Allein für die deutsche Wirtschaft beläuft sich der volkswirtschaftliche Schaden durch die Verletzung geistiger Eigentumsrechte laut Markenverband geschätzt auf bis zu 50 Milliarden Euro im Jahr. Eine Umfrage des VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau) unter seinen Mitgliedern im März 2010 ergab, dass dem deutschen Maschinen- und Anlagenbau geschätzt 6,4 Milliarden Euro durch Produktpiraterie verlorengeht….
Mit 450 Spezialisten, 100 Lkw und 140 Gabelstaplern hat DB Schenker Logistics zum Erfolg von Still-Leben beigetragen. Mehr als drei Millionen Menschen kamen gestern zum großen Straßenfest der Kulturhauptstadt RUHR.2010 auf der Autobahn A40. Die Logistik für rund 20.000 Tische und Bänke blieb den meisten Teilnehmern verborgen. Nach einem genau ausgearbeiteten Plan wurden die Bänke…
MAN bündelt in Mexiko am Standort Querétaro Produktion und Verkauf von Lkw und Bussen. Unter der Führung von MAN Latin America werden künftig Fahrzeuge der Marken MAN und VW montiert und vertrieben. Integriert wird auch das Servicenetz in Mexiko. Den Kunden stehen in allen 18 Serviceniederlassungen Dienstleistungen für Fahrzeuge beider Marken zur Verfügung. Jörg Schwitalla,…
SkyLink Express has expanded its regional air cargo operations with the acquisition of the remaining 55% interest in the CargoJet Regional Partnership. The Canada-based domestic premium overnight air cargo network operator sold its interest in the Cargojet Regional Partnership to SkyLink Express for a $3.2 million promissory note secured by aircraft owned by SkyLink Express….
Hanjin opens dedicated terminal in Algeciras, Spain Hanjin Shipping has officially opened its dedicated terminal in Algeciras, Spain. Having been selected as the preferred bidder for developing the dedicated terminal in February 2008, Hanjin spent more than two-and-a-half years on its construction. The Algeciras Terminal is Spain’s first terminal with an automated yard system. Situated…
Con-way introduces DoubleStack trailers Con-way Truckload has introduced DoubleStack trailers – an advanced cargo loading and capacity management system that enables shippers to more fully and efficiently use space in trailers while securing freight more effectively to prevent shipment damage. The company has initially converted 100 of its standard 53-ft truckload trailers to the DoubleStack…
Norbert Dentressangle has been appointed to provide a frozen storage and distribution service for fast-growing ice manufacturer, Ultra Ice (UK). Established in 1984 primarily to serve the airline and event catering sectors, Ultra Ice has grown to become a major provider of ice to the food, retail and airline industries. Based close to Gatwick Airport,…
LS Holdings Co, a special purpose company established by The Longreach Group, has successfully completed its tender offer to acquire control of SANYO Electric Logistics Co. The tender offer closed on July 15th. The number of shares tendered exceeded the minimum threshold of almost 7.7 million shares, reaching 10.19 million – representing 99.53% of the…
Air France-KLM settles class action lawsuit in US Air France-KLM and Martinair Holland have agreed to pay freight forwarders $87 million in an air cargo price-fixing settlement agreement, but has declined to compensate European indirect shippers. Sharon Gill reports … According to law firm Hausfeld & Co, the airlines have agreed to pay an $87…
Austrian Lufthansa Cargo takes off The new Vienna-based Austrian Lufthansa Cargo subsidiary – a joint venture between Austrian Airlines (26%) and Lufthansa Cargo (74%), has commenced operations, with the new company now marketing all freight capacities of both airlines in Austria. The two companies‘ freight activities have been amalgamated in all other countries, under the…
CEVA Logistics has signed a three year contract worth €11 million per year with Triumph Motorcycles. CEVA will work in partnership with Triumph to streamline, integrate and optimise the British motorcycle manufacturer’s international logistics flows of components, accessories and finished motorcycles. CEVA will handle the ocean shipment of motorcycles and the movement of components from…
TNT Post UK’s 2010 investment program is on track to see the UK’s largest private mail operator expand its workforce, increase its regional presence and invest significantly in its operations by the end of the year. This year, the company will expand increase its workforce by 20% – an expansion that will take TNT Post’s…
Deutsche Post has launched the E-Postbrief – a secure portal for written communication that has the confidentiality and reliability of a traditional letter with the speed of email. The E-Postbrief allows private individuals, companies and public authorities to communicate securely with each other on the Internet. Costing the same as a letter – €0.55, E-Postbrief…
SmartWay Logistics has signed a long-term contract with Coty to provide European transportation management services for Coty’s portfolio of fragrance products. SmartWay Logistics will manage full truckload inter-company movements from production facilities to distribution centres and direct customer deliveries. SmartWay will also provide carrier management support, carrier self-billing services and KPI reporting. SmartWay Logistics‘ outsourced…
Jungheinrich has launched an electric-powered pallet truck designed for use at sites where noise levels need to be kept to a minimum – such as retail outlets in residential areas. The EJE 116 electric powered pedestrian-controlled pallet truck is now available with Silent Drive, which reduces noise from the truck to 59 dB(A). Technical modifications…
Cirrus Logistics has added a number of new features to its SEABERTH system for port operators, to help reduce demurrage and improve communications and reporting. Developed to meet the needs of port operators and those involved in planning complex ship movements across the world, SEABERTH enables users to achieve higher throughput in their berths. Cirrus…
Transite launches new suite of LTL rating tools Transite Technology has introduced its Continental Suite of LTL Rating Tools, joining SMC3 and Middlewest Motor Freight Bureau as one of only three companies to offer commercial or off-the-shelf LTL rating products in the US. The product group is intended to offer shippers, 3PLs and carriers a…
DHL Global Forwarding Americas region is taking the company’s GoGreen policy to the next level by expanding its paper recycling activities to include other products. While Deutsche Post DHL’s corporate Paper Policy is intended to minimise the company’s environmental impact, the Americas DHL Global Forwarding GoGreen function is now expanding its alignment to the policy…
Derrick Potter, chairman of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has called on Transport Secretary Philip Hammond to fulfil the Tory Party’s pre-election pledge to introduce a fuel duty stabiliser, at the earliest opportunity. In June’s emergency budget, Chancellor George Osborne stated that the potential impact of the fuel duty stabiliser would be the subject of an investigation…
Schenker Logistics has signed a five-year contract to operate a 3PL warehouse, a TMS load centre and provide lead logistics activities at Spirit AeroSystems‘ greenfield start-up located in Kinston, North Carolina. Spirit’s employees at the new facility in Kinston will build the composite centre section of the fuselage and the front spars for the aircraft’s…
NYK Logistics (China) has ordered 100 car trailers to meet the inland transportation needs of China’s car market – which is now the largest in the world. After this procurement, the company will have 700 car trailers at its disposal, and will rank among the leading foreign-capitalised companies providing finished car transport services. The NYK…
CMA CGM and APM Terminals have announced new terminal agreements in Dunkirk in Northern France and Mobile, Alabama in the US. Dunkirk: Terminal Link, CMA CGM’s subsidiary dedicated to container terminal investment, has increased its shares in Nord France Terminal International (NFTI) from 30% to 91% through the acquisition of APM Terminals‘ 61% share. The…
In what is an industry first, TNT has achieved the highest validation ever to be awarded to a company globally for trucks operating on its Asia Road Network in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Level One is the highest validation that the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) awards in its Trucking Security (TSR) category, demanding 100%…
CEVA Logistics has signed a five-year contract to manage the principal European Distribution Centre (EDC) for Johnson & Johnson subsidiary – Janssen Pharmaceutica. Under the new contract, CEVA will provide a full range of warehousing services from the site in La Louvière in Belgium. The Greenfield EDC, with 30,000 m2 of floor space, will store…
Barloworld Logistics unveils “green trailer” With commercial transport being one of the biggest single sources of carbon emissions in global supply chains, Barloworld Logistics was inspired to collaborate on a key initiative that brings together lean process thinking with a commitment to innovation and environmental sustainability – a "green trailer" The green trailer is an…
UASC launches new Australia – South East Asia trade lane United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) will launch a new service in September, the Asia Australia Container Service 1 (AAC1), which will cover the trade lane from Australia to South East Asia. The new AAC1 service will be operated jointly between UASC, Hyundai Merchant Marine, China…
Siemens has become a global partner of the DHL Innovation Initiative, and will now support DHL with comprehensive expertise and technologies. The DHL Solutions & Innovations (DSI) unit is responsible for all the group’s research projects and innovations in the global DHL network. The two partners identified the development of integrated transport solutions and the…
Following Überherrn in the Saarland and Bratislava in Slovakia, Dachser is now expanding in France, with construction beginning on the company’s third Eurohub. The new hub will be built on a 60,600 m2 site located in Combronde, around 30 km north of Clermont-Ferrand, with direct links to the A71 and A89 motorways. "Construction of the…
Toll buys two UK companies, sells stake in metal logistics JV Toll Group has announced its intention to acquire two freight forwarding companies in the UK and divest its investment in Pacorini Toll – a joint venture with the Italy-based Pacorini Group. Toll plans to acquire WT Sea Air Group (WT) and Genesis Forwarding Group…
Transnet has summarily dismissed its Freight Rail chief executive, Siyabonga Gama, for three incidents of misconduct. Sharon Gill reports from South Africa … Gama was found guilty on three charges of misconduct by an independent chairperson. When the media cast doubt on Gama’s integrity back in 2005, Transnet jumped to his defence, saying: "We have…
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