Friday 18 July 2008

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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 Logistics Bulletin reports on a major restructure at CEVA Logistics. Effective immediately, four Regional Presidents will be responsible for running the integrated businesses in Contract Logistics (CL) and Freight Management (FM). CEVA had operated the CL and FM businesses as separate divisions, with the exception of Asia-Pacific which tested a model integrating the two businesses at country level. Following a successful pilot in that region, the Company has now decided to adopt the integrated model globally.

Elsewhere this week, there are contract wins for NYK Logistics in the UK and Schneider National, NLM and Weber Distribution, all in the US. In DC news, Kuehne + Nagel has taken up operations at a new multi-user facility in Italy, dedicated to the storage and distribution of frozen foods. The DC will initially serve the 800 points of sale of Italian retailers Eurospin, PAM and Billa across northern Italy and strengthens Kuehne + Nagel's logistics leadership in the retail sector, particularly in the growing frozen market.



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Latest supply chain news and developments:




CEVA Logistics integrates businesses worldwide
17 July - Decided to adopt an integrated CL and FM model globally
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Dachser acquires Tank group
18 July - Specialist chilled goods logistics activities are concentrated in the north of Germany
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World Logistics Services makes niche acquisition
17 July - Clientele requires greater attention to detail and on time service
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Old Dominion Freight Line expands logistics offering
15 July - Provide warehouse management expertise in strategically located facilities across the US
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Cryoport teams up with FedEx
15 July - Leverages advanced web technologies and integration with FedEx
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MHF Supply Chain Solutions expands logistics services
10 July - New business unit offering door-to-door rail service that bundles rail, transloading and trucking
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J.B. Hunt reports 14% increase in Q2 sales
14 July - Earnings per share growth despite a significant freight recession and soaring fuel prices
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NYK Logistics win contract extension with Dunhills Haribo
16 July - Complete solution from factory clearance to final delivery
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Schneider National expands logistics for Nestlé USA
16 July - Move goods from North American manufacturing plants to specific Nestlé DCs
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NLM extends logistics agreement with Ford
14 July - Provider for critical shipments (excluding air charter) and truckload deviations
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Salton awards logistics contract to Weber Distribution
15 July - Three-year contract sees Weber handle approximately 400 inbound containers per month
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Kuehne + Nagel opens frozen foods distribution centre in northern Italy
15 July - Initially serve the 800 points of sale of Italian retailers Eurospin, PAM and Billa
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ProLogis supports logistics providers in Japan
16 July - Leases to Nippon Express and takes Higashi Twenty One as tenant
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ProLogis leases to Sinotrans Liaoning / Nippon Express JV in China
15 July - Joint venture will provide third-party logistics services to Canon
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Palletline invest in new Central Hub
16 July - The industry's very first drive-through, side-load operation
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Dagab opens new high-bay storage facility
13 July - Supplies goods to Willys, Willys hemma, Hemköp and PrisXt
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DNA labelling increases protection from counterfeiting
10 July - Movianto and identif working to eliminate drug counterfeiting
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BT implements replenishment solution for Dobbies
7 July - Specifically designed for merchandising and warehouse customers
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Church's Chicken boosts supply chain efficiency
13 July - Solution to manage the purchasing process for stores and DCs
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Embraer selects new service parts management system
16 July - Accenture and Servigistics system will accelerate deliveries and reduce costs
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Wal-Mart orders 300 Freightliner Cascadia trucks
23 June - Committed to making its private fleet 25.0% more efficient by the end of 2008
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Palletline strengthens management team
14 July - Work to deliver defined strategic objectives
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Wesupply appoints new Non-Executive Director
11 July - Previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Manhattan Associates
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Schenker boosts senior management team in Ireland
14 July - Three key appointments across HR, ICT and Finance
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YRC North American Transportation makes leadership changes
11 July - Gaines will be responsible for leading the Yellow Transportation organisation
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