Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 18th May

This week's Logistics Bulletin reports on further developments in the battle to acquire EGL, as CEVA appear to be edging closer to completing a deal. Elsewhere, Volvo Logistics is setting up in India, Agility is expanding in Asia and in the UK, Christian Salvesen has launched a dedicated Aviation Logistics team. In financial news, Q1 results at DPWN see DHL Exel Supply Chain revenue climb 12%.

Among contract wins this week, Innovate Logistics has won a 10-yr deal with Nestlé in the UK, whilst in Asia, Linfox is to operate the new Unilever DC in Vietnam, reportedly the biggest DC in the country. In the Middle East, Agility Defense & Government Services has been awarded what could add up to a US$127 million contract to provide full food services operations for dining facilities located throughout Kuwait. In other news, software developments have been announced in the pharmaceutical and drinks sectors, whilst automotive and urban transport schemes feature amongst DC developments.

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DHL Exel Supply Chain revenue climbs 12% in Q1

15 May - Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN) increased EBIT by 8.7% to €998.0 million in the first quarter of 2007. Revenue rose 4.4%, to €15.5 billion. Consolidated net profit after minorities also climbed 4.0% to €499.0 million.

During the first three months of the year, revenue at the EXPRESS division rose by just 0.9%, to €3.33 billion, held back by currency effects totalling €150.0 million. In local currencies, the EXPRESS division grew organically by 6.5%. This growth was generated primarily by the high-yielding international express business. Particularly Europe as well as the Asia-Pacific and EEMEA regions recorded strong growth rates. In the Americas region, revenue in local currencies gained 3.2%, with high growth rates in the domestic business in Latin America. In euro terms, revenue in the region declined 5.6% to €1.05 billion. EBIT for the entire EXPRESS division was €62.0 million, compared with a loss of €58.0 million in the same period last year.

The LOGISTICS division boosted revenue by 6.1%, to €6.22 billion in the first quarter. In addition to negative exchange-rate effects of €174.0 million, the sale of various smaller companies reduced revenue by €32.0 million. Purely organically, revenue climbed 9.6%.

The DHL Global Forwarding business unit recorded revenue of €2.19 billion, 1.5% less than in the same period last year. The drop was due to currency effects and lower freight rates in some regions.

At DHL Exel Supply Chain revenue climbed significantly, jumping 12.0%, to €3.19 billion. The 10-year contract with the NHS in the UK contributed considerably to the increase.

The DHL Freight business unit increased first-quarter revenue 0.7% to €917.0 million.

During the reporting period, EBIT in the LOGISTICS division totalled €214.0 million compared with €157.0 million. The 36.0% increase was largely attributable to the sale of the waste disposal company Vfw AG, which led to a non-recurring income of €59.0 million. Taking higher integration costs than a year earlier into account, the business development met the Group's expectations.

Looking ahead, in the EXPRESS division, the Group expects full-year EBIT to reach at least €400.0 million, including costs related to the new Leipzig/Halle air hub. In the LOGISTICS division, the Group forecasts EBIT will climb about 15.0%, which doesn't include the sale of Vfw.

Elsewhere this week:

EGL receives higher offer from Group led by CEO Jim Crane
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2549

CEVA edge closer to acquisition of EGL
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2544

EGL announces increase in acquisition offers
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2535

Christian Salvesen launches dedicated Aviation Logistics team
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2543

Jerry Moyes completes acquisition of Swift Transportation
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2538

Agility expands in South China
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2532

Volvo Logistics enters India
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2547

Linfox to run new Unilever DC in Vietnam
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2537

Innovate win 10-yr deal with Nestlé
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2533

Agility awarded US$127 million contract
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2534

Madrid set to expand logistics capacity
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2545

Nissan invests in new UK parts centre
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2539

ProLogis Leases to Hitachi Transport System in Mexico
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2536

Heineken España selects Motorola for supply chain support
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2548

Cardinal Health deploys RFID at Californian DC
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2540

Major order for Volvo Trucks in Romania
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2541

New CFO and SVP, Finance at OH Logistics
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2542

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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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