Global Logistics

Deadline Coming for Accurate Declaration of Ocean Container Weights

May 2, 2013

When the MSC Napoli ran aground off the UK's south coast in January 2007, 137 out of the 600 containers it was carrying on deck were at least 10 percent heavier or lighter than was declared on the ship's manifest. In another high-profile accident, the capsizing of the Xpress Container Line vessel Deneb during unloading at Algeciras in June 2011, an even higher percentage of boxes - 64 out of 150 - were not laden as recorded.

DHL Invests $11.3m in End-of-Route Shared User Hub

May 1, 2013

SHD Logistics

DHL Supply Chain is investing $11.3m in a new end-of-route shared user hub at Heathrow. Scheduled to open in early 2014, the facility will offer airlines a turnkey solution for end-of-route return catering requirements on long haul flights.

Damco Develops Cambodian Freight Operation

May 1, 2013

SC Digital

Damco has opened a second CFS warehouse facility in Cambodia, in a bid to further enhance and support its customers' growth in Cambodia's emerging markets.

Critical Juncture for Global MRO Provisions

May 1, 2013

Procurement Leaders

Experts warn that provision of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services to the aerospace and defense industries will be severely impacted.

DHL Constructs Logistics Center for Tom Tailor Group

May 1, 2013

Webwire

DHL Supply Chain is constructing a state-of-the-art logistics center for the Tom Tailor Group in Hamburg. The two companies have been working together successfully since 2008 and are now looking to consolidate the partnership in the longer term.

Southwest Airlines Cargo Now Shipping on AirTran Airways

May 1, 2013

Southwest Airlines Cargo

Southwest Airlines is now moving freight on AirTran Airways, under the Southwest Airlines Cargo brand.

China Shipping Chasing Maersk by Ordering Five of the World's Biggest Vessels

May 1, 2013

JOC Sailings

China Shipping Container Lines plans to order five 18,000 20-foot-equivalent unit container ships, the world's largest, becoming the first carrier to challenge Maersk Line, which will deploy the first vessel of this size in the Asia-Europe trade in June.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Existing Distribution Operations - Using Maps and Metrics to Focus Your Analysis

April 30, 2013

When evaluating the performance effectiveness of current DC processes and procedures, it is critical to maintain a positive atmosphere.

United Airlines Launches Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative with Its Suppliers

April 30, 2013

Dailymarkets

United Airlines is launching a Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC) initiative in an effort to better understand the environmental performance of its suppliers and deepen relationships with its key supply chain partners.

UPS to Acquire Hungarian Pharmaceutical Logistics Company

April 30, 2013

UPS

UPS has announced its intention to acquire Cemelog Zrt, a pharmaceutical logistics company based in Hungary.

Global Logistics

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