Monday 30 January 2012

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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 preliminary figures which showed the Asia Pacific international air cargo market falling by 4.8% in 2011. In spite of the decline in freight demand, offered freight capacity matched that of the previous year, leading to a 3.4 percentage point decline in the average international freight load factor, to 66.6%. The weakening of air cargo demand reflects cautious management of supply chain inventories in the expectation of relatively weaker growth prospects for the major developed economies.

In the US, the first 2011 full year results of leading transportation companies have been released, including those of J.B. Hunt, Werner, Swift and Norfolk Southern. J.B. Hunt closed out 2011 with record revenues, net earnings and earnings per share in both Q4 and the entire year of 2011. All four of the Company's business segments improved from 2010 in Q4 and full year. Total operating revenue for Q4 was US$1.2 billion, compared with US$1.02 billion for Q4, 2010. Load growth of 17.0% in Intermodal (JBI) helped drive a 24.0% increase in segment revenue. The Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) segment increased operating revenue by 9.0% primarily from new accounts. The Truck (JBT) and Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) segments increased revenue 8.0% and 19.0%, respectively, due to higher rates and an increase in fuel surcharges.

Elsewhere, this week, both outsourcing and in-sourcing decisions have been made across the globe, in a variety of industry sectors, by the likes of BP, Emmi, Gondola Group, Bormioli Rocco Group, Daikin, Tate & Lyle, Chevrolet, Intermas Nets and Air Liquide. In the US, in Kentucky, UPS is cutting back operations at a retail supply chain logistics facility, after the biggest customer at the site, Zulily, made a decision to take its inventory management and fulfilment services back in-house.

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Latest supply chain news and developments:



Asia Pacific air freight markets drop 4.8% in 2011
26 January - Markets reflect the cautious management of supply chain inventories
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IMPERIAL Logistics acquires Kings Transport
26 January - Strengthens the ability of IMPERIAL to service LTL customers
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J.B. Hunt reports record revenues, net earnings for Q4 and year
26 January - Q4 operating income up 26%; full year operating income up 28%
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Werner reports improved Q4 and Annual 2011 revenues and earnings
26 January - Achieved annual earnings in excess of US$100.0 million for the first time
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Norfolk Southern reports on record year in 2011
24 January - All-time records for revenues, operating income, net income, and earnings per share
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Swift Transportation reports 5.1% growth in Q4 net revenue
25 January - Q4 volumes were more evenly disbursed, rather than peaking early in the quarter
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Swift Transportation achieves record Adjusted EBITDA in 2011
25 January - One of the Company's strategies is to grow by cross-selling its entire suite of services
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Choice Logistics finishes 2011 with strong growth
26 January - 2011 saw significant penetration into the medical equipment and device industry
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European Commission State aid ruling will not affect net profit at DP-DHL
25 January - Company to file appeal against €500.0 million to €1.0 billion repayment ruling
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UK forwarders association offers cautious welcome for lorry road user charging scheme
26 January - Prospect looks like a positive development, but it is, however, a very complicated issue
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Road transport strikes hit supply chains in Italy
26 January - Truck drivers have established road blocks on motorways and toll booths
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UPS changes pension accounting method
27 January - Adopts simpler, more transparent mark-to-market methodology
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DHL Supply Chain is founding member of EALTH
26 January - Eddy De Vita, Managing Director, Life Sciences & Healthcare for DHL Supply Chain elected Vice President
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Panalpina adds further Intra Asia LCL services
25 January - Services meet increased customer demand for reliable LCL solutions
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Lufthansa Cargo commences flights to Detroit
23 January - Weekly connection with the MD-11 to the automotive metropolis
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Panalpina awarded global E&P contract with BP
23 January - Contract agreement is of paramount importance for Panalpina
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Emmi awards contract to Dachser Food Logistics
20 January - Customer portfolio will enable Emmi to benefit from synergies in the warehouse and in daily groupage distribution
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Gondola Group awards 3-yr contract to Bidvest Logistics
23 January - Supplying all dry, frozen and chilled products to Pizza Express, Byron, Zizzi and Ask
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CEVA signs two year partnership with Bormioli Rocco Group
23 January - Agreement includes scope for the gradual expansion of the partnership
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UPS set for layoffs in Kentucky after contract loss
25 January - Zulily made a decision to take its inventory management and fulfilment services back in-house
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Norbert Dentressangle extends logistics deal with Daikin
24 January - Opportunities to achieve a better logistical flow in its warehouse operations
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Tate & Lyle renews logistics contract with P&O Ferrymasters
26 January - Consolidates the Company's position as one of Tate & Lyle's key logistics providers
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Chevrolet contracts GEFCO for UK vehicle distribution service
25 January - Estimated 5,500 new Chevrolet vehicles per annum will be collected by GEFCO
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CEVA wins logistics contract from Intermas Nets
26 January - Logistics operator to provide complete supply chain services for garden products
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Air Liquide UK award logistics contract to Suttons Group
26 January - Moving gasses from nationwide sites directly to customers
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Panalpina's new logistics centre targets high-value cargo in Moscow
24 January - Russia plays an important role in global strategy to extend VAS capabilities
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Amazon to open logistics centre in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
23 January - US$50 mn investment for autumn opening of fulfilment centre
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Penske Logistics opens Düsseldorf office
24 January - Better able to serve its existing European customers and to connect with German decision-makers
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MIQ Logistics opens new logistics centre in the Netherlands
25 January - Venray location enables company to better support European distribution needs
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Kohl's to open logistics centre to support E-Commerce growth
24 January - Kohl's experienced more than a 50.0% e-commerce sales increase in 2010
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Blue Giant opens new stocking location in Los Angeles
25 January - Location gives customers quicker and easier access to dock products
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Andrew Page expands national distribution centre
26 January - Site has excellent communications links including immediate access to the M1
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Schenker leases logistics centre in Romania
25 January - Part of company's strategy to expand its local operations
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Joy Global Africa invests in logistics
26 January - Consolidate supply services at its sites in Steeledale, Tulisa Park and Wadeville
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics opens office in Moscow
24 January - Market has seen rapid growth in the automotive and rolling equipment sector
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FedEx expands sensor-based SenseAware service for general use
23 January - First deployed to healthcare and life sciences industries, now available to all customers
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RedPrairie appoints President, International
26 January - President, Martin Hiscox, transitions to Chairman, International Operations
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DSV Road create new UK sales role
27 January - New Southern Area Sales Manager role to help development of sales team
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Meachers grows commercial team
25 January - Further improve range of services and become more effective on the global market
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CEVA Logistics appoints Managing Director in Iberia
24 January - Previously Facility Management and Procurement Director for Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa
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Damco strengthens North Asia leadership with key appointments
23 January - Appointments support the ambitious growth plans for Damco North Asia
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Complimentary Daily Bulletin Updates:

Who's Who in European Logistics 2011

Across 200+ pages Analytiqa provides a unique, comprehensive analysis of the 'health' and rankings and competitive positions of the leading European contract logistics service providers up to and including H1, 2011 results.

Revenues recover, but margins remain depressed

> Top ten 3PL revenues climb by 8% in 2010, but are just 2% higher than in 2007
> Average profit margins are down by 0.4 percentage points since 2007
> 3PLs are targeting industry specific solutions to add value and boost profitability

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UK Tops European League Table of Profitability in Logistics

Research from Analytiqa identifies that the UK leads the way in terms of the profitability of logistics companies in Europe, followed by 3PLs in Germany and Spain. Western European Logistics 2011 ranks and analyses the revenues, profit margins and returns (ROCE and ROA) of up to 700 leading logistics companies across seven major markets. It provides analysis of the growth of logistics activity in key European markets across five key industry sectors and forecasts future trends to 2015.

>Profit Margin Rankings in European Logistics:

1. UK
2. Germany
3. Spain
4. Netherlands
5. Italy
6. France
7. Belgium
Source: Western European Logistics 2011 / Analytiqa

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