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TRANSPORT & LOGISTIC NEWS * WORLDWIDE
Briefing Weekly News
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from Freight Forwarding
* Agility reports interim results and extends US defence contract
- In its latest quarterly announcement, global logistics company Agility said that it has seen revenues grow and a major defence logistics contract extended. Read Full Brief Here
* DHL launches LCL services from Asia to Slovenia
- DHL has announced the launch of a direct Less than Container Load (LCL) services from Singapore and Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Koper, Slovenia. Read Full News Here
* Panalpina opens Oil and Gas logistics facility in Singapore
- Panalpina has officially inaugurated a dedicated logistics facility for the oil and gas industry in Singapore. Read Full News Here
from Contract Logistics
* New report urges transport firms to take action on carbon reduction
- According to findings from a global study conducted by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) the global transport industry lags behind other sectors in mitigating its impact on the environment. Read Full Brief Here
* Toll completes integration of ST-Anda
- Toll Group has announced that it has launched its fully owned and operated contract logistics operations in China. Read Full News Here
* YRC Worldwide completes logistics sell off
- YRC Worldwide Inc. has completed the initial closing on the previously announced sale of part of YRC Logistics. Read Full News Here
from Express & Mail
* FedEx launch flight from Bangalore to Paris
- FedEx has announced plans to strengthen the company’s international and domestic services across India. Read Full News Here
from Road Freight
* Topaz Energy renews contract with Wincanton
- Wincanton has announced the renewal of a petroleum distribution contract with Topaz Energy for three years in Ireland. Read Full News Here
* Dachser constructs Bratislava hub
- German based logistics company Dachser has announced that it is investing in the construction of new premises for a 'Eurohub' in Bratislava. Read Full News Here
from Air Cargo
* Emirates launches new routes to Senegal
- As of 1 September Middle Eastern airline Emirates will launch flights to the Senegalese capital, Dakar. Read Full News Here
from Warehousing
* ProLogis leases in Monterrey
- ProLogis has signed a third-quarter lease agreement for 189,000 square feet in Mexico to a leading global manufacturer. Read Full News Here
from Shipping/Ports
* Maersk recovers its poise but is still cautious
- The half yearly financial figures from Maersk show that the group has recovered its profitability but is still cautious about prospects in the near term. Read Full Brief Here
* Port of Rotterdam’s revenues and profits up
- The Port of Rotterdam Authority’s results for the first six months were up as revenues from leasing and port dues rose. Read Full News Here
* NOL Group moves to profit in second quarter
- Continued strong container shipping volumes and improving freight rates have helped return shipping line NOL to profitability. Read Full News Here
* CMA CGM increases Asia-Europe capacity
- CMA CGM Group has announced that it has taken delivery in South Korea of the CMA CGM "CORTE REAL" (13,830 teu). Read Full News Here
* NOL Group orders more ships
- NOL Group has finalised an order to build two new 10,700-TEU (twenty-foot-equivalent unit) container ships for delivery in 2012. Read Full News Here
* APM Terminals acquires 50% of Brazilian terminal
- APM Terminals has announced that, subject to regulatory approval, it will acquire 50% of the shares in Brasil Terminal Portuario (BTP). Read Full News Here
* Maersk launches new Far East - Indian Chennai Service
- Maersk Line is to launch a new Far East/Chennai service, the Chennai Express (CHX) service, in September. Read Full News Here
from Intermodal
* Audi switches to green rail services
- DB Schenker has announced that European car manufacturer Audi now moves finished vehicles between its production plant and Ingolstadt and Emden CO2-free. Read Full News Here
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