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TRANSPORT & LOGISTIC NEWS * WORLDWIDE
Briefing Weekly News
from Freight Forwarding
* Conference exclusive: PwC's perspectives on the future of the logistics industry
- How different will the structure of the logistics service provider of the future be from players of today? What will be the competitive forces shaping the sector and how will LSPs respond to them? A recent survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) makes some tentative suggestions on the nature of change over the near-term. Read Full Brief Here
* Mercury & Red Orange launch service to Afghanistan & Iraq
- Mercury Air Group, Inc. has announced a strategic alliance with Dubai-based Red Orange to provide freight logistics services into Iraq and Afghanistan. Read Full News Here
from Contract Logistics
* Survey reveals European logistics CEOs expect market contraction
- The key findings of the annual “2009 3PL Provider CEO Perspective” survey have been released showing negative expectations of market growth. Read Full Brief Here
* Pharma and FMCG hold up whilst auto, high tech and durables plunge
- During this time of exceptional economic downturn, it is even more important for contract logistics companies to be aware of the trends in the vertical sectors in which they operate. Ti’s latest research – which will be discussed at Global Distribution Strategies 2009 Conference and appears in European Vertical Sector Logistics report published next week – highlights which sectors are performing the best, and worst. Read Full Brief Here
* Greatwide signs multi-year agreement with US retailer
- Greatwide Logistics Services has recently expanded and renewed its Product Transportation Agreement with SUPERVALU in Pennsylvania. Read Full News Here
* Pilkington outsources downstream transport to TDG
- A project by glass manufacturer, Pilkington to outsource the UK distribution of its finished products to TDG is on target to save £250,000 a year. Read Full News Here
* Oil distribution in UK threatened by strikes
- Unite, the UK's biggest union, has warned of industrial action if retailers and oil companies press forward with plans to break up their commercial distribution contracts. Read Full News Here
* Dentressangle wins three year deal with Daikin
- Daikin UK has signed a further three year UK warehousing and distribution contract with Norbert Dentressangle UK. Read Full News Here
* Panalpina wins spare parts contract
- Krones, a specialist bottling equipment manufacturer, has awarded Panalpina the distribution of spare parts from Europe into Asia Pacific and Greater China. Read Full News Here
* CEVA Logistics wins new contract with Baker Hughes
- CEVA Logistics has won a new contract with Baker Hughes, a global oilfield service company, covering inbound and outbound freight logistics within Australasia. Read Full News Here
* CEVA wins Toyota forklift logistics contract
- CEVA Logistics has secured a three year extension of its partnership with BTCESAB, a forklift truck manufacturer in Italy which is merging with Toyota Forklift Italy. Read Full News Here
* DB Schenker wins ‘Gorgon’ logistics services contract
- DB Schenker has been awarded the international and domestic Australian "Integrated Logistics Services" (ILS) contract by Chevron Australia. Read Full News Here
from Express & Mail
* UPS launches initiative to improve disaster response
- UPS has announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar initiative to improve the capabilities of relief organizations to respond to global emergencies. Read Full News Here
from Air Cargo
* FedEx Express to take delivery of first Boeing 777 Freighter
- FedEx Express has unveiled its first Boeing 777 Freighter and has placed the largest order for the aircraft model to date. Read Full News Here
* DHL adds to Transatlantic Fleet
- DHL Express’ first Boeing 767 Extended Range Freighter has completed a flight between Leipzig airport in Germany and John F. Kennedy (JFK) airport in New York. Read Full News Here
from Warehousing
* ProLogis Leases to 3PL in Osaka
- ProLogis has leased 156,000 square feet (14,500 square metres) of distribution space in its development portfolio in Japan to a local 3PL. Read Full News Here
from Shipping/Ports
* APM Terminals expands Vietnam partnership
- APM Terminals and Vinalines, Vietnam’s largest shipping line and terminal operator, have entered into a new Joint Venture agreement. Read Full News Here
from Intermodal
* Kombiverkehr extends intermodal network
- Kombiverkehr, the German intermodal operator, has added the Port of Rotterdam’s Euromax terminal to its European intermodal network. Read Full News Here
from IT Solutions
* Chinese retail chain selects Manhattan Associates
- Hunan-based Better Life Commercial Chain Share Co Ltd (BuBuGao), a leading Chinese retailer, has chosen Manhattan Associates to improve supply chain efficiency. Read Full News Here
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