Browsing: Logistics

In recent weeks I have been able to meet a broad cross-section of European logistics professionals during the autumn round of conferences in Central and Western Europe.

AirBridge Cargo has commenced operations with its third Boeing 747 freighter. Its maiden flight with the company will see it in service from Beijing to Amsterdam via the airline’s Russian hub in Krasnoyarsk.

TNT Network Logistics has expanded its range of FMCG grocery clients with the addition of Charles Wells, one of the largest independently owned family run breweries in the UK. The complete range of Charles Wells’ beers, including Wells Bombardier and Well

Electronics giant Panasonic has renewed its contract with leading independent express delivery company Target Express to provide a next day delivery service for its products throughout the UK and Ireland. The will see Target work hand in hand with Panason

Consolidated Shipping Group (CSS), Famous Pacific Shipping’s partner in the UAE, has marked its first year of operations at its new supply chain and logistics facility in the Jebel Ali Free Zone. Set up in 2004, the facility commenced operations in June 2

Britain’s largest ports and ferries operator, P&O, has received an approach from Middle Eastern rival Dubai Ports World (DPW). The move was announced yesterday and could value the company at £3Bn.

United Biscuits (UB) is the leading European manufacturer and marketer of biscuits and snacks, owning top UK brands McVitie’s and Carrs. The company currently ships almost 3,000 TEU’s per annum from the UK, Belgium, Spain and Israel to more than 90 market

Pennine Parcels, has beaten off rival transport and logistics firms from around the UK, to win the highly acclaimed 2005 Palletline Depot of the Year Award.

In a recent survey by Provia Software, a leading provider of supply chain execution (SCE) software solutions, has unveiled the top challenges that are affecting the third party logistics industry.