Logistics

Americold announces that China Merchants Americold (Hong Kong) Holdings Co., Ltd. (CMAC) and Yum! China signed a Strategic Alliance Framework Agreement to cooperate on the outsourcing and relocation of selected logistics centers for Yum! China and the est Read More »

Kerry Logistics is expanding its presence in Central China, building a new logistics center in Zhengzhou in Henan Province. Construction of the facility will begin in the second quarter of 2012 with a scheduled completion date in the first quarter of 2013 Read More »

Saddle Creek Corp., a nationwide third-party logistics provider, announced that the company has named Perry Belcastro as vice president, fulfillment services. Read More »

SEKO, a global provider of supply-chain solutions, including comprehensive transportation, logistics and IT solutions, SEKO Denmark has announced that is has been awarded the status of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) for both customs formalities and se Read More »

Shenzhen has unveiled details of its ambitious 285 billion yuan ($45 billion) plan to create one of the world's largest logistics centers and pledged to work with Hong Kong to overtake Shanghai as the world's leading port, newspapers reported. Read More »

Flagler, one of Florida's oldest and largest full-service commercial real estate companies, has announced the addition of Manuel A. Fernandez as Executive Vice President of Logistics Operations. In this capacity, Fernandez will spearhead the development o Read More »

In order to extend business coverage, develop new business and stretch its presence in the north of China, DB Schenker recently established a new branch office in Hohhot, capital of the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region. Read More »

SEKO ' a global provider of supply-chain solutions, including comprehensive transportation, logistics and IT solutions ' SEKO Libya has confirmed resuming activities after ten months of suspension during the Libyan revolution. Read More »

Associated Global Systems (AGS), one of the leading U.S. based transportation and logistics providers, announced they have been awarded the coveted 'Expedited Carrier of the Year Award' by the traffic council at Best Buy Co., Inc. Read More »

Richard C.T. Lee, Chairman of Unique Logistics Holdings Limited (ULHL) of Hong Kong and John Fitzpatrick, President of Dynasty International Inc. of Boston, MA, have announced the consummation of all remaining shares in Dynasty to ULHL. Read More »

At least 17 people died and 80 were injured after an explosion at a warehouse storing gunpowder, likely for use at mine blast sites, in Myanmar's biggest city of Yangon, police and fire officials said. Read More »

A major independent warehouser has extended its network further with a purchase in South Africa, an informed industry source told Reuters, at a time when delivery and storage is one of the hottest issues for the metals market. Read More »

Hitachi Transport System Ltd plans to enter the logistics business in Vietnam as it looks to capitalize on rising consumer spending in the country, the Nikkei business daily reported. Read More »

South African transport group Imperial Holdings secured EU clearance to buy German logistics company Lehnkering Holdings from private equity firm Triton in a deal that will boost its presence in Europe. Read More »

Panalpina, one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions, has opened a new logistics center in the Chinese city of Tianjin. The Tianjin Logistics Center marks an important milestone in the company's forward strategy to extend its Value-Ad Read More »

Aspen Logistics, Inc's Northern California campus in the city of Oakland was recently certified to warehouse organic products. Aspen Logistics is a third-party logistics provider (3PL) who operates the supply-chains of many global and domestic manufactur Read More »

AZ announced that it is now using an environmentally friendly lashing system from Cordstrap for securing export and domestic cargo loads, rather than the traditional use of lumber. The new 'green' process provides for better cube utilization of containers Read More »

China Investment Corp (CIC) and Singapore's Global Logistic Properties (GLP) are teaming up to buy 15 logistics facilities in Japan for $1.6 billion, in what will be the Chinese sovereign wealth fund's maiden foray into Japanese real estate. Read More »

Logistics companies around the world are rushing to invest in specialty cargo facilities in search of wider margins and stable growth in an increasingly uncertain outlook for global trade. Read More »

CargoNet(R), a leading source of information about supply chain risk, announced that Coyote Logistics, a member of Inc. magazine's list of the 500 fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States, is using CargoNet to help mitigate cargo thef Read More »