Global Logistics

DHL Strives to Enter Vehicle-Launch Logistics Field

June 18, 2013

DHL is looking to increase the amount of shipping it does for car companies at the pre-launch and launch stages by offering an integrated approach, head of automotive Fathi Tlatli told the Automotive News Europe Congress in Paris.

Saudia Cargo Expands Dedicated Fleet of Charter Aircraft

June 17, 2013

Saudia Airlines Cargo

Saudia Airlines Cargo is expanding its dedicated charter fleet, with the arrival of two B747-400 freighters.

ARINC Unveils Cargo-Management Tool for Smaller Forwarders

June 17, 2013

ARINC Inc.

ARINC Inc. has introduced e-Forwarder, a service that provides cargo-operations management for small to mid-sized freight forwarders.

Logistics 'Must' Create Growth Opportunities within Spain

June 17, 2013

Fresh Plaza

Logistics "must generate the necessary platform of opportunities so that firms can widely develop their activities through efficient logistics networks," according to Santiago Bassols, director of Barcelona Catalunya Centre LogÃstic (BCL).

Boeing Sees Robust Growth in Orders for Aircraft Over Next 20 Years

June 17, 2013

Air Cargo World

Boeing projects the world aircraft fleet will double over the next 20 years, according to the company's annual Current Market Outlook.

The Re-shoring Debate: Sentiment or Hard Numbers?

June 17, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

As manufacturers consider shifting production from China back to the West, the U.S. could become an economically viable alternative faster than you think.

Software Released by Agile for High-Volume Shipping Companies

June 14, 2013

ThomasNet

Agile Network has announced a partnership with Invata to provide integrated material handling and a parcel manifesting platform for high volume shippers.

Dubai World Central Pursues Investment from U.S. in MRO Sector

June 14, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

A delegation from Dubai World Central (DWC) recently concluded a roadshow in the U.S. that aimed to open discussions with key industry players and initiate the creation of an integrated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services supply chain in DWC's Aviation District.

Kerry Logistics Continues to Open Distribution Centers in China

June 14, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

Hong Kong-based freight forwarding group Kerry Logistics continues to expand in China, adding to a growing list of distribution facilities which it owns and operates in the country.

Marks & Spencer to Construct $311m Facility at DP World London

June 14, 2013

Trade Arabia

British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has signed an agreement with DP World London Gateway to build a major distribution centre at the new deep-sea container port and logistics park in South Essex at an estimated cost of $311m.

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