Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 22nd June

This week's Logistics Bulletin reports on European contract wins, with household names such as Danone, Electrolux, Samsung and Birds Eye all outsourcing logistics requirements. M&A developments see Russian Railways and Deutsche Bahn sign an agreement to set up and manage a shipping and logistics company whilst in Asia, Agility has signed an agreement to acquire two logistics companies in Singapore, building its presence in the energy and break bulk sectors.

Elsewhere Geodis, Schenker and MOL logistics are investing in European logistics facilities, whilst Christian Salvesen and Yusen Air & Sea are both investing in technology systems. In the UK, the FTA is warning that development of UK port and rail infrastructure is essential and in Europe, ACEA is forecasting a stagnant 2007 automotive market.

FedEx warns 2008 earnings growth will slow

20 June 2007 - Full year results saw FedEx Corp. report revenue of US$35.2 billion, up 9.0% from US$32.3 billion the previous year, as operating income reached $3.28 billion, up 9.0%. The operating margin of 9.3% was unchanged from the previous year, as net income grew by 12.0% to reach US$2.02 billion.

Revenue grew due to strong FedEx Ground volume growth, as well as continued FedEx Express International Priority revenue growth. Revenue growth also reflected the acquisition of Watkins Motor Lines in September 2006.

Fiscal 2007 results included costs associated with upfront compensation and benefits under the new pilot labour contract at FedEx Express, which reduced second quarter earnings. Fiscal 2006 results included a charge to adjust the accounting for certain facility leases, primarily at FedEx Express.

FedEx Express saw revenue increase 6.0% in Fiscal 2007, to US$22,681.0 million (accounting for 64.4% of total revenue). Operating income increased by 11.0%, to US$1,955.0 million as the segment’s operating margin reached 8.6%, from 8.2% the previous year.
FedEx Freight reported full year revenue of US$4,586.0 million, up by 26.0%, as operating income fell by 5.0% to US$463.0 million. FedEx Freight accounted for 13.0% of total 2007 revenue. The segment’s operating margin fell from 13.3% the previous year, to 10.1% in fiscal 2007.

Looking ahead, capital spending for fiscal 2008 is forecast to be approximately US$3.5 billion, up from US2.9 billion in fiscal 2007, of which approximately 70.0% is targeted for growth. FedEx warned that earnings growth is expected to be below the Company’s long term 10.0% to 15.0% earnings growth target due to continued soft economic growth and to planned investments to expand the Company’s networks and broaden its service offerings.

Port-based logistics strategies: FTA says UK ports development essential

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Performance and Profitability in European Logistics

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Elsewhere this week:

Agility acquires Synergy in Singapore deal
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2639

RZD and Deutsche Bahn establish logistics joint venture
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2658

FedEx Q4 net income grows 7.0%
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2643

Electrolux selects Wincanton for logistics support in Poland
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2645

Kuehne + Nagel manages second logistics centre for Danone in Poland
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2646

Birkart Globistics selected for international shipping services
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2654

Eroski awards supply chain contract to ID Logistics
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2637

Samsung Electronics France chooses Geodis for logistics support
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2656

Salvesen sign 10-year deal with Birds Eye
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2650

Geodis opens a new groupage branch
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2648

ProLogis leases UK logistics space to Cinram International
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2642

Schenker invests €1 million in Mechelen
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2657

AMB Property leases logistics centre to General Motors
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2641

MOL Logistics opens European HQ
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2638

Schenker expands in the Middle East and East Africa
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2636

UK ports development essential
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2649

ACEA forecasts stalling Western European car market
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2647

FTA calls for rail freight funding
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2651

Ryder wins multi-million City Link contract
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2655

Christian Salvesen selects WMS from RedPrairie
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2653

Four Soft clinches freight deal with Yusen Air & Sea
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2640

Management changes at Maersk
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2652

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Who’s Who in Global Logistics and Freight Forwarding 2006

Since this report was last published, the Global Logistics and Freight Forwarding market has undergone significant change and widespread consolidation. This has dramatically impacted on the dynamics of the market as well as the competitive capabilities of many players.

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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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