Press Releases by Category Logistics & Transport
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 30th March
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on a broad mix of acquisitions, JVs, financial results and contract wins, from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US. Building global service capabilities, Wincanton has signed a joint venture agreement with Kerry Logistics, a Hong-Kong based logistics specialist, to design and operate supply chain solutions in and between Europe and Asia. The Wincanton-Kerry Logistics joint venture will offer customers a single logistics solution,…
STAR AVIATION IS AS9100 CERTIFIED
Star Aviation was recently honored with the recognition of becoming AS9100 certified by QMI, North America\'s leading management systems registrar. AS9100 certification is the gold standard in the aviation industry and is reserved only for aviation companies committed to providing excellent service.
Star Aviation was established in 1999 as an aircraft engineering, certification, manufacturing, and technical services company. Star Aviation is an industry leader in the post-delivery modification of…
California Business Brokerage and Aircraft Sales Firm Partner Efforts to Tap New …
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA, March 28, 2007 – California-based United Business & Property Brokers, Inc. announced today a partnership of efforts with California-based McCoy Aviation, Inc. in the listing and sale of commercial, industrial and residential aviation-related property.
United Business & Property Brokers is a major brokerage for business sales in Southern California, specializing in large-scale establishments such as JJ Brewskys, Quiznos, Baskin Robbins, Togos and others. McCoy Aviation is a…
"Ease of procuring pallet trucks and forklift hire online makes the web the idea …
Logismarket customers are increasingly turning to the internet for procuring storage and industrial services and equipment; and are delighted by the services offered on online by the brand.
“The ease of finding logistic products and storage solutions on Internet is largely appreciated by logistics companies”, testifies Miguel Davila of Logismarket, “so that in order to meet retailer’s demand, Logismarket had to extend depth of its industrial online directory”.
Using the internet to…
Qnamic AG: Swiss are world market leaders in software for railway logistics
Only three years after being founded, the Swiss software company Qnamic has reached the profit zone and is now the world market leader in «Intelligent Resource Management» for the railway industry. A market of 1 bn CHF is within reach.
(rfi) «We are now world market leaders in software for railway logistics», says Qnamic CEO Dirk Pfeiffer. Within a remarkably short time, the start-up from Switzerland has succeeded in reaching the…
AMERICAN AIRLINES EXECUTIVE BONUSES OUTRAGE FORMER TWA ATTENDANTS
St. Louis - The furloughed employees of the former Trans World Airlines that were absorbed into American Airlines following the TWA purchase and ultimately laid off following the 9/11 attacks are shocked and reeling with disgust as American Airlines is set to pay out $200M in bonuses mid-April to approximately 800 American Airlines executives.
When American purchased TWA in 2001, TWA flight attendants were promised equitable seniority integration but after Congressional…
transport logistic 2007 – Biggest ever Air Cargo Europe
Air Cargo Europe, one of the principal showcases for the air cargo sector, is continuing to expand. This year around 200 exhibitors from over 30 countries are set to take part in this exhibition. For the first time an entire hall, with 11,000 square metres of exhibition space, is being devoted to the theme of air cargo at transport logistic, which takes place from 12 to 15 June 2007 in…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 23rd March
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on the ongoing battle for ownership of EGL, with an offer originally accepted from a consortium led by CEO James Crane, only to see a higher value offer made by Apollo Management, owners of CEVA Logistics. Shareholder unrest has since come to light in an open letter to the Board of EGL, which urges them to bring about the highest and best offer for EGL,…
Logismarket expand range of portable storage containers in online directory for …
Logismarket extends depth of its industrial directory to meet high demand from retailers, logistics and construction companies for storage solutions.
The high demand for permanent and temporary storage solutions, and the increase in companies supplying these products and services, has caused Logismarket to extend their industrial directory.
Miguel Davila of Logismarket comments: “There is increased demand for portable storage containers, especially from the construction industry. Many people are…
roTeg AG shows intelligent control at Hannover Messe
coordinated movements potentiate shared operation area and high performance
The proprietary developed control software for the PARO® palletising robot was supplemented by a further feature by roTeg AG. Synchronous motion sequences with other robots or the conveying system are now possible and make the system even more flexible.
In this context, the PARO®-Control software applied for the PARO® palletising robot coordinates motion sequences with other robots or with its associated periphery. This…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 16th March
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on further consolidation amongst service providers, record financial results, contract wins and distribution centre developments. Kuehne + Nagel has reported a highly successful business year. Organic growth and the successful integration of the ACR Group increased turnover by 29.5% in 2006, as the operational result (EBITDA) improved by 52.3%. Also reporting strong results this week was Panalpina. The Company\'s asset-light business model saw increased transported…
F.S. Mackenzie looks to reign in Spain
F.S. Mackenzie, the independent UK freight forwarder and NVOCC, has further enhanced its overseas network with the creation of a wholly-owned subsidiary and its first branch office in Spain.
F.S. Mackenzie’s Spanish subsidiary is headquartered in Valencia and offers the full range of multimodal freight forwarding services to shippers trading with Spain.
The office is headed by Albert Garcia Molina who brings many years experience of European forwarding and road transport operations…
CYBEX SOLUTION COLLECTION 2007 – the family keeps growing
The product series of the successful child safety seat CYBEX SOLUTION keeps growing in 2007: with numerous new designs, CYBEX combines timeless looks and modern color trends in a product family with unique safety. With its appearance in 2005, the CYBEX SOLUTION set new standards with regard to safety, design and functionality. Amongst other titles, the CYBEX SOLUTION came out winner in a test by the German car magazine „AUTO…
Logistics Outsourcing to Grow by 33%
Analytiqa - Thursday, 08 March 2007: Analytiqa’s latest research, “Western European Logistics 2007” reveals that spending on logistics services across the Automotive, Consumer, Pharmaceutical, Retail and Technology industries is set to increase by EUR 30 billion over the next five years as the size of outsourced logistics market grows by 33%.
However, Analytiqa’s research warns third party logistics providers (3PLs) that opportunities must be earned as they will no longer be…
transport logistic 2007 – ‘Warehouse concepts for highly dynamic markets’
The demands placed on modern warehousing facilities are rising all the time. Increasing price pressure, higher standards as regards quality and delivery times, and the desire for individually designed products is driving demand for high-tech solutions. Many companies are looking to pick-by-vision, goods-to-man systems, autonomous vehicles and mobile robots to bring cost savings and greater flexibility. At transport logistic 2007 experts will be giving their assessment of the strengths and…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 23rd February
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin takes global expansion as its theme. In the last week, Schneider National has received the go-ahead for operations in China, Thiel Logistik is expanding its presence in South America, DPWN has announced multi million dollar investments in the Middle East and major logistics hubs are to be established in Russia.
Elsewhere, computer manufacturer Dell has established a new Global operations organisation, whilst retailer Decathlon is expanding…
Cold Chain Logistics now offered by leading Satellite Service Provider
Tewkesbury, UK & Washington, DC, USA; February 2007: Satamatics, the global provider of satellite-telematics, asset tracking and monitoring services, has launched its new “Reefermatics®” service. The launch is a major step towards enhancing the company’s offerings in the over-the-road long haul trucking and cold chain logistics sectors. The satellite-based solution is initially being targeted at the US trucking, rail and container industry.
The Satamatics SAT 201 integrated solution, used in Reefermatics,…
BIFA COMMENCES SEARCH FOR NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has appointed George Henderson Recruitment Group to assist in the recruitment of a new Director General.
Comments current Director General, Colin Beaumont: “We have conducted a rigorous evaluation process to select a recruitment company that has the necessary expertise to find the next Director General of BIFA.
“George Henderson Recruitment Group is one of Europe’s oldest-established recruitment and search companies, specialising in transport, logistics…
Wide range of logistics industry is reflected by analysis of web-usage on online …
The breadth of services required by purchasing managers and other professionals using storage, packaging and industrial equipment in their working lives is illustrated in a review of searches by users of the Logismarket online logistics directory, logismarket.co.uk
The top searches on logismarket.co.uk reflect the wide variety of services and products available on from the international logistics directory.
The most searched for services and products are:
Storage containers, pallet trucks and waste containers…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 16th February
This week's Logistics Bulletin reports on yet more M&A developments. In the US, EGL has revealed that it has authorised its financial advisor to solicit interest from third parties for the sale of the Company. Elsewhere, Palletways Europe, Europe's largest and fastest growing pallet freight network, has acquired the Italian operation it licensed out in 2002 and ProLogis has acquired the industrial development business of Parkridge, a leading European developer…
Tire Company CEOs Push Ahead with Global Research Program on Potential Environme …
Geneva, 12 February 2007 - The Chief Executives from leading tire companies in North America, Japan, Korea and Europe met 9 February 2007 in Los Angeles to review progress and set a forward-looking agenda for their global research program dealing with potential environmental and health impacts of their products.
At their last meeting in Geneva in 2005, the companies funded an initial USD 1 million independent research program to examine…
Urban Transport Policy in Europe: “Meeting City Demands for Green Logistics”
In its latest published research, Urban Transport Policy in Europe, Analytiqa takes an in-depth look at the current initiatives and legislation currently being planned and implemented across twenty cities in twelve European countries across both West and Eastern Europe.
From Amsterdam to Warsaw, the report identifies details of existing and future legislation and policy that will impact upon the operations of commercial vehicles. The issues addressed are those that will…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 09th February
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on a busy week for M&A activity, with news from Ireland (Walsh Western International), the US (EGL, FedEx), India (Dachser), France (Geodis) and Norway (Kuehne + Nagel). The week\'s financial reports are dominated by Ryder, who is forecasting growth in Supply Chain revenue of between 12.0% to 14.0% in 2007.
This week\'s contract announcements are dominated by Kuehne + Nagel, with wins for the Company…
TSC signs distribution agreement with Mobilscan
MobilScan has signed a distribution agreement with TSC, the printer division of Taiwan Semiconductor Co. Ltd. TSC has been manufacturing barcode-printers since 1991 and has a range of barcode-labelprinters that are claimed to be fast, aconomical, easy to use and built to high standards. The range include high-end industrial printer and compact, economical desktop printers.
Albino Filipe, General Manager of MobilScan said: “This is a great opportunity to supply the portugesian…
Worldlabel releases RFID Tag Embedding System for Smart Label Converting
Leading label manufacturer and RFID converting technology specialist Worldlabel, an Internet marketing division of Innotech Resources Pte Ltd, based in Singapore is pleased to announce the introduction of its premier Infinity V1 RFID Label Converting machine. Innotech markets it's products online threw its Worldlabel USA, China and Singapore websites. The highly flexible state of the art machine targets many different market sectors including supply chain, consumer packaging, as well…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 02nd February
This week's Logistics Bulletin reports on a number of full year financial results, global co-operation and contract wins. Panalpina and the NYK Group have agreed to cooperate both in Japan and internationally. According to the agreement, the NYK subsidiary Yusen Air & Sea Service (YAS) will become Panalpina's agent in Japan, whilst Panalpina will represent YAS' interests in various countries in addition to its existing network.
Among contract wins announced…
transport logistic 2007 showcases the possibilities and the limitations of RFID …
Used in the Future Stores in Germany, for locating reindeer in Lapland and securing laptops in Brazil, radio frequency identification (RFID) has made tremendous strides around the world in recent years. The logistics industry also has great hopes of this technology. Just what RFID applications are possible and practical in this field is one of the themes showcased at transport logistic 2007.
Between 12 and 15 June 2007 scientists, software developers…
IFCO SYSTEMS presents the first model of its new redesigned generation of crates
Many improved details and fully compatible with the entire IFCO family.
Pullach, Germany –January 30, 2007. IFCO SYSTEMS, the world’s leading company for RPC and pallet management services, presents at Fruit Logistica, stand D-14, hall 2.1 with IFCO 6408 the first model of a new generation of crates. The 6408 is the tenth model of the IFCO GREEN PLUS-family and rounds off the range of crates on offer. For the first…
IFCO SYSTEMS presents the expanded IFCO Applicator at Fruit Logistica 2007
Use the IFCO Applicator to quickly and easily find the right IFCO Reusable Plastic Container
Pullach, Germany – 29. January 2007 IFCO SYSTEMS, the world’s leading company for RPC- and Pallet-Management-Services, presents its IFCO Applicator, which has been expanded to include with many new functions, at Fruit Logistica, Hall 02.1, Stand D-14.
With the IFCO Applicator, IFCO SYSTEMS helps its customers and partners to select the right Reusable Plastic Container for their…
Shipping-Exchange.com on its way of becoming world's largest freight marketplace
“This is a final wakeup call for the people involved in shipping and logistics industry, either you shape your business around technology or you ship out”, says Andrew Goldman of Global-Edge, who led a recent study on how various key industry sectors have evolved to compete and maximize their profitability with the use of technology.
Despite huge investments, this industry is ailing for more than a decade, mostly due to underutilized…
Groundbreaking Technology in Global Positioning System (GPS)
Millennium Plus is the first to offer publicly, GPS/Internet tracking solutions for all cars, trucks, and recreational vehicles. Deregulation by the FCC of telecommunications services has made GPS/cellular technology available to the public that can deliver an affordable tracking product that can be acquired with light disposable income.
The Millennium Plus Mobile Locatin Unit (MLU) uses existing cellular airwaves and takes advantage of the global positioning system created by the…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 26th January
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on joint ventures and M&A activity from across the globe. Kerry Logistics and TALKE Logistic Services have signed a joint venture agreement to provide a full range of specialist chemical logistics services throughout mainland China. In the US, Swift Transportation is to be acquired in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$2.74 billion. Swift operates the largest truckload fleet in the US with over 17,900…
Analysts In Media Launches Newest Publication Airport Innovation
New York, NY – Analysts In Media (AIM) announces the launch of its newest addition, Airport Innovation – a high-level quarterly publication reaching out to senior-level executives and powerful decision-makers in the airport/airline industry. This journal features editorial thought leadership from world-class contributors and highly renowned industry professionals including:
Airport Cities: John Kasarda, Professor of Management and Director of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North…
Provisional results 2006
The Executive Committee of EXMAR reported today its preliminary results for the fourth quarter and full year 2006.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Firm results for 2006 but weak fourth quarter due essentially to decrease in VLGC rates;
- Positive outlook for 2007, although present weak LPG rates might negatively influence 1st quarter results;
- Positive contribution of EXCALIBUR, fixed on long term time charter at improved charter hire;
- Improved contribution of the Offshore division; one OPTI-EX…
transport logistic 2007: Central and eastern European countries present their po …
The eight central and eastern European countries that became members of the European Union in 2004 have quickly established themselves within the community. On 1 January 2007, Romania and Bulgaria also joined the club. The opportunities and risks that these ten markets present to German logistics companies will be highlighted at transport logistic, which takes place from 12 to 15 June 2007 in Munich.
At this international trade fair for logistics,…
NEW AGENCY AGREEMENT SET TO RAISE DAVIES TURNER'S PROFILE IN INDIA
Davies Turner has appointed Cargoplan International as its partner for oceanfreight services between the UK and India.
Cargoplan International is a subsidiary of Freight Links International, one of Sri Lanka’s largest forwarders and logistics providers, with which Davies Turner has worked for many years in providing freight forwarding services between the UK and Sri Lanka.
For airfreight shipments between the UK and India, Davies Turner Air Cargo’s existing agency agreement…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 19th January
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on M&A activity, global expansion strategies, contract wins, DC developments and legislative issues from around the globe. The week\'s events were dominated, however, by the news that CEVA Logistics (formerly TNT Logistics) has appointed John Pattullo as Chief Executive Officer, once his transition from Chief Operating Officer of the EMEA division of DHL Exel Supply Chain has been completed.
In financial news, Geodis has reported…
ADVANCE INTERNATIONAL CLAIMS RECORD
Advance International is claiming to have moved the largest-ever single item of cargo from a Black Sea port as part of a major project freight management contract on behalf of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
Loaded on MV Annegret, the 312-ton shipment, consisting of an auxiliary boiler unit 13 metres long, six metres wide and 19 metres in height, was shipped from Constanza, Romania, setting a new record for the country.…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 12th January
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on M&A activity, contract wins, DC developments and legislative issues from around the globe. M&A activity continues to dominate the headlines, with news from Latin America, North America, Asia and Europe (from Denmark, Germany and Spain). Highlights include TNT\'s purchase of Mercúrio, the express market leader in Brazil and reports that Schenker might be on the acquisition trail across Europe.
Among the contract wins reported…
SatPro announces the first INMARSAT Satellite-Tranceiver service worldwide avail …
SatPro\'s SureLinx™ 8100 is a dependable, fully-integrated D+/GPRS wireless controller. It sets the standard for reliable asset tracking and management systems at a low overall total cost. The SureLinx™ 8100 ensures that your applications are delivered with lowest cost message routing using GPRS when your assets are in cellular coverage, automatically switching to SatPro D+ satellite service where necessary, maintaining a critical life-line link to your assets. Assets moving anywhere…
Success for Logismarket's international online logistics directories in 2006, wi …
Mass expansion into new territories and services for Logismarket, the online industrial directory for logistics, storage, packaging and industrial equipment suppliers, made 2006 a great success. The company looks forward to new challenges in an exciting 2007.
International industrial directory www.logismarket.co.uk had a record year in 2006 with the expansion of their online directories across Europe and the addition of new products and services, the company reports.
www.logismarket.co.uk the online directory…
Innovations in Wheel and Rail Protection at Railtex 2007, Stand R70, Hall N6
Rail safety systems specialist, Rowe Hankins Components, will feature a selection of equipment for on-train and trackside safety and protection. New for Railtex, will be their intelligent Wheel Flange Lubrication System (WFLS). This protects rail and flanges from excess wear, promoting greater safety, offering reduced maintenance cost, improved uptime and dealing with environmental issues of wheel noise on bends.
Rowe Hankins WFLS can be fitted to all classes of…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 05th January
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on M&A activity, contract wins, DC developments and legislative issues from around the globe. The year has started with a number of M&A, joint venture and even insolvency developments. US-based freight forwarder EGL has received a buy-out offer from their founder, valuing the Company at around US$1.46 billion. Also in the US, Wilson Logistics has purchased Value Added Resources, BNSF Logistics has acquired a 3PL,…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 22nd December
This week's Logistics Bulletin reports on M&A activity, contract wins, DC developments and senior appointments from across the Supply Chain. In the UK, FedEx has acquired ANC Holdings Limited, a UK domestic express transportation company for £120.0 million, whilst Investcorp has acquired Greatwide, one of the largest North American transportation and logistics services companies. In China's fragmented logistics market, SITC Logistics starts operations as of 01 January 2007.
As the…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 01st December
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on the expansion into India and Eastern Europe of two large German retailers. Metro Cash & Carry is currently in negotiations to acquire eight distribution centres in cities across India and is keen to rapidly expand in the country. Aldi, through its Austrian subsidiary, Hofer, is also investing in a logistics centre. This distribution centre will support the retailer\'s entry in to the Slovakian market.…
Personal Security and Identity Theft Expert Warns that Laptop Computers Bereft o …
(BOSTON, Mass. - Nov. 27, 2006 - IDTheftSecurity.com) According to Symantec, a laptop computer is stolen every 53 seconds, and 97 percent of these machines lost to theft are never recovered. According to Robert Siciliano, a personal security and identity theft expert, the numbers are hardly surprising: November continued to witness a spate of thefts, and news surfaced in California of organized crime’s newfound affinity for laptop computers. Siciliano encouraged…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 24th November
Friday 24th November 2006 – This week's Logistics Bulletin reports on the acquisition of the Span International Group of Companies by UTi Worldwide, which has strengthened UTi's contract logistics operations in the US and Mexico. Other news from the US includes OH Logistics reorganising its company structure around its service offering, whilst ProLogis has leased 65,032 m2 of distribution space in southern California to Broyhill Furniture Industries.
In China, METRO…
Twenty-seven prestigious awards bestowed on eighteen companies and four individu …
The grandeur culmination of the first annual Middle East Logistics Awards (MELA) 2006, celebrating performance excellence in the Middle East logistics industry, witnessed an august gathering of industry heavyweights from the entire spectrum of the Middle East logistics industry, in a gala event held at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE. Eighteen companies and four individuals have been honoured from a range of 27 prestigious award categories, fostering healthy competition among equals…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 17th November
Friday 17th November 2006 – This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on M&A activity from across the globe, with the news that Geodis has acquired TNT\'s Freight Management business. The transaction has an enterprise value of €460.0 million, cash and debt free. In Latin America, Dachser and Logimasters have established a joint venture in Brazil and in Eastern Europe, the CAT Group has established a subsidiary in the Ukraine. PWC Logistics,…
TSA International to unveil exclusive Logistics Tower during MELA 2006
A twenty-eight storey tower will be soon dedicated exclusively to the logistics industry in the Middle East. This is a unique move from the premier property developer TSA International, based in Dubai, UAE. The exclusive logistics tower is to be officially unveiled during the first annual Middle East Logistics Awards (MELA) 2006. TSA International has tied up with MELA 2006 as the Official Property Sponsor. Eight hundred logistics industry leaders…
