Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 24th August

This week's Bulletin focuses on interim results, M&A activity, contract wins, technology and key appointments from across the global supply chain. In Europe, Deutsche Bahn subsidiary Schenker has reported revenue of €6,777.0 million for the first half of 2007, up from €6,268.0 million in 2006. Operating profit (EBIT) at Schener reached €192.0 million, up by 10.3% from the same period of 2006, as employee numbers reached 56,499.

In Australasia, Toll believes the Transport and Logistics sectors remain the subject of ongoing consolidation on a regional and global scale. Toll expects that the drive for additional capability, scale and reach will ensure that consolidation continues to be a feature of the industry. In addition, as international supply chain management opportunities become more China centric, it believes that major logistics groups need to focus greater attention on Asian presence and capabilities.

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Detailed analysis of over 2,000 company financials, by industry, in context of the current European supply chain environment.

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Toll’s take on industry dynamics in Asia

22 August - Reporting its full year results for the year to 30 Juen, 2007, Toll took the opportunity to comment on the industry dynamics that its businesses are facing across Asia

The Transport and Logistics sectors remain the subject of ongoing consolidation on a regional and global scale. Toll expects that the drive for additional capability, scale and reach will ensure that consolidation continues to be a feature of the industry.

In addition, as international supply chain management opportunities become more China centric, it believes that major logistics groups need to focus greater attention on Asian presence and capabilities.

On the domestic front, Toll believes that ongoing issues with critical transport infrastructure are reducing Australia’s opportunity to benefit from growing trade flows from both imports and exports.

Toll as a major user of infrastructure both rail and port are vitally interested in the improvement of infrastructure, and where appropriate the Company will participate directly in order to support customers and to bring greater efficiency in supply chains.

Elsewhere this week:

Salvesen focus on core activities of logistics and transport
20 August 2007 – Sale of vegetable processing business for £17.2 million… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2825

Eimskip enters Japan
17 August – Fifth office in Asia and first outside of China… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2830

IDS Group acquires PB Logistics in the UK
15 August – Build upon UK entry to expand into continental Europe… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2831

Knight Transportation expands network
21 August - Despite a challenging freight environment, service centre expansion positions Company for an improved demand environment… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2842

Horizon Lines acquires Aero Logistics
22 August – Designs and manages custom freight shipping and special handling programmes for customers in service-sensitive industries… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2843

Toll produces record profit and sets growth path
22 August - Outlook is very strong as the Company expects to benefit from further capturing growth opportunities within the Asian region…. (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2833

Toll’s take on industry dynamics in Asia
22 August - Drive for additional capability, scale and reach will ensure that consolidation continues to be a feature… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2834

Mainfreight faces challenging market conditions
21 August –Trading in New Zealand remains flat into the second quarter. … (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2832

Schenker grows revenues by 8.0% in H1, 2007
23 August - Rail freight transport performance at DB rose by 4.0%… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2845

CHEP increases like-for-like operating profit by 17.0%
22 August – CHEP sales grow 5.0% to US$3,218.4 million… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2846

Christian Salvesen releases Interim Management statement
20 August - Lower crop volumes impact the first half financial performance… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2840

Menlo selected as prime contractor for US domestic military shipments
17 August – Menlo teams with Computer Sciences, OneNetworks and Olgoonik Logistics to provide integrated solution for surface transportation management… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2824

Olivado USA names PSS as preferred provider
20 August - Preferred northeast distribution services provider… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2838

IDS Logistics signs 25 new contracts in H1, 2007
15 August – 21.7% growth in operating profit against the first half of 2006… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2826

Aldi offered incentives in location for US DC
22 August – Offers from at least six US cities in North Texas and Oklahoma… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2847

Ablon develops logistics park at Hungarian airport
22 August – Completed park will include 47,500 m2 of warehouse space… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2835

AsstrA opens new logistics complex in Ukraine
14 August - AsstrA Ukraine opens an A-class warehouse in Kiev… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2827

AstraZeneca selects Synchrony supply chain integrity suite
20 August - Adapt quickly to changes in regulations, business practices or partner requirements, and potentially expand into US sites and supply chain… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2837

FedEx expands solutions for trade along Mexico-US border
22 August - Portfolio of services designed to simplify cross-border trade… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2841

Albert Heijn switches entirely to voice-picking
17 August – Biggest voice picking implementation of The Netherlands… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2844

Manhattan Associates debuts in Russia
20 August – Provide Russian supermarket chain with robust supply chain solutions infrastructure… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2828

NYK appoints new Business Development Director
20 August - Responsible for the identification and penetration of new market sectors… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2829

YRC Worldwide appoints new CFO
20 August - Instrumental in helping develop the Company’s China strategy… (more)
http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2836

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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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