TNT has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Expresso Araçatuba Transportes e LogÃÂstica S.A., a key delivery partner of TNT Mercúrio in Brazil's Central West and North regions since 2001. TNT will acquire 100 per cent control of the company with effect from the closing date of the €54 million transaction which is expected by early May, it said in a statement. "This acquisition is a logical next step to building a pan-Brazilian network. On top of strengthening … [Read more...] about TNT to acquire Brazilian delivery partner
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UPS CEO warns against protectionism
Fresh from announcing a 56 per cent plummet in first quarter earnings, UPS CEO Scott Davis warned that protectionist moves would seroiusly danger the fragile global economy. “UPS will emerge from these difficult times as a more efficient and finely-honed enterprise,†said Davis. He added: “In this worldwide recession, no one should lose focus on global trade. It is one of the most important tools we have to lift us out of this financial crisis. The fragile economic conditions … [Read more...] about UPS CEO warns against protectionism
TNT opens expanded Regional Hub in Singapore
The expanded S$20 million facility, capable of handling over 300 tonnes of cargo per day, is a key component of the express logistics company's pan-Asian road network and is Singapore's first integrated air and road hub. In late 2005 TNT hit upon the idea of developing a road network connecting China with Southeast Asia, creating what was essentially a small scale version of their extensive European road network. Named the Asia Road Network (ARN), the basic pan-Asian land network linking China … [Read more...] about TNT opens expanded Regional Hub in Singapore
UPS sees 1Q profit plummet 56%
United Parcel Service has reported a 56 per cent drop in first-quarter earnings to US$718 million from $1.49 billion in the year-ago quarter and warned the second quarter will also be difficult. Revenue was off 13.7 per cent at $10.9 billion with the continuing deterioration in global economic activity resulting in decreased revenue and profitability in all business segments, according to UPS. The company added that it took an impairment charge on its entire fleet of 44 DC-8 aircraft for a … [Read more...] about UPS sees 1Q profit plummet 56%
FedEx pulls 14 aircraft from service
FedEx Corp is pulling capacity as the ongoing downturn hits its global express business, with the US-based carrier announcing in a notice to the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this week that it will remove 10 Airbus A310-200s, four Boeing MD10-10s from service between now and the end of the quarter ending May 31. "This decision reflects management's ongoing efforts to optimise the company's express network in light of continued excess aircraft capacity due to weak economic conditions … [Read more...] about FedEx pulls 14 aircraft from service
Semiconductor decline may be moderating
Global semiconductor sales declined again in February, down 30.4 per cent year-on-year to US$14.2 billion, but there is some indication the rate of decline is moderating from the fourth quarter of last year, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). "The global semiconductor industry is going through one of the steepest corrections in its history," said George Scalise, SIA president. "While it would be premature to conclude that the sales decline has hit bottom, there are some … [Read more...] about Semiconductor decline may be moderating
