CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain companies, has won the ‘Logistics company of the year award 2010’ for its innovative City of Books, a cutting-edge project that is unique in Europe, and dedicated to the publishing sector. The prize, now at its...
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CEVA appoints Martin Kiaba as Director of Czech Republic and Slovakia
CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain companies, has announced the appointment of Martin Kiaba as Director for CEVA in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.In his new position Kiaba will report to CEVA’s Regional Director of Eastern Europe, Matthias...
Children see, Children do? (Lean Learned Little)
This morning I dropped my kids off at the daycare centre (I have 3-year-old twins). Both my son and my daughter always go straight for the jigsaws and as I was standing at the toy cabinet ready to let them pick one, it hit me! My kids are going to a Lean daycare...
Menlo Worldwide Logistics Leases 181,000 Square Feet with ProLogis Near Memphis
Menlo Worldwide Logistics To Occupy ProLogis' Last Available Development Portfolio Space in Memphis MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 22, 2010 -- ProLogis (NYSE: PLD), the leading global provider of distribution facilities, announced today it signed a fourth-quarter lease...
Con-way Truckload Announces Third Quarter Drivers of the Month
Recognition Brought to Exceptional Drivers for Outstanding Effort and Dedication JOPLIN, Mo. - November 22, 2010 Con-way Truckload, a full truckload carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced the 18 winners of its Drivers of the Month...
Deutsche Post DHL intends to significantly boost revenues and earnings through 2015
Revenue growth to exceed annual market growth by 1 to 2percentage points EBIT improvement at DHL targeted an average annual rate of 13 to 15percent through 2015 Earnings stabilization at about EUR 1 billion planned at MAIL CEO Frank Appel: "Setting the pace in...
CEVA invests to support growing home delivery business in the UK
Investment includes new national customer contact center and vehicle fleet Ashby-de-la-Zouch, UK, 22 November 2010 – CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain companies , has invested in a new UK customer contact center and deployed an additional new...
UPS Logistics Technologies to be Acquired by Thoma Bravo
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced an agreement to sell its UPS Logistics Technologies unit to Thoma Bravo, LLC, a leading private equity investment firm. Financial details were not disclosed. UPS Logistics Technologies, headquartered in Baltimore, employs about 145...
UPS Awards $1.9 Million to Environmental Groups
Grants Target Climate Change, Renewable Energy And Resource Conservation The UPS Foundation (NYSE:UPS) today announced nine grants totaling nearly $2 million dedicated to environmental programs and organizations worldwide. The UPS Foundation grants will address issues...
Con-way Multimodal Opens New Office in Greater Chicago
Central Location in Aurora Establishes Strategic Presence in Key Transportation Market; Brings Nationwide Access to Services AURORA, Ill. - November 18, 2010 Con-way Multimodal, a division of Con-way Inc.'s (NYSE: CNW) operating unit Menlo Worldwide Logistics, today...
DHL expands road freight services to North Africa
New regular DHL Freight line haul services to and from Tunisia Business on Moroccan trade lane showing strong growth Euroconnect product provides 2,000 international regular lines Bonn, 11/18/2010, 10:00 AM CET Zoom Download DHL Euroconnect is the high-quality...
New FedEx Flight From Hanoi Improves Transit Time For Outbound Shipments
FedEx Supports Increasing Trade Between China and Vietnam BEIJING, November 18， 2010 – FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), launched a new flight to and from Hanoi four times a week (Tuesday to Friday). This new dedicated flight will improve the...
JDA Software and Google Collaborate on Local Availability Shopping Tool for Retailers
JDA® Adaptor Designed to Enhance Shopping Experience, Drive Greater Traffic to Stores Scottsdale, Ariz. – November 16, 2010 – JDA® Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS), The Supply Chain Company®, today announced the availability of a tool that allows retailers to share...
UPS Freight Accelerates Transit Time on 150 U.S.-Canada Lanes
Richmond, November 17, 2010 In its latest round of enhanced transit times, UPS Freight, the heavy freight arm of UPS (NYSE:UPS), has again improved transit times between U.S. cities and Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. With a focus on improving service from the...
DHL named Official Logistics Partner of Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12
DHL to deliver global logistics solutions for one of the world's most demanding sporting events Bonn, 11/17/2010, 03:00 PM CET Zoom Download DHL transports the sailing teams' valuable sailing equipment during the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. DHL has become the Official...
FedEx Express Wins Prestigious Award for Outstanding Customer Focus
FedEx Awarded the Ruban d’Honneur at European Business Award For Continuous Commitment to Customer Satisfaction PARIS/FRANKFURT AM MAIN, November 16, 2010 – FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), and the world’s largest express transportation company,...
Deutsche Post DHL and Teach For All launch global partnership
Bonn, 11/17/2010, 11:00 AM CET Teach For All is a global network of national organizations working to expand educational opportunity in their countries. Deutsche Post DHL and the international, not-for-profit network, Teach For All, will work together on a global...
Barloworld to Acquire 100% of Russian Caterpillar Dealership
Barloworld today announced it has reached agreement to acquire the remaining 50% shareholding in its Russian Caterpillar equipment joint venture (Vostochnaya Technica) for $52 million (approximately R365 million) ("The Transaction"). The Transaction is subject to...
Statement on UPS Security Review
Atlanta, November 16, 2010 As part of the immediate response to investigations involving suspicious packages in cargo networks and new security directives, UPS (NYSE:UPS) has reviewed its security protocols with authorities involved, both in the U.S. and...
