Konzernergebnis steigt von EUR 0,7 Mio. auf EUR 1,4 Mio. // Lizenzumsatz bleibt mit EUR 4,8 Mio. hinter Erwartungen zurück // Dienstleistungsgeschäft verzeichnet im Geschäftsjahr 2010 Wachstum von 23,7 Prozent // Konzern-Umsatz mit EUR 15,6 Mio. 5,9 Prozent unter Vorjahresniveau Die im Prime Standard notierte SAF AG (ISIN CH0024848738) weist für das abgeschlossene Geschäftsjahr…
While the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan last week immediately disrupted transportation and logistics operations throughout the country, the scale of the disaster’s impact on the shipping industry is still unknown, says BIMCO. Whether directly affected, i.e. damaged or destroyed by the earthquake and/or the tsunami, or indirectly affected, e.g. an assembly…
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has been involved in the effort to fly search and rescue teams to Japan following last week’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. In the hours following the disaster, Chapman Freeborn flew a German search & rescue team together with dogs and thirteen tons of technical equipment from Frankfurt-Hahn to Tokyo Narita airport…
Toll Group has agreed to acquire Mitchell Corp, a major supplier of transport and logistics services to and from mining sites in Western Australia, for A$110 million. The acquisition is subject to clearance by the competition regulator. Mitchells provides transport services in the bulk resources, hydrocarbons and dangerous goods market segments. Toll’s Global Resources…
Unilever appoints Kuehne + Nagel in Romania; Rudolph & Hellmann Automotive opens a new parts DC for Ford in Dubai. Unilever Supply Chain Co has expanded its cooperation with Kuehne + Nagel in Romania, assigning its co-packing activities to the logistics provider. Since 2010, Kuehne + Nagel has managed warehousing operations for Unilever’s home…
The International Maritime Security Network (IMSN) has developed a solution to combat piracy with its Triton Shield Anti-Piracy System (APS) -a multi-layered defence package designed to detect, deter and defend against piracy. After five years of research and testing, the final phase of testing for the Triton Shield APS will be completed by the…
European time-critical freight specialist, Priority Freight, has established an office in Germany to support its services to the automotive sector – both OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. The new operation in Willich, near Dusseldorf, is in line with Priority Freight’s multi-site expansion strategy and its plans to create an international network of offices. The…
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) and Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp (YM) will enhance the China – Pakistan Express (CPX) service and launch the CIX2 (YM code CIS) service this month. The CPX service is currently operated with five 3,500 – 4,000 TEU vessels, calling at Shanghai > Ningbo > Shekou > Singapore >…
Further diesel price hikes have increased the cost of operating a typical large lorry by £850 a year, says the Road Haulage Association (RHA). According to the RHA’s Weekly Fuel Price Survey published on March 11th, the national average price of bulk diesel paid by haulage firms rose by another 2.02 pence per litre…
Less than a month after signing an agreement to purchase United Holdings for $270 million, Kirby Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire K-Sea Transportation in a transaction valued at approximately $600 million. The transaction is expected to close in June or July 2011 and is subject to certain conditions, including approval by…
After taking a heavy hit on Friday by an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks, as well as the infinitely more damaging tsunami that followed, Japan’s transportation network and infrastructure is being restored bit by bit. Sharon Gill reports … Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport in Tokyo resumed normal operations on Saturday morning….
US-based 3PL, Mohawk Global Logistics, has launched a new consulting division named Mohawk Global Trade Advisors (MGTA). Based at the company’s HQ in Syracuse, New York, the new division will offer international trade compliance and supply chain management consulting services to import and export companies throughout the US. According to Mohawk’s president & CEO…
Wincanton secures a new three-year deal with WDT; the US Army’s Military SDDC awards two contract modifications to Menlo Worldwide Government Services. Wincanton has been awarded a three-year warehousing contract by World Design & Trade to manage an operation that was previously handled in-house. Eighteen WDT warehouse employees have now transferred to Wincanton. The…
DB Schenker Logistics has launched an updated version of its Apple iPhone application that enables customers to track their shipments. Version 2.0 offers more search criteria to track shipments, including all references entered at booking, such as delivery note and invoice numbers, as well as air waybills and bills of lading. The version introduced…
A massive earthquake and the tsunami that followed have closed three of Japan’s airports and all of the country’s sea ports. The earthquake, reportedly a magnitude of 8.9, struck eastern Japan at 14h46 local time today, triggering a ten metre tsunami that hit the port in Sendai city, which is 300 km northeast of…
Deutsche Post DHL has reported a significant increase in revenues during the past financial year as well as strongly improved profitability. A slight drop in revenue in the MAIL division, caused in part by a regulatory change in value-added tax that took effect in mid-2010, was more than offset by top-line growth in all…
OOCL has launched OOCL Lite, an iPhone app that enables users to access real-time sailing schedule of vessels anytime, anywhere. Developed by CargoSmart, OOCL Lite allows customers to: Search for the required schedule by name of origin and/or destination city Select city names from pull-down menus View origin/destination cities, departure/arrival dates, and transit times…
With IATA forecasting strong growth in the Asian airfreight sector for the next three years, Toll Global Forwarding has been investing in building its regional and global air freight services and network. Toll Global Forwarding, part of Toll Group, is targeting significant growth in the global airfreight sector in 2011, following investment in strategic…
Grand Alliance members Hapag-Lloyd, Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) have announced the enhancement of their transpacific West Coast services. The Japan China Express (JCX) will be re-launched in conjunction with the competitive restructuring of the Central China Express, (CCX), South China Sea Express (SCX) and Super Shuttle Express (SSX), offering…
CEVA Logistics has reported record revenue and robust EBITDA performance for the year ending December 31st, 2010, building on the momentum established in the third quarter. Revenue for Q4 2010 was up 22% to €1.8 billion (Q4 2009: €1.48bn), which puts it well above pre-recession levels (Q4 2008: €1.6bn). For the full year, revenue…
Produktlinie DB SCHENKERsecurity bietet eine Gesamtlösung für die Spedition von wertvollen Frachtsendungen unter Einbeziehung von Stückguttransporten Die Sicherheit entlang der gesamten Logistikkette ist ein wichtiges und oft auch kostspieliges Thema für Hersteller und Händler wertvoller Waren. Die Schenker & Co. AG (Wien) trägt diesem Umstand mit einer der Einführung einer Komplettlösung für wertvolle Frachtsendungen Rechnung,…
Hanjin Shipping, CNC and KMTC will launch a joint service connecting Japan and Indonesia on March 22nd. The new weekly service, which is in response to increasing trade activity between Japan and Indonesia, will deploy four 1,700 TEU vessels – two from Hanjin and one each from CNC and KMTC. The Japan – Indonesia…
CHEP awards a new contract to Norbert Dentressangle; CEVA distributes replacement parts for Mercedes-Benz and smart in Italy; Trade Tech signs a multi-year contract with IDS Logistics. Norbert Dentressangle has been awarded a new contract to manage a second CHEP service centre at Aveley, near Thurrock in Essex, UK, starting in April. The 7.5…
Sammelgutservice der Gefco-Gruppe soll 2011 durch stärkere Ausrichtung auf die Industriekunden um neun Prozent wachsen Bei der Gefco-Gruppe steht das Jahr 2011 im Zeichen der Etablierung eines „echten europäischen Liniennetzwerkes“. „Der Fokus wird zunächst auf Deutschland und den Ländern in Zentral- und Osteuropas (CEE) liegen. Da aus diesen Ländern große Gütermengen exportiert werden, gestaltet sich…
Division Paket & Logistik der Österreichischen Post AG rechnet 2011 mit positiven Effekten als Folge der sich verbessernden internationalen Rahmenbedingungen Für die Division Paket & Logistik der Österreichischen Post AG nahm das Jahr 2010 einen erfreulichen Verlauf. Der Außenumsatz stieg dank einer guten Mengenentwicklung um 4,4 Prozent auf 802 Mio Euro. Trotz der nun wieder…
Hellmann East Europe has been granted the Customs Representative Licence for Russia. Previously known as the Customs Broker Licence, the Customs Representative Licence enables the company to offer customs clearance services under its own private licence. A number of conditions must be met in order to obtain a Russian Customs Representative License; in addition…
ABF is expanding its Dual-System Network to the western one-third of the US, providing coast-to-coast coverage and increased shipment velocity to 95% of the lanes between major markets in the West. ABF’s Dual-System Network provides regional service in tandem with the company’s long-haul service. Called the Regional Performance Model (RPM), parallel regional and national…
Neue Direktverbindung der Reederei Hamburg Süd zwischen Hamburg und der nordamerikanischen Westküste Die Reederei Hamburg Süd hat ihren 2010 unter der Kurzbezeichnung WAMS eröffneten Liniendienst von der nordamerikanischen Westküste zur Westküste von Mittelamerika (einschließlich Mexiko und Cartagena in Kolumbien) erweitert. In der neuen Variante bedient der Service auch Hamburg und weitere Häfen in Nordeuropa. Damit…
New Zealand-based Mainfreight has entered into an agreement to acquire the Netherlands-based Wim Bosman Group. The deal ensures continuity for Wim Bosman’s employees and customers, and activities will continue under the name Wim Bosman. The agreement excludes real estate, which will remain under control of Mr and Mrs Bosman. The acquisition will provide an…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has laid out an agenda for the air cargo value chain to improve its competitiveness. "An efficient air cargo industry is in everybody’s interest," said IATA’s director general & CEO Giovanni Bisignani. "Transporting 35% by value of goods traded internationally, it is critical to the global economy. Improving…
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