Friday 27 August 2010

Welcome to Analytiqa's weekly Logistics Bulletin

Each week, Analytiqa highlights key events across the logistics industry in a concise email. From acquisitions and mergers through to contract wins and supply chain developments, you can keep track of the essential events with this free service. Events and latest developments are updated daily on analytiqa.com.

This week's Bulletin reports on continued strength in global air freight markets in July 2010, with IATA reporting that international scheduled freight traffic improving 22.7%, relative to July 2009. This year-on-year comparison for July is less than the 26.6% year-on-year cargo traffic increase recorded in June. However, July global cargo demand was 4.0% higher than pre-crisis levels in early 2008.

A slowdown in air freight markets is expected in the second half of the year as the economic cycle moves into a new phase. Extraordinary freight growth rates in late 2009 and early 2010 were supported by businesses re-stocking their inventories. With the re-stocking cycle completed, air freight demand will be driven by consumer spending and business capital expenditure.

Elsewhere this week, Toll has reported revenue for the year ending 30th June 2010 of A$6.9 billion, an increase of 7.0% over the previous period. Revenue across the Group was stronger in the second half of the year despite ongoing challenging conditions in the Australian economy. EBIT was A$434.6 million, compared to A$466.0 million in the previous period. Reported Net profit after tax amounted to A$279.0 million for the year, up 3.3% on 2009. At Toll Global Forwarding (TGF), revenue for the period was A$1.1 billion, up 15.0%. EBIT for the period was A$20.3 million, up 12.0%.

UK Multimodal Logistics 2010

Unique Research: Analytiqa's UK Multimodal logistics report focusses on the key issues of interest to both shippers and logistics providers. It investigates growth areas of multimodal logistics services, along with the service satisfaction levels recognised by shippers and future service improvements they would like to see, as well as key areas of concern, including.

> Key objectives for manufacturers and retailers
> Understanding multimodal supply chain benefits
> Prospects of collaboration
> Perception of risk

Based upon an exclusive primary research survey with UK manufacturers, retailers and logistics providers, the report provides unique, 360-degree insight into the key issues and challenges that multimodal logistics faces - but also the benefits that it can bring to the supply chain.

> Satisfaction with current service providers
> Addressing future challenges
> Forecast take-up of multimodal services

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North and South American Logistics 2010

Latest Research: Market size, market growth rates, market shares and outsourcing rates. Analysis of past market performance along with forecast growth and outsourcing trends for contract logistics markets across five major American markets.

> Detailed understanding of market drivers by industry sector
> Benchmarking of historic growth rates
> Evaluating outsourcing rates in contract logistics

This report provides an analysis of past market performance along with forecast growth trends for logistics markets across North & South America, focusing specifically on the following five countries: USA; Canada; Brazil; Argentina and Mexico.

> Country-specific analysis
> Identification of future growth opportunities
> Forecasts of growth and outsourcing to 2012

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IATA reports air freight recovery enters second slower phase
25 August - The recovery in demand has been faster than anticipated
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Toll posts 3.3% growth in net profits
26 August - Toll Global Logistics saw EBIT rise to A$101.1 million for the period
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Vopak reports 21% increase in H1 operating profit
27 August - Revenues saw strongest growth in Asia, rising 27.0%, to €127.3 million
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Irish shipping trade volumes return to growth
27 August - Reduced supply of export quality containers available in Ireland
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Europa Worldwide Logistics in Dublin
23 August - Franchise agreement allows CFS Dublin to trade under the Europa banner
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Azkar acquires ACL in Spain
26 August - Expands into airport handling sector
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Kombiverkehr boosts rail freight capacity
26 August - New direct train between Duisburg and Vienna
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DHL supports relief efforts in Pakistan
27 August - DHL Disaster Response Team will assist to handle incoming relief goods at Islamabad airport
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Volvo truck deliveries more than double in July
25 August - Demand in Europe is gradually recovering
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Jebel Ali-based FVC signs Holland logistics deal
23 August - New supply chain hub to benefit partners in North & West Africa
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Meyer Quick Service Logistics wins contract with Yum! Restaurants
24 August - Providing complete supply chain service in Germany
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Weber Distribution wins multi-year contract with The Vitamin Shoppe
25 August - Replenish approximately 100 Vitamin Shoppe stores across the entire Western region
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Pet Line chooses CEVA for home delivery service in Hong Kong
22 August - Also provide inbound sea freight management services and shop replenishment programme
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Agility and Linfox pass 1,000 line haul road trips
19 August - Aiming to maintain these high standards for the duration of the project
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Bosch renews contract with Ekol Lojistik
27 August - Handling Bosch's road transport services until 2013
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Azkar contracted as official transport partner of La Vuelta a España
25th August - Azkar moves materials such as podiums and advertising hoardings
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Raben Logistics invests in German logistics centres
20 August - Started construction of a new DC in Wuppertal
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Atlas Copco opens new US logistics centre
26 August - Substantially improves storage and shipping capabilities for spare parts and consumables
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Halfords faces supply chain disruptions
24 August - UK retailer will push on with Bank Holiday sales promotions
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Damco invests in new South Vietnam facility
25 August - New integrated logistics centre is 25 km from Ho Chi Minh City.
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Delhaize upgrades software to optimise food supply chain
25 August - Streamlines fleet operations across Food Lion, Hannaford and Sweetbay Banners
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ORTEC and Enterprise Software solve transport planning puzzle
26 August - Solution offers maximum flexibility to cope with placing new orders
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OL&T joins US EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership
24 August - Helping customers follow more environmentally responsible practices
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Lufthansa Cargo unveils opticooler for temperature-sensitive freight
24 August - Most innovative cooling container
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Four Soft signs new deal with Alba wheels
23 August - Implementation across multiple locations in the US and Hong Kong
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Vopak appoint new Executive Board Chairman
23 August - Accepted John Paul Broeders' resignation with regret
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Ryder announces appointments of Key Executives
23 August - President of Global Fleet Management Solutions to retire
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Con-way Freight President leaves company
24 August - Interim President of LTL business unit in place for next 6-12 months
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Weber Distribution names 'candy man' for confectionary market
25 August - Duties include managing confectionary accounts like Hershey and Godiva
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New Global Head of Sea-Air Product at Damco
23 August - Serge Tripet will contribute to Damco's air freight growth strategy
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Study highlights lack of operator belief in the benefits of fleet technology

New Report: Technology in European Road Transport

Based on an extensive primary research study this report specifically looks at the key trends in the adoption and application of technology solutions within European Road Transport fleets.

This report identifies key trends, strategic priorities and purchasing behaviour to assist both technology providers and Road Transport practitioners to understand how dedicated technologies are performing:

> Track the technology buying criteria of 3,900 road hauliers from across Europe

> Assess the contribution of technology to profitability

> Understand where technology fits into the investment strategies of hauliers

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European Supply Chain Director Survey

New Report: Presenting a strategic perspective of logistics activity, performance and future trends, based on primary information and opinion gathered directly from senior professionals.

> Gain insight into the supply chain decision making process
> Understand where budgets are held and who holds influence
> Identify how outsourcing rates are forecast to change by activity

As a supplier, customer or logistics service provider, this research will enable the informed identification and targeting of key drivers impacting upon logistics decision making and future supply chain strategies:

> Analyse preferences for outsourced supply chain activity by geographic scale
> Evaluate the operational performance and strategic contribution of 3PLs
> Collect peer-group opinion on key issues such as pan-European capability or the 4PL model

Utilise the European Supply Chain Director Survey 2009 to:

> Understand the key reasons for maintaining logistics activities in-house...
> Explain why 3PLs find it harder to make some tender lists than others...
> Forecast growth in the use of 3PLs by type of activity - from transport to procurement...

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Global Logistics Contracts Database

Analytiqa's Global Logistics Contracts Database provides detailed information on thousands of contract awards collected from across the logistics industry. Analytiqa's experienced analysts undertake regular research of contract wins and losses, extensions and renewals.

Regular, monthly updates of the Global Logistics Contracts Database bring you an essential customer intelligence tool that will ensure your business development teams are kept abreast of the competition.

> Analyse Contract Lengths and Values

> Track 35 industry sectors in over 45 countries

> Search, Filter and Track Key Variables

> Identify Renewal Dates, by Customer and Service Provider

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