UPS Capital®, the financial services arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS), today announced that its subsidiary UPS Capital Business Credit®* has arranged a nearly US$23 million loan for the installation of a baggage handling system with high-tech equipment from two U.S. companies...
Press Releases
Transplace Highlights Changes to Incoterms and its Effect on International Shippers
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced the new Incoterms® 2010 rules, set to come into effect on January 1, 2011, replacing the current Incoterms 2000. Short for „international commercial terms,‟ these internationally recognized rules are used in...
Deutsche Post DHL extends its climate friendly shipping services
DHL Global Forwarding offers reliable emission calculation CO2-neutral shipping service for air, sea and intermodal freight transports Bonn, 12/16/2010, 11:00 AM CET Zoom Download The "Carbon Footprint Report" takes into account the individual shipment weight, volume...
C.H. Robinson Honored as Diverse Supplier
The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) honored C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. with the Emerging Prime Supplier Award at HMSDC's EXPO 2010. C.H. Robinson was nominated for the award by ConocoPhillips. The Emerging Prime Supplier Award is presented...
UPS Fills Planes and Delivery Trucks with Last-Minute Holiday Deliveries
Company Set To Begin Busiest Week Of The Year; 24 Million Deliveries Projected for Wednesday, Dec. 22 UPS (NYSE: UPS) is about to embark on its busiest week of the year - Monday, Dec. 20, through Friday, Dec. 24. During the busiest day of this five-day logistics...
TNT Post reaches agreement in principle with unions
After an extended period of discussions, TNT Post and the Abvakabo FNV, CNV Publieke Zaak, and BVPP unions have reached agreement in principle regarding limiting the number of compulsory redundancies occurring as a result of the impending reorganisations. As a result...
Stephen Fenwick appointed CEO DHL Express Americas
Bonn/Plantation, Florida, 12/15/2010, 10:00 AM CET Zoom Download Fenwick will be responsible for the management of DHL Express business activities in 50 countries and territories in the Americas region. DHL Express announced today that Stephen Fenwick, 58, will assume...
TNT Express and Spir Communication sign MoU on partnership in B2C parcel deliveries
15 December 2010 at 08:30 CET - Amsterdam, Paris – TNT Express and the French publishing company Spir Communication have signed a memorandum of understanding on a partnership in business-to-consumer (B2C) standard parcel deliveries. The two partners intend to quickly...
Power Packaging Selects New President
Power Packaging, an Exel company, recently announced that Kevin Bauer has been named president of the business. He replaces Geoff Campbell, who will retire at the end of the year. “Power Packaging has a long history of driving innovation and technology throughout the...
DB Schenker offers Customers Mobile Shipment Tracking on the iPhone
Effective immediately, DB Schenker Logistics customers can now track their shipments when they are not in the office from an Apple iPhone. An application developed specifically for the purpose provides mobile access to shipment tracking information just like shipment...
Deutsche Post DHL and UN OCHA extend humanitarian partnership
Geneva/New York/Bonn, 12/14/2010, 12:00 PM CET Zoom Download The partnership with UN OCHA enables us to contribute our logistics know-how to help people in need. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) and Deutsche Post DHL,...
Kuehne + Nagel manages warehousing solution for Henkel in Shanghai
Shanghai/China, December 13, 2010 - Henkel (China) Investment Co., Ltd, a Fortune 500 company behind these well-known brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel a two-year contract. The global logistics provider is managing the Shanghai...
Günther Casjens resigns as member of the Board of Directors due to other commitments
Panalpina announces the resignation of Günther Casjens from the Board of Directors. Due to other time consuming commitments, Mr Casjens decided to resign with immediate effect. The election of a new board member will be held at the Annual General Assembly on May 10,...
Con-way Freight Announces Major Expansion for San Antonio
New Freight Operations Center to Double Local Capacity, Expected to Create Over 50 Jobs SAN ANTONIO - December 13, 2010 Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) trucking company and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced a major investment for the...
FedEx on the Road to Delivering its Busiest Day in Company History
Team Members Around the World to Handle Nearly 16 Million Packages Today MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 13, 2010—The busiest day in company history is underway for the 285,000 team members of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), as drivers hit the road to pick-up almost 16 million...
Deutsche Post DHL initiates own climate protection project
Bonn, 12/10/2010, 12:30 PM CET Zoom Download The new stoves provided by Deutsche Post DHL significantly improve living conditions in Lesotho. Deutsche Post DHL is initiating its own climate protection project. With the introduction of firewood stoves, stainless steel...
Greatwide Logistics Services Enters Multi-Year Agreement with Hostess Brands, Inc. for Dedicated Transportation in Southern Florida
Company Selected for Service Excellence and Proven Expertise in the Food Industry DALLAS — Dec. 8, 2010 — Specifically, Greatwide will deliver fresh baked goods, breads and snacks from Hostess’ bakery in Orlando to eight Hostess distribution centers in key locations...
Ryder to Acquire Supply Chain Solutions Provider “Total Logistic Control”
Acquisition Strengthens Ryder's Supply Chain Capabilities and Service to Clients in the Food, Beverage, and Consumer Packaged Goods Industries MIAMI, FL, Dec 08, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, warehousing and...
TNT Post consider unions’ position irresponsible
Various TNT Post proposals rejected 7 December 2010 at 18:05 CET - The Hague - TNT Post and the Abvakabo FNV, CNV Publieke Zaak, and BVPP unions have once again been carrying out intensive discussions over the last two days. Abvakabo FNV and CNV Publieke Zaak have...
