Logistics

DHL Introduces Multimodal Link Connecting China, Europe

May 10, 2013

DHL has introduced a second road/rail multimodal routing option for its overland service connecting Asia and Europe. Customers based in Chengdu can now board DHL's once-a-week service, which departs every Friday from Chengdu to Europe along China's West Corridor rail line through Kazakhstan and via DHL's intermodal hub in Małaszewicze, Poland.

Airfreight Industry to Benefit from Sensor-Based Tracking

May 10, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

Airfreight reliability and security took another step forward with the news that American Airlines Cargo will begin offering a one-time use program with FlightSafe, a leading GPS and sensor-based tracking device for air cargo shipments.

DPD to Construct $156m Hub in East Midlands

May 10, 2013

SHD Logistics

DPD, one of the fastest-growing parcel carriers in the UK, has confirmed that it plans to build a new $155m parcel hub at Hinckley Commercial Park in the East Midlands.

ATA Introduces Program Encouraging Young Executives

May 10, 2013

SC Digital

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has announced a program to engage and shape young executives to be the trucking industry's next great generation of leaders.

DB Schenker Constructing Innovative Hub in Switzerland

May 10, 2013

SHD Logistics

A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction for one of Switzerland's most advanced logistics centres, built by Schenker Schweiz AG. The new logistics hub will include office buildings, on a 38,500 square-meter property in Pfungen, Canton Zurich.

Travis Perkins Expands in the United Kingdom

May 10, 2013

Specification Online

The Travis Perkins Group, the UK's largest supplier to the building and construction market, plans to invest in a 700,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Warrington, Cheshire.

Barcoding Inc. Expands U.S. Footprint and RFID Abilities

May 10, 2013

Market Wired

Barcoding Inc., a provider of enterprise-wide mobility solutions, has completed the acquisition of Miles Technologies Inc. in order to increase its presence in the central region of the United States and expand its radio frequency identification capabilities.

U.S. States Compete to Attract Business with Lower Taxes

May 10, 2013

Chief Executive

Just as countries vie with one another to be agreeable places in which to do business by having congenial tax rates, U.S, states have come to realize that in order to attract jobs and diversify revenue, they too, must adjust their tax structure accordingly.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo Resumes Seasonal Flights to Chicago

May 9, 2013

Virgin Atlantic Cargo

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has resumed daily flights to Chicago, with the relaunch of seasonal services.

Maritime Group Wants Your Input on How to Lessen Your Paperwork Workload

May 9, 2013

Maritime Executive

A six-month consultation period is under way in which the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will seek widespread input on the administrative burdens that may result from compliance with IMO instruments.

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