Press Releases by Category Logistics & Transport
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 08th June
This week’s Logistics Bulletin reports on financial results from two leading UK-based 3PLs and a number of bolt-on acquisitions from around the globe. DC developments feature from a variety of manufacturers and 3PLs, again on a global scale. In the UK, Wincanton has reported strong continuing momentum in its UK & Ireland business, which more than compensated for difficulties in certain operations in Mainland Europe. Conversely, at Christian Salvesen, the…
transport logistic 2007 highlights perspectives for the European rail freight ma …
On 1 January 2007 the rail freight services market across Europe was opened up to competition. European transport policymakers are hoping this will create a more competitive situation and help further expand the market share of rail freight in the transport network. Policymakers, associations, logistics professionals and freight forwarders will be reviewing progress so far at transport logistic 2007 in Munich.
Between 12 and 15 June 2007 service-providers and decision-makers in…
SOWING SEEDS OF LOGISTICS CAREER PAYS OFF FOR WOODLAND
Essex-based freight forwarder Woodland International has been short listed for a School Business Partnership Award, in recognition of its work with local pupils.
As part of an ongoing programme to raise awareness of the logistics industry among young people, Woodland has teamed up with Honywood Community Science School, offering pupils work experience placements, practice job interviews and career advice.
Last year, Woodland sponsored an international trade project at the school, comprising an…
Pernod Ricard Pacific Awards Scheduling Optimisation Contract to SolveIT Softwar …
ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, 7 June 2007 – SolveIT Software Pty Ltd, a leading provider of software solutions for planning & scheduling optimisation and predictive modelling, announced today that it has signed a contract with Pernod Ricard Pacific for the delivery of a Tank Management System that will optimise the allocation and utilisation of tanks.
Orlando Wines (a division of Pernod Ricard Pacific) manages more than 1000 tanks of differing capacities at…
transport logistic 2007 - German inland ports' association calls for intelligen …
‘Inland ports – logistics inside’ – this is the motto of a presentation being put on at transport logistic 2007 by Germany´s association of public inland ports, the Bundesverband Öffentlicher Binnenhäfen (BÖB) and 22 co-exhibitors, among them external partners like the Short Sea Shipping Promotion Center (SPC). transport logistic 2007 takes place from 12 to 17 June 2007 in Munich. At its stand the BÖB is putting on a programme…
Aero-Domains will find lost baggage
Back in the year 2000, when the aero-domains came around, it was considered by some a futuristic but others a totally and utterly crazy idea, to suggest that aircraft engines, seats, spare parts or individual passenger bags could have their own IP addresses or perhaps even a domain name, and, the aero-domain initiative would be the \"glue\" where the aviation industry rules meets Internet.
Nor could they see what we are…
Aero-domains: Memorable domain names
International Water-Guard Industries Inc (IWG) affirmed its new focus as an all-aerospace company by launching a corporate identity based on an immediately memorable aero-domain: water.aero.
\"A re-branding program like this is a major project, and one which we undertook for very specific reasons,\" said IWG President and CEO David Fox. \"Chief among them was the fact that IWG had been through a dramatic renewal process. We are now solely focused on…
New book about the MD-80series
Timeless and elegant design, reliability and robustness - the MD-80series was the most successful civil jetliner of McDonnell Douglas. Now a new book is released:
“MD-80-Timetable – valid 1980 – 2007”
This “reference-book” offers comprehensive information about nearly all operators of MD-80s who operated or operate the MD-80series between 1980 and mid-2007 on 72 pages. Graphics of MD-80s (in color) with their respective liveries will surely help all readers to take…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 01st June
This week’s Logistics Bulletin reports on the launch of Geodis Wilson, the re-branded activities of the former TNT Freight Management; the acquisition of refrigerated warehousing operations by Eimskip and approaches by Deutsche Bahn to possible partners in both the UK and Spain. In financial news CEVA Logistics has announced their full year 2006 and Q1 2007 results, whilst also reporting a contract renewal with Volkswagen. Among other contract announcements this…
Get free online source of business directory for shipping and logistics industri …
Shipping-exchange.com is poised to become one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive free online business directories in shipping & logistics industry. Shipping-exchange.com helps everyone to find shipping and logistics service providers worldwide. Shipping-exchange.com offers free online source of business directory for shipping and logistics industry. This includes companies for shipping and logistics industry. Information like company name, address, contact person, contact details, email ids, website of all these…
Aero-domain: it's all in the name
The web address nafa.aero provides a case book example of the benefits of using the aero-domain as a means of providing the essential differential among domains.
The National Aircraft Finance Association, NAFA, is a US-based non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting the general welfare of individuals and organizations providing aircraft financing and loans secured by aircraft; to improve the industry's service to the public; to work with government agencies to foster a…
Srilankan Airlines takes off with aero-domain
Srilankan Airlines has painted its aero-domain on their aircrafts.
SriLankan Airlines\' corporate website has changed from www.srilankan.lk to www.srilankan.aero. However, users would be able to log in to the www.srilankan.lk address for at least the next 12 months, until the www.srilankan.aero identity becomes well established. SriLankan will be among many thousands which have registered an aero-domain, including airlines, aviation industry news services, engineering and maintenance firms and service organisation.
\"We have…
German Transport Minister Tiefensee opens transport logistic 2007
Germany´s Minister of Transport Wolfgang Tiefensee will officially open transport logistic 2007, the 11th International Trade Fair for Logistics, Telematics and Transport in Munich on 12 June 2007. In his opening address, he will comment on Germany´s new framework plan for investment in transport infrastructure through to 2010. Messe München also expects a range of other high-ranking international politicians to attend.
The Ministry of Transport´s new infrastructure plan envisages investment…
DKTrans on the road in France with Nexia
Paris – May 19 2007 – DKTrans – a pan-European logistics provider offering dedicated logistics services for the food, retail and dairy industry – announced today it has acquired the majority of assets of Nexia Froid S.A., the leading food logistics provider in France, following the period of insolvency protection beginning January 1st, and commenced business operations under the new name of Ebrex France SAS on May 1.
DKTrans originated from…
DAVIES TURNER BAGS BRACE OF INDUSTRY AWARDS
Davies Turner has again been voted ‘Freight Forwarder of the Year’ in a nationwide shipping industry poll conducted by Informa, the leading international provider of specialist information and services for various business communities.
In winning the trophy, which was voted for by readers of Informa’s flagship export directory, Lloyd’s Loading List, Davies Turner saw off competition from two multinationals that had also made the final shortlist.
Comments Joint Managing Director, Philip Stephenson:…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 25th May
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on the end of a five month takeover battle for EGL. With a bid valuing EGL at around US$2.0 billion, the combination of CEVA Logistics and EGL will create the world\'s fourth largest integrated supply chain management company, with leading global capabilities in freight forwarding and contract logistics. Following the news, investors led by EGL\'s largest shareholder, Chairman and Chief Executive James R. Crane have…
direct/ FORTIS (BE) - Fortis, RBS and Santander/Proposed Offer for ABN AMRO
Proposed Offer for ABN AMRO of EUR38.40 per ABN AMRO Share[1]
PRESS RELEASE
OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED OFFER
(Details of each Bank´s plans are also set out in separate announcements accompanying this document)
29 May 2007
Superior value for ABN AMRO shareholders
Significant benefits for customers and employees
29 May 2007- Fortis, RBS and Santander (collectively, the "Banks") Offer Superior Value for ABN AMRO Shareholders, Significant Benefits for Customers and Employees
* PROPOSED OFFER VALUES ABN AMRO AT EUR38.40…
transport logistic 2007 - Bundesvereinigung Logistik identifies global solutions
Globalisation and the increasing demand for flexibility are presenting great challenges to the logistics industry. Germany´s biggest logistics organisation, the Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL), is taking up these themes in a series of trade forums at transport logistic 2007, the 11th International Trade Fair for Logistics, Telematics and Transport. These events, which take place between 12 and 15 June 2007 in Munich, will focus on logistics strategies and networks.
As a…
Malcolm R. O'Neill, Former Lockheed Martin Corp. CTO, Joins Board of Auxilia, In …
Troy, New York – Auxilia, Inc. (auxilia.com), a Troy, NY-based advanced technology Unmanned Systems applications developer today announced that Dr. Malcolm R. O'Neill, Lt Gen USA (ret.), former Chief Technical Officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation has joined Auxilia’s Board of Directors.
At Lockheed, Dr. O’Neill was responsible for research, engineering, program management, and technical integration functions throughout the corporation. He directly managed corporate R&D activities, including long-term technology initiatives with General…
transport logistic 2007 opens with the hot topic of ecology and logistics
The warm winter, a dry month of April and heavy storms have fuelled the public debate in Germany about climate change. Can initiatives like city tolls, emission limits and speed restrictions really stop the greenhouse effect? These are important topics for the transport and logistics industry, whose commercial success depends on mobility and economic growth. The opening event at the trade fair transport logistic 2007 will therefore be looking at…
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,…
New Global Leadership Team Assembles To Set Traceability Guidelines For the Fres …
Former Wal-Mart VP Bruce Peterson and Leading Perishable RFID Traceability Consultant QLM Consulting to Launch Perishable Industry Trace-Back Task Force
Bentonville, Arkansas – May 17,2007 - Bruce Peterson, President, Peterson Insights announced today the formation of a new collaborative venture with, Michael McCartney, Principal, QLM Consulting. The team’s first mission will be establishing a global traceability approach for the fresh and perishable industries.
Too much emphasis is being placed solely…
AASSET Security Group to Distribute ioimage Products in France
HERZLIYA, Israel, May 17, 2007 – ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today that it has embarked on a successful partnership with AASSET Security, a leading European manufacturer and distributor of CCTV and other security products and solutions. According to the agreement, AASSET serve as a distributor of ioimage products in France. Since the accord went into effect, AASSET has carried out a large number…
The Largest Marriott on Earth, the Orlando World Center Marriott Grows Even Bigg …
[Orlando, FL – May, 2007] – In one of the most ambitious space expansion programs in Marriott history, the largest Marriott on earth, the 2,000 room, Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center will unveil the largest pillar-free resort ballroom in the country. With this latest phase of an extensive transformation, this premier meeting destination and Orlando conference center resort will provide planners with more than 400,000 sq. ft.…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 11th May
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on strong Q1 performances by Panalpina and Thiel Logistik, growth strategies for Kuehne + Nagel in Asia and further details on CEVA Logistics\' bid for EGL. Among contract news reported this week are wins for Kuehne + Nagel with T-Mobile in the UK, EGL with Huntsman in Asia and DSC Logistics, with Kimberly-Clark in the US.
Elsewhere this week, Cat Logistics has opened a parts…
British Telecom Takes Charge of Sales of Qnamic Software
The Swiss software company Qnamic has won the British Telecom as partner in sales of the RailOpt-Suite in Great Britain. This union represents the cooperation between Europe\'s largest telecommunication company and the world leader in railway logistics. The partnership\'s goal is to conquer the British railway market and introduce «Intelligent Resource Management».
With this unique partnership, the Swiss software company Qnamic and the British Telecom (BT) hope to profit…
NEW AGENT BOOSTS FAMOUS PACIFIC SHIPPING'S PRESENCE IN TURKEY
Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services supplier, has boosted its presence in Turkey with the appointment of East Trans International Shipping as its new general agent.
The Mersin-headquartered company is one of Turkey\'s leading shipping companies and has its own operational offices throughout the country.
East Trans was established in 1985 as a shipping, chartering and brokering agency under the Nak Lines name, although its roots as…
International Tank Container Organisation puts on a presentation at transport lo …
2007 will be the third time the International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO) has taken part in transport logistic, the leading European trade fair for logistics, telematics and transport. transport logistic 2007 takes place from 12 to 15 June 2007 in Munich. 34 ITCO companies will be putting on a joint presentation in the ‘Tank Container Village’, showcasing an extensive range of services and equipment for the chemicals industry.
The idea for…
SkyWave and Dilupe Enable Reliable Low Cost Satellite Text Messaging
Zaventam, BELGIUM and Ottawa, CANADA – May 9, 2007 – Dilupe BVBA, a leading manufacturer of mobile data and messaging terminals and SkyWave Mobile Communications, the leading supplier of D+ communications products and services, today announced full support for SkyWave’s DMR-200 series of D+ satellite terminals on Dilupe’s DMT-50 mobile display terminal. The DMT-50 is a dependable, low-cost, two-way text messaging display terminal that offers easy-to-read and flexible messaging for…
Swedish postal service uses VITRONIC technology: Offline videocoding shortens pa …
VITRONIC, a leading provider of optical identification systems for the enhancement of logistical processes, has been contracted with equipping the Swedish postal service with offline videocoding. At the sixth location, competitor systems will additionally be replaced with state of the art VITRONIC technology. This means that all of the distribution centers in the Swedish postal system are equipped with VIPAC systems which read barcodes fully automatically on three parcel sides.
The…
High Density Storage Systems provide more compact, height-optimized storage
Auburn Hills, MI – May 8, 2007 – Shelving, Inc (shelving.com) announces that it is now stocking a complete line of high quality, durable high-density storage systems that can be used in many industrial applications. Maximizing cubic capacity is key in running a well-organized distribution center or warehouse. High-density storage systems are the ideal solution, offering benefits that conventional storage cannot—from thorough use of cubic and vertical space…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 04th May
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on M&A activity in Europe and Asia, together with mixed financial results, particularly from the US. In Asia, Linfox has bought a leading New Zealand logistics operator in what may be the first deal in a wider expansion strategy, whilst in Europe, in of two acquisitions this week, Austrian Post is expanding logistics services for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products. In the UK, Baylis Logistics has announced…
Wheel Flange Lubrication Trials - World Preview at the New Long Marston Rail Ind …
Over 200 rail professionals are expected to attend half-day live trials of Rowe Hankins’ Intelligent Wheel Flange Lubrication System (IWFLS) at a new testing facility in Long Marston – June 7-8. Visitors can choose which sessions suit their needs over the two day event. Representatives of Network Rail, train operating companies, and rolling stock owners will be present in addition to rail and technical media.
The event is a…
DMR-200S Simplifies Industrial and Military Covert Tracking Installation
Ottawa, CANADA – April 30, 2007 – SkyWave Mobile Communications, the leading supplier of D+ communications products and services, today announces the availability of the DMR-200S, the newest addition to its popular DMR-200 series of D+ satellite terminals. The DMR-200S terminal features a low profile and small footprint, along with a separate D+/GPS antenna, making it ideal for use with custom tracking and security applications.
The enduring dependability of the DMR-200…
NEW BROOM SWEEPS IN AT WOODLAND
Essex-based Woodland Group has appointed a national sales manager to oversee its air and ocean divisions. Brian Broom, who has already taken up the position, will work closely with Woodland’s branch managers and sales teams throughout the UK.
A seasoned professional, responsible in recent years for the launch of Emery Worldwide ocean services in the UK, Brian has held senior positions in the freight forwarding and logistics industry in both sales…
Three dimensional measuring system for cuboidal goods: Certified in Germany, app …
As the first multidimensional measuring system in Germany, VOLUMEC HS2 from Vitronic has been certified in accordance with the new European MID guidelines. Certification is thus approved throughout Europe. The German National Metrology Institute (PTB) in Braunschweig has confirmed this with the test certification number of DE-06-MI009-PTB001. As part of the VIPAC identification system, VOLUMEC HS2 serves the enhancement of logistical processes and facilitates revenue recovery.
The volume measuring system…
High industry standard accreditation for PANDUIT solutions wins shipbuilding con …
PANDUIT is winning major contracts to supply solutions for shipbuilding projects in part due to the raft of industry accreditations.
Key PANDUIT products used in shipbuilding hold the following industry accreditions: ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) for stainless steel cable ties and power connectors, B.V. (Bureau Veritas) for nylon and steel cable ties, D.N.V. (Det Norske Veritas) for nylon ties and accessories and stainless steel cable ties, Germanischer Lloyd and Lloyds…
Visions of the future at transport logistic 2007
Information technology is now an integral part of the logistics business – satellite navigation, radio frequency identification (RFID), wireless networking between devices and electronic delivery notes are all now firmly established in the industry. Yet this is just the beginning of an exciting new era in technology.
Lots of new trends and visions for the future will be displayed at transport logistic 2007.
Around 350 exhibitors of telematics, eBusiness and telecommunications…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 20th April
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on a number of joint ventures and structural changes. Both TDG and Agility have announced organisational changes to their businesses, the Logistics World Alliance has added a new member, whilst Dachser has strengthened its trade lanes between the US and India.
In contract news, business wins have been reported for OH Logistics and New Breed Logistics in the US, Wincanton and Brightpoint in Europe, Toll…
Millennium Trailers Expands Premium Horse Trailer Offering
Millennium Trailers (milltrailers.com), the trailer industry’s value leader, announced today that it is now an authorized Outlaw Conversions dealer and service center. Millennium Trailers will now offer Outlaw Conversions interiors in Hart Horse Trailers and Duster Camper II interiors in Bloomer Horse Trailers. These combinations are the leading premium horse trailer brands. Millennium offers horse trailers for all budgets and has several offerings in the high-end custom horse trailer…
Euronav first quarter results 2007
ANTWERP, Belgium, 17th April 2007 - The executive committee of Euronav NV (EURONEXT EURN) Today reported its financial results for the three months ended 31st March 2007.
FOR FULL PRESS RELEASE PLEASE GO TO ERUONAV CORPORATE WEBSITE:
www.euronav.com
Euronav is one of the world's leading independent crude oil tanker companies. Prior to the demerger, Euronav was the crude oil tanker division of CMB SA, the former national shipping line of Belgium founded in…
EXPO REAL at transport logistic 2007 – Property investors discover logistics fac …
Transaction volume in logistics facilities grows by over 50 percent
• On 13 June 2007, a forum on logistics property at transport logistic in Munich
For the first time two international trade fairs organised by Messe München are teaming up in a joint initiative – EXPO REAL, the International Exposition for Commercial Property and transport logistic, the 11th International Trade Fair for Logistics, Telematics and Transport. At transport logistic 2007 (12 to 15…
transport logistic China 2008: New date for transport logistic China 2008 has be …
The international trade fair for transport, logistics and telematics in Asia, will take place at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) in China from 17 to 19 June 2008. Munich Trade Fairs International Group has decided to shorten the days of transport logistic China from four to three days. This is due to the request of many exhibitors, who whish to focus on a three days period only.
Modeled…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 13th April
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on further M&A activity from around the world, across the logistics, forwarding and express sectors. JF Hillebrand Group has acquired Trans Ocean Distribution Limited, a leading provider of transportation solutions to the bulk liquid shipping industry, Kerry Logistics is expanding in Eastern Europe and Parcelnet, the UK courier delivery network and provider of home shopping fulfilment services, is acquiring the Redcats UK courier network operation…
Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 05th April
This week\'s Logistics Bulletin reports on further M&A activity, together with the news that Turkish freight forwarder Ulustrans and Christian Salvesen have established a strategic alliance which will see Christian Salvesen offer Turkish freight forwarding services to its customers. Also this week, in a trading update, Christian Salvesen has reported revenue growth of around 10.0% in the second half of the financial year, following the 7.5% reported in the first…
Icelandair Genoptager Flyvninger fra Baltimore
Flyvninger til Reykjavik (Keflavik), Island begyndte igen 8. marts efter en kort pause for de stille vintermåneder.
Fra april genoptages daglige flyvninger til Island med flyafgang fra Baltimore kl. 20.45 og ankomst i Keflavik, Island kl. 06.25. Flyvetiden er 5 timer og 40 minutter. Icelandair tilbyder også flyforbindelser til 17 andre europæiske rejsemål bl.a. London, Paris og København. Passagerer kan vælge at tage et gratis stop-over i Island før de fortsætter…
Blue Robin, Inc. Donantes Design, Development and Implementation of New Web Infr …
Waltham, MA April 2007. Continuing their culture of giving back to the communities it serves, Blue Robin has donated $10,000 to help offset the overall costs of their development team to design, develop and implement an eBusiniess infrastructure for Community VNA (Community Visiting Nurse Agency) of Attleboro. Community VNA provides home health care services including skilled nursing and rehabilitation care as well as hospice care, private care, adult day health…
STAR AVIATION HAS AS9100 CERTIFICATION & DMIR ON STAFF
Star Aviation recently received AS9100 certification by QMI, North America\'s leading management systems registrar. Star Aviation received AS9100 certification in all areas of engineering, product certification, manufacturing, and technical services. AS9100 certification is a globally recognized aerospace sector standard and is reserved only for companies committed to providing excellent customer service, continual improvement and outstanding product quality.
In addition, Star Aviation’s Quality Assurance Manager, Al Herron, has received designation…
A cool topic – The logistics of temperature-controlled transports at transport l …
Easter is approaching and in Germany consumers are looking forward to buying bunches of tulips from Holland, fresh asparagus from Greece and chocolate eggs from Switzerland for their seasonal celebrations. If these products are to reach the shops in tip-top condition, refrigerated transport all the way is essential. The latest trends in temperature-controlled transport and logistics will be one of the themes at transport logistic 2007 which takes place from…
Firm Participates in U.S. Northern Command’s Meeting on Joint Military/Civilian …
Troy, NY (Apr. 2, 2007)) Auxilia Inc., a Troy-based firm specializing in unmanned systems development and training, participated as invited subject matter experts at a Table Top Exercise hosted by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) at Peterson AFB, Colorado, March 20.
USNORTHCOM, is a key arm in coordinating Federal military response during crisis events like Katrina. It is seeking to implement coordination of…
