Daimler Northeast Asia Parts Trading and Services Co Ltd (DPTS) has appointed Kerry Logistics to manage the license attainment of its imported spare parts for automobiles in China. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Northeast Asia Ltd, DPTS is responsible for spare parts logistics for all Daimler products in Mainland China, such asMercedes-Benz cars. Under the two-year contract, Kerry is responsible for obtaining all required licenses for spare parts and batteries, exemption … [Read more...] about Kerry wins trio of China/ HK contracts
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TNT acquires e-fulfillment specialist
TNT is expanding its e-commerce business with the acquisition of Netherlands- based e-fulfillment specialist TopPak. In combination with its Parcel Service business, TNT said it will strengthen its position in the distribution market and add an important link to its e-fulfillment service chain. TopPak’s fulfillment activities include processing orders, stock management and packing products for shipping, in effect handling the entire administrative and logistics chain for orders, … [Read more...] about TNT acquires e-fulfillment specialist
New JV for Ryder/Cargo Services Far East
Ryder System, Inc. has announced it has signed a joint venture (JV) partnership with Cargo Services Far East Limited (CSFE), an Asia-based logistics solutions provider specialising in export consolidation services. The new venture, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions Asia, aims to create an end-toend service offering, with full geographic coverage throughout Asia, for North American retailers and other companies importing from Asia. The partnership builds upon Ryder’s recent … [Read more...] about New JV for Ryder/Cargo Services Far East
Ceva launches Charter/On Board Courier Services
Global supply chain company Ceva Logistics has launched its newly consolidated Charter and On Board Courier Services around the globe. The new services will include a dedicated Charter and On Board Courier Service, giving Ceva customer’s access to services in-house all year round. The business has identified the key market segments for Charter andOn Board Courier services as being within aerospace (AOG), healthcare, automotive, technology, and energy sectors. Ceva said it has … [Read more...] about Ceva launches Charter/On Board Courier Services
EU sends cartel complaint to 47 companies
Nippon Express, Ceva and Panalpina are among 47 companies and affiliates across Europe, the US and Asia that received an European Union complaint about alleged price-fixing in freight forwarding. The allegations concern freight-forwarding services from the US to outside the EU, from the EU to the US, from China to the EU and from Southern China/Hong Kong to the EU, the commission said in a statement in 2007. The probe began in October 2007 when the commission raided the offices of Kuehne … [Read more...] about EU sends cartel complaint to 47 companies
K Line acquires 51% stake in Air Tiger Express
Japanese logistics and air/ocean shipping company, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has reached an agreement with Air Tiger Express Companies, Inc. (ATEC), a US-based logistics service provider, to acquire 51 per cent of ATE’s shareholding. ATEC is an international freight forwarder and provider of integrated logistics services and has a number of subsidiaries including: Air Tiger Express (USA) Inc., Air Tiger Express (Asia) Inc. and Shenzhen Airport ATE Intl Freight Co., Ltd. … [Read more...] about K Line acquires 51% stake in Air Tiger Express