Global Logistics

Flash Global Moves Into New Parts D.C. at Chicago's O'Hare Airport

March 28, 2012

Flash Global, a provider of services for critical parts and products, has moved into its new Flagship Parts Distribution Center at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

Saudi Airlines Cargo Adds Flight to Ghana; Expands European Service Network

March 28, 2012

Saudi Airlines Cargo Co.

Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. is launching a weekly freight flight to Accra in the West African nation of Ghana, beginning March 25, 2012. Utilizing the airline's Boeing 747 freighters, the service represents a further expansion into the African market.

UPS Seals Bid to Acquire TNT Express in All-Cash Offer

March 27, 2012

UPS

Parcel Service Inc. has reached agreement to acquire TNT Express N.V., in an all-cash offer valued at approximately $12.56 per ordinary share. Total value of the transaction was set at $6.77bn.

Could Return of Manufacturing from China, Rising Exports Create Up to 3 Million Jobs in the U.S.?

March 26, 2012

Boston Consulting Group

Improved U.S. competitiveness and rising costs in China will put the United States in a strong position by around 2015 to eventually add 2 million to 3 million jobs and an estimated $100bn in annual output in a range of industries, according to a new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Most Thinking of Moving Manufacturing Operations Closer to U.S. Have Eye on Mexico, Report Finds

March 26, 2012

Industry Week

Mexico, the United States' southern neighbor offers transportation distances a fraction of those from Asia, a labor force a good deal cheaper than domestic workers, and a country causing fewer headaches about intellectual property and other trade concerns. But in recent years, drug-related violence along the border has caused some manufacturers to be more cautious about making the move to Mexico.

Seko Opens New Logistics Facility in El Paso, Texas

March 23, 2012

Seko Worldwide

Seko Worldwide, a third-party provider of logistics and supply-chain services, has opened a new facility in El Paso, Tex. The location provides a full range of services, including transportation, logistics and information-technology support.

Growing Complexity Demands Greater Visibility to Control Inventory, Landed Costs

March 22, 2012

Aberdeen Group

The increased complexity of global supply chains has led to longer lead times, more pipeline inventory, and the need to control downstream an upstream logistics, according to Supply Chain Visibility Excellence: Mastering Complexity and Landed Costs, a report from Aberdeen Group.

AirBridgeCargo Launches New Route Between Northern Europe, China

March 22, 2012

AirBridgeCargo Airlines

AirBridgeCargo Airlines has inaugurated a cargo link between Northern Europe and China. The carrier has introduced weekly Boeing 747-300 freighter service, focusing primarily on the movement of engineering and automotive parts from the industrial region of North Germany to the Far East.

Crowley Maritime Corp. Adds LCL Service to St. Maarten

March 22, 2012

Crowley Maritime Corp.

The logistics group of Crowley Maritime Corp. has added less-than-containerload (LCL) cargo service to the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, via Crowley's Miami distribution center. The latter will now serve as a cargo arrival and departure service point.

DHL Adds Flights to Asia Air Network; Expands Americas Hub

March 21, 2012

DHL

DHL has added two direct flights from its hub in Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and from Hong Kong to Chengdu, China.

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