Global Logistics

Yusen Expands Logistics Footprint in Indonesia

December 6, 2013

Yusen Logistics' warehousing facilities in Indonesia will hit 90,000 square meters in 2014, as it begins work on a 16,700-square-meter facility in February.

Lufthansa Cargo Deploys First Boeing 777 Freighter

December 4, 2013

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo has deployed its first Boeing 777 freighter, with a flight to New York.

Don't Ignore the 'People' Part of S&OP

December 4, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

People and their corporate cultures are essential elements in crafting an effective sales and operations planning process, says Eric Kulikowski, senior director of supply chain optimization with Philips Home Healthcare Solutions.

Cost of Ground Transportation Inches Up in Canada

December 4, 2013

Nulogx

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 1.1 percent in September when compared with August results.

U-Freight Inks Partnership Pact With China Air Express Co. Ltd.

December 3, 2013

U-Freight Group

The U-Freight Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with China Air Express Co. Ltd.

DHL First Firm to Occupy Manchester's Airport City

December 3, 2013

Manchester News

The Â£800m Airport City scheme delivered a major boost as logistics firm DHL was unveiled as the first firm to be based there. The company will house 150 staff at a purpose-built site set to form part of a World Logistics Hub at the development.

Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland to Manufacture Fully Built Commercial Vehicles

December 2, 2013

TransReporter

Traditional commercial vehicle manufacturers, such as Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland, are increasingly switching to providing vehicles fully built by them, rather than supplying only the chassis.

Maersk Looks to LNG as New Energy Source

December 2, 2013

Shipping Watch

LNG could become the future fuel for Maersk Line. The group is currently negotiating the possibility of using the liquid natural gas with Russian energy giant Gazprom.

Report Details Costly, Failed Air Force Logistics Project

November 27, 2013

Federal Times

Muddled governance, ineffective change management and revolving door leadership were among the forces leading to last year's demise of a costly and high-stakes Air Force logistics modernization program, according to newly released findings from an internal inquiry.

Middle East to Require 100,000 Pilots, Technicians Over Next 20 Years, Boeing Says

November 27, 2013

Air Cargo World

Boeing projects that airlines in the Middle East will need nearly 100,000 new pilots and technicians to support the expanding demand for new airplane deliveries over the next two decades.

Global Logistics

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