DB Schenker Logistics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has said it is the first company in Malaysia to attain ISO 28000:2007 certifications on Supply Chain Security. This certification, which was audited and issued by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), is a specification for the security management system of the supply chain that also includes risk assessment and operational systems for dealing with fraud, among other elements. “This indeed underscores our commitment to constantly … [Read more...] about Schenker Malaysia attains ISO 28000:2007

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

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

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

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