Press Releases by Category Logistics & Transport
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 10th November
Friday 10th November 2006 – This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on quarterly and interim results from DPWN and Wincanton. DPWN\'s LOGISTICS division recorded revenues of €16.0 billion for the first nine months of 2006. All three business units; DHL Exel Supply Chain, DHL Global Forwarding and since July 1st, 2006, DHL Freight, have contributed with sustained organic growth. Acquisitions contributed €8.6 billion to this revenue figure. Wincanton, in the first…
EXMAR has engaged in a private offering of new shares
EXMAR NV has instructed an investment banker to raise at least 5 % of the outstanding market capitalization through a private placement of shares. The funds will be used to finance new LPG, LNG and Offshore projects.
The company will announce the results of the transaction after closing of the bookbuilding.
The suspension of the EXMAR share has been requested. Trading of the shares will be
resumed half an hour after publication of…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 03rd November
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on strong results from Panalpina for the first nine months of 2006. The Group has increased EBITDA, EBIT and net earnings by 42.5%, 56.7% and 44.2%, respectively, when compared to the 2005 nine month period. TNT has also released strong third quarter and nine month results for 2006, however these have been overshadowed by the news that the Company is to sell off its freight…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 20th October
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on third quarter results from three US companies including UPS, Con-way and Vitran Corporation. Con-way and Vitran both reported subdued results, whilst UPS Supply Chain Solutions posted an operating loss of US$19.0 million, mainly caused by UPS Freight\'s results coming in below expectations.
M&A activity this week includes DHL acquiring a 49.0% stake in Polar Air Cargo Worldwide and Kerry Logistics acquiring a majority stake…
Airline Logistic Centre at Cargo Complex, Jinnah International Airport , Karachi …
AIRLINES LOGISTIC CENTRE, ideally located at Cargo Complex, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, a new project of “TRACK AVIATION SERVICES [FZC]” is nearing completion.
This unique and superb project has most modernized integrated cargo storage service for companies based in Pakistan, requiring an international storage and/or transportation needs.
With a new logistic approach, combining 11 storage warehouses with state of art offices, ALC is capable of meeting all cargo storage and…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 13th October
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on M&A activity, contract wins and senior appointments across the supply chain. M&A news includes Wincanton acquiring RDL Holdings, the UK market leader for logistics services to the construction industry. This is the second acquisition of a privately owned UK business in the space of one week for Wincanton. In Germany, Deutsche Post is disposing of Vfw AG, the returns logistics company, which it acquired…
Leading Online Recruiter of Both Experienced and Inexperienced Truck Drivers Now …
TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 15 -- Truckers Dispatch, the leading online job source for truck drivers, today announced the addition of a new service that connects those people seeking trucking jobs with the most exclusive driving jobs in the trucking industry. The American Truckers Association concluded that there is a massive shortage of truck drivers it the Unites States. They forecast that the shortage will grow to 100,000 driver…
Personal Security and Identity Theft Expert Says GPS Technology Can Greatly Redu …
(BOSTON, Mass. - Oct. 6, 2006 - IDTheftSecurity.com) Research into the financial impact of laptop computer theft has suggested that the loss of just one laptop computer can cost as much as $90,000, or even more. Robert Siciliano, a personal security and identity theft expert, said the findings, available since 2002, further illustrated the gravity of last week’s theft of a major corporation’s laptop computer, and the utility of the…
WOODLAND INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT HELPS DELIVER WATER TO ZIMBABWEANS
Woodland International Transport Company Ltd, a leading independent freight forwarder with offices in the UK, Dublin and USA, is helping ordinary Zimbabweans in Manicaland Province, by sponsoring the construction of an Elephant Pump that supplies clean and safe water.
Developed in Zimbabwe by Pump Aid, the Elephant Pump is based on a 2000-year-old Chinese design and is constructed using basic materials. The pump is designed to be very durable and can…
First Online Community for Indian Road Safety Discussion, Easydriveforum.com, La …
“Road safety is no accident”, the theme for earlier World Health Day, reminds us that road safety does not happen by chance. Achieving and sustaining safety on the roads requires deliberate action from many sectors of society.
•Nearly 1.2 million people are killed every year in road traffic crashes around the world
•About 90 per cent happen in developing countries
•20 to 50 million more people are seriously injured in such incidents…
DHL Express appoints Business Development Manager for Jordan
Amman, September 26, 2006: DHL Express, the world’s leading express and logistics company has announced the appointment of Yazan Tayem as Business Development Manager for Jordan.
Tayem will manage the tactical development of new business and maintenance of existing businesses in line with DHL’s profitability and growth targets. In addition, he will be responsible for executing the development and implementation of marketing plans in close collaboration with the Country Marketing…
EURONAV NV (EURONEXT: EURN) announces final Half Year Results
During its meeting of 20 September 2006, Euronav’s board of directors discussed the final consolidated financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2006. This press release refers also to the one distributed on 25 July 2006.
For full press release please go to Euronav corporate website:
www.euronav.com
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transport logistic China 2006 – Strong participation in national pavilions
• 304 exhibitors from 34 countries
• Five national pavilions
• Largest pavilion from Germany, organised by the DSLV
transport logistic China, which takes place from 19 to 22 September 2006, will be an international showcase of products and services for logistics and telematics. In response to strong demand for transport and logistics solutions in China and across Asia, a number of countries from Europe are organising national pavilions at the event. These are: Belgium, Germany,…
transport logistic 2007: Clever solutions for transport by land, water and air
transport logistic, the International Trade Fair for Logistics, Telematics and Transport, will be held in Munich for the 11th time from June 12 – 15, 2007. The international exhibition gives visitors a look at the entire sector for transport and logistics – i.e. systems and services for freight shipping and logistics, telematics and intralogistics – at a glance.
The objective of the fair is to showcase companies' practical experiences transporting freight…
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AGNMAK signs up as Official Auditors for the Middle East Logistics Awards
September 12, 2006, Dubai, UAE
AGNMAK, a well-known international audit firm, sealed an agreement today as the Official Auditors for nominations and votes of the MELA Excellence Awards 2006. Dubbed as the first annual Middle East Logistics Awards (MELA), the momentous event – organised and managed by Media One Group – is slated for November 21, 2006,…
Besucherinformationen – transport logistic China
Dienstag, 19. September 2006 bis Freitag, 22. September 2006
Öffnungszeiten
Dienstag - Donnerstag: 9.00 – 17.00 Uhr
Freitag: 9.00 – 15.00 Uhr
Veranstaltungsort
Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
Eintrittsgebühr
Der Eintritt ist nach Registrierung kostenlos.
Für Besucher ist Registrierung Pflicht. Die Registrierung ist vor Ort oder vorher online unter www.transportlogistic-china.com/register möglich.
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Hotline transport logistic China:
Tel: (+49 89) 949-498
Fax : (+49 89) 949-499
info@transportlogistic-china.com,
www.transportlogistic-china.com
Katalog
Während der Messe erhältlich an allen Ticketschaltern und Informationsständen.
Preis: kostenlos
Nach der Messe…
transport logistic China 2006: Information for JOURNALISTS
Dates
Tuesday, 19. September 2006 to Friday, 22. September 2006
Opening hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 3pm
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The 1st Annual Middle East Logistics Awards (MELA) gains momentum as nominations …
The Middle East Logistics Awards (MELA) is gaining momentum as logistics industry players in the Middle East continue to cast nominations for the MELA Excellence Awards 2006. Organised and managed by Media One Group, the MELA Awards function is slated for November 21, 2006, in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE. More than twenty prime category awards are to be conferred to the best organisations, institutions and individuals, who showed leadership and…
ThinPrint introduces updated Content Beamer for BlackBerry 2.5, a mobile documen …
New version of Content Beamer for BlackBerry 2.5 enables BlackBerry users to display, print and fax documents
(Berlin, August 2006) ThinPrint, a member of RIM’s ISV Alliance Partner Program, has launched the Content Beamer for BlackBerry® 2.5, a mobile document output system (MDOS). The updated application enables BlackBerry users to print, fax and view documents that they receive via email. Along with the existing features of the Content Beamer for BlackBerry,…
Intercast & Forge Implements SolveIT Software's Production Line Scheduling Optim …
ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA – SolveIT Software Pty Ltd, a premier provider of Profit Optimization software solutions for Global 1000 companies and government organizations, announced today the implementation of its Production Line Scheduling Optimizer at Intercast & Forge. The system is based on SolveIT Software’s proprietary optimization platform, and will be used by Intercast & Forge to maximize production-line utilization and throughput by optimizing the sequence of production orders.
“A…
transport logistic China 2006: New Airlines for Business with China
Transport to and from China is booming, both on sea and in the air. For example, airfreight is predicted to increase from 12 to 15 percent annually in the near future. Messe München is holding transport logistic China and Air Cargo China in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre dealing with all topics concerned with transport and associated logistics from September 19 to 22 this year for the second time.…
1st Middle East Logistics Awards (MELA) 2006
First Annual Middle East Logistics Awards (MELA) to set benchmarks for performance excellence in logistics industry.
July 15, 2006, Dubai, UAE - A toast will be raised in recognition of excellence in the field of logistics in a prestigious event that will bring together key industry players in the entire Middle East. Dubbed as the first Middle East Logistics Awards (MELA), the momentous event – organised and managed by Media One…
Leading vendor of Used Vans in UK announces opening of new site for up to 400 Us …
Purpose-built facility allows Anchor Used Van Centre to stock large Used Vans including Mercedes vans and used Ford vans – which smaller van dealers cannot afford to stock
Tadley UK, Anchor Van Centre – one of the leading vendors of used vans in the UK announces it will shortly be occupying its new 400 used van site on the A4 to the west of Reading at Lower Padworth. The…
Davies Turner marks 25 years of partnership with GEBRÜDER WEISS
Davies Turner, the UK's leading freight services supplier, is marking the 25th anniversary of its strategic partnership with Austrian freight forwarder Gebrüder Weiss with enhanced services. The working relationship between the two companies was originally focused on the provision of freight forwarding services in the two-way trade between the UK and Austria only.
However, as Gebrüder Weiss has expanded its presence into other areas of Central and Eastern Europe, the relationship…
U-FREIGHT DRIVES INLAND IN CHINA
U-Freight is driving its expansion in China westwards with its first full office in the interior of the country.
The international freight and logistics group has opened a full service office in Chengdu, the capital of the inland Sichuan province, and the company's regional hub for the South Western part of China.
In common with much of the freight industry, U-Freight's expansion has until now focussed on China's eastern seaboard, the…
U-FREIGHT DOUBLES UP IN THE UK
In response to significant business growth, U-Freight’s subsidiary in the UK has acquired additional property near Heathrow airport, doubling the size of its existing logistics hub.
The combined office and warehouse facility at Sunbury-on-Thames is the operational headquarters of U-Freight UK Ltd, which has expanded rapidly since it was established in 1999 as U-Freight’s second wholly-owned operation in Europe.
Comments UK Managing Director, Greg Easterbrook: “Greater involvement in oceanfreight, continued growth in…
transport logistic China 2006: The meeting point and place for knowledge transfe …
Visitors to transport logistic China, which opens its gates 19 to 22 September, 2006 in Shanghai, can expect more than just an exhibition. They can also look forward to a first-class program of accompanying events, with access to a wide range of information and expertise.
On 19 and 21 September, for example, at the ‘Logistics Excellence in China’ event, there will be several lectures followed by panel discussions dedicated to…
transport logistic China 2006: Maritime trade with China in the spotlight at tra …
Economic growth in China has continued at a rapid rate despite the expectation of a soft landing of its economy. Its foreign trade has become the principal pacemaker for the international maritime trade: Its burgeoning imports of iron ore, crude oil and other commodities pushed freight rates in dry and wet bulk shipping to unprecedented levels in the last few years, while its exports of manufactured goods has sustained growth…
Top Transport Vehicle Manufacturer, Merkavim, Deploys ioIMAGE Intelligent Video …
HERZLIYA, ISRAEL, April 10, 2006 – ioIMAGE Ltd., a leading provider of intelligent video security solutions, has announced today that Merkavim, one of the largest transport vehicle manufacturers in the Middle East, is deploying ioIMAGE systems to enhance its loss-prevention program in order to prevent scrap metal theft and unauthorized removal of materials from the factory site.
The video security system is to protect the 100,000 square-meter Israel assembly plant. ioIMAGE…
GPL expands European network of heavy goods in-home delivery to Switzerland
Starting April 2006, GPL, German logistics service provider, is going to commence operations in Switzerland with in-home delivery of bulky but sensitive goods (e.g., furniture and appliances) to end customers. “Our clients’ business expansion enables us to extend our logistics network with sustained organic growth. Based on the full covered German market we have been able to expand our network in the last two years to Austria and Netherlands. The…
Iron Mountain Strengthens Its Strategic Alliance With Symphony Services
Mumbai March 18, 2006 — Symphony Services, a global provider of collaborative, full lifecycle-outsourcing solutions for software product development and analytic processes, today announced that Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in information protection and storage services, with 2005 revenues approximately $2.1 billion, is extending its strategic software outsourcing agreement with Symphony that includes software development, testing and quality control work. Iron Mountain leverages Symphony’s storage software…
Demand from Consumers and the Security Industry Will Hasten Civilian Adoption of …
(BOSTON, Mass. – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SafetyMinute Seminars) Recent reports have indicated that the ownership of non-GPS-compatible cell phones may soon become financially prohibitive. According to Robert Siciliano, author of “The Safety Minute: 01,” the news suggested that GPS will one day become a requirement for all consumers. He also predicted that privacy advocates, whose views he considers commendable but antiquated, would step up campaigns against tracking technology in…
Intercast & Forge Awards Scheduling Optimization Contract to SolveIT Software
ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, 7 March, 2006 – SolveIT Software Pty Ltd, a premier provider of Profit Optimization software solutions for Global 1000 companies and government organizations, announced today that it has signed a software contract with Intercast & Forge for the delivery of a scheduling optimization system.
Under the terms of the agreement, SolveIT Software will use its proprietary optimization platform to develop a production-line scheduling system for Intercast & Forge.…
Universal Guardian Announces Turn-Key Solution for Manufacturers in Asia to Meet …
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, USA, UNIVERSAL GUARDIAN HOLDINGS, INC. (OTCBB: UGHO), an emerging global leader in inter-modal transportation security, global supply chain RFID systems, tactical products and security services to protect against terrorist, criminal and security threats, today announced that its Universal Guardian’s Systems Group, ISR Systems, will deploy its RFIDCentral™ Print Farm on March 27, 2006 in Hong Kong to enable companies whom manufacture products in Asia to meet international…
Auto Transport Secrets Website Launches
Auto Transport, Car Shipping Secrets Website That Shows You FREE Tips On How And Where To Find Cheap Car Transport Has Officially Launched on Saturday, January 28 2006. You Can Access It At http://www.auto-transport-advisor.com
What is the number one mistake committed by people who use auto transport services or companies?
You may be surprised to know that there are over 7 mistakes. One of them is the use of unlicensed dealers.…
Gerhard Schedler Appointed Sole Member of the Management Board at IDENTEC SOLUTI …
Professor Wilhelm Gantner relinquishes his position as CEO and joins the Supervisory Board of the rapidly growing RFID company from Lustenau, Austria.
Lustenau, Austria and Kelowna, Canada, January 19, 2006 — IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, a global leader in Long Range RFID-based Intelligent Asset Management solutions, announced today that Gerhard Schedler (BSc., MBA) has taken on the position of CEO of the company effective January 1st, 2006. Previous CEO Professor…
Bulk Containers
Manufacturing space and storage space are precious commodities. Since its inception over 35 years ago, Flexcon's goal has been clear: To provide durable, cost-effective containers that enable our clients to put their valuable space to work with "total efficiency." Flexcon has the containers that hold the answers to storage and retrieval problems. No matter what size or style is required, Flexcon has them, and can get them delivered when needed.…
KITT Car with a Difference
YA Logistics have recently imported the Knight Rider Industries Two Thousand (KITT) black Pontiac – star of the 1980’s series Knight Rider, staring alongside David Hasselhoff. As a special project cargo, the car was the star of its container.
From moving the entire World Rally Championships around the Mediterranean Sea on a specially chartered Roll-on/Roll-off ferry, to one-off cargos like KITT, YA Logistics specialise in importing and exporting vehicles around…
TRACING THE LOGIC OF LOGISTICS
The FORUM-Institute for Management (FRG) is organizing the International Forum on Logistics 2006 at the Hilton in Zurich on 9th and 10th February 2006. The Heidelberg based specialist on leadership and management education has assembled nineteen eminent speakers encompassing experts from business and the academe, from the private and the public sectors.
Accordingly, the International Forum on Logistics 2006 will offer a venue for stakeholders to trace the logic of global…
New flagship barcode-printer for logistics, transport and industry
TSC´s TTP-246M has already established in logistics, transportation and industry markets. The printers meets exactly the demand of high-volume printing and rough environments. The full-metal-construction provides a long-time trouble-free operation, a 2-year warranty is standard on all TSC-printers. High-speed processing, many interfaces and popular printer languages makes it easy to integrate this printer in pre-existing systems. Options, like Peel-off and automatic cutters are easily field-installable by the end-user. Comparable printers…
direct/Eye for Transport: 60% of Fortune 500 companies in Europe have at least o …
November 1, 2005
Third party logistics companies that want to win or retain contracts with Fortune 500 companies need to do more than just deliver the goods - they need to take it upon themselves to act as an extension of the client´s management team, proactively seeking new ways to reduce the client´s logistics costs, improve efficiency and develop new and innovative logistics solutions.
This message is driven home in…
UK Distribution Centre
Westhaven Worldwide Logistics, Birmingham, UK 19.10.05 - Work has been completed on our 30,000 sqft distribution facility in the centre of the UK.
Location: 2 miles from the central motorway network (Junction 4 of the M42) within 2 hours of London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol and most major Urban areas in England and Wales.
Facilities: Racked Storage, experienced order picking staff, 24 hour security, full sprinkler system, heat shrinkwrap machine, undercover loading…
Boeing Announces Key Executive Appointments in Saudi Arabia
Sales and marketing responsibilities will remain with the business units - Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Integrated Defense Systems, Connexion by Boeing and Boeing Capital Corporation. Jazzar will support the sales teams as they conduct their campaigns in the Kingdom.
Michael Probasco has been appointed president of Boeing Middle East Limited ( BMEL ) succeeding Marcus Hurley. BMEL is based in Riyadh and represents the company's Integrated Defense Systems business unit. Hurley has…
Patrick Project Services Completes Successful Moves for Weipa Power Station Upgr …
Weipa, Queensland, Australia, September 19, 2005 -- Patrick Project Services just completed the mobilization of six 100 ton diesel generator sets for Project NeWeipa, a power station upgrade project for Comalco in the far north of Queensland. These generator sets were to be delivered to the Weipa Power Station on behalf of MAN B&W Diesel Australia to the town of Weipa, Queensland, approximately 2500 km northwest of Brisbane and 900…
Delano of Humboldt Receives Award
Broomfield, CO and Canton, MA, September 7, 2005 -- Barry Delano, Van Operator at Humboldt Storage and Moving has been recognized as “United Van Lines Van Operator of the Month”. Headquartered in Canton, Mass., Humboldt Storage and Moving is greater Boston’s largest United Van Lines agent.
To achieve United’s “Van Operator of the Month” recognition, Delano had to excel in all of his duties as a van operator which meant meeting…
3DVU and GeoContent Announce Strategic Relationship
Raanana, Israel and Magdeburg, Germany, Sep. 8, 2005 — 3DVU Ltd. and GeoContent GmbH, today announced a strategic relationship designed to advance the usage of high resolution imagery of Germany for perspective 3D mapping and navigation on any digital device, anywhere.
"We are excited about the GeoContent imagery, not only because of its high quality and high resolution, but also because it covers all of Germany allowing us to take full…
Boeing and LOT Polish Airlines Announce Order for Up to 14 787s
Boeing [NYSE:BA] and LOT Polish Airlines reached an agreement for up to 14 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, making LOT the first global network carrier in Europe to operate the world's newest and most technologically advanced commercial jetliner.
LOT will purchase seven 787-8s, take options on two and hold purchase rights for five more 787s. Excluding options and purchase rights, the order is worth approximately $910 million at list prices. Deliveries…
ICON Complements its Solution Portfolio with Enterprise Planning and Performance …
Strategic Partnership with Steelwedge Software
Karlsruhe/Santa Clara, May 6, 2005. ICON Supply Chain Management, a leading provider of collaborative supply chain management solutions today announced a strategic partnership with Steelwedge Software. Both companies aim at extending the breadth of their solution and at cooperating in sales activities in Europe and North America.
Steelwedge Software will add functionality to the ICON portfolio in the areas of Demand Collaboration, Sales & Operations Planning,…
Maxatec announces distribution agreement with TSC, leading asian barcode-printer …
Maxatec has signed a distribution agreement with TSC, the printer division of Taiwan Semiconductor. TSC has been manufacturing label printers since 1992 and has a range of bar code label printers that are claimed to be fast, economical, easy to use and built to high standards. The range includes bar code label printers and compact, economical desktop printers.
David Taylor, sales manager at Maxatec, said: 'This is a great opportunity to…
direct/All Nippon Airways: ANA Fourth B767 F order
ANA Orders Fourth Boeing 767 Freighter
a further move to strengthen cargo business
TOKYO July 29, 2005 Today the ANA Board of Directors approved the purchase of a fourth Boeing 767-300F freighter aircraft, in a move to strengthen ANA´s cargo business.
ANA took delivery of it first 767-300F in September 2002, and has two further on order for delivery by the end of January 2006. The 45 tonne capacity freighters will…
