Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 30th March

This week's Logistics Bulletin reports on a broad mix of acquisitions, JVs, financial results and contract wins, from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US. Building global service capabilities, Wincanton has signed a joint venture agreement with Kerry Logistics, a Hong-Kong based logistics specialist, to design and operate supply chain solutions in and between Europe and Asia. The Wincanton-Kerry Logistics joint venture will offer customers a single logistics solution, covering their land, sea and air requirements, from manufacturing plants in the Far East through to stores across Europe and vice versa.

Strong sets of financial results have been reported this week by UTi Worldwide, DSV and Deutsche Bahn, whilst profits have been hit at Maersk and China COSCO. Deutsche Bahn has reported that it achieved all its business goals on its way to partial privatisation. Logistics subsidiary Schenker recorded revenues of €13,232.0 million, as operating profit (EBIT) reached €367.0 million.

Among contract news this week, deals were reported for Cat Logistics and DHL in the US and CEVA Newsfast and TNT Express in the UK. Elsewhere, Volvo Cars has selected DSV Solutions (Automotive) to build and run a new logistics complex for Volvo Cars on a site owned and disposed by Volvo Cars Ghent.

Wincanton signs JV with Kerry Logistics in Asia

26 March 2007 - Wincanton has signed a joint venture agreement with Kerry Logistics, a Hong-Kong based logistics specialist, to design and operate supply chain solutions in and between Europe and Asia.

The Wincanton-Kerry Logistics joint venture will offer customers a single logistics solution, covering their land, sea and air requirements, from manufacturing plants in the Far East through to stores across Europe and vice versa.

With a substantial portfolio of medium to large corporations, Kerry Logistics serves customers in sectors such as retail and lifestyle consumer goods, electronics, mechanical engineering and automotive. This sector expertise fits well with Wincanton's extensive blue-chip customer base across Europe.

Kerry Logistics provides a range of logistics services including freight forwarding, express parcel delivery, contract logistics, warehousing, distribution, trading, merchandising and a wide variety of value added services.

In China, Kerry operates with 4,000 staff from 120 offices, offering Pan China solutions. In total, Kerry Logistics operates in more than 180 cities in 23 countries including Greater China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Korea, Thailand, India, Australia, UK, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, France, USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico, with 5,800 staff and managing more than 1.1 million m2 of warehouses, logistics centres and port facilities worldwide.

With the increasing demand for products manufactured and sourced in Asia, joint ventures are the quickest way for European-based logistics providers that do not have global service capabilities to meet customer requirements. Wincanton’s move follows that of Christian Salvesen, who in a JV with APL Logistics in December 2005, established Holistica Solutions to offer customers end-to-end supply chain solutions.

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Elsewhere this week:

GAC Laser International Logistics launched as JV operation in South Africa
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2391

Kuehne + Nagel strengthens operations in Slovenia
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2387

DSV Air & Sea expands Asian logistics operations
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2385

UTi Worldwide reports strong year-end results
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2384

China COSCO sees 47% drop in pre-tax profit
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2395

Deutsche Bahn ready for partial privatisation in 2008
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2398

Lower freight rates impact profits at Maersk
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2396

DSV report 38.9% increase in revenue
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2397

Wincanton Trading Update
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2380

Kuehne + Nagel targets top five contract logistics position in the Gulf region
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2382

Cat Logistics to open Mosaic logistics centre in Lakeland, Florida
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2389

CEVA Newsfast wins contract with John West Foods
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2381

DSV to build logistics complex for Volvo Cars Gent
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2383

DHL named exclusive delivery provider for Hard Rock International
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2386

TNT Express delivers laptops worldwide for Computacenter
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2390

DHL opens Innovation Centre
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2388

Toll partners with automotive manufacturer to create global competitive capability
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2394

AMB Property builds facility at Seoul's Incheon International Airport
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2393

ProLogis to develop major new industrial park in Japan
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2399

UPS introduces new Intercept Service
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2392

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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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