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TRANSPORT & LOGISTIC NEWS * WORLDWIDE
Briefing Weekly News
(Photo truck art from *Cak Noor*'s gallery)from Freight Forwarding
* CSCMP sees logistics costs fall in US driven by low interest rates
- The American economy saw falling transport and inventory costs throughout 2008 leading according to the annual ‘State of Logistics’ report from the American Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Read Full Brief Here
* DHL Global Forwarding teams up with BFS to enhance cargo security
- DHL Global Forwarding and Bangkok Flight Services have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Air Cargo Security Partnership. Read Full News Here
* BDP International gains Singapore Secure Trade Partnership Certification
- Singapore Customs has certified BDP International (BDP) under its Secure Trade Partnership (STP) programme. Read Full News Here
from Contract Logistics
* CEVA Logistics wins contract with Alstons Cabinets
- CEVA Logistics has been awarded a contract with Alstons Cabinets, a manufacturer and assembler of furniture in the UK. Read Full News Here
* Milo's Tea Company Selects Ryder for Delivery Operations
- Ryder System, Inc. has announced it has been awarded a Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) contract with Milo's Tea Company, Inc in the US. Read Full News Here
* Brightpoint extends services to Vodafone in New Zealand
- Brightpoint has entered into a logistics services agreement with Vodafone New Zealand Limited. Read Full News Here
* Itella Logistics partners with TeliaSonera in Finland and Estonia
- Mobile communications company TeliaSonera has chosen Itella Logistics as its logistics partner for consumer electronics products in Finland and Estonia. Read Full News Here
* Virgin Megastore partners with Kuehne + Nagel
- Kuehne + Nagel has been awarded a five-year contract by retailer Virgin Megastore to support the optimisation of its inventory management in France. Read Full News Here
* Culina and SHS Group announce joint venture in Ireland
- The Culina Group has announced a joint venture with SHS Group Ltd that will see the formation of a new business in the Republic of Ireland. Read Full News Here
* CEVA Logistics wins Sainsbury’s Home Delivery contract
- CEVA Logistics has been awarded a contract from UK retailer Sainsbury’s to provide nationwide home delivery services. Read Full News Here
* Eastman Chemical rewards Penske Logistics
- For the second year running, Penske Logistics has received a Supplier Excellence Award from Eastman Chemical. Read Full News Here
from Express & Mail
* UPS named leader in carbon disclosure index
- UPS has been named to the 2008 Carbon Disclosure Project's "Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index" (CDLI). Read Full News Here
* trans-o-flex takes over for ratiopharm
- trans-o-flex Schnell-Lieferdienst, the German parcels network, has won a logistics contract in the pharmaceutical industry. Read Full News Here
* Velocity Express signs Letter of Intent for management buyout
- Velocity Express Corporation has announced that it has executed a conditional letter of intent to acquire control of the company. Read Full News Here
* Toll Group acquires three Asian international express businesses
- The Toll Group has announced the acquisition of three Asian based international express businesses. Read Full News Here
* Geodis Calberson opens new France Express platform in Lyon Corbas
- Geodis Calberson has opened a new facility for the France Express network in Lyon Corbas. Read Full News Here
* DHL invests in Vietnam joint venture
- DHL has announced that it will invest $10 million over the next five years in its new joint venture in Vietnam. Read Full News Here
from Road Freight
* Gregory Distribution acquires Kay Transport
- GDL (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company of UK transport company Gregory Distribution Ltd, has purchased Kay Transport Ltd. Read Full News Here
* Norfolkline and DSV Road enter agreement for trailer traffic
- DSV Road in Sweden has signed an agreement with Norfolkline AB on the acquisition of its trailer traffic between Norway and Sweden and continental Europe. Read Full News Here
from Air Cargo
* Downturn forces NCA to overhaul business plan
- Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), the joint venture of Nippon Express and NYK, has been forced to change its business plan to survive the slump in air cargo volumes Read Full Brief Here
* AeroLogic launches despite air cargo slump
- AeroLogic, the joint venture cargo airline of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, has shrugged off the economic downturn and officially started operations. Read Full Brief Here
* Air cargo market improvement ‘sign of economic recovery’
- The latest figures from IATA show that the air cargo market is still considerably down on last year, but that the fall is less severe than in previous months. This could be a sign that weak economic recovery is starting. Read Full Brief Here
* Aramex opens wholesale express network across Germany
- Aramex, the Middle East based express company, has announced the opening of new offices across Germany. Read Full News Here
* Fraport traffic continues to pick up slightly
- Frankfurt Airport's (FRA) traffic development during the past three months continues to provide optimism. Read Full News Here
from Warehousing
* ProLogis leases warehouse in Southern Germany
- ProLogis has signed a new lease for a recently completed warehouse space near Munich, Germany, to a leading global provider of third-party logistics services, Simon Hegele. Read Full News Here
from Shipping/Ports
* Maersk reconsiders strategy after container losses
- Eivind Kolding, the CEO of Maersk’s container business, has confirmed the grim outlook for the container shipping market and is considering a greater focus on oil, gas and bulk. Read Full Brief Here
* CMA CGM to upgrade service between Asia and Middle East
- Shipping line CMA CGM has announced the upgrading of its CIMEX service linking Asia to the Middle East Gulf. Read Full News Here
* Wilhelmsen Ship Management sign new logistics contract with DB Schenker
- Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) has signed a new five year contract with Schenker in Norway for their ships’ spares logistics. Read Full News Here
* BG Freight links Teesport with Antwerp and Rotterdam.
- BG Freight Line (BG) has launched a twice-weekly service linking Teesport in the UK with Antwerp and Rotterdam. Read Full News Here
from Intermodal
* Toll Group to operate Cambodian railways
- The Toll Group has signed an agreement with the Royal Government of Cambodia to operate the country’s railways. Read Full News Here
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