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TRANSPORT & LOGISTIC NEWS * WORLDWIDE
Briefing Weekly News
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from Freight Forwarding
* Kuehne + Nagel provides logistics for Sahara gas facility
- SNC-Lavalin, one of the world’s leading engineering and construction groups, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel a contract for global logistics services. Read Full News Here
* Geodis strengthens African business
- Geodis and the Ivory Coast group Sivom have announced the creation of Movis International to broaden their offering across central and western Africa. Read Full News Here
from Contract Logistics
*New report finds contract logistics' profit margins rise despite decline in revenues
- According to the latest report published today by Transport Intelligence, the global contract logistics sector has performed well in what has been the worst market environment for many years. Read Full Brief Here
* FedEx sponsored Supply Chain Masterclass webinar
- How Collaboration can improve your bottom line and benefit the environment. Read Full Brief Here
* Con-way expands relationship with Caterpillar
- Con-way Freight, the less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, has expanded its relationship with Caterpillar Logistics Services in North America. Read Full News Here
* YRC Worldwide sells logistics unit
- YRC Worldwide Inc. has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell a portion of its YRC Logistics business to Austin Ventures. Read Full News Here
* DHL expands Clinical Trial Logistics hub in Japan
- DHL Supply Chain has announced a 660 sqm expansion of its Clinical Trial Logistics Hub located in Aomi, Tokyo. Read Full News Here
* CEVA wins contract with BMW
- CEVA has signed a three year agreement with BMW Italia S.p.A. for the operation of the new Dealer Metro Distribution Center (DMDC) in Italy. Read Full News Here
* Kuehne + Nagel expands contract logistics in Baltics
- In order to strengthen its position in the contract logistics market in the Baltic region, Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new distribution centre near Riga. Read Full News Here
* DHL and National University of Singapore launch sustainable Supply Chain Centre
- DHL and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have established a Sustainable Supply Chain Centre of Asia Pacific (SSCCAP). Read Full News Here
from Express & Mail
* FedEx to build major facility in Chicago
- FedEx Ground is building a package sorting and delivery station that will be the fifth major facility for the company in the Chicago area. Read Full News Here
from Road Freight
* ATA Truck tonnage up 7.2% year-on-year
- The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index is significantly up on last year. Read Full News Here
* NAFTA surface transportation rises by third
- Surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico was 32.4% higher in April 2010. Read Full News Here
from Air Cargo
* Dubai opens giant cargo airport
- Despite the collapse of its property market, Dubai has opened what may become the world’s largest airport, with business concentrating initially on cargo traffic. Read Full Brief Here
from Warehousing
* ProLogis leases in Japan
- ProLogis has signed a new, second-quarter lease agreement in Japan with Kanto Transport Co., Ltd., a transportation and third-party logistics provider. Read Full News Here
* AMB leases more warehouses in Europe
- AMB Property Corporation, a leading developer of global real estate, has leased approximately 149,000 square feet (13,840sqm) in Europe. Read Full News Here
* ProLogis leases in the UK and Czech Republic
- ProLogis has signed second-quarter development portfolio lease agreements with two customers in Europe. Read Full News Here
from Shipping/Ports
* New survey reveals just three leaders in Container shipping whilst ship-owner sees consolidation
- Over a third of container shipping capacity is operated by just three shipping companies according to a new report by the Paris based analysis company Alphaliner. Read Full Brief Here
* DHL enhances cross-strait capability
- DHL has announced the launch of its direct Less than Container Load (LCL) weekly service from Shanghai, China to Keelung, Taiwan, enhancing its cross-strait connectivity. Read Full News Here
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