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TRANSPORT & LOGISTIC NEWS * WORLDWIDE
Briefing Weekly News
* Hapag-Lloyd launches new EcoCalc emissions calculator
- With the launch of the new EcoCalc, Hapag-Lloyd introduces an emissions calculator that not only shows CO2 emissions, but also those of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and particulate matter for a given container transport. Read More...* Frankfurt expands – but Lufthansa hit by night flight ban
- At 2.8 km the new runway will be shorter than the existing facilities and is designed to serve smaller short-haul traffic. Part of the 'Expansion 2020 program', it is the first major part of a development that will also see a new terminal and new cargo handling facilities by 2016. The taxi-ways to the new runways will also include a bridge over the neighbouring motorway and another over a high-speed railway. Read More...* New report finds Euro road freight still below 2008 peak
- The European road freight sector saw growth of 3.6% in 2010 and, according to the latest forecasts by Transport Intelligence, will expand at the same rate in 2011. However, despite the two year's consistent growth, this will still leave the market more than 10% lower than at its peak in 2008, prior to the economic slowdown. Read More...* DHL invests in the global marine spare parts logistics sector
- DHL Global Forwarding announced the widening of its business focus to include the marine spare parts logistics industry. The move includes the launch of its first global marine spare parts logistics control tower in Singapore. Read More...* Dachser USA opens new branch office in Dallas
- Dachser USA, the US subsidiary of logistics provider, Dachser, has opened a new branch office in Dallas, Texas, to serve the growing import and export business in North Texas and Oklahoma. Read More...* Tibbett Logistics to open second intermodal logistics terminal in Bucharest
- Tibbett Logistics announced plans to open a second intermodal terminal in the west of Bucharest. Read More...* Overnite Express launches "Overnite Priority" service
- India's Overnite Express Ltd has launched a new, premium service, "Overnite Priority", a service with an "assured next business-day delivery" feature with a 'money back guarantee' attached to it. Read More...* Goodman to develop logistics centre for Zalando
- Goodman Group will develop a 78,000 sq m logistics centre for ecommerce retailer Zalando at Erfurt's freight terminal. The development is pre-let on a 16 year lease term. Construction will commence in mid October and delivery is scheduled for August 2012. Read More...* Forward Air Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results
- Operating revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 increased 11.7% to $135.7m from $121.5m for the same quarter in 2010. Income from operations was $20.3m for the third quarter of 2011, compared with $15.5m in the prior-year quarter. As a percent of operating revenue, income from operations increased to 15.0% in the third quarter of 2011 from 12.8% for the same quarter last year. Net income during the third quarter of 2011 increased to $12.9m from $8.9m in the prior-year quarter. Read More...* CSX announces record third quarter results
- CSX reported a record third quarter for the company with third quarter net earnings of $464m versus $414m in the same period last year. Read More...* Strong increase in Charleston breakbulk volume thanks to $23-million investment
- With a $23-million improvement project at its Columbus Street Terminal completed, the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) is enjoying a surge in non-container cargo at the Port of Charleston. Read More...* CN acquires energy-efficient intermodal equipment to improve service, reduce emissions
- Canadian National (CN) announced the purchase of 200 more efficient EcoTherm containers to increase customer efficiency and help reduce energy consumption in its fast-growing temperature-sensitive intermodal markets. Read More...* Werner Enterprises reports 11% increase in total revenues for third quarter
- Werner Enterprises, Inc. reported improved revenues and earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011. Total revenues for the quarter increased 11% to $509.6m. Net income improved 31% to $29.6m. Read More...* Dan England elected Chairman of American Trucking Association
- The Board of Directors of American Trucking Association elected Dan England, chairman of C.R. England Inc. as the trucking federation's chairman. England said, "The last few years have been difficult for our industry and our nation, but I'm confident that regardless of our challenges, trucking and ATA will continue to lead the country toward economic recovery". Read More...* Flash Global Logistics is selected by Palo Alto Networks to provide global reverse logistics
- Flash Global Logistics announced that it has been selected by Palo Alto Networks to handle its aftermarket services for the management of the company's global spare depots that include mission-critical product replacements as well as reverse global logistics. Palo Alto is also aligned with Flash's global network of Importer of Record and Exporter of Record (IOR/EOR) partners. Read More...* Specialty carriers provide alternative solutions to the US domestic express parcel market
- As integrators, UPS and FedEx, shift their strategic focus to outside the US market, an assortment of alternative small express parcel providers are standing by to gain market share in the US domestic express parcel industry. Transport Intelligence estimates this market at $54bn. Combined, UPS and FedEx make up the lion's share of the market with an estimated 83.5% combined market share however, according to some industry estimates, these small regional providers currently comprise 2% of the market with expectations of 9%-10% growth for 2011. Read More...* CSX names successor to VP-Federal Legislation role
- CSX Corporation has announced the appointment of Anne Chettle Reinke as vice president-federal legislation, effective upon the retirement of Michael J. Ruehling. Read More...* CEVA renews its partnership with Continental Italy for further three years
- CEVA Logistics has renewed its partnership with Continental Italy, a leading global supplier to the automotive sector, for a further three years. Read More...* MSC joins CMA CGM and CSAV on Asia-Americas loop
- CMA CGM Group, MSC and CSAV have announced the reshuffling of their service linking Asia, Mexico, Central America and West Coast of South America. Read More...* TNT Express wins BioKryo contract
- TNT Express has been awarded a contract from the German biotechnology company BioKryo to handle the international transport of high value biological samples to the company's storage facility in Sulzbach. Read More...* Port of Antwerp reports strong results in first nine months of 2011
- During the first nine months of 2011 the port of Antwerp handled a total of 142m tonnes of freight. This represents an increase of 7.5% compared with the first nine months of 2010, when the volume came to 132m tonnes. The first half of the year proved to be fairly strong, but this was followed by a slowdown in growth during the third quarter. Read More...* APL appoints North Asia regional head
- APL has announced the appointment of Wong Siew Loong as Regional President of its North Asia business. Read More...* FedEx expands service aross Canada’s Heartland
- FedEx Express Canada, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has announced that its FedEx 1Day Freight service is now available to customers in eight Canadian cities in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Read More...* Kuehne + Nagel reports strong volume growth for first nine months of 2011
- Currency exchange rates negatively affected Kuehne + Nagel's earnings for the first nine months of 2011 as compared to 2010. For the period, invoiced turnover was CHF 14.6bn, an almost 4% decline from 2010. Gross profit for the same period was CHF 4.4bn, a 1.6% decline. However, due to lower expenses, such as net expenses for services from 3rd parties, earnings for the first nine months of 2011 increased 1.1% to CHF 457m. Read More...* Raben starts a new investment in Dunaharaszti near Budapest
- In spite of the economic slowdown of the recent years and its quite serious consequences on the global economy and the volumes of transportation, Raben Group was able to continue its growth thanks to continuous business development and acquisitions, also on the territory of Hungary (Wincanton, Masped Expressz). Read More...* Chairman’s Letter – Supply Chain as Catalyst for Business Growth
- In anticipation of the European Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum in Antwerp on 21-23 November, conference chairman Hugh Williams, managing director, Hughenden Consulting, offers some food for thought as they prepare for this year’s event. Read More...* FedEx Express opens a new station in Strasbourg
- FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has announced the opening of a new station in Strasbourg. The station, which is 2,400 sq m in size and operates 25 vans, will offer local customers, as well as those in the surrounding Alsace region, access and connectivity to 90% of the world GDP within two days. This station opening will also create 20 jobs for the region. Read More...* PostNL sells Italian mail activities
- PostNL has finalised the agreement to sell its 51% share in Telepost S.p.A. to one of the co-shareholders in the company, Manutencoop Facility Management S.p.A.- Telepost S.p.A. provides a range of mailroom activities and related value added office services to its customers in Italy. Read More...* Agility selected as core logistics provider for Henkel
- Agility has been awarded a five year contract by Henkel China to be the exclusive logistics partner for its hub project, "Project Dragon." Project Dragon is designed to streamline Henkel's manufacturing in China, in an attempt to cover growth over the next ten years and to leverage significant economies of scale in manufacturing and supply chain processes. Read More...* Despite decline Fraport announces air freight remains at a high level
- Fraport AG (FRA) has announced that after the record 2010 year, air freight tonnage continues to normalise at a high level. Read More...* Hellmann UK secures Air New Zealand agreement
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK has announced that it has secured a guaranteed capacity agreement with Air New Zealand for service to Auckland, New Zealand. The contract will allow Hellmann Worldwide to further increase its logistics and freight forwarding services within the Australiasian region. Read More...* K Line adds China-Philippines-Indonesia service
- K Line has announced a new weekly service called Jaseco-J shipping from North East Asia to South East Asia. Read More...* Car Carriers demand action in the face of crash
- The automotive producers association, ACEA, may be reporting record truck sales in Europe, whilst car sales continue to edge higher, but the head of a key logistics trade organisation is foreseeing dark times ahead. Read More...Labels: transport and logistics news
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