Atlantic rate rise From the beginning of 2007, Maersk Line is to charge an extra $300 for each container travelling from Europe to North America. Hapag-Lloyd is also raising rates for the North Atlantic and the US West Coast.
Browsing: Logistics
The PWC Logistics group, which includes Geo Logistics, TransOceanic, and Trans-Link, is rebranding as Agility.
Bibby Distribution has won a five and a half year warehousing and distribution contract with Parlane International, an importer of modern home accessories.
Courtenham Logistic Solutions has opened a £1m distribution facility at Courtenham, Essex, with upgraded product fulfilment capabilities.
Renderplas has awarded a logistics contract to Meachers Group.
The shift of manufacturing from Europe to the Far East is driving dramatic growth in deep sea container shipping which is creating a whole set of new challenges for the major shipping lines.
Citroën is to launch its new Dispatch range of vans early next year.
The Institute of Grocery Distribution is hosting a series of one-day interactive sessions to help companies establish where to collaborate to reduce the cost and environmental impact of their deliveries.
DHL is investing US$35 million in Hong Kong to capitalise on the continued growth of the region’s trade.
Kuehne & Nagel has opened a new logistics centre in Japan just two miles from Narita Airport.
