Logistics

Still some turbulance in Japan's air cargo sector

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A mixture of asset write-downs, restructuring, consolidation and recovery is on the cards for the Japanese airfreight sector, according to a new report from Business Monitor International . The bankrupt Japan Airlines (JAL), Asia's largest air carrier, was expected to have registered an operating loss of nearly US$1.7 billion in the fiscal year ended 31 March 2010. This was attributed to a sharp decline in revenues resulting from a rapid slowdown in the Japanese economy. After 2009's very steep … [Read more...] about Still some turbulance in Japan's air cargo sector

DHL wins forwarding deal for Aussie desalination plant

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DHL Global Forwarding has been named the logistics partner for the Victoria Desalination Project. The company will be responsible for delivering approximately 60,000 revenue tonnes of material and equipment to construct Australia's largest seawater desalination plant which will be built on the Bass Coast, near the town of Wonthaggi. "DHL will be involved in the entire logistical process; from contacting suppliers, making bookings for transport, picking up goods, transporting goods to Melbourne, … [Read more...] about DHL wins forwarding deal for Aussie desalination plant

Nike shifts ocean to air to meet rising demand

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Athletic wear giant, Nike plans to increase its orders for footwear and apparel seven per cent over the next six months and will turn to greater use of air freight to “meet the tremendous growth in orders” for the fall, it said recently. Nike is traditionally a major user of ocean shipping and the switch to greater use of air freight will drive up costs and cut into margins, pressuring the company to tighten its supply chainas sales grow. “We’re managing the … [Read more...] about Nike shifts ocean to air to meet rising demand

Agility expands in Ho Chi Minh City

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Agility has relocated to a new modern facility in Ho Chi Minh City close to the Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The new office is 550 sq m and will act as the headquarters for Agility Vietnam and Indochina and adds to its existing three offices in Vietnam in Danang, Hanoi, and Vung Tau. Agility said the new Ho Chi Minh office is part of its ongoing investment in rapidly growing emerging markets in Southeast Asia. … [Read more...] about Agility expands in Ho Chi Minh City

Kerry Logistics to build Xiamen logistics centre

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Kerry Logistics announced plans to build a new 42,000 sqm logistics centre in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, as it prepares for a significant increase in trade between the coastal city and Taiwan following the central government’s strategy to facilitate trade across the Strait. … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics to build Xiamen logistics centre

Panalpina moves Ericsson in UAE

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Panalpina has been chosen by Ericsson to handle the telecommunication company’s local distribution warehouse and site deliveries across the United Arab Emirates. “In combination with the previously awarded air freight and ocean freight business, Panalpina is offering a real end-to-end solution from the manufacturing plants in Asia and Sweden up to the telecom site located in rural areas or even off-road in the desert”, says Johan Andersson, corporate key account manager, … [Read more...] about Panalpina moves Ericsson in UAE