In 2009, Vopak generated revenues of €1,001.1 million, an 8.0% increase on 2008 (€923.5 million), including a currency translation gain of €3.3 million. Adjusted for deconsolidations in 2008, all divi... more
12 March 2010
NYK Group opens office in Kazakhstan
NYK Logistics Rus, an NYK Group company in Russia, has opened a representative office in Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan. This is the first office to be established in Kazakhstan by the NYK Gro... more
12 March 2010
Vopak doubles storage capacity at Amsterdam terminal
Growing demand for storage, blending and transshipment services for gasoline and other light oil products has prompted Royal Vopak to expand its terminal currently under construction in Amsterdam’s We... more
11 March 2010
TNT makes importing easier with new online import system
TNT Express has announced the worldwide launch of its new Express Import system, which gives customers complete control over their import shipments. This web-based tool enables companies to order the ... more
11 March 2010
DHL Supply Chain extends contract with BP’s retail network
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a four year contract worth £75.0 million (approximately €86.0 million) to manage the UK warehousing and distribution of dry goods and chilled produce for BP’s UK Conv... more
11 March 2010
Clayco wins contract for Caterpillar logistics centre
According to press reports, Clayco has won a design/build contract from Caterpillar Logistics for a US$65.0 million, 92,900 m2 distribution centre in Clayton. The project is part of a multi-year expan... more
11 March 2010
Panalpina reports 2009 EBIT down 84.5%
Panalpina transported lower volumes and generated a smaller gross profit in 2009, compared to 2008. Global trade volumes dropped at an unprecedented rate, affecting most core markets. Overall, Panalpi... more
11 March 2010
ProLogis leases in three newly developed US facilities
ProLogis has signed lease agreements totaling approximately 16,165 m2 to three customers in the US. These first-quarter transactions bring leasing in three newly developed facilities in the Company’s ... more
11 March 2010
Panalpina reacts to market conditions
In order to react with increased speed and determination to changing market conditions and accelerate growth across all products and industry verticals, Panalpina is restructuring its organisation by ... more
11 March 2010
CTL manages FIAT vehicle transport from Poland to Germany
Since February 2010, CTL Logistics has managed the transport of FIAT vehicles manufactured in the Tychy plant, Poland, on behalf of Western European automotive importers. The average weekly volumes ar... more
10 March 2010
CTL Logistics reports record performance in 2009
CTL Logistics, the largest independent Polish freight operator, carried 22.0% more tonnage in 2009 over 2008, maintaining the Company’s stable market share at 8.0%. Q4 2009 proved to be the best quart... more
10 March 2010
Geodis appoints Director of the Groupage Division
Geodis Group has appointed Bruno Mandrin Director of Geodis Calberson, the Groupage and Express Division of the Geodis Group. Bruno joined Geodis Calberson in 1994 and was entrusted with assignments i... more
10 March 2010
Norbert Dentressangle 2009 profit down 15.0%
In 2009, Norbert Dentressangle Group’s consolidated revenue totalled €2,719.0 million, down 12.5% on a published basis versus 2008. At constant exchange rates, 2009 consolidated revenue declined 10.1%... more
10 March 2010
Damco strengthens network in Thailand with new facility
Damco has commenced warehousing and distribution services at a new import and export logistics hub in Samrong, Bangkok. Strategically located on Poochao-saming-prai Road, between Bangkok city and majo... more
10 March 2010
Logwin Group sees EBIT plummet 66% in 2009
In the fiscal year 2009, the Logwin Group generated sales in its continuing business operations of €1,113.0 million (2008: €1,407.6 million). Cuts in production, particularly in the automotive industr... more