics company Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN) is being rebranded as Deutsche Post DHL. Read Full Brief Here
* UK - TDG reorganises business structure
UK-based European logistics service provider TDG has reorganised its operations into one single business, led by CEO Mike Branigan. Read Full News Here
* UK - Lloyd Fraser launches UK fashion logistics service
UK third party logistics provider Lloyd Fraser Group has announced the launch of a specialist fashion logistics service. Read Full News Here
* UK - Wincanton strengthens construction sector presence with new Lafarge deal
European supply chain service provider Wincanton this week reported it had been awarded a €54m five-year contract by Lafarge Plasterboard to operate its UK national transport network. Read Full News Here
from Express & Mail
* The Netherlands - TNT denies 'poaching' GLS clients
TNT has become embroiled in an argument with the management of UK postal organisation Royal Mail at a time when it is reportedly looking to purchase a stake in that business. Read Full Brief Here
* The Netherlands - TNT and unions agree new labour deals at TNT Post
TNT and several trade unions have reached an in-principle agreement on new collective labour agreements for all TNT Post operations staff in the Netherlands. Read Full News Here
* UK - Parcelnet to be rebranded as Hermes
UK home delivery courier network Parcelnet is to be rebranded as Hermes, the name of its German sister company. Read Full News Here
* USA - MyUS.com signs three-year international shipping agreement with DHL
Global packaging and mail forwarding services provider MyUS.com has awarded DHL a three-year international express shipping contract. Read Full News Here
from Road Freight
* USA - Con-way announces further cost reduction moves
US freight transport group Con-way this week announced "a series of proactive measures being taken to enhance the company’s position in the challenging operating environment". Read Full News Here
from Air Cargo
* Singapore - SIA Cargo launches freighter flights to South America
Singapore Airlines Cargo has commenced B747-400 freighter flights to the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, Quito in Ecuador and Bogota in Colombia. Read Full News Here
* Hong Kong/China - Hactl reports 22% drop in February tonnage throughput
The latest figures from Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited, often seen as something of a bellwether for the Chinese air cargo market, show a 22% drop in traffic last month. Read Full News Here
from Shipping/Ports
* USA - Retail container volume set to rise – but only due to seasonal influences
Cargo volume handled through major US retail container ports this month will be up over 5% on February but more than 7% down on March 2008, predicts an industry report. Read Full News Here
from IT Solutions
* UK - CHAMP and OAG establish strategic alliance
CHAMP Cargosystems and OAG Cargo last week announced they had linked up to automate the distribution of air cargo tariffs. Read Full News Here
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