CargoLine-Partner Lebert erweitert Logistikkapazitäten

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Der Transport- und Logistikdienstleister Lebert hat zum 1. April 2014 eine Kooperation mit dem Spezialanbieter Gruber Logistik (Sulzberg) geschlossen. Die Zusammenarbeit ermöglicht es der Unternehmensgruppe mit Sitz in Kempten, das Produktportfolio um den Bereich Exportverpackung und um zusätzliche Spezial-Logistiklösungen zu erweitern. Gruber wiederum erschließt sich mit der Kooperation den Zugang zu einem hochwertigen weltweiten Distributionsnetz,…

Österreichische Post nutzt Know-how von trans-o-flex als Gefahrgut-Hotline

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Die Österreichische Post AG nutzt ihre deutsche Tochtergesellschaft trans-o-flex seit Januar dieses Jahres als Kompetenzzentrum für Gefahrgut. Für die Konzernbereiche Paketlogistik, Brief und Filialnetz wurde eine eigens eingerichtete Hotline geschaltet, die in der Fachabteilung Gefahrgut von trans-o-flex in Weinheim aufläuft. Über eine kostenlose internationale Rufnummer können Mitarbeiter von Postfilialen und Post Partnern, aber auch Vertriebsmitarbeiter,…

Asfinag: EUR 1.135 billion revenue from HGV toll

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Asfinag continues investing in measures to increase traffic safety and strengthen the business location In 2013 Asfinag registered slightly increasing revenues. Results from the HGV toll (vehicles of more than 3.5 tonnes of total weight) as well as toll stickers and special tolls (vehicles of less than 3.5 tonnes total weight) rose year-on-year by 4…

Bergamo Orio al Serio International Airport entscheidet sich bei der Wahl des Gepäckfördersystems und Serviceanbieters für Vanderlande Industries

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Veghel – Vor Kurzem erteilte der Flughafen Bergamo (BGY) Vanderlande Industries den Auftrag über die Ausstattung und Service-Dienstleistungen zur Aufrüstung der Ankunftshalle. Das erweiterte Gepäckfördersystem ermöglicht es dem Flughafen, das erwartete Passagierwachstum bei der EXPO 2015 und darüber hinaus zu bewältigen. Aufgrund der Vorbereitungen für die EXPO 2015, die in Mailand stattfinden wird, und zur…

Austrian Post uses trans-o-flex as hotline for hazardous goods

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trans-o-flex’ know-how in the segment of hazardous goods is now also fully used in the system of the Austrian parent company Österreichische Post AG has upgraded its German subsidiary trans-o-flex as a competence centre for hazardous goods. A specific hotline has been established for the corporate business areas of Parcel Logistics, Letter Mail and Branch…

Certified quality for food in DB Schenker’s land transport

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DNV GL confirms certificate for food of the pan-European product portfolio of DB Schenker Logistics’ land transport Det Norske Veritas Germanischer Lloyd (DNV GL) has certified the services of DB Schenker’s land transport. The granted network certificate covers the pan-European product portfolio consisting of DB SCHENKERparcel, DB SCHENKERsystem, DB SCHENKERdirect and DB SCHENKERhangartner. For the…

Unbroken growth with Jettainer, specialist for ULD management

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Jettainer celebrates its 10th anniversary – the company’s business model is more relevant than ever among airlines Jettainer, the world’s leading provider for outsourced unit load devices (ULD) management, is celebrating its 10th birthday. Founded April 27, 2004 as an outsourced department of Lufthansa Cargo, the company today manages renowned airlines around the world. Over…

Asfinag: 1,135 Mrd. Euro Einnahmen aus der Lkw-Maut

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Fortgesetzte Investitionen der Asfinag in Maßnahmen zur Erhöhung der Verkehrssicherheit und zur Stärkung des Wirtschaftsstandortes Die Asfinag verzeichnete 2013 eine leicht steigende Einnahmenentwicklung. Die Erlöse aus Lkw-Maut (Fahrzeuge über 3,5 Tonnen Gesamtgewicht) sowie Vignette und Sondermauten (Fahrzeuge unter 3,5 Tonnen Gesamtgewicht) sind im Vergleich zum Vorjahr um 4 Prozent gestiegen. Die Einnahmen aus der Lkw-Maut…

Österreichische Post nutzt trans-o-flex neu als „Gefahrgut-Hotline“

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Kompetenz von trans-o-flex im Bereich Gefahrgut kommt jetzt auch dem System der österreichischen Muttergesellschaft voll zum Tragen Die Österreichische Post AG hat ihre deutsche Tochtergesellschaft trans-o-flex zum Kompetenzzentrum für Gefahrgut aufgewertet. Für die Konzernbereiche Paketlogistik, Brief und Filialnetz wurde eine eigene „Hotline“ eingerichtet, die in der Fachabteilung Gefahrgut von trans-o-flex in Weinheim aufläuft. Über eine…

Zertifizierte Qualität für Lebensmittel im DB Schenker-Landverkehr

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DNV GL bestätigt dem europaweiten Produktportfolio des Landverkehrs von DB Schenker Logistics die Zertifizierung für Lebensmittel Det Norske Veritas Germanischer Lloyd (DNV GL) hat die Dienstleistungen des Landverkehrs von DB Schenker zertifiziert. Das erteilte Zertifikat für das Netzwerk erstreckt sich auf das europaweite Produktsortiment, bestehend aus DB SCHENKERparcel, DB SCHENKERsystem, DB SCHENKERdirect und DB SCHENKERhangartner….

Jettainer: Anhaltendes Wachstum beim ULD Managment Spezalisten

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Jettainer feiert Jubiläum des zehnjährigen Bestehens – und das Geschäftsmodell des Unternehmens ist bei den Airlines gefragter als je zuvor Jettainer, der Weltmarktführer für externes Lademittelmanagement, wird zehn Jahre alt. Am 27. April 2004 als ausgegliederte Fachabteilung der Lufthansa Cargo gegründet, betreut das Unternehmen heute namhafte Airlines auf der ganzen Welt. Im Laufe der Jahre…

Analysing EFT’s First S&OP Survey: Part 3, Is It All Worth It?

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This is the final article in a three-part article series analysing the first S&OP survey carried out by eft and Hughenden Consulting. The survey polled 131 global supply chain executives, mostly from large manufacturers, around three sets of questions:  (1.) How are companies faring on the S&OP journey?; (2.) Are we all doing the same…

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Jungheinrich unveils premium IC engine forklift range

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Jungheinrich has launched a re-designed range of IC-engine powered counterbalanced forklift trucks with capacities up to 3.5 tonnes and lift heights of 7.5 metres. The new models – the DFG/TFG 316-320 and DFG/TFG 425-435 ranges – are powered by Kubota engines, which are used in arduous applications around the world. The diesel and LPG forklifts…

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Key show for logistics buyers returns to NEC

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The 9th annual Logistics Link Live (Midlands) exhibition returns to the NEC in Birmingham on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th June 2014. It is the place for logistics, warehouse and distribution managers to find out the latest innovations in warehouse management and automation, packaging, materials handling and RFID and mobile technology. Exhibitors are on hand…

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Mitsubishi launches 4-5t electric range

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Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has introduced a new range of electric counterbalance trucks, the FB40-50(C)2 series, which include seven models from 4.0 to 5.0 tonnes including compact and extended load centre models. The new trucks use AC motor technology, consuming up to 20 per cent less energy than previous models. VDI data indicates that the new…

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Peel Logistics buys up on Merseyside

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Newly launched Peel Logistics, the alliance between Peel Group, Peel Ports and Harworth Estates, has bought  the 45 acre former Sonae Industrial site in Knowsley Industrial Park on Merseyside. It has renamed the site Knowsley 700 because it could support a single 700,000 sq ft warehouse facility.  James Whittaker James Whittaker, development director at Peel…

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Morrisons to open consolidation centre in Kent

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Bibby is to open a third primary consolidation centre for Morrisons. The 10,000-pallet capacity site in Kent will draw in regular deliveries from a variety of suppliers based in the South East. Kevin Yapp, general manager for primary distribution at Morrisons said: “The PCC model that has been developed specifically for us by Bibby Distribution…

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Heathrow spec development by Prologis too

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Prologis is to speculatively develop in the Heathrow area, hot on the heels of SEGRO announcing a 98,780 sq ft of speculative development at Heathrow. Prologis is speculatively developing 139,170 sq ft in two units of 102,900 and 36,270 sq ft on the third and final phase of its Prologis Park Heathrow scheme. The larger…

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Heathrow spec development by SEGRO

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Property company SEGRO is to speculatively develop 92,780 sq ft of warehouse space at phase two of Stockley Close near Heathrow in West London. The existing estate currently totals 98,470 sq ft and is fully let to customers such as Rymans, UTi Worldwide (UK) Limited, Transport for London and MNX Global Logistics. The new speculative…

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Screwfix to double size of Stoke logistics site

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Screwfix has applied for planning permission for 300,000 sq ft distribution centre next to its existing 325,000 sq ft site at Trentham Lakes in Stoke on Trent. The company, which supplies trade tools, plumbing, electrical, bathrooms and kitchens, said the development “is necessary to consolidate and expand upon the existing Screwfix operations at their Trentham…

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Property investor snaps up vacant warehouse for redevelopment

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Property company PMW Property has snapped up a 70,000 sq ft warehouse at Coates Park in Mansfield for redevelopment. Mike Wrigley of PMW said: “I am delighted to secure this exciting opportunity at a time when the property market is seeing real improvements. Demand is certainly rising and stock levels are so poor that we…

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Primark rumoured to take 1 million sq ft DC in East Midlands

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Property market speculation is mounting that Primark is the Top 25 retailer that has exchanged contracts with investor LondonMetric for a 1.06 million sq ft distribution warehouse in Northamptonshire. LondondMetric, the UK REIT recently created through the merger of London & Stamford Property and Metric Property, has already acquired Primark’s existing 785,000 sq ft facility…

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DPD invests £75m in ‘biggest ever’ expansion

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DPD is investing £75 million in 15 new depots in the UK including three new “super-depots” which will be capable of acting as mini-hubs handling 25,000 parcels a day each. The depots will replace or extend the capacity of DPD’s existing sites, with nine new facilities. CEO Dwain McDonald said: “As well as helping to…

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Pallet-Track in continental deal with Hellmann

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Pallet-Track is to expand into continental Europe after signing a partnership deal with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK. Operations are due to start in  September. Pallet-Track will have access to a Hellmann’s network across 56 countries. And Hellmann benefits from access to some target UK markets. Pallet-Track managing director Nigel Parkes said: “Hellmann is a multi-billion…

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Loaf.com picks Wincanton for distribution

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Homeware company, Loaf.com, has awarded a multi-channel distribution contract to Wincanton. The contract is based at Wincanton’s multi-user warehouse site in Greenford, West London, and uses a two-man „white glove“ service make deliveries direct to Loaf’s customers across the UK. Wincanton will also oversee the distribution of individual packages. Charlie Marshall, Loaf’s founder, said: „Loaf…

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TNT Express upbeat despite profits pressure

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TNT Express was upbeat about its first quarter results despite the fact that operating profit slipped to €17 million. In fact, it said that on an adjusted basis operating profit rose from €21 million to €51 million. The 2013 operating profit figure was inflated by a €200m termination payment from UPS following the collapse of…

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Yankee Candle streamlines European deliveries

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Yankee Candle is streamlining its delivery operations and has chosen TNT Express and Palletways to provide services in Europe. It said moving to new suppliers TNT Express and Palletways, each a specialist in their respective fields, was a significant progression for Yankee Candle. President John Fontana said: “Having all consignments managed with the capacity to…

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