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Strategic Issues

APM Terminals Aarhus and Cargo Service merge

APM Terminals Aarhus and Cargo Service have agreed to combine their two facilities into one port complex, enabling the two neighbouring companies to exploit operational synergies through the improved use of land, equipment and buildings. (Sep 3, 2010)

PrePak acquires TestPak packaging & logistics company

PrePak Holdings has acquired TestPak, a health care supply chain company in Whippany, New Jersey. (Sep 3, 2010)

Japan Airlines files reorganisation plan

On August 31st, Japan Airlines filed its proposed reorganisation plan with the Tokyo District Court, and the Court rendered an order to put the reorganisation plan to the creditors' vote. (Sep 1, 2010)

GAC acquires Finnish ship agency

The GAC Group has strengthened its Baltic Sea region coverage with the acquisition of Helsinki-based ship agent, John Nurminen Navis Oy (JNN). (Sep 1, 2010)

Norbert Dentressangle buys Schneider Logistics’ freight forwarding business

Norbert Dentressangle has acquired the freight forwarding business of Schneider Logistics in the US and China, gaining access to the US and Asia markets. (Sep 1, 2010)

Seanergy Maritime Holdings to acquire remaining stakes in BET and MCS

Seanergy Maritime Holdings has entered into letters of intent for the acquisition of the remaining minority stakes in its subsidiaries: Bulk Energy Transport (Holdings) (BET) and Maritime Capital Shipping (MCS). (Aug 30, 2010)

Azkar acquires ACL

Spanish logistics company, Azkar, has entered the handling airport service market with the acquisition of Cargo Aerospace Logistics (ACL). (Aug 30, 2010)

Four-way merger forms United Vision Logistics

US Gulf Coast-based Ace Transportation, Dynasty Transportation, Texas Hot Shot Co and Venture Transport are consolidating their competencies and experience to become a new powerhouse in the transportation services industry. (Aug 26, 2010)

JAL sells cargo handling operation at ChubuCentrair International Airport

After filing for bankruptcy protection in January, Japan Airlines (JAL) has sold its cargo handling operation at Chubu Centrair International Airport to Suzuyo & Co. (Aug 24, 2010)

ICTSI buys more shares in Argentine port project

International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI), through its Uruguayan subsidiary International Ports of South America & Logistics (IPSAL), has purchased shares equivalent to 10% of the share capital of TecPlata. (Aug 20, 2010)

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