Global Logistics

Recipharm Site Approved for Supply of Products to Japan from France

April 9, 2013

Recipharm's solid dose facility located in Fontaine, France, has been approved for supply of manufactured products to Japan's pharmaceuticals market following a recent inspection by the PMDA, the Japanese drug agency.

TNT Hopes for Large Savings from Restructuring

April 9, 2013

Supply Chain Standard

TNT Express has set out plans to make recurring savings of 220m EURO by 2015 with a series of measures, including consolidating services, optimizing its infrastructure and reducing indirect costs. The restructuring is expected to cost 150m EURO by the end of 2015.

FedEx Introduces Electric Vehicle Fleet in Hong Kong

April 9, 2013

Environmental Leader

FedEx Express has expanded its alternative-energy vehicle fleet with 10 new all-electric commercial vehicles for use in Hong Kong.

Damco CEO Discusses North American Logistics Market

April 9, 2013

Jeremy Haycock, CEO & President North America, DAMCO

CSX Exec Bullish on Intermodal Growth

April 9, 2013

Bill Clement, Vice President, Intermodal, CSX Transportation

DB Schenker Logistics Expands Services to Ukraine

April 8, 2013

DB Schenker Logistics

DB Schenker Logistics has expanded its services to Ukraine.

Growth of Air Cargo Relies on Cooperation of All Players in the Industry, IATA Head Says

April 8, 2013

AirWaves

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on airlines and their partners in the air cargo supply chain to work together to make the mode more competitive and address the challenges of safety, security and sustainability.

Procurement Transformation - 5 Initiatives Propelled by Advanced Sourcing

April 5, 2013

CombineNet

5 Sourcing Excellence Initiatives Propelled by Next-Generation Technology

By Land, Sea, or Air - 7 Transportation Procurement Best Practices

April 5, 2013

CombineNet

Navigating the Complexities of Carrier Analysis and Transportation Procurement with Advanced Sourcing

New Free Trade Agreement Between EU and Japan Is Very Promising

April 5, 2013

BIFA

The EU has recently announced the official launch of negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. The agreement would cover goods, services and investment, and would eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers, and cover other trade-related issues, such as sustainable development, regulatory issues, competition and public procurement.

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