Logistics

Oz Logistics Council calls for smarter supply chains

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The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) — representing Australia’s road, rail, sea and air logistics providers — has released a discussion paper aimed at boosting the efficiency and sustainability of the Australian logistics industry. The report titled: “A Smarter Supply Chain — Using Information & Communications Technology (ICT) to Increase Productivity in the Australian Transport Logistics Industry”, hopes to lead to implementation of … [Read more...] about Oz Logistics Council calls for smarter supply chains

K+N wins IVECO renewal for spare parts logistics

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IVECO, one of the world’s largest producers of commercial vehicles and buses, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel with a renewal of its current integrated logistics service contract for a further period of three years. As IVECO’s preferred logistics service provider, Kuehne + Nagel is managing the majority of theirEuropean after market supply. The logistics solution provided by Kuehne + Nagel comprises the management of five regional spare parts distribution centres in Turin … [Read more...] about K+N wins IVECO renewal for spare parts logistics

New warehousing contracts for Damco Thailand

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Damco has announced it has won two contracts to manage warehouse operations for international brands AB Food & Beverages and Michelin inThailand. Damco will meet AB Food’s warehousing needs for the handling of raw materials for its Ovaltine and Twinings brands in Bangkok. Damco will also handle warehousing activities for the export of bicycle tyres for Michelin, one of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers, in Laem Chabang. “We are very pleased with the … [Read more...] about New warehousing contracts for Damco Thailand

Want Want moves into Kerry Logistics Centre

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Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics has announced that Taiwan’s Want Want Group has leased, from December 2009, the entire Fuzhou Kerry Logistics Centre through Kerry Logistics’ member company, T-Join Transportation’s Fuzhou subsidiary. Want Want has completed the move-in of its cargoes, according to a statement by Kerry Logistics. The Fuzhou Kerry Logistics Centre occupies a total area of 10,000 sq.m. and is one of Kerry Logistics’ seven self-owned … [Read more...] about Want Want moves into Kerry Logistics Centre

New £113 million Debenhams contract for DHL

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DHL Supply Chain, the world’s leading logistics services provider, has signed a new contract worth £113.2 million (€123.3 million) with UK-based Debenhams department store, extending its 12-year partnership until 2012. The three-year agreement sees DHL’s specialist fashion unit continue to develop and provide all Debenhams’ warehouse and distribution services to 157 stores across UK and Ireland. DHL handles 120 million units annually which spans … [Read more...] about New £113 million Debenhams contract for DHL

Kerry Logistics launches HK packaging centre

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Kerry Logistics has announced the opening of its 100,000 sq. ft. Premium Packaging Centre in Hong Kong in December. The technologically advanced and climate-controlled centre offers customers one-stop packaging services from consultation, material sourcing, packaging design, labeling, tagging, to sorting, packing, stocking and delivery to retail network. … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics launches HK packaging centre