Logistics

DHL Express opens new facility at Bandaranayake International Airport

DHL Express Sri Lanka has opened its new airside gateway facility inside the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake - Terminal 3.

(Mar 10, 2010)

Schnellecke and Kenco set up logistics JV

Kenco Logistic Services (KLS), through its wholly owned subsidiary Kal-Serv, has announced the formation of Team 3 Logistics - a joint venture with Schnellecke of America.

(Mar 10, 2010)

BDP establishes JV in India

US-based BDP International has established a new joint venture company in India with local company Unique Global Logistics.

(Mar 10, 2010)

Recently awarded / renewed / expanded contracts

Samsung appoints CEVA in Italy; Louis Vuitton selects Kuehne + Nagel in Japan; Odyssey Logistics & Technology expands its work for W R Grace & Co; RockTenn renews Transplace's contract; and Coyne Airways is appointed RUS Aviation's exclusive sales agent in the UK & Ireland.

(Mar 10, 2010)

The technology that 92% of transportation IT execs will invest in this year

eyefortransport has now compiled the 2010 Logistics CIO Report, based on the results of its annual survey, which had an overwhelming response this year of more than 150 executives in supply chain and transport & logistics fields.

(Mar 9, 2010)

DHL exceeds forecasts for 2009

Deutsche Post DHL generated underlying EBIT of €1.47 billion in the full year 2009, exceeding its November forecast of at least €1.35 billion.

(Mar 9, 2010)

TNT Hoau completes road distribution network in China

TNT Hoau, TNT's road distribution arm in China, has completed its nationwide day-definite road distribution network, extending coverage to Chengdu, Chongquing, Zhengzhou, Xian, Yantai and Xiamen.

(Mar 9, 2010)

Hi-tech industry looks to supply chain to renew profitability in 2010

Supply chain executives at hi-tech companies will face increased pressure to reduce costs as hi-tech manufacturers look to supply chain initiatives to boost profitability during the economic revival.

(Mar 8, 2010)

NYK acquires stake in TM International Logistics

NYK Holding (Europe) has acquired a 26% stake in Kolkata, India-based TM International Logistics.

(Mar 8, 2010)

Technology sector must prepare for future of ‘permanent volatility’

According to a report commissioned by DHL Supply Chain, diversification and agile supply chains hold the key to managing uncertainty in the global technology industry.

(Mar 8, 2010)