Keystone Distribution UK (www.keystone-distribution.co.uk) and McDonald's UK (www.mcdonalds.co.uk) have been named as the winners of the 2011 Environmental Improvement Award at this year’s Chartered Institute for Logistics and Transport (CILT) Awards for Excellence....
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TNT Express in Lebanon shipped Motorbikes to YAS Marina track in Abu Dhabi
Beirut, Lebanon, November 3rd, 2011 – TNT Express in Lebanon is pleased to announce the successful shipment of 12 motorbikes to Yas Marina track in Abu Dhabi. A.N.Boukather, one of TNT Express major customers in Lebanon, has used TNT Express special services division...
Panalpina’s focus on profitable growth shows in strong third quarter results
The Panalpina Group reported strong results for the third quarter of 2011. Currency adjusted, gross profit increased by 11% year-on-year, supported by organic growth across all regions and segments. Volumes outpaced the market in Ocean Freight and gained traction in...
Roberto Canevari, Head of Supply Chain at Carrefour to discuss exclusively the drivers of supply chain excellence at LogiCon 2012
Today's supply chains are still faced with the on-going challenge of trying to manage the long-lasting impact of the recent global market volatility. With the supply chain being the driving force in determining the value the company delivers to its customer base,...
PostNL: The social function of the local shop in the year 2011
Demand for local shops high despite rise in online shopping Despite the increasing popularity of Internet shopping, 98% of Dutch people still find it important that there are shops close to where they live. Almost everyone visits a local shop at least once a week. A...
Con-way CEO to Address Robert W. Baird Conference
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - November 01, 2011 Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW) announced today that Douglas W. Stotlar, the company’s president and chief executive officer, will make a presentation on Wednesday, November 9 at the Robert W. Baird Industrials Conference in Chicago. The...
C.H. Robinson’s Mobile Application Enhances Motor Carrier Communication
Eden Prairie, MN (November 1, 2011)— A communication tool geared towards transportation companies has arrived as C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. today launched their CHRWtrucks.com mobile application. The mobile application allows a motor carrier to enter pick up...
FedEx Trade Networks Adds New Offices in Europe and Africa
Freight Forwarding Arm of FedEx Expands in Johannesburg, Bologna, Ankara and Izmir MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 1, 2011— FedEx Trade Networks, the freight forwarding arm of global shipping giant FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), announced today that it has established operations...
UPS Freight Takes the Guesswork Out of LTL Pickups
Richmond, November 01, 2011 Company Is First To Provide Full Visibility For Freight Pickups UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the launch of UPS Freight Pickup Notifications for LTL, providing an unprecedented level of pickup control for the less-than-truckload (LTL)...
FedEx Freight Offers Expanded Electronic Shipping Solutions
Provides Customers Easier Access to More FedEx Shipping MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 31, 2011 --- FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), has further streamlined LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping by providing customers with electronic shipping solutions. This...
UPS Expands Mobile Footprint to 35 More International Markets
Atlanta, October 31, 2011 Mobile Access Now Available to More People than Ever UPS (NYSE: UPS) customers from Austria to Australia now have mobile access to track packages, calculate shipping rates and find the nearest UPS location thanks to an extension of the...
TNT SAB Express Saudi Arabia maintains a solid partnership with IKEA KSA
Saudi Arabia, September 31st, 2011 - TNT SAB Express Saudi Arabia, one of the leading global express companies, is delighted to extend its partnership with global home furnishings company IKEA. Handled by a dedicated team of over 140 people, TNT Express provides the...
TNT 3Q11 results: Europe resilient, focus on recovering profitability Asia-Pacific and Americas
31 October 2011 at 8:00 CET -Hoofddorp, the Netherlands Reported revenues €1,777m (+1.3%); adjusted revenues (at constant FX) €1,788m (+1.9%) Reported operating income €32m (-13.5%); adjusted operating income (at constant FX and excluding one-offs) €43m (-46.9%)...
FedEx Express Named Among Top Five of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 28, 2011 — The Great Place to Work® Institute today announced that FedEx Express, an operating company of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), has been named as one of the top five global companies to work for in its inaugural ranking of the World’s Best...
Logistics: Where Apple Got It Wrong
I love Apple for their products in terms of design and ease of use, but there is one thing that almost makes me want to throw out my iPod: iTunes. The Logistics of an MP3 Let’s look at this from a Logistics point of view: Apple forces me to keep my goods (my mp3s) in...
Jan Ernst de Groot appointed General Counsel and Managing Director External Affairs
28 October 2011 at 9:30 CET - Hoofddorp, the Netherlands With effect of 1 November 2011, TNT Express N.V. appointed Mr Jan Ernst de Groot as General Counsel and Managing Director External Affairs. His focus area will be legal and regulatory affairs including...
CEVA leads in Infraero’s logistics efficiency ranking
São Paulo, Brazil, 27 October, 2011 - CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain companies, has achieved the position of top importer in the Logistics Efficiency Ranking in the category of mineral extraction by the Brazilian Airport Infrastructure Company...
DHL official logistics partner for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012
Complete logistics solution for worldwide transportation the high-end gear for crews Bonn, 10/28/2011, 11:00 AM CEST Zoom Download DHL's support includes transportation of high-end gear for the crews as well as short-term supply of spare parts in case of an emergency....
CEVA wins additional business with Chrysler Group LLC brands in Northern Europe
London, UK, 26 October, 2011 - CEVA Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has extended its relationship with Fiat Group with the signing of new contracts which will include the supply chain management for all Chrysler Group LLC brands (Chrysler,...
