Ashby-de-la-Zouch, UK, 18 April 2011 – CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain companies, played a huge part in the smooth running of the 31st London Marathon, taking care of and reuniting 35,000 runners with their belongings.When tens of thousands of...
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Strong results in spite of currency headwinds
Kuehne + Nagel Group – First Quarter 2011 Results Schindellegi / CH, April 18, 2011 - The globally operating Kuehne + Nagel Group maintained its growth momentum in the first three months of 2011 and, in line with its objectives, gained market share in all business...
INFORMS Announces UPS Prize for Operations Research
Chicago, April 15, 2011 Annual Award of $10,000 Will Honor Former UPS CEO George D. Smith The Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences (INFORMS) has announced the establishment of the annual UPS George D. Smith Prize for operations research. The prize...
Quarterly historic results (2009-10) for Express and Mail businesses
14 April 2011 at 15:30 CET - Amsterdam, In anticipation of the demerger of the Express Business from TNT N.V., on 21 February 2011 TNT N.V. presented its full year 2010 results in a ‘new’ format. Subsequent results will also be presented in this format. To make...
Con-way Freight Donates Historic First Tractor to Iowa 80 Trucking Museum
Fully Restored 1983 Ford CL 9000 Cab-over Tractor Takes on New Life as Museum Exhibit ANN ARBOR, Mich., and WALCOTT, Iowa - April 14, 2011 Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced it donated “Ole...
FedEx Express Announces Service Improvements with Introduction of Boeing 777F in India
New Aircraft Offers Customers Increased Capacity on Important Trade Lanes Between the U.S., Middle East, India and Europe DELHI, India, April 6, 2011—FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, today...
40 years in service for Kuehne + Nagel
Schindellegi / CH, April 11, 2011 - On Monday, Kuehne + Nagel had a good reason to celebrate: Reinhard Lange, CEO of the worldwide operating logistics group, has been in service for 40 years. Profound expertise, management competence, team spirit and commitment to the...
DHL announces new logistics contract with Bristol-Myers Squibb in the U.S.
Storage and distribution of cold chain and ambient temperature products Development of two-facility distribution strategy Bonn, 04/11/2011, 11:00 AM CEST Zoom Download The two-facility distribution strategy will ensure best-in-class service to Bristol-Myers Squibb....
DHL official logistics partner for Vivienne Westwood’s international shoe exhibition
British designer relies on DHL experience in fashion logistics Transport of 133 unique shoes by air and by road Bonn, 04/08/2011, 11:00 AM CEST Zoom Download The partnership includes packaging, transportation, customs clearance, insurance and on time delivery of 133...
Con-way Freight to Donate Historic Tractor to Iowa 80 Museum
WALCOTT, IA - April 07, 2011 - WHAT: In April 1983, truck 414- 3001, a Ford Model 8000 cab-over tractor, now affectionately known as "Ole Number One," rolled off of the assembly line and went into service at Con-way Central Express, a regional motor carrier start-up...
Kuehne + Nagel opens new logistics hub for Airbus in France
Paris / France, April 07, 2011 - Today, Kuehne + Nagel celebrated the official opening of its new aviation logistics hub in Montoir-de-Bretagne in Western France. The facility has been designed to handle the entire production logistics of Airbus’ manufacturing plants...
Deutsche Post road tests 12 new Renault electric vehicles
First Renault Kangoo Z.E. operating in the Rhine-Ruhr area Zero emission vehicles Bonn, 04/07/2011, 03:00 PM CEST Zoom Download Due to its electric drive train, the Renault Kangoo Z.E. is quiet and fuel-free, and also 100 percent CO2 neutral as it uses green power....
UPS to Become First Global Carrier to Add EVAS Safety Gear
Atlanta, April 07, 2011 Company Adopts Joint Task Force Recommendation; Pilots and UPS Continue Research into Tiered Solutions UPS today announced it would equip its air fleet with the Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS), becoming the first international air...
Menlo Worldwide Logistics Appoints Jane Wu Human Resources Director, North Asia Region
Appointment sharpens focus on building North Asia team SHANGHAI - April 06, 2011 Menlo Worldwide Logistics has announced that Jane Wu has joined Menlo as Human Resources Director, North Asia. “Jane’s appointment sharpens our focus on building our local team and on...
General Motors awards supplier prize to DSV
Car manufacturer General Motors (GM) has awarded its logistics service provider DSV a prize. GM praised the outstanding performance and exemplary cooperation with a ”Supplier of the Year Award 2010”. DSV was one of the selected suppliers and service providers to whom...
TNT Post changes its brand name to PostNL
7 April 2011 at 15:00 CET - The Hague - After receiving official approval from the General Meeting of Shareholders on 25 May, TNT Post will continue as an independent mail company from 31 May 2011 under the new name PostNL. The company is pleased and proud to be able...
DHL opens new logistics gateway for Ukraine and Eastern Europe
With the new facility DHL is ready for further growth in the region Highest standards for infrastructure and security Kiev, 04/07/2011, 11:00 AM CEST Zoom Download DHL is taking its Eastern European freight business to a new level. DHL Freight launched operations...
UPS Aircraft Mechanics Ratify New Contract
Atlanta, April 06, 2011 UPS aircraft mechanics represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters today ratified a new labor agreement that runs through Nov. 1, 2013. The 1,136 members who voted ratified the contract by a wide margin, 69 percent to 31 percent....
FedEx Express Announces Transit Time Improvements Between U.S. and Middle East
New Boeing 777F to Offer Customers Greater International Connectivity, Faster Deliveries Between U.S. and Key Middle Eastern, European and Indian Gateways Brussels, April 06, 2011—FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express...
