Italy's Alitalia announced it will not renew its partnership and joint venture agreements with Air France-KLM when the deal expires in 2017. The partnership, writes Radiocor press agency, concerns the passenger services of the airlines between France, Italy and the Netherlands, along with marketing, the sale and distribution of Alitalia's cargo belly services operated by Air France-KLM. The deals date back to 2009 and 2010. Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways owns a 49 per cent stake in … [Read more...] about Alitalia to end deal with Air France-KLM in 2017
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FedEx set to buy TNT for €4.4 billion
FedEx Corp's €4.4 billion bid Tuesday for TNT Express took the world's last large potential integrator acquisition target off the table, marking a victory in FedEx's battle to gain market share from rival United Parcel Service Inc. In 2013, European regulators blocked a $6.9 billion bid from Atlanta-based UPS, the world's largest package delivery company, for TNT on grounds that the combined companies would have more than 30 per cent of the European market. The transaction would … [Read more...] about FedEx set to buy TNT for €4.4 billion
TNT opens healthcare hub in the Netherlands
TNT has opened a new transport hub in Heerlen, the Netherlands, dedicated to the shipping of medical devices to European hospitals and clinics. The 2,000 sqm facility is located near the European distribution centres of 80 major medical device manufacturers. In service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it will consolidate medtech shipments from multinationals and SMEs. From Heerlen, TNT will make next day deliveries of medical devices to 96 per cent of Europe’s 16,000 hospitals. The … [Read more...] about TNT opens healthcare hub in the Netherlands
Air Lease to place two B777-300ERs with KLM
Air Lease announced long-term lease agreements with KLM for two additional new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2016 and early 2017. These aircraft placements are in addition to the two new 777-300ER aircraft scheduled for lease from ALC to KLM in early 2015 and early 2016, all from ALC’s order book. “KLM is one of our key and strategic European airline customers. This placement of four new Boeing 777-300ERs continues our long and excellent … [Read more...] about Air Lease to place two B777-300ERs with KLM
Menlo handles Nike’s online logistics
Menlo Worldwide Logistics LLC, the third-party logistics (3PL) subsidiary of US-based Con-way Inc, has announced that it is providing warehousing and distribution services – including home deliveries to the end customer – for products ordered through Nike’s European online store, as part of a partnership that began in 2007. Menlo said it would work in tandem with Nike’s distribution centre (DC) located in Laakdal, Belgium, and the Digital Commerce team in Hilversum, … [Read more...] about Menlo handles Nike’s online logistics
Menlo handles Nike's online logistics
Menlo Worldwide Logistics LLC, the third-party logistics (3PL) subsidiary of US-based Con-way Inc, has announced that it is providing warehousing and distribution services – including home deliveries to the end customer – for products ordered through Nike’s European online store, as part of a partnership that began in 2007. Menlo said it would work in tandem with Nike’s distribution centre (DC) located in Laakdal, Belgium, and the Digital Commerce team in Hilversum, … [Read more...] about Menlo handles Nike's online logistics
