Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 26th January

This week's Logistics Bulletin reports on joint ventures and M&A activity from across the globe. Kerry Logistics and TALKE Logistic Services have signed a joint venture agreement to provide a full range of specialist chemical logistics services throughout mainland China. In the US, Swift Transportation is to be acquired in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$2.74 billion. Swift operates the largest truckload fleet in the US with over 17,900 trucks and nearly US$3.2 billion in revenues. In Europe, Vos Logistics and Bertschi have signed a collaboration agreement for the European distribution of dry bulk goods.

In the Automotive sector, Cat Logistics has announced a five-year agreement to provide Ssangyong Motor with warehousing, inventory management, transportation management, customer services, and financial management, whilst Höegh Autoliners and Maersk have announced that they will cooperate on car carrier fleets, combining to manage a fleet of about 67 vessels globally.

Elsewhere, ASEAN leaders have signed a trade agreement with China, bringing them a step closer to establishing the world's biggest free trade area. The agreement, which covers telecommunications, transport, tourism and other services, will take effect from July.

Urban Transport Policy in Europe: Meeting City Demands for Green Logistics

New Research from Analytiqa

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The issues addressed are those that will have the greatest impact on providers working within the express, logistics or supply chain arena. It is critical that hauliers, courier and express, logistics and distribution companies across all sectors understand and account for changes in their operational environment.

This report will assist decision makers within these organisations to ensure correct future investment into vehicles, resources, strategies and services that are not only compliant with future environmental legislation (Euro 4, Euro IV, Euro 5, Euro V, etc) and developments, but more importantly, are considered and hence able to take full advantage of some of the opportunities the future, 'greener', market will provide.

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DHL releases first Sustainability Report for its UK operations

22 January 2007 - Provides stakeholders with detailed information about the economic, environmental and social performance of DHL in the UK

DHL has released the first Sustainability Report for its operations in the UK. Prepared in accordance with the Transport and Logistics industry guidelines set out by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), makes this Report the first of its kind for the industry.

The Sustainability Report covers both the Express and Aviation divisions of DHL UK. It provides stakeholders with detailed information about the economic, environmental and social performance of DHL in the UK and the Company's aspirations for the future. The report includes information that is of particular relevance to the Transportation and Logistics industry and its customers, such as managing Health and Safety, managing the impacts of climate change from air and road transport, the handling of hazardous goods, road safety and managing noise in local communities.

The UK-specific Sustainability Report compliments the Global Sustainability Report produced by DHL's parent company, Deutsche Post World Net.

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a globally recognised standard for sustainability reporting. The Logistics and Transportation Sector Supplement (based on the GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines) released earlier this year was developed in consultation with companies in the industry and stakeholders groups and contains performance indicators of particular relevance to the industry.

Elsewhere this week:

Kerry Logistics and ALFRED TALKE sign deal to enter chemical logistics sector in China
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2187

Swift Transportation Agrees to Be Acquired by Jerry Moyes
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2191

ABX LOGISTICS opens own subsidiary for Air & Sea Freight Forwarding in Poland
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2190

Höegh Autoliners and Maersk to cooperate with on car carrier fleets
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2197

Vos Logistics and Bertschi join forces in dry bulk sector
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2198

Swift Transportation Reports 3.4% drop in 2006 net revenues
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2192

Werner Enterprises reports 6.0% increase in 2006 revenues
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2194

Geodis launches capital increase
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2202

Cat Logistics to provide integrated logistics solution to Ssangyong Motor
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2200

Culina provides flexible service for Sweet Port
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2193

Baylis adds Monkhill to sweet portfolio
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2186

Toshiba operates largest RFID supply chain solution in Europe
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2196

GEODIS unveils innovative RFID sharing concept
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2201

ProLogis to Develop Distribution Centre for Furniture Row
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2188

Bulgarian property fund buys land for logistics centre in Vidin
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2199

ASEAN and China Sign Trade and Services Pact
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2189

DHL releases first Sustainability Report for its UK operations
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2195

Ozburn-Hessey Logistics appoints key personnel
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2185

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List of Key Industry Participants:

ABX LOGISTICS; BAX Global; CH Robinson; DHL Global Forwarding; EGL; Exel; Expeditors; FedEx; GeoLogistics; Hellmann Worldwide Logistics; Kintetsu World Express; Kuehne & Nagel; Maersk Logistics; Nippon Express; Panalpina; Schenker; SDV; UPS SCS; UTi Worldwide Logistics; Yusen; Wincanton; APL Logistics; TDG; Rhenus Logistics; Penske Logistics; DPWN; DHL; DHL Exel Supply Chain; Federal Express; Schneider Logistics; Schneider National; Schenker Logistics; Stinnes; Gist; Eagle Global Logistics; Menlo Worldwide; Jones Lang LaSalle; ProLogis; DTZ; Gazeley; Groupe Norbert Dentressangle; National Logistics Company; TNT; TNT Logistics; Gefco; Maersk; Geodis; GEFCO; Bibby Distribution; Global Automotive Logistics; Autologic; NYK Logistics; Dachser; DSV; Fiege; Frans Maas; Hellmann Worldwide; MOL; KWE; Kintetsu; Ewals; UPS; Ryder.

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