Car makers and tier one suppliers must have contingency plans in place as manufacturers and suppliers across Europe prepare for summer shutdowns, according to Evolution Time Critical.
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DHL Supply Chain is set to trial what it says is the world’s first 18-tonne hybrid distribution truck in partnership with Volvo Trucks.
Roberts Bakery has implemented Paragon’s delivery routeing software to automate and improve its route planning and scheduling.
The average revenue per container is now 32 per cent higher that as year ago, according to figures from Neptune Orient Line – the Singapore-based shipping line.
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has expanded its warehouse capacity in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul from 3,000 sq m to a total of 10,000 sq m.
DFDS is rebranding its operations following completion of its acquisition of Norfolk Line from AP Moller-Maersk.
Agility has relocated to a new facility in Ho Chi Minh City, close to the Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The office is 550 sq m and will act as the headquarters for Agility Vietnam and Indochina.
Damco, the logistics arm of AP Moller – Maersk has hired Mark Michaels as chief commercial officer for North America.
One electronics industry commentator called it “the ultimate supply chain screw-up”. Strong words but when a major international motor manufacturer has to stop the production line, there is, perhaps, some justification.
Kuehne + Nagel has reported a 1.9 per cent rise in operating profit (EBITDA) to £297m (CHF 475m) in the first half while sales were up 15.9 per cent to £6.16bn (CHF 9.8bn).
