Archive for June, 2006

Duty and freight rates hike to impact on European imports

Global Trade & Logistics

European retailers have warned of the dangers which a resurgence in protectionist policies could have on the regional economy.

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Manhattan Associates tops list of Warehouse Management Systems providers

Supply Chain Software

Supply chain technology provider, Manhattan Associates, Inc. has topped the list in a recent Forrester Research report evaluating warehouse management systems. The report, assessing the warehouse management systems products available to retail supply chains, found that best-of-breed providers dominate the category.

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Manhattan Associates tops list of Warehouse Management Systems providers

Supply Chain Software

Supply chain technology provider, Manhattan Associates, Inc. has topped the list in a recent Forrester Research report evaluating warehouse management systems. The report, assessing the warehouse management systems products available to retail supply chains, found that best-of-breed providers dominate the category.

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China merger plans to create new global air cargo giant

Mergers & acquisitions

There is continued speculation about the merger of several passenger and cargo airlines to create a new force in air transport in China. It is now widely reported that Cathay Pacific has assumed control of Dragonair, a move which will dramatically transform the air cargo market.
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UPS Asia Business Monitor

Emerging markets & outsourcing

Discover what drives business in Asia

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RedPrairie helps leading Third Party Logistics provider in China to win prestigious new business

Supply Chain Software

A leading Chinese 3PL, Fanhang Logistics, has selected RedPrairie’s supply chain solution to help it grow its business. The promise that they would be implementing RedPrairie’s system was directly instrumental for Fanhang winning important new 3PL contracts in China.

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Maersk signs Tianjin container terminal deal

Mergers & acquisitions

Danish shipping and oil group A.P. Moeller-Maersk has signed a contract for the development of three container terminal berths in Tianjin China.

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FDS Transport becomes DSV

Mergers & acquisitions

DFDS Transport changes its name to DSV A/S. Consequently, the company’s divisions will be named DSV Road, DSV Air & Sea and DSV Solutions. The name DSV Frans Maas will be used in a few markets.

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Contract Logistics market grows double digit in 2005

Logistics & Shipping

The global contract logistics market grew by 10.3% in 2005 to ?117bn according to the latest report published by Transport Intelligence.

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After-sale services and logistics in China are lower than average

Emerging markets & outsourcing

In a study of after-sale services and logistics in China, it turns out that Chinese customer requirements, specifically in economic centers such as Shanghai, Beijing or Shenzhen, aren?t much different from the standards in western countries.

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