Today's Newshttp://www.logistics-business-review.com/en-us2009-07-02T00:00:00.0+05:302009-07-02T00:00:00.0+05:30Copyright 2009, Datamonitorhttp://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/geopost_continental_air_form_joint_venture_to_offer_parcel_service_090702Geopost would hold 60% in the joint venture, while Continental Air to hold the rest2009-07-02T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/geopost_continental_air_form_joint_venture_to_offer_parcel_service_090702http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/wincanton_signs_contract_with_argos_090701To become primary supplier of Argos’ inbound UK supply chain2009-07-01T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/wincanton_signs_contract_with_argos_090701http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/paragon_enters_into_new_charter_agreements_090701New chartering agreements for the Calm Seas and Coral Seas2009-07-01T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/paragon_enters_into_new_charter_agreements_090701http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/cvf_completes_followon_expansion_investment_in_source_logistics_090701Additional capital infusion would enable Source to execute on its growth opportunities2009-07-01T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/cvf_completes_followon_expansion_investment_in_source_logistics_090701http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dhl_expands_temperature_controlled_transport_network_090701Service covers more than 30 European countries2009-07-01T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dhl_expands_temperature_controlled_transport_network_090701http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/prologis_european_concludes_uk_asset_sale_090630Closes on sale of five distribution warehouses, generating net proceeds of £64.4 million2009-06-30T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/prologis_european_concludes_uk_asset_sale_090630http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ups_ford_motor_extend_logistics_contract_090630UPS to facilitate management of Ford’ North American finished vehicle distribution network2009-06-30T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ups_ford_motor_extend_logistics_contract_090630http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/amerijet_acquires_nations_express_090630Acquisition coincides with Amerijet's recent announcement to lease five Boeing 767-200 cargo aircraft2009-06-30T18:53:20.0+05:30http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/amerijet_acquires_nations_express_090630http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/qinetiq_north_america_bags_contract_from_mcsc_090630Contract has a ceiling value of $17.4 million2009-06-30T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/qinetiq_north_america_bags_contract_from_mcsc_090630http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/kewill_expands_support_for_ups_service_offerings_090630Support for both Kewill Clippership and Kewill Flagship2009-06-30T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/kewill_expands_support_for_ups_service_offerings_090630http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/gulftainer_bags_logistics_services_contract_from_borouge_010709Borouge optimises the company’s supply chain operations in Abu Dhabi2009-06-30T22:45:45.488-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/gulftainer_bags_logistics_services_contract_from_borouge_010709http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dhl_opens_new_transportation_facility_in_shanghai_090630DHL Eastern China domestic transportation hub is one of the five regional hubs2009-06-30T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dhl_opens_new_transportation_facility_in_shanghai_090630http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/eipc_chooses_itn_spend_management_solution_090629To improve practices for SUBWAY franchisees in Europe2009-06-29T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/eipc_chooses_itn_spend_management_solution_090629http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/officemax_fedex_sign_multiyear_shipping_deal_090629Domestic FedEx express and ground shipping services to be offered in 900 US OfficeMax stores2009-06-29T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/officemax_fedex_sign_multiyear_shipping_deal_090629http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/kag_signs_transportation_logistics_services_agreement_with_penske_090629To be the single-source provider of bulk fuel transportation to 282 Penske locations throughout the US2009-06-29T00:00:00.0+05:30http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/kag_signs_transportation_logistics_services_agreement_with_penske_090629http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/south_korea_port_freight_handling_volume_down_94_300609Major ports witnessed consecutive fall in annual level of freight 2009-06-29T23:23:03.039-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/south_korea_port_freight_handling_volume_down_94_300609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/aramex_inks_cargo_services_deal_with_air_arabia_300609Aramex would have access to Air Arabia’s cargo facility at Sharjah International airport2009-06-29T23:26:41.546-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/aramex_inks_cargo_services_deal_with_air_arabia_300609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/toll_inks_agreement_with_chevron_australia_to_manage_logistics_services_300609Contract valued at about A$180 million over a period of three years2009-06-29T23:19:42.282-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/toll_inks_agreement_with_chevron_australia_to_manage_logistics_services_300609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/kumho_asiana_to_sell_daewoo_engineering_construction_300609The group acquired Daewoo for about $5.01 billion in 20062009-06-29T23:29:53.886-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/kumho_asiana_to_sell_daewoo_engineering_construction_300609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/culina_logistics_shs_form_joint_venture_in_ireland_290609New 160,000 square feet facility to be completed in January 2010 2009-06-28T22:59:35.327-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/culina_logistics_shs_form_joint_venture_in_ireland_290609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ceva_logistics_signs_home_delivery_deal_with_sainsburys_290609To provide nationwide two-man white-glove home delivery services 2009-06-28T22:15:59.785-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ceva_logistics_signs_home_delivery_deal_with_sainsburys_290609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/lockheed_martin_bags_contract_to_operate_field_logistics_readiness_center_290609Contract valued at $203 million over a five year period2009-06-28T22:37:45.361-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/lockheed_martin_bags_contract_to_operate_field_logistics_readiness_center_290609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ups_starts_new_joint_venture_in_dubai_290609Company to expand operations in the Middle East, Turkey and Central Asia 2009-06-28T23:10:51.857-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ups_starts_new_joint_venture_in_dubai_290609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/time_matters_forms_partnership_with_lot_polish_airlines_290609Company plans to increase route frequency and reduce transport time for same-day service 2009-06-28T22:28:22.563-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/time_matters_forms_partnership_with_lot_polish_airlines_290609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/grandunion_signs_loi_to_acquire_control_of_aries_maritime_transport_260609The LOI provides for a binding 60-day exclusivity period and a $3 million break-up fee payable to Grandunion2009-06-26T00:12:41.199-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/grandunion_signs_loi_to_acquire_control_of_aries_maritime_transport_260609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dhl_express_to_form_new_jv_in_vietnam_260609The company aims to expand its existing facilities and services in Vietnam.2009-06-26T00:20:26.141-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dhl_express_to_form_new_jv_in_vietnam_260609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/nca_halts_fleet_expansion_plan_260609The company defines a new plan that can succeed under economic downturn2009-06-26T00:26:06.585-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/nca_halts_fleet_expansion_plan_260609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/kuehne_nagel_bags_contract_from_virgin_megastore_260609Virgin is expected to invest E30 million over five years in supply chain optimisation and centralisation of over 60% of its product flows2009-06-25T23:53:59.916-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/kuehne_nagel_bags_contract_from_virgin_megastore_260609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/wilhelmsen_inks_logistics_contract_with_db_schenker_260609The contract consists of global warehousing, handling, and transportation of the ships spares to the vessels under WSM management.2009-06-26T00:00:45.952-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/wilhelmsen_inks_logistics_contract_with_db_schenker_260609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/toll_group_buys_three_international_express_businesses_in_asia_250609Acquisition to complement Toll’ existing air freight operations in Australia and New Zealand2009-06-24T23:29:56.199-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/toll_group_buys_three_international_express_businesses_in_asia_250609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/grandweld_bags_new_shipbuilding_contracts_250609Grandweld Shipyard has bagged a new contract to build two 36m utility cargo vessels and one 41m crewboat for Humaid Badir Marine Shipping, a UAE-based fleet operator.2009-06-24T23:24:25.476-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/grandweld_bags_new_shipbuilding_contracts_250609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dhl_enhances_dhl_medical_express_250609Medical Express to provide transportation services and tracking technologies for time sensitive medicines and clinical supplies2009-06-24T22:56:45.919-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dhl_enhances_dhl_medical_express_250609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/radiant_expands_airgroup_network_250609Radiant to leverage its strengths, along with the capabilities of the Airgroup network, to bring added value to its customers 2009-06-24T23:08:27.163-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/radiant_expands_airgroup_network_250609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/prologis_leases_162000sft_warehouse_space_in_germany_250609New facility is located at ProLogis Park, Munich2009-06-24T23:19:39.204-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/prologis_leases_162000sft_warehouse_space_in_germany_250609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/sino_global_establishes_subsidiary_in_shanghai_240609The subsidiary would enable the company to provide a range of shipping agency services, as well as freight forwarding services.2009-06-24T03:18:05.188-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/sino_global_establishes_subsidiary_in_shanghai_240609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/jiangsu_rongsheng_bags_484m_oman_deal_240609Vessels would be delivered by the end of 2011 or beginning of 2012.2009-06-23T22:44:54.838-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/jiangsu_rongsheng_bags_484m_oman_deal_240609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/nol_reports_fall_in_cargo_volumes_average_revenue_240609The shipper carried 21% fewer containers in May2009-06-23T22:40:34.533-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/nol_reports_fall_in_cargo_volumes_average_revenue_240609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/bunzl_reports_rise_in_first_half_revenue_240609International distribution and outsourcing group, Bunzl has posted a rise in its first-half revenue by 17%, driven by the Pound's fall against the Euro and Dollar. 2009-06-23T22:54:01.351-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/bunzl_reports_rise_in_first_half_revenue_240609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/imperial_logistics_acquires_tip_trans_240609The acquisition would enable the logistics company to increase its footprint in selected industries2009-06-23T22:50:37.327-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/imperial_logistics_acquires_tip_trans_240609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/lufthansa_dhl_lunch_joint_cargo_airline_230609New airline to offer air transport services on the Europe-Asia trade lane 2009-06-22T22:55:42.606-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/lufthansa_dhl_lunch_joint_cargo_airline_230609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/amerijet_acquires_srx_transcontinental_230609As part of its efforts to establish regional cargo operations throughout Central Asia, Amerijet International, a full-service multi-modal transportation and logistics provider, has acquired SRX Transcontinental. 2009-06-22T23:09:01.721-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/amerijet_acquires_srx_transcontinental_230609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/lxe_unveils_mx9_handheld_terminal_for_port_logistics_environment_230609MX9 handheld is designed for use in various port and intermodal applications 2009-06-22T23:04:30.246-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/lxe_unveils_mx9_handheld_terminal_for_port_logistics_environment_230609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/oman_postal_express_opens_new_world_service_centre_in_oman_230609The new service centre is the fifth in Oman, with other branches in Wattayah, Sohar, Buraimi and Salalah. 2009-06-22T23:15:47.648-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/oman_postal_express_opens_new_world_service_centre_in_oman_230609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/vesterhavet_dsv_pull_out_of_dfds_deal_230609The companies cancelled the deal owing to the threat of a phase-two competition probe 2009-06-22T23:47:28.62-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/vesterhavet_dsv_pull_out_of_dfds_deal_230609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/meadwestvaco_bonds_with_epas_smartway_220609The program brings EPA, freight industry and shippers together to increase energy efficiency.2009-06-22T00:32:03.302-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/meadwestvaco_bonds_with_epas_smartway_220609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/universal_travel_to_sell_logistic_subsidiary_220609The company seeks to focus on its core business segments, with enhanced profit margins.2009-06-22T00:49:56.221-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/universal_travel_to_sell_logistic_subsidiary_220609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/four_soft_bags_contract_from_uk_polar_speed_distribution_220609Four Soft to bring the requisite depth and mix of experience across logistics and IT requirements of Polar Speed Distribution.2009-06-21T22:37:59.943-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/four_soft_bags_contract_from_uk_polar_speed_distribution_220609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/adac_signs_agreement_with_helios_sinogulf_to_develop_logistics_park_220609Development of Al Ain International Airport as a hub for low-cost carriers and air cargo freighters 2009-06-21T22:25:31.42-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/adac_signs_agreement_with_helios_sinogulf_to_develop_logistics_park_220609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/kuehne_nagel_bags_contract_from_quadriga_220609Kuehne+Nagel (KN) would help deliver optimum levels of customer service, and meet stringent delivery requirements across Europe and the Middle East. 2009-06-21T22:43:49.447-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/kuehne_nagel_bags_contract_from_quadriga_220609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/qatar_airways_cargo_joins_cargo_2000_190609Qatar Airways Cargo (QAC), an airfreight transportation service provider, has joined the Cargo 2000’ program to improve the service quality of airfreight operations.2009-06-18T22:36:09.234-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/qatar_airways_cargo_joins_cargo_2000_190609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/derco_inks_contract_with_thai_aviation_industries_190609As per the agreement, Derco would take up the total logistics support of TAI's maintenance activities, supporting RTAF's C-130 fleet. 2009-06-18T22:21:42.058-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/derco_inks_contract_with_thai_aviation_industries_190609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/florilli_extends_agreement_with_xatas_mobilemax_190609Florilli is expected to run a pilot program with XATA's navigation feature, running on XATA's TREQ-L color display. 2009-06-18T22:24:46.459-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/florilli_extends_agreement_with_xatas_mobilemax_190609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/prologis_leases_warehouse_space_to_ricoh_logistics_in_japan_190609ProLogis, a global provider of distribution facilities, has leased about 114,000 square feet to Ricoh Logistics System, a third-party logistics provider and subsidiary of Ricoh Company.2009-06-18T22:44:20.468-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/prologis_leases_warehouse_space_to_ricoh_logistics_in_japan_190609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/fedex_reports_quarterly_loss_of_876m_190609FedEx has reported a bigger fourth-quarter loss and indicated lower earnings in the coming quarter, amid the global economic sluggishness. 2009-06-18T22:39:51.039-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/fedex_reports_quarterly_loss_of_876m_190609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/gilt_groupe_selects_quiet_logistics_as_its_fulfillment_partner_180609Gilt Groupe has chosen Quiet Logistics, a multi-tenant robotic order fulfillment service provider, as their next-generation order fulfillment partner. 2009-06-17T22:21:31.536-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/gilt_groupe_selects_quiet_logistics_as_its_fulfillment_partner_180609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dhl_bags_500m_retail_contract_180609DHL Supply Chain (DHL) has won a contract worth £500 million to manage the UK warehousing and distribution of all Iceland goods. 2009-06-17T22:15:23.946-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dhl_bags_500m_retail_contract_180609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ups_launches_global_technology_for_critical_parts_fulfillment_180609Package delivery company, UPS has launched a new web-based system that manages global service orders and inventory for critical parts fulfillment. 2009-06-17T22:11:05.428-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ups_launches_global_technology_for_critical_parts_fulfillment_180609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/alpine_air_express_discontinues_service_in_hawaiian_islands_180609Alpine Air Express, an air cargo and transportation logistics company, is discontinuing its services in the Hawaiian Islands, to focus on the US mainland operations.2009-06-17T22:08:25.154-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/alpine_air_express_discontinues_service_in_hawaiian_islands_180609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/mazda_expands_logistics_contract_with_ryder_170609Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is extending and expanding its contract with Ryder, a logistics and supply chain management solutions provider, for the distribution of auto parts throughout its Mexico network of dealers. 2009-06-16T22:43:12.356-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/mazda_expands_logistics_contract_with_ryder_170609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/tnt_express_expands_road_freight_routes_170609TNT Express has launched an international road freight service to Belarus, Moldova, Macedonia, and Albania. 2009-06-16T23:03:41.45-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/tnt_express_expands_road_freight_routes_170609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/genesee_wyoming_to_discontinue_huron_central_railway_operations_170609Freight railroad operator Genesee & Wyoming (GWI) is planning to discontinue operations at its Huron Central Railway (HCRY) subsidiary, due to the downturn in the economy. 2009-06-16T23:00:32.673-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/genesee_wyoming_to_discontinue_huron_central_railway_operations_170609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/toll_group_to_purchase_perkins_shipping_170609Toll Group, a provider of integrated logistics services in the Asian region, has reached an agreement for the acquisition of 100% shares in Perkins Group Holdings, the parent of Perkins Shipping Group. 2009-06-16T23:07:54.678-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/toll_group_to_purchase_perkins_shipping_170609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/transcore_inks_agreement_with_transport_institute_160609TransCore Link Logistics and the Transport Institute of Manitoba have entered into a joint venture to research transportation trends in the Canadian trucking industry, based on data from TransCore’s Loadlink freight matching service. 2009-06-15T23:10:50.231-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/transcore_inks_agreement_with_transport_institute_160609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/eu_opens_probe_into_proposed_acquisition_of_danish_shipping_company_160609The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into a plan by Danish freight company, DSV, and Danish shipper Vesterhavet, to acquire joint control of Danish sea shipping company, DFDS. 2009-06-15T22:59:14.878-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/eu_opens_probe_into_proposed_acquisition_of_danish_shipping_company_160609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/nvision_takes_over_application_engineering_group_costa_rica_160609nVision Global Technology Solutions plans to expand its global network and add additional facilities in Australia, South America, and Southeastern Europe. 2009-06-15T22:56:11.097-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/nvision_takes_over_application_engineering_group_costa_rica_160609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/eu_approves_deutsche_bahn_to_acquire_pcc_logistics_160609The European Commission, executive arm of the European Union (EU), has cleared the proposed acquisition of the Polish logistics operations of PCC SE by German transporter, Deutsche Bahn.2009-06-15T22:51:19.502-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/eu_approves_deutsche_bahn_to_acquire_pcc_logistics_160609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/gsi_commerce_partners_ups_to_accelerate_delivery_of_packages_150609GSI Commerce, a provider of e-commerce and multichannel solutions, has launched ShipQuik, a proprietary package-delivery program. The program is intended to provide advanced package delivery capabilities. 2009-06-14T22:56:48.132-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/gsi_commerce_partners_ups_to_accelerate_delivery_of_packages_150609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ceva_bags_new_contract_from_spotlight_150609CEVA Logistics has got a contract from Spotlight to manage all inbound international freight and the domestic delivery of product to 88 Spotlight stores across Australia.2009-06-14T22:38:31.726-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ceva_bags_new_contract_from_spotlight_150609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/bdp_international_opts_for_sungard_availability_services_150609BDP International, a global freight logistics and transportation management firm, has chosen SunGard Availability Services to provide managed hosting for global data center.2009-06-14T22:49:28.312-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/bdp_international_opts_for_sungard_availability_services_150609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/horizon_lines_reaches_puerto_rico_class_action_settlement_agreement_150609Horizon Lines, a shipping, trucking, and logistics company, has entered into a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs, in a class action price-fixing lawsuit. The company has also signed a credit agreement amendment with its lender group. 2009-06-14T22:53:43.256-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/horizon_lines_reaches_puerto_rico_class_action_settlement_agreement_150609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/stena_bulk_opens_stena_bulk_finland_120609Stena Bulk, a tanker shipping company, has opened Stena Bulk Finland. Mr. Mauri Harki will serve as chartering manager at the new business to be set up in Helsinki.2009-06-12T00:26:26.562-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/stena_bulk_opens_stena_bulk_finland_120609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/igps_selects_ryder_for_reverse_logistics_expansion_120609Ryder to provide pallet distribution, freight bill audit, and RFID tracking. 2009-06-12T00:18:32.634-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/igps_selects_ryder_for_reverse_logistics_expansion_120609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/burns_express_selects_v_sol_vehicle_tracking_technology_120609Burns Express, a provider of logistics solutions in UK and Europe, has reverted back to V-SOL vehicle tracking technology, to improve its operational efficiency.2009-06-11T23:29:06.909-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/burns_express_selects_v_sol_vehicle_tracking_technology_120609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/agility_expands_its_midwest_regional_hub_120609Opens 71,000 square feet warehouse in Chicago, doubling the size of its midwest hub2009-06-11T23:24:53.445-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/agility_expands_its_midwest_regional_hub_120609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/echo_global_logistics_takes_over_raytrans_distribution_120609Chicago-based Echo Global Logistics, a transportation management outsourcing firm, has acquired transportation brokerage company, Raytrans Distribution Services.2009-06-11T23:14:54.769-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/echo_global_logistics_takes_over_raytrans_distribution_120609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/prologis_leases_warehouse_space_to_geodis_distribution_center_110609ProLogis, a provider of distribution facilities, has leased 90,000 square feet of newly developed ‘ProLogis Park Bucharest A1’ in Romania, to Geodis, a third party logistics provider and subsidiary of SNCF (French Railway).2009-06-11T04:57:13.165-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/prologis_leases_warehouse_space_to_geodis_distribution_center_110609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/qantas_freight_launches_new_tasman_freight_service_110609Qantas Freight to start new Boeing 767 freighter operation this month, between Australia and New Zealand.2009-06-10T22:45:28.288-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/qantas_freight_launches_new_tasman_freight_service_110609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/america_latina_logistica_receives_111b_credit_line_110609Capital to be used for the development of logistics and transportation infrastructure. 2009-06-10T22:55:04.089-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/america_latina_logistica_receives_111b_credit_line_110609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/atsg_bags_new_contract_from_dhl_110609Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has commenced new wide-body freighter service for DHL between Europe and Africa. 2009-06-10T22:49:18.315-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/atsg_bags_new_contract_from_dhl_110609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/stena_bulk_asahi_tanker_form_joint_venture_100609Stena Bulk and Asahi Tanker, a Japanese shipping company, have launched a joint venture (JV) company, Asahi Stena Tankers, which will invest in tonnage of varying sizes. 2009-06-09T22:56:21.336-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/stena_bulk_asahi_tanker_form_joint_venture_100609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/kazak_composites_launches_e_wedge_to_improve_cargo_supply_efficiency_100609KaZaK Composites, a provider of composite engineering services for cargo and logistics industry, has launched E-wedge, in order to enhance cargo supply efficiency in the Navy’s T-AKE ships. 2009-06-09T22:53:35.558-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/kazak_composites_launches_e_wedge_to_improve_cargo_supply_efficiency_100609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/just_born_partners_ohl_for_integrated_logistics_services_100609Candy manufacturer Just Born has collaborated with third-party logistics (3PL) company, OHL to provide an integrated logistics solution at the Lehigh Valley location. 2009-06-09T23:00:37.175-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/just_born_partners_ohl_for_integrated_logistics_services_100609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/greystone_logistics_signs_agreement_with_diageo_100609Iowa-based Greystone Logistics has signed a contract with Diageo to provide 100% recycled plastic shipping pallets for its US facilities. 2009-06-09T22:49:28.219-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/greystone_logistics_signs_agreement_with_diageo_100609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dachser_acquires_majority_stake_in_taiwanese_jv_090609Hong Kong-based logistics provider, Dachser Far East has increased its stake to 80% in the joint venture company, Dachser Taiwan.2009-06-09T00:25:56.866-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dachser_acquires_majority_stake_in_taiwanese_jv_090609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/oceanfreight_all_set_for_fleet_renewal_090609OceanFreight, a global provider of seaborne transportation services for drybulk and energy commodities, has declared its new sale and purchase activity, comprising major overhaul and fleet renewal.2009-06-08T22:46:02.543-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/oceanfreight_all_set_for_fleet_renewal_090609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/wasserman_launches_columbus_to_optimize_transport_costs_for_distribution_logistics_companies_090609Wassermann, Munich-based supply chain consultant, has launched COLUMBUS service that allows logistic companies to achieve greater transparency in their distribution logistics costs.2009-06-08T22:33:29.292-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/wasserman_launches_columbus_to_optimize_transport_costs_for_distribution_logistics_companies_090609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/3pl_nexus_expands_warehouse_facility_in_chicago_090609Nexus Distribution has expanded its warehouse space to one million square feet with the addition of a new warehouse in Bedford Park.2009-06-08T22:37:07.616-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/3pl_nexus_expands_warehouse_facility_in_chicago_090609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/shore_to_shore_plans_to_establish_logistics_park_in_india_090609Shore to Shore Logistics India is gearing up to set up INR1,000 million warehouse-cum-logistics park, and an inland container depot (ICD) in the state of Punjab, India.2009-06-08T22:40:52.643-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/shore_to_shore_plans_to_establish_logistics_park_in_india_090609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ceva_logistics_secures_new_contract_from_crocs_080609CEVA Logistics has bagged a new warehousing contract from Crocs to handle the footwear retailer’ inbound and outbound distribution in China.2009-06-08T01:17:55.226-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ceva_logistics_secures_new_contract_from_crocs_080609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/maersk_logistics_to_merge_with_damco_080609The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group is all set to merge its supply chain management business Maersk Logistics and freight forwarding brand Damco, under a single brand, Damco. 2009-06-07T22:49:24.131-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/maersk_logistics_to_merge_with_damco_080609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/verizon_business_signs_multiyear_global_distribution_agreement_with_westcon_080609Verizon's global distribution agreement with Westcon Group is expected to enhance cost-effective procurement model, which offers simplified contracting, billing and delivery services.2009-06-07T22:31:15.275-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/verizon_business_signs_multiyear_global_distribution_agreement_with_westcon_080609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/power_freight_systems_augments_its_3pl_logistics_business_080609Power Freight Systems, engaged in third-party logistics (3PL) services, has completed the Federal Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) exercise, at its San Francisco, California market facility. 2009-06-07T22:54:17.298-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/power_freight_systems_augments_its_3pl_logistics_business_080609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/bigtree_unveils_rds_logic_for_restaurant_delivery_service_080609BigTree to provide its “RDS Logic” to Tiger's Takeout, a restaurant delivery service company.2009-06-07T22:27:37.245-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/bigtree_unveils_rds_logic_for_restaurant_delivery_service_080609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dw_morgan_expands_its_mexican_operation_050609Supply chain and logistics firm D.W. Morgan has expanded its supply-chain management and transportation logistics services in Mexico. 2009-06-04T22:33:10.005-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dw_morgan_expands_its_mexican_operation_050609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/rehrig_penn_logistics_inks_agreement_with_national_beef_050609Rehrig Penn Logistics (RPL), the services and logistics division of Rehrig Pacific, has signed an agreement with National Beef Packing Company, to provide its Dodge City processing facility with pooling services for a new plastic reusable Combo Bin. 2009-06-04T22:39:00.389-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/rehrig_penn_logistics_inks_agreement_with_national_beef_050609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dryships_cuts_capex_cancels_vessel_purchase_050609Greece-based DryShips, a provider of marine transportation services for drybulk cargo and off-shore oil services, has signed agreements to cancel the previously announced acquisition of a capesize vessel. 2009-06-04T22:36:20.485-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dryships_cuts_capex_cancels_vessel_purchase_050609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/itradenetwork_inks_contract_with_anheuser_busch_inbev_050609iTradeNetwork (ITN), a supplier of on-demand supply chain management and intelligence solutions to the beverage and food industry, has signed an agreement with Anheuser-Busch InBev, a brewer and consumer products company. 2009-06-04T22:45:27.397-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/itradenetwork_inks_contract_with_anheuser_busch_inbev_050609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/crescent_partners_with_highjump_to_integrate_warehouse_management_system_040609Supply chain services company, Crescent has incorporated HighJump Software’s supply chain advantage software suite, to support its logistics and contract packaging operations. 2009-06-03T22:47:22.567-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/crescent_partners_with_highjump_to_integrate_warehouse_management_system_040609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/atsg_completes_agreement_with_dhl_030609ABX Air Inc., a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), has completed an agreement with its principal customer, DHL, to lease four Boeing cargo aircrafts owned by ABX Air.2009-06-03T00:23:26.405-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/atsg_completes_agreement_with_dhl_030609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dhl_implements_ibm_analytics_software_040609DHL Worldwide has implemented IBM analytics software to enhance its global business operations and drive customer relationship profitability at its DHL Express Germany and DHL Call Forwarding North America divisions. 2009-06-03T22:44:09.82-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dhl_implements_ibm_analytics_software_040609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/menlo_worldwide_logistics_strengthens_partnership_with_maquet_040609Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc., has expanded its relationship with MAQUET Cardiovascular, a division of MAQUET GmbH.2009-06-03T22:40:40.371-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/menlo_worldwide_logistics_strengthens_partnership_with_maquet_040609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ups_acquires_delivery_firm_in_slovenia_040609Atlanta-based United Parcel Service (UPS) has acquired a unit of Slovenia-based small package delivery firm, Intereuropa Globalni Logisticni Servis.2009-06-03T22:37:25.453-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ups_acquires_delivery_firm_in_slovenia_040609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/oracle_introduces_new_warehouse_management_application_for_shippers_030609Oracle has introduced a new, stand-alone version of its Oracle Warehouse Management application to support its earlier versions of E-Business Suite. The new version, a warehouse management system (WMS), can be leveraged as a distributed application by shippers and it allows for 24x7 warehouse operations during ERP upgrades or maintenance cycles.2009-06-03T00:16:37.929-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/oracle_introduces_new_warehouse_management_application_for_shippers_030609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/afs_releases_3pl_4pl_product_suites_030609The warehousing and logistics division of AFS Technologies has introduced Priya 3PL and 4PL product suite. The company’s 3PL and 4PL product suite provides a cost-effective integrated solution for warehouses ranging from 10,000 to 1,000,000 square feet.2009-06-03T00:20:10.206-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/afs_releases_3pl_4pl_product_suites_030609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/electrolux_implements_gxs_logistics_network_030609Electrolux, a household and professional appliances company, has implemented GXS Logistics Network to facilitate electronic integration and collaboration with its US-based transportation carrier network. GXS Logistics Network is a part of the GXS Logistics Visibility service on GXS Trading Grid. 2009-06-03T00:26:52.183-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/electrolux_implements_gxs_logistics_network_030609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/asco_acquires_seletar_shipping_020609Asco Marine has announced the acquisition of Seletar Shipping, a provider of ships agency and related services in the offshore, logistics and freight management sectors. The takeover will provide a platform for the international development of Asco’s marine services division.2009-06-02T01:35:32.621-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/asco_acquires_seletar_shipping_020609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/agility_bags_contract_worth_14b_020609Agility, a Kuwait-based logistics provider, has announced the renewal of contract with the US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The contract, with a maximum value of $1.4 billion, has been renewed for a period of one and half years. 2009-06-02T01:30:43.361-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/agility_bags_contract_worth_14b_020609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ge_transportation_signs_agreements_with_railway_partners_in_kazakhstan_020609GE Transportation, a unit of GE has signed two milestone agreements with its partners in Kazakhstan. The first, a 15-year customized service agreement (CSA) valued at nearly $500 million, is the largest service agreement outside North America in the history of GE Transportation.2009-06-01T23:43:31.509-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ge_transportation_signs_agreements_with_railway_partners_in_kazakhstan_020609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/intelligrated_acquires_fki_logistex_010609Logistics solutions firm Intelligrated has acquired Missouri-based FKI Logistex Group, a provider of automated material handling solutions. Under the agreement, Cincinnati-based Intelligrated will buy all FKI Logistex operations located in North and South America from Melrose, a UK–based specialist manufacturing investment group. 2009-06-01T00:35:03.324-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/intelligrated_acquires_fki_logistex_010609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/tilc_renews_railcar_leasing_warehouse_facility_020609Trinity Industries Leasing Company (TILC), a subsidiary of Trinity Industries, has renewed its railcar leasing warehouse facility through February 2011. The facility was set to mature in August 2009. 2009-06-01T23:37:30.532-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/tilc_renews_railcar_leasing_warehouse_facility_020609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/agility_acquires_trafinsa_to_expand_american_operations_010609Agility, a global provider of integrated logistics solutions, has acquired its longstanding partner Trafinsa S.A. de C.V. and US affiliate Trafinsa International LLC.2009-06-01T00:30:18.363-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/agility_acquires_trafinsa_to_expand_american_operations_010609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/lowes_collaborates_with_jda_to_implement_global_transportation_logistics_solutions_010609North Carolina-based Lowe’s is in the final phase of implementing JDA transportation & logistics management solutions throughout its global transportation operations, to bolster the company’s import logistics initiative.2009-06-01T00:32:31.5-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/lowes_collaborates_with_jda_to_implement_global_transportation_logistics_solutions_010609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ngl_bolsters_global_footprint_010609Network Global Logistics (NGL) continues to strengthen global network of forward stocking locations (FSL's). Besides North America, NGL has expanded network in Europe, South America, the Caribbean, Asia and the Middle East.2009-06-01T00:14:55.573-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ngl_bolsters_global_footprint_010609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/penske_strengthens_commitment_to_epas_smartway_transport_partnership_010609Penske Logistics has received certification for its transportation management methods as a logistics provider, scoring the highest rating of 1.25 at the US Environmental Protection Agency's “SmartWay” Transport Partnership Program, which denotes strong environmental performance. The move reflects the company’s expanded commitment towards the EPA’s Transport Partnership.2009-06-01T00:10:23.139-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/penske_strengthens_commitment_to_epas_smartway_transport_partnership_010609http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/agility_chevron_ink_250m_deal_for_gorgon_project_270509Agility Project Logistics (Agility) has penned a $250 million contract with Chevron Australia (Chevron) to offer mainland supply base operations and road transportation services for the Gorgon Project.2009-05-27T06:08:05.366-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/agility_chevron_ink_250m_deal_for_gorgon_project_270509http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/air_deccan_ventures_into_cargo_express_logistics_sector_290509With an objective to tap the unutilized potential of the cargo and logistics sector, Air Deccan has entered into the cargo and express logistics sector. Its first commercial flight of 'Deccan 360', a new cargo and express logistics venture, has taken off from Delhi for Hong Kong, using one of its Airbus A310Fs. With this launch, the airlines has officially started its services on the Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Hong Kong-Dubai sector five times a week. 2009-05-29T01:20:14.745-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/air_deccan_ventures_into_cargo_express_logistics_sector_290509http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/air_france_klm_delta_launch_new_trans_atlantic_jv_220509The Air France-KLM Group and Delta Air Lines have launched a new long-term joint venture to jointly operate their trans-Atlantic business by coordinating operations, and sharing revenues and costs. 2009-05-22T08:21:50.142-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/air_france_klm_delta_launch_new_trans_atlantic_jv_220509http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/alaska_airlines_pilots_approve_new_four_year_contract_220509Alaska Airlines has reported that its pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, have voted to approve a new four-year contract.2009-05-22T07:49:19.617-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/alaska_airlines_pilots_approve_new_four_year_contract_220509http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/cryoport_fedex_express_sign_agreement_for_frozen_shipping_services_210509CryoPort Systems, a US-based manufacturer of frozen packaging containers, and FedEx Express, the cargo airline subsidiary of FedEx, have signed an agreement to provide frozen shipping services for the life science industry.2009-05-21T02:29:16.09-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/cryoport_fedex_express_sign_agreement_for_frozen_shipping_services_210509http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/homebase_selects_kuehne_nagel_as_supply_chain_partner_200509Homebase, a UK-based home improvement retailer, has selected Swiss logistics company Kuehne + Nagel as its principal global supply chain partner for the Christmas Direct to Store program.2009-05-20T03:26:53.882-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/homebase_selects_kuehne_nagel_as_supply_chain_partner_200509http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/virgin_blue_to_launch_direct_service_between_sydney_and_hamilton_island_190509Australian airline Virgin Blue has announced it will launch a new direct daily service between Sydney and Hamilton Island, effective July 4, 2009. 2009-05-19T05:36:35.939-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/virgin_blue_to_launch_direct_service_between_sydney_and_hamilton_island_190509http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dhl_secures_contract_from_harpercollins_to_manage_air_and_sea_freight_180509DHL has secured a new contract from English-language publisher HarperCollins to manage air freight and sea freight for HarperCollins's sister companies and associates in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and India.2009-05-18T05:55:37.291-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/dhl_secures_contract_from_harpercollins_to_manage_air_and_sea_freight_180509http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/emirates_to_increase_middle_east_services_180509Emirates Airline has announced that it will increase its services to the Middle East region by adding additional 12 flights per week to major travel hubs, effective July 1, 2009, bringing the airline's total number of weekly flights across the Middle East to 197.2009-05-18T06:53:42.405-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/emirates_to_increase_middle_east_services_180509http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ceva_logistics_q1_revenue_down_13_150509Generates E575m in new business wins, an increase of 20% compared to Q1 of 20082009-05-15T08:29:49.407-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/ceva_logistics_q1_revenue_down_13_150509http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/fedex_completes_building_structure_of_new_cologne_bonn_airport_hub_150509Expected to employ 450 persons at the new site 2009-05-15T03:41:34.877-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/fedex_completes_building_structure_of_new_cologne_bonn_airport_hub_150509http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/schenker_australia_opens_new_logistics_hub_in_sydney_140509New center to provide a link between the economies of rural and regional Australia and the global economy2009-05-14T07:19:08.576-04:00http://www.logistics-business-review.com/news/schenker_australia_opens_new_logistics_hub_in_sydney_140509