Airvod and TriaGnoSys announce dynamic partnership to enable Seatcentric cabin networks

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Airvod Entertainment and TriaGnoSys have today launched an exciting partnership to provide aspects of the wireless distribution of Inflight Entertainment (IFE) content to seat-back screens and passengers’ own smartphones, tablets and laptops, as well as inflight connectivity for live updates.   Airvod’s SEATCENTRIC® solution provides each passenger with self-contained entertainment and communications centre at each…

OnAir and THAI Connect Passengers during Flights

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THAI Airways International’s (THAI) passengers will soon be able to use their mobile phones and laptops during flights. Under the agreement between the Thai Flag Carrier and OnAir, THAI’s brand new wide-body regional and long-haul inter-continental aircraft delivered between 2012 and 2017 will be equipped with inflight connectivity services. The Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir…

TT Club launches new maintenance handbook for non-engineers

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Specialist insurance provider to the port, terminal and freight transport sector, TT Club has published a new 76-page handbook ‘The Importance of Maintenance – a handbook for non-engineers’. Produced in association with ICHCA International and PEMA , the publication is a comprehensive guide for good practice in maintenance procedures.   A key driver in the…

BabyCare Incorporated Selects Menlo Worldwide China for Distribution and Warehouse Management

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Menlo Worldwide Logistics (China), the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), will handle the North China distribution and warehouse management for BabyCare Incorporated. Headquartered in Beijing, BabyCare is a direct selling company  that develops, manufactures and sells nutritional products, with an emphasis on infant nutrition. BabyCare, which has operations in 21 cities and…

TT Club Analysis Pinpoints Risk Hot Spots for Freight Forwarders and Logistics Operators

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Based on an extensive analysis of TT Club’s claims, valued in excess of $120 million, Jones revealed that nearly 80% of incidents resulting in a claim were avoidable and the vast majority involved some form of human error.  In urging operators to pay heed to the lessons of TT’s analysis, Jones said, “We found that…

Competition Appeal Court decision on Walmart-Massmart merger vindicates union concerns

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UNI Global Union said that its concerns and those of its South African affiliate SACCAWU and other leading trade unions including SACTWU, COSATU and its US affiliate UFCW have been vindicated by the Competition Appeal Court’s decision today.   Philip Jennings, UNI Global Union General Secretary, said, “The struggle for fair play is far from…

Menlo Worldwide Logistics Announces New Leadership for North Asia

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Thomas Pan has been promoted to Managing Director, North Asia, for Menlo Worldwide Logistics (China) and Leong Choong Cheng has simultaneously been appointed Deputy Managing Director, said Global Chief Operating Officer Gary Kowalski, who made the announcement in Shanghai today.   “The appointments of Thomas and Leong strengthen the Menlo team as we continue to…

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Türkei: Tigerstaat am Bosporus

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Die großen Expressdienstleister DHL, TNT und UPS beurteilen die Aussichten für das Land am Bosporus als sehr vielversprechend. Durch die optimale Lage kann das Land die Einflüsse durch die Krise in Europa und den politischen Umschwung in den arabischen „Frühlingsstaaten“ abpuffern und auf Handelspartner in Asien, Afrika, dem Nahen Osten und Russland setzen. Allein der…

Starting signal for “FRIENDS on the road-tour 2012”

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Action of the professional association and groups for the freight transport industry illuminates the importance of road cargo transport Under the title "FRIENDS on the road: The truck provides what you need every day" the professional association and groups of the freight transport sector will show the importance of road transport for the population in…

OHL expands US fulfillment operations

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OHL has announced an expansion of its e-fulfillment network with a new 400,000 sq ft facility in Plainfield, Indiana and a 200,000 sq ft expansion in St. Louis, Missouri. "OHL has a proven track record of providing fulfillment, warehousing and transportation management services for five of the Top 25 e-tailers. This expansion in our campus…

Expressmarkt Türkei: Kleines China am Bosporus

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Die großen Expressdienstleister DHL, TNT und UPS beurteilen die Aussichten für das Land am Bosporus als sehr vielversprechend. Durch die optimale Lage kann das Land die Einflüsse durch die Krise in Europa und den politischen Umschwung in den arabischen "Frühlingsstaaten" abpuffern und auf Handelspartner in Asien, Afrika, dem Nahen Osten und Russland setzen. Allein der…

Port of Kiel: More capacity for cargo traffic with Norway

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Port of Kiel completes expansion work at Norwegenkai – new options open for handling cargo ferries Work on extending operational areas at the Port of Kiel’s Norwegenkai Terminal has now been completed. Thus the urgently needed interim storage space is now immediately available to accommodate rising cargo traffic to and from Norway. The extension also…

Lufthansa Cargo serving new destinations in China

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In spite of declining demands Lufthansa Cargo AG goes on the offensive and cleans its investment portfolio Lufthansa Cargo AG is offering new freighter flights to China in the summer flight schedule, beginning on 25 March. The Chinese metropolis Chongqing will be served with four flights weekly operated by MD-11 freighters. Two more links to…

Major investment with DHL in the USA

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DHL invests USD 47 million into the expansion of the air hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport In response to the increasing demand by international transport customers DHL invests USD 47 million into the expansion of its air hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, USA. The globally acting logistics group establishes thereby a 18,000 m² sorting…

DB Schenker Logistics expands in the Black Sea region

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Bulgarian company of DB Schenker Logistics adds locations in Varna and Burgas to its network With two new locations in the Black Sea region DB Schenker Logistics strengthens its network in Southeast Europe. With the opening of offices in the Bulgarian port cities of Varna and Burgas, the basis for the processing of new customer…

Gebrüder Weiss confirms goal to be ‘service excellence’

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Recording turnover in excess of EUR 1 billion in 2011 Gebrüder Weiss continues its investment strategy “Our goal continues to be service excellence“, emphasises Chief Executive Officer Wolfgang Niessner at the presentation of the 2011 annual report. Adhering to this motto Austria’s largest privately-owned transport and logistics enterprise (With over 4,650 employees, 158 company-owned locations)…

The changing retail supply chain

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The US retail industry is in the midst of change which will surely have lasting effects on the supply chain. Although the recession is over, high unemployment and persistent problems in the housing market continue to keep consumers spending in check. Retailers have responded by closing stores, expanding into new and different markets and launching…

Hamburgs Containerumschlag mit Polen bringt 2011 starkes Wachstum

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Die Mengen im Containerumschlag zwischen dem Hamburger Hafen und Polen haben sich nach einer eher schwachen Phase in 2010 im letzten Jahr deutlich erholt.  So stieg der Containerverkehr per Feeder-Schiff mit Polen um 33,3% (auf 238.000 TEU) und mit Osteuropa gesamt um 38,7% (auf 1,07 Millionen TEU). Da überrascht es nicht, dass die Feederverbindungen zwischen…

Toll’s acquisition ambition limited by investment concerns

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The US$6bn offer by UPS to buy TNT Express is one of the biggest potential deals in the logistics sector since Deutsche Post went on its spending spree in the middle of the last decade. It might well be part of wider trend towards consolidation in logistics with the container shipping sector being another likely…

Goodman announces half year operating profit increase of 34%

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Goodman Group has announced its results for the half year ended December 31, 2011. The highlights included an operating profit after tax of A$229.2m, a 34% increase compared to the same period of last year. The company also recorded 96% occupancy levels across its portfolio. Goodman’s Group Chief Executive officer, Greg Goodman said, "We are…

Car Carrier sector capacity management leads the way.

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The Carrier Car industry has emerged from the global recession with what looks like limited damage compared with the head-on collision others experienced. Drewry believes that this sector, with its small orderbook, is better positioned than most others in the shipping industry, who suffer from large newbuilding orderbooks, to weather a double-dip recession. The downturn…

Hactl celebrates B747-8F with customer IAG Cargo

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Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – the leading air cargo terminal operator at the world’s No. 1 cargo airport – has joined customer IAG Cargo, through its brand British Airways World Cargo (BAWC), in celebrating the introduction of its brand new B747-8F freighters to its Hong Kong services. IAG Cargo and Hactl co-hosted…

Metrans (CZ) builds hub terminal with focus on Austria

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Metrans establishes container terminal in Česká Třebová with a capacity to handle 150 trains per week The HHLA subsidiary Metrans expands its transport network in Middle and Eastern Europe. In spring 2012 construction works will start for an additional hub terminal in Česká Třebová. The site is located 180 kilometres east of Prague and is…

Gebrüder Weiss jumps over the Black Sea

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New joint venture for transport and logistics services of Gebrüder Weiss and Tegeta Motors Ltd. in Georgia The network of Gebrüder Weiss now includes also the Caucasian region. The international transport and logistics company announced in a press release the formation of a joint venture with Tegeta Motors Ltd. in Tbilisi. Both enterprises signed the…

Escada logistics benefits from the „known shipper“-status

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Security Sicherheitstechnisches Zentrum accompanied Escada Logistik GmbH with the validation as a "known shipper" in air cargo business Acting as a service provider for the international fashion label Escada Logistics GmbH benefits from its "known shipper"-status in the air freight business since a few days ago. The company has successfully completed the validation with the…

ProLogis European Properties sells UK portfolio for €180.3m

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ProLogis European Properties (PEPR) has announced that it has sold ten UK logistics assets for a total of €180.3m. The disposal comprises 231,650 sq m in ten fully-leased buildings located in the Midlands and North-East of the UK. Peter Cassells, chief executive officer of PEPR, commented: "We are pleased to have owned the bulk of…

Maersk Inc announces the sale of Direct ChassisLink

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Maersk Inc., a subsidiary of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, has agreed to sell its subsidiary Maersk Equipment Services Company, Inc. (doing business as Direct ChassisLink Inc) to the private investment firm, Littlejohn & Co. The transaction is expected to be completed in March of 2012, subject to regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions….

Prangl group launches new investments for the future

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Following the acquisition of new work platforms, telescopic stackers and cranes the Prangl group plans to adjust its transport equipment Pangl Gesellschaft m.b.H. based in Brunn am Gebirge near Vienna is preparing to continue modernising its equipment pool. In a press release Managing Director Mag. Christian Prangl announced further steps to adjust the transport equipment,…

Logistikimmobilienmarkt im Spagat

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Der Logistikimmobilienmarkt in Deutschland stand durch die Vorgabe der großen Auftraggeber 2011 vor großen Herausforderungen, denen sich die Marktteilnehmer stellen mussten. Diese Herausforderungen werden sich im Jahr 2012 etwas verändern, jedoch deshalb nicht einfacher zu bewältigen sein. Adrian Zellner, Senior Consultant der Realogis Investment GmbH, hat vier Szenarien für Projektentwickler und die logistiktreibende Wirtschaft entworfen….

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