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TRANSPORT & LOGISTIC NEWS * WORLDWIDE
Briefing Weekly News
from Freight Forwarding
* Panalpina wins freight management contract form Volex
- A high tech producer of high speed, fibre optic and complex cable assemblies has awarded its Global Freight Management to Panalpina. Read Full News Here
* Panalpina in discussions with the US Department of Justice
- The investigation by Panalpina in connection with alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) mainly in Nigeria is nearing completion. Read Full News Here
from Contract Logistics
* UPS begins Olympic coordination project
- With just under 1,000 days to go until the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, UPS has made a start on the event’s logistics. Read Full News Here
* Cable operator selects TDG
- UPC Nederland, one of the largest cable operators in the Netherlands, has signed a four year contract with logistics specialist TDG. Read Full News Here
* Kuehne + Nagel wins lead logistics contract in India
- A global power transmission project management business, has selected Kuehne + Nagel India as its partner for the provision of lead logistics solutions in India. Read Full News Here
* Geodis to open new logistics centre in Denmark
- Geodis Wilson is concluding its preparations for a new logistics centre at Vejle, Denmark. Read Full News Here
* Clipper Logistics partners with Tesco
- Retail logistics operator Clipper Logistics has announced a partnership with UK retailer Tesco following the launch of the retailers’ new web site. Read Full News Here
from Express & Mail
* FedEx Ground to increase 2010 Rates
- FedEx has announced that it will increase the standard list rates for FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery. Read Full News Here
* UPS Canada opens expanded Toronto hub
- UPS Canada has formally opened a US$70 million expansion of its Toronto distribution centre. Read Full News Here
* DHL invests in Kenya Gateway Facility upgrade
- DHL has increased shipment capacity and reaffirmed its commitment to Kenya and East Africa with new investment. Read Full News Here
from Road Freight
* Climate Conference targets will lead to new era of transport demand management
- Everyone in the logistics industry should be aware that the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference will have major implications for the global transport industry if demanding emissions reduction targets are agreed by politicians. Read Full Brief Here
* New EC road transport rules will lead to ‘fairer competition’
- New European regulations modernising the rules governing road transport have come into force. Read Full News Here
* Con-way Truckload Regional expands
- Con-way Truckload, a full truckload carrier, has announced that it is expanding its regional service with increased operations in 10 U.S. states. Read Full News Here
from Air Cargo
* More evidence of recovery in air freight market
- Evidence of the jump in demand within the air-freight market emerged over the week with European airports reporting sharply higher cargo volumes. Read Full Brief Here
* Cargolux announces capital restructuring
- Cargolux has implemented a restructuring of its capital structure due to the deep impact of the global recession on its business. Read Full News Here
* Hong Kong reinforces strong air cargo growth
- Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has announced strong air cargo tonnage throughput growth for November 2009. Read Full News Here
from Warehousing
* ProLogis expands leasing activity in Japan
- ProLogis, a leading global provider of distribution facilities, has signed new fourth-quarter lease agreements in Japan totalling approximately 450,000 square feet. Read Full News Here
from Shipping/Ports
* Europe faces wave of moth-balled ports projects
- The funding crisis facing DP World and its implications for the Thames Gateway project in the UK is just one of the problems facing the European ports sector. Read Full Brief Here
(Picture from joc.com: Canada train over a river)
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