Press Releases EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 4, 2013 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and FedEx Express, an operating company of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), celebrated today the delivery of the Memphis, Tenn.-based express shipping company’s first 767-300 freighter. The delivery supports the FedEx strategy to modernize its fleet with more efficient freighters. “Today’s delivery of our first 767 freighter is another step forward in […]
CEVA provides unique light manufacturing services in Turkey – Partnership extended to almost 20 years Istanbul, Turkey, 5 September, 2013 – CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain management companies, has extended its 14 year partnership with Vileda, Europe’s pioneering cleaning brand and house cleaning solutions provider. Under the terms of the deal, CEVA will continue carrying Vileda’s wide […]
Ten thousands of employees mobilize for “Global Volunteer Day” for the third consecutive year Program now extended to the entire year Bonn, 09/05/2013, 10:00 AM CEST – Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading postal and logistics group, is calling on its employees, customers and partnering non-profit organizations worldwide for its third-ever “Global Volunteer Day”. As of this year, the program is […]
UPS announced it will purchase assets and operations of two Costa Rican based companies; small package delivery company Union Pak de Costa Rica, S.A.; and brokerage company SEISA Brokerage. Both companies have long-standing relationships with UPS as Authorized Service Contractors (ASC). Atlanta, September 04, 2013 – The additions will allow UPS to better connect Costa Rica’s expanding economy to regional and […]
UNICEF and The UPS Foundation partnered to provide emergency aid for Syrian refugees on Sept. 1 Atlanta, September 04, 2013 – On Sunday, September 1, The UPS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UPS, and The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) partnered to airfreight 220,000 pounds of emergency aid to Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, to assist displaced Syrian children and families. The […]
Moscow / Russia, September 4, 2013 – TOM TAILOR GROUP, an international fashion and lifestyle company and one of the key players in the European fashion sector, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel with a contract for logistics services in Russia. For the TOM TAILOR GROUP Kuehne + Nagel will provide transport services from Germany to Russia, handle customs clearances, arrange […]
Lombard, Illinois USA, September 4, 2013 – Dr. Jason A. Acimovic, assistant professor of supply chain and information systems, Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University, will receive the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) 2013 Doctoral Dissertation Award for his research titled Lowering Outbound Shipping Costs in an Online Retail Environment by Making Better Fulfillment and Replenishment […]
Unique delivery service piloted for products ordered online Mobile app connects individuals for fast and flexible parcel delivery Stockholm, 09/03/2013, 10:00 AM CEST – DHL launched the unique MyWays platform to facilitate last-mile deliveries throughout Stockholm by involving the city’s residents. With the pilot, individuals now have the opportunity to deliver packages with products ordered online directly to other end consumers. […]
Global freight management and logistics provider, Geodis Wilson, will be exhibiting at the marine industry exhibition IMPA London 2013 which will take place at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, from 11th to 12th September 2013. Marine Logistics is one of Geodis Wilson core segments. The company’s tailored marine solutions, with real-time control, are able to deliver to the […]
DHL Freight’s Eurapid ensures fast and reliable deliveries to Europe’s major markets on a daily basis Customers benefit from prioritized handling and scheduled door-to-door delivery Bonn, 09/02/2013, 11:00 AM CEST – DHL Freight has introduced its new high-quality Eurapid service offering day-definite lead times and priority treatment for less-than-truckload shipments (LTL).The service also entails full end-to-end visibility and simple rate cards. […]