According to press reports in Germany, DPWN and Deutsche Bahn are both planning to submit bids for a logistics contract to be tendered by the Germany army this summer. The contract is estimated to be ... more
24 July 2008
Norbert Dentressangle replaces CEO
Norbert Dentressangle has terminated the role of Jean-Claude Michel, Chief Executive Officer since 1998 and appointed François Bertreau Chief Executive Officer. François Bertreau will continue to mana... more
24 July 2008
AMB Property acquires G. Accion
AMB Property Corporation has, through an affiliate, acquired the remaining 42.0% of G. Accion, S.A. de C.V. (‘G. Accion’) that it had not previously owned, creating a unified and fully-integrated plat... more
24 July 2008
Wincanton forecasts progress in challenging markets
At its Annual General Meeting, Wincanton has issued its first Interim Management Statement covering the Group's performance from the beginning of the current financial year. The Company stated that it... more
24 July 2008
Klaus-Michael Kuehne confirms succession plan
As of October 1, 2008, Klaus-Michael Kuehne will delegate important functions within his scope of responsibilities to Karl Gernandt. As delegate of the Board of Directors of Kühne Holding AG, Gernandt... more
23 July 2008
DHL selects DataCert's AIMS to lower legal services spend
DHL has chosen DataCert's Advanced Invoice Management System (AIMS) to help it simplify the legal invoice payment process and control its legal spend. Using DataCert's legal spend management software,... more
23 July 2008
Numonyx outsources to DHL in Singapore
Numonyx has set up its global Distribution Centre in Singapore to meet supply chain process requirements within the Asian region. Singapore was selected for its central location, strong logistics infr... more
23 July 2008
DHL Express launches global online tracking tool
DHL has launched Global ProView, a tool that enables customers of DHL's Time Definite International (TDI) Express services to track all their shipments quickly, easily, and simultaneously with one sea... more
23 July 2008
Supply chain earnings well below expectations in Q2 at Ryder
Ryder System, Inc. has reported Q2 net earnings of US$62.9 million, down 3.0% from US$65.1 million in the year-earlier period. Earnings in the current period included an after-tax charge of US$6.8 mil... more
23 July 2008
TDG redesigns ICT supply chain in the Benelux
Getronics, a leading ICT service-provider in the world and the largest ICT service-provider in the Benelux, has not only renewed its business with logistics specialists TDG for another five years, but... more
23 July 2008
DPWN maintains 2008 guidance
Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN) has released a trading statement ahead of the release of its Q2 and H1, 2008 results. Although there was some evidence of market growth slowing in Air Freight Forwarding... more
23 July 2008
DSV increases multimodal capacity
With the acquisition of 450 brand new 45 foot containers, DSV Road has taken an important step to further increasing the range of multimodal services offered to customers. Best known for the 12,500 or... more
23 July 2008
ProLogis appoint COO Europe and the Middle East
ProLogis has appointed Philip Dunne as Chief Operating Officer, Europe and the Middle East, a new role within the Company. Mr. Dunne is the former Chief Operating Officer - EMEA at Jones Lang LaSalle.... more
22 July 2008
C.H. Robinson grows H1 profits 11.7%
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. has reported financial results for the quarter and half year ended June 30, 2008. H1 gross profits grew 11.7% to US$679.2 million, as operating income climbed 14.5% to US... more
22 July 2008
Supply Chain & Freight continues to exceed expectations at UPS
UPS has reported a 6.7% revenue increase in the second quarter but an 18.3% decline in diluted earnings per share compared to the prior year. Increasing fuel costs and a stagnant US economy caused the... more