Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 13th April

This week's Logistics Bulletin reports on further M&A activity from around the world, across the logistics, forwarding and express sectors. JF Hillebrand Group has acquired Trans Ocean Distribution Limited, a leading provider of transportation solutions to the bulk liquid shipping industry, Kerry Logistics is expanding in Eastern Europe and Parcelnet, the UK courier delivery network and provider of home shopping fulfilment services, is acquiring the Redcats UK courier network operation to create a network, which will consist of over 7,000 couriers.

Elsewhere, D.Logistics and AutoLogic have both released 2006 results and Creative Labs is extending its business with TMI Logistics. Distribution centre and hub news sees UPS set to open a package and freight hub at Pudong International Airport in 2008, Core-Mark International is expanding in Eastern Canada, ProLogis is to develop a new distribution centre near Rome and the largest new logistics park in North America officially opens.

Parcelnet acquires Redcats UK courier network operation

05 April 2007 - Parcelnet, the UK courier delivery network and provider of home shopping fulfilment services, is acquiring the Redcats UK courier network operation to further develop its existing delivery business. The combined courier network, which will consist of over 7,000 couriers, will significantly enhance the range of services available. Parcelnet will provide a home delivery service for Redcats UK brands La Redoute, Empire Stores, Vertbaudet and Daxon. It will also enable Parcelnet to provide more delivery options for its customers.

The acquisition will enable Redcats UK to focus on its home shopping activities. For Redcats UK brands it will improve speed of delivery, courier service and coverage, and give customers access to premium services.

Integrating the two operations will give access to greater courier density, which will enable Parcelnet to introduce more delivery options for customers. It will service the needs of more than 40 home shopping clients, including many of the UK's leading retailers whose remote retail success is underpinned by Parcelnet's delivery services.

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Elsewhere this week:

Trans Ocean Distribution joins JF Hillebrand Group
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2430

Kerry Logistics expands into Eastern Europe
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2428

A&B establishes Matson Global Subsidiary
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2424

FedEx Express to acquire Flying-Cargo in Hungary
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2431

Macquarie Goodman acquire UK development land and business
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2421

D.Logistics reports highest net result in its history
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2427

AutoLogic look ahead after difficult 2006
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2435

Creative Labs extends business with TMI
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2434

UPS and Shanghai announce first-ever US air hub in China
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2425

Core-Mark International announces expansion to Eastern Canada
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2426

ProLogis to develop new distribution centre near Rome
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2423

Largest new logistics park in North America opens
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2432

Shared distribution service offers environmental gains
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2422

Chemlogix signs TMS contract with Clariant
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2433

Chief Administrative Officer leaves Panalpina
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2420

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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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