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...
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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...
For Second Consecutive Year, UPS No. 1 on ‘Climate Counts’ Scorecard
For the second year running, UPS (NYSE: UPS) has earned the top score in the consumer shipping sector on the annual "Climate Counts" scorecard. UPS also received the 9th highest score across all industries among the 143 ranked companies. UPS ranked No. 1 in the...
DHL expands overnight Express service from Europe to the U.S.
Direct links from Paris and Frankfurt to DHL Americas’ central express hub New next-day transatlantic service with market leading cut-off times Bonn, 12/08/2010, 01:00 PM CET Zoom Download The two new routes will help customers on both sides of the Atlantic. DHL is...
UTi adopts RedPrairie Warehouse Management in Spain
RedPrairie’s Spanish partner Alfaland Sistemas implements WMS for leading global logistics provider STOKENCHURCH, U.K. – RedPrairie Corporation, a productivity solutions provider, announces that its warehouse management solution (WMS) is supporting the global...
Con-way Freight Graduates Inaugural Class of Commercial Truck Drivers from Innovative Local Training Program
Proactive Training Addresses Looming Driver Shortage, New Safety Regulations, Puts Skilled and "Safety First" Truck Driving Professionals on the Highways SALT LAKE CITY - December 07, 2010 Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of Con-way...
UPS Adds Photo ID Requirement for Retail Shipping
As part of its ongoing review to enhance security, UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it is expanding its policy to require customers who ship packages from retail shipping locations to present a government-issued photo ID for verification of identification. The...
LeanLogistics Wins 2010 Green Supply Chain Award
Holland, Mich., – LeanLogistics, a global leader in innovative SaaS transportation technology and supply chain services, was selected as a recipient of the 2010 Green Supply Chain Award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine, devoted to successful supply and...
Ryder Receives Green Supply Chain Award
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine, the executive's user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, selected Ryder (NYSE: R) as a recipient for its 2010 Green Supply Chain Award. Ryder was chosen as a provider of logistics solutions that...
