According to new research from Parcelforce Worldwide, small businesses are unnecessarily ruling out overseas opportunities due to perceived market barriers and therefore limiting their international growth. The Barriers To Export study reveals that almost half (43%) of non-exporters believe they could increase revenues by exporting in just twelve months. Of these businesses, 46% believe exports…
A year after the Boeing 747-8 Freighter took to the sky for its first flight, the fifth 747-8F to enter the test program successfully completed its first flight on February 3rd. The aircraft took off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington for a three-and-a-half-hour flight before returning to Paine Field. The flight included a standard two-and-a-half-hour…
GAC Norway is continuing its expansion in the Nordic region with the opening of its newest office at the southeastern port of Borg Havn, Fredrikstad. The shipping and logistics company was invited to set up a local base as part of plans to generate more traffic to the versatile multi-purpose port, which handles all kinds…
Following the announcement of its intention to dispose of TDG, DouglasBay Capital has announced that the deal has been delayed due to a request from the European Commission’s request for further information. In November 2010, Norbert Dentressangle agreed to purchase TDG in a transaction that was expected to close in mid-January 2011. The sale is…
Jacobson Companies has entered into a strategic partnership with Rhenus Logistics, giving Jacobson access to an extensive logistics network into European countries with one partner. Jacobson’s International Logistics division will provide regular air and ocean services to Central and Eastern Europe on a scheduled and expedited basis. Rhenus operates one of the largest LTL road…
Athens International Airport (AIA) and COSCO-owned Piraeus Container Terminal (PCT) have signed an agreement establishing the link between the port of Piraeus and the airport. The objective of the agreement is to develop future cargo flows. The airport will benefit from working agreements with both port terminal operators. According to Alexis Sioris, head of development,…
Following its Wuhan Centralised Services Centre and Chengdu office, Panalpina is expanding in western China with the opening of an office in Chonqging. From Chongqing, Panalpina can offer customers a strategic mix of overland transportation, an extensive global air network and access to international ocean ports via the Yangtze River. Panalpina has also launched its…
The Germany Federal Commissioner for Data Protection & Freedom of Information has approved the Deutsche Post DHL Privacy Policy. The approval allows Deutsche Post DHL to transmit personal data internationally in accordance with its privacy policy without having to seek approval on an individual basis. Granted after an exhaustive consultation procedure, this approval makes Deutsche…
Cargotec has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based terminal operator systems (TOS) provider Navis, from Zebra Technologies, in a deal valued at approximately US$190 million. The acquisition will further strengthen Cargotec’s ability to provide total solutions for its terminal customers. Implemented in marine terminals, rail yard operations and distribution centres in more than fifty…
DB Schenker has achieved ISO 14001:2004 certification for all fourteen of its logistics centres in Australia and New Zealand. In line with DB Schenker’s Global Environment Program, Schenker Australia and Schenker (NZ) are now ISO 14001:2004 certified, having established an Environmental Management System that will ensure long-term sustainable operations across both countries. Consistent with the…
Bridgestone has renewed its contract with DHL Supply Chain in Jönköping, Sweden until 2013. The assignment includes warehousing and a number of value-added services such as assembling and studding of tyres. DHL Supply Chain in Jönköping has handled Bridgestone Europe’s warehouse operations for the Swedish market since 1997. At its logistics centre Ädelmetallen in Jönköping, DHL manages the warehousing of tyres…
CMA CGM has set up a 24/7 Emergency & Communication Response Team to follow the situation in Egypt and keep in close contact with its Egyptian teams in the country, assessing their safety and ensuring operations are fully maintained. CMA CGM continues to accept bookings for Egypt. The Group’s vessels maintain all their calls to…
Airlines, freight forwarders and shippers can now gain faster access to the latest regulations and information for the carriage of dangerous goods by air with the launch of DG Online by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and Official Airline Guide Cargo, a division of UBM Aviation (OAG Cargo)….
According to a recent survey, freight forwarders need to see realisable and significant value added to the airport-to-airport portion of the air cargo supply chain before making a commitment to e-commerce such as the IATA-led e-freight program. The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) conducted the global…
UPS has announced an 8.4% increase in global revenue for the fourth quarter of 2010, with a 40% increase in adjusted operating profit. Global revenue grew 8.4% to $13.42 billion, generating $1.8 billion in adjusted operating profit, a 40% increase. During the full year 2010, the company delivered 3.9 billion packages, an average of 15.6…
Following the acquisition of Apollo Forwarding in Adelaide last year, Panalpina will now incorporate another long-time partner company, Apollo in Perth. Although having traded under the same name, the two companies have never been related to each other. Panalpina will fully integrate Apollo in Perth, a set-up that will complement Panalpina’s existing office that focuses…
Weiss Röhlig Taiwan wins Comtrend business for Eastern Europe; Norbert Dentressangle secures a new distribution contract with Stokvis Tapes; Mattel renews Wincanton’s logistics contract for another six years; Lloyd Fraser wins a five-year Milk Link contract. Weiss Rohlig has secured new business with Comtrend to manage air- and sea freight exports from Taiwan to Romania,…
A joint effort between Cargolux Airlines International and DuPont de Nemours (Luxembourg) has produced the Tyvek Air Cargo Cover, which represents an innovative breakthrough for the transportation of temperature-sensitive air cargo. Made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), the blanket creates a unique balance of properties that are ideal for protecting sensitive cargo from extreme temperature variations….
DHL Freight has launched operations in its new logistics centre in Pratteln, one of the most modern facilities of its kind in Switzerland. With this new gateway for the European LTL Euroconnect service, DHL provides customers with even better quality and the highest security standards on a total area of 48,000 m2. The new location…
Toll Group has announced the acquisition of SAT Albatros (SAT), a Dubai-based provider of sea-air services. According to Toll Group’s managing director Paul Little, the acquisition will further cement Toll’s strategic position in the Middle East and in the Asia – Europe trade lane. SAT will form part of Toll’s rapidly developing Global Forwarding division,…
Less than a week after confirming that the two companies were in discussions, the "possible merger" of ProLogis and AMB is a done deal. AMB Property and ProLogis have announced a definitive agreement to merge the two companies, which will create a global owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate with a total market…
FedEx Freight has significantly enhanced its service offerings with the launch of its new unified LTL network, offering customers the choice of two levels of service: FedEx Freight Priority and FedEx Freight Economy. FedEx Freight Priority is the fast-transit choice for reliable, time-sensitive LTL freight delivery. FedEx Freight Economy is an economical choice for reliable…
Organic growth or expansion through acquisitions? The Raben Group explains why it did both … One way to develop a business is to enlarge its scale, by expanding into new markets or new regions, either by organic growth or through acquisitions. Depending on each situation, culture and market, it is possible to do both, which…
Kuehne + Nagel has launched a new weekly sea freight LCL service from Milan, Italy, to Los Angeles, California. Shipments from Italy are consolidated at Kuehne + Nagel’s Milan container freight station (CFS), which uses La Spezia as its departure port. Transit time from La Spezia to the destination port – Long Beach, California – …
Pacer leases a new distribution centre in Carson, California; OWL opens a second office in Poland. Pacer Distribution Services (PDS) has opened a 200,892 sq.ft facility in an eleven acre site within the Watson Industrial Centre in Carson, California. The facility is located in the heart of the South Bay market close to major Los…
AP Moller-Maersk’s logistics unit, Damco, has formed a joint venture with General Holding Corporation (GHC) to provide logistics and forwarding services to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The goal of the new JV – Damco Abu Dhabi – is to create innovative solutions for industrial and FMCG businesses in the region to reduce customers‘ costs…
Nightfreight has been awarded an exclusive two-year contract with exhaust system and towbar manufacturer, Bosal UK. The seven-figure contract will see Nightfreight managing all outbound delivery of all Bosal’s products from its Preston site to aftermarket customers across the UK. Nightfreight will provide a nationwide six-day, next-day delivery service through its national shared-user network of…
JF Hillebrand has been awarded a new three-year contract to manage all wine imports for Waitrose. The new contract builds on a pre-existing relationship the two companies have successfully maintained and developed for more than ten years. JF Hillebrand is now the strategic solus partner for Waitrose and will provide full supply chain management solutions…
DHL has launched two new direct LCL services connection Dalian and Shanghai in China with Hamburg in Germany. Both services are operated by DHL’s in-house carrier, Danmar Lines. The new direct service from Shanghai to Hamburg operates twice a week. The new service from Dalian reduces transit time by six days, and from Hamburg shipments…
Safmarine has introduced a mobile website that can be accessed by all major mobile devices and smartphones. The new mobile functionality gives Safmarine customers on-the-go instant access to functionalities, enabling them to search for and track cargo via a booking, bill of lading or container number. Mobile users can also retrieve shipping schedules (by location),…
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