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DPD opens new logistics centre in Estonia

Feb 22, 2012

DPD Eesti, DPD's Estonian subsidiary, has announced the opening of a new logistics centre in Rae Industrial Park, located 15 km from Tallinn.
Report Reveals Top Retail Supply Chain Concerns for 2012

Feb 21, 2012

In the latest report published by eyefortransport, findings reveal that 44% of retail supply chain executives do not expect industry growth in 2012.
Prologis announces executive management transition

Feb 20, 2012

Prologis has announced that William E. Sullivan, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Prologis, will retire from the company effective upon the filing of the company's first-quarter 2012 10-Q, expected to be on May 4, 2012.

Reports and Analysis

European road freight rates continued to decline...

Feb 22, 2012

European road freight prices continued to decline in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to data from Transporeon and Capgemini Consulting's...

Hi-Tech Supply Chain Executives describe Disaster...

Feb 8, 2012

Survey results show that 30% of hi-tech and electronics company supply chain executives feel that their contingency planning could be better.

WEF Davos: Governments and business must...

Jan 27, 2012

The issue of supply chain risk took a high profile at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Executive Insights

Supply Chain Technology Insight from Caterpillar’...

Feb 9, 2012

Tom France, Director of Global Transportation for Caterpillar gives us an insight into upcoming technologies, and his role at Caterpillar, in...

Manufacturing output increases for the first time...

Jan 4, 2012

The JP Morgan global manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) saw a marginal increase in December to 50.8, from 49.7 in November.

100+ CIOs and Supply Chain Executives Meeting To...

Jan 3, 2012

CIOs from Transport and Logistics Companies and Supply Chain Executives from Leading Retailers and Manufacturers will meet to discuss Future...

Features and Opinion

TNT Express announces new strategy to remain...

Feb 22, 2012

With negotiations between TNT Express and UPS on-going, the release of TNT Express' annual results had more-than-usual significance.

State of Georgia focuses on sustainable...

Feb 9, 2012

"Sustainable Competitiveness" was the theme of this year's Georgia Logistics Summit.

Online shopping logistics "enduring growing...

Feb 8, 2012

The internet retailing revolution has brought enormous benefits to the global express and logistics sectors.

North America

Mazda opens new parts distribution center

Feb 16, 2012

Automotive manufacturer Mazda has announced the opening of its new Chicago Parts Distribution Center (PDS) for its Mazda North American Operations (...

APL to phase out US chassis fleet by 2014

Feb 16, 2012

APL has announced it will begin phasing out its US fleet of cargo container chassis during the first half of 2012.

Shhhhh, eyefortransport Celebrate the 10th...

Feb 15, 2012

As part of the 10th 3PL Summit & 3rd Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum, EFT will be holding a charity silent auction in Chicago on June 19th.

Europe

DPD opens new logistics centre in Estonia

Feb 22, 2012

DPD Eesti, DPD's Estonian subsidiary, has announced the opening of a new logistics centre in Rae Industrial Park, located 15 km from Tallinn.

TNT Express announces new strategy to remain...

Feb 22, 2012

With negotiations between TNT Express and UPS on-going, the release of TNT Express' annual results had more-than-usual significance.

European road freight rates continued to decline...

Feb 22, 2012

European road freight prices continued to decline in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to data from Transporeon and Capgemini Consulting's...

South America

Meritor opens new distribution center in South...

Feb 16, 2012

Meritor, a provider of aftermarket automotive parts, has opened a new 50,000 sq ft South America Aftermarket Distribution and Customer Service Center...