Global Logistics

New Damco Container Freight Station Opens for Business in Indonesia

November 19, 2013

Damco

Damco Indonesia has opened a new warehouse in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia.

DHL Global Forwarding Opens New Hub Facility in Malaysia

November 19, 2013

DHL Global Forwarding

DHL Global Forwarding has opened a new hub facility in Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia.

Furniture Supply Chain Begins to Think Green

November 18, 2013

Mbiz

Suppliers to the office furniture industry better start paying close attention to the materials going into the pieces they're making. That's because the sustainability programs being implemented by the office furniture OEMs in West Michigan and beyond are increasingly demanding the suppliers provide more detailed information about the chemicals that go into their products.

Apple to Invest Billions in Supply Chain Development

November 18, 2013

Benzinga

The corporate sexiness that is Apple is in the unveiling of its products, but the not-so innovative part of the company has always been its supply chain.

Epicor Fashions Hosted Version of App for Auto Aftermarket

November 14, 2013

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp. has developed a hosted version of its Epicor Eagle for the Aftermarket application.

Optimizing Distribution Networks for Competitive Advantage

November 13, 2013

Saddle Creek Logistics Services

Saudia Cargo, AV Cargo Augments Service in West Africa

November 13, 2013

Saudia Cargo

Saudi Airlines Cargo and AV Cargo Airlines are cooperating in the movement of cargo to four destinations in West Africa via Lagos, Nigeria.

Tax-Break Extension Voted to Keep Boeing Project Near Seattle, But Union Could Scuttle Deal Over Contract

November 13, 2013

New York Times

The Washington State Legislature passed a measure on Saturday to extend nearly $9bn in tax breaks for Boeing through 2040 in an embattled effort to entice the company to locate production of its newest jet, the 777X, in the Seattle area.

New Air Cargo Facility Opens at Glasgow Airport

November 12, 2013

Air Cargo World

UK fund manager Scottish Widows Investment Partnership's Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust (AIPUT), a specialist owner and manager of airport-related and industrial warehouses, is launching a logistics unit at its Air Cargo Centre.

Ocean Shipping Firm to Purchase New Fleet

November 11, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

Tomini Shipping has revealed plans for further expansion following an order for nine new bulkers. Chairman Imtiaz Shaikh has said that the Dubai-based company has set itself a target of at least 20 new vessels over the next few years.

Global Logistics

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