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Geodis Wilson’s Industrial Projects Team to Exhibit at Break Bulk Europe 2014

May 7, 2014 by

Antwerp, 7 May 2014

 

The global multimodal service provider Geodis Wilson will be exhibiting at this year’s Break Bulk Transportation Conference and Exhibition, to be held at Antwerp Expo, Belgium from 12 – 14 May 2014.  The Industrial Projects Division’s senior executives will be attending and the exhibition stand located at 423H1.

The Geodis Wilson Industrial Projects Division is one of the fastest growing divisions within the organisation with own representation in 42 countries.

Operating in the segments of oil and gas, wind energy, power, petrochemicals, nuclear, rail and mining, Geodis Wilson has a proven track record to providing tailored made industry solutions strengthened by a wide array of value added and information services.  Working with a dedicated team, it specializes in creating transparent, tailored solutions with clear communications channels.

The Industrial Projects division will be represented by Stephane Chabeau, IP-Rail segment leader and Cluster Director Europe, and Chris Moyaert, IP – Oil & Gas segment Belgium, together with other senior colleagues.

Break Bulk Europe is one of a series of international exhibitions and education forums and the foremost in the world addressing the needs of traditional break bulk and project cargo logistics professionals.  With over 200 exhibitors and sponsors providing specialist services this event is a key networking opportunity for specialized ocean carriers, freight forwarders, ports/ terminals, logistics providers, ground transportation, heavy air, export packers, equipment companies and more.

ENDS

For further details about this event please http://www.breakbulk.com/breakbulk-global-events/breakbulk-europe/

About Geodis Wilson and the Geodis Group

Geodis Wilson is a leading global freight management company. With 9.000 employees in more than 60 countries the company delivers tailor-made, integrated logistics solutions to customers enabling them to operate as ‘best in class.’ Geodis Wilson is the freight-forwarding arm of Geodis Group which became part of the French rail and freight group SNCF in 2008. With 47.600 employees globally, ‘SNCF GEODIS’ ranks among the top 7 companies in its field in the world.

For more information about Geodis Wilson go to – www.geodiswilson.com

 

Filed Under: GEODIS

MOL, Evergreen Line and COSCON to Launch Direct Asia-West Africa ‘WA1’ Service

May 7, 2014 by

May 7, 2014 – Taipei – MOL Liner Ltd. (MOL), Evergreen Line and COSCO Container Lines Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of a weekly direct service from Asia to West Africa, branded the ‘WA1’. The new express link will further enhance each company’s service network to cover strategic markets in Africa to meet increasingly diverse commercial requirements. 

The jointly operated twelve vessel service will commence from Shanghai on June 2nd, 2014, with six of the ships being operated by MOL, four by Evergreen Line and two by COSCON.

Additional ’WA1’ service details are as follows:

Rotation:

Shanghai (MON/MON) – Ningbo (TUE/WED) – Hong Kong (FRI/FRI) – Nansha (SAT/SAT) – Singapore (THU/THU) – Lagos Apapa (MON/THU) – Tema (FRI/MON) – Lome (MON/FRI) – Abidjan (SUN/WED) – Singapore (MON/MON) – Shanghai (MON/TUE)

Commencement:

Westbound – MV TBC, ETA Shanghai 2nd June 2014

Eastbound – MV TBC, ETA Lagos Apapa 7th July 2014

Filed Under: Evergreen Line

Menlo Logistics Marks Second Singapore Expansion in Two Years; Opens New 50,000 m2 Warehousing and Distribution Centre at Mapletree Benoi Logistics Hub

May 7, 2014 by

S$127 Million Logistics Hub Represents Latest Collaboration Between Menlo and Leading Singapore Logistics Real Estate Provider Mapletree Logistics Trust

 

SAN FRANCISO and SINGAPORE — May 6, 2014 — Menlo Logistics (Menlo), the US$1.5 billion global logistics and supply chain management subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today will formerly dedicate its new state-of-the-art warehousing and distribution management centre at 21 Benoi Sector Singapore, 629853.

The new 50,000-square-meter Benoi centre brings the company’s footprint in Singapore to eight facilities totaling 219,700 square meters. The expansion spotlights Menlo’s commitment to investing in the growing market for distribution services in Singapore, and the country’s rising prominence as a strategic logistics hub for Asia.

“Singapore and the regional Asia markets are some of our fastest growing sectors, due in large part to our strong market share and industry-specific expertise in wine and spirits distribution,” said Robert L. Bianco Jr., president of San Francisco, California-based Menlo Logistics, who will headline Menlo’s dedication ceremony here today. “Our long-term lease for this facility with our real estate partner, Mapletree Logistics Trust, is another demonstration of Menlo’s commitment to the Singapore market, not only in wine and spirits, but also in distribution capacity for automotive, consumer electronics and apparel, aerospace and industrial. We are investing to grow with our customers.”

Menlo is a leading global provider of logistics, transportation management and supply chain services with operations on five continents. Established in Singapore over a decade ago, the company’s services range from dedicated contract logistics to warehousing, distribution and transportation management; supply chain engineering and other value-added services across multiple industries.

Representing a capital investment of S$127 million by Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT), the new distribution centre with a gross floor area of 92,500 square meters features specialized warehousing capabilities for servicing the global wine and spirits industry. It also supports the warehousing and logistics requirements of various clients engaged in a variety of other industries for which Singapore is a growing market. The facility has been awarded the prestigious Building and Construction Authority’s Green Mark Platinum Award, the highest certification for sustainable buildings in Singapore.

The Benoi facility elevates Menlo to be the largest tenant of MLT, with leased warehouse space across seven properties in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China, noted Ms. Ng Kiat, Chief Executive Officer of Mapletree Logistics Trust Management Ltd, the manager of MLT.

“We have been working with Menlo, our valued customer, over the last nine years to support its continued growth across Asia. Menlo’s commitment to this project and our growing relationship underscore MLT’s position as a preferred partner of choice for customers seeking quality logistics real estate solutions in the region. We look forward to strengthening this partnership further as Menlo continues on its growth path,” said Ms. Ng. “This redevelopment project has transformed Benoi Logistics Hub from an old, single-story warehouse into a modern, five-story ramp-up facility with significantly improved efficiency and capabilities. We will continue to look out for asset enhancement or redevelopment opportunities that are aligned with the expansion needs of our customers like Menlo, while concurrently unlocking additional value from our portfolio,” she added.

“Our customers expect consistent, efficient, high-quality service, and this new facility, coupled with our commitment to sustainable business practices and Lean continuous improvement, delivers on that promise,” noted Menlo’s Bianco.

“When Pernod Ricard, Asia Pacific Breweries, Bacardi and Tradall, all global leading wine and spirits distributors, require either secured, temperature-controlled or ambient warehousing, we can provide that service along with time-sensitive fulfillment and delivery to Singapore and throughout the region,” Bianco added. “And with the resources and capabilities we now have at Benoi, we can service our clients faster and more efficiently than before.”

Mr. Bianco also cited the support of Singapore Customs and its promotion of prudent regulatory policies that protect the country while encouraging free and open trade. “Initiatives like Singapore Customs’ Secure Trade Partnership program, which provide sensible regulation and a secure environment for trade, are a major incentive for expansion. It’s a key reason why we have continued to invest and build capacity here,” he commented.

“We are delighted to have fostered a close Customs-Business partnership with Menlo Logistics since 2002,” said Mr. Lim Teck Leong, Deputy Director-General, Compliance and Facilitation, Singapore Customs. “Over the years, Menlo has participated actively in the various schemes and licences offered by Singapore Customs to safeguard the integrity and security of the supply chain in Singapore.”

The opening of the new Benoi facility come on the heels of Menlo’s new Sunview Way distribution centre, which opened in November 2012. Menlo’s existing network of seven facilities is located throughout Singapore with 400 employees and provides dedicated and multi-client inventory and distribution management. The company services over 200 Singapore businesses and multi-national companies in sectors such as automotive, high-tech, consumer goods, industrial, aerospace and wine and spirits distribution. The Benoi facility will serve as one of Menlo’s most advanced warehouses for storage and distribution, high-value-added services like picking and packing operations, customized labeling and return management services. More than 100 employees will support its multi-disciplined operations

Menlo also operates additional multi-client logistics facilities in Southeast Asia, as well as China, India, Australia, North America and Europe.

Follow Menlo on Twitter: http://twitter.com/MenloLogistics.

Menlo Worldwide Logistics images are available at www.con-way.com/en/about_con_way/newsroom.

About Menlo Logistics

Menlo Logistics, LLC, is a US$1.5 billion global provider of logistics, transportation management and supply chain services with operations in five continents, including North America. As a third-party logistics provider, San Francisco, California-based Menlo Logistics’ services range from dedicated contract logistics to warehouse and distribution management, transportation management, supply chain reengineering and other value-added services including packaging, kitting, order fulfillment and light assembly through a strategic network of multi-client and dedicated facilities. With nearly 20 million square feet of dedicated warehouse space in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America, and industry-leading technologies, Menlo Logistics creates effective, integrated solutions for the transportation and distribution needs of leading businesses around the world.

Menlo Logistics, LLC, is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), a $5.5 billion diversified freight transportation and logistics company. For more information, please visit us on the Web at http://www.con-way.com/en/logistics.

Filed Under: Menlo Logistics

“K” Line – Change of Directors

April 30, 2014 by

 

April 30, 2014

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) has decided on the following changes in its board meeting held today, subject to approval at the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on June 25, 2014:

DIRECTORS:

1.   NEW APPOINTMENT

 
New Position Name Present Position
 

Director & Senior                         Managing Executive Officer

 

  

Hiromichi Aoki

  

Senior Managing Executive Officer

 
2.   RETIREMENT

 
Retiring Present Position Name New Position
Director

 

 Takashi Saeki Advisor
Director

 

 Keisuke Yoshida Advisor
Director

 

 Masami Sasaki Advisor
Director & Managing                 Executive Officer Shunichi Arisaka Managing Executive Officer

 

For further details, please contact:

 

Kiyoshi Tokonami,

General Manager, IR & PR Group

Tel: +81-3-3595-5189   Fax: +81-3-3595-5001

Filed Under: "K" Line

“K” LINE PRESS RELEASE : FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR FY2013

April 30, 2014 by

30 April 2014

Please be advised that “K” Line has released the following press statements today, which are attached as PDF documents:

・Financial Highlights for FY2013 – http://bit.ly/1iBDO4R

・Payment of Dividends – http://bit.ly/1mbouzU

These statements are also available from their Website both English and Japanese.

http://www.kline.co.jp

For further information, please contact:

Kiyoshi Tokonami

General Manager, IR & PR Group

Tel: +81-3-3595-5189 Fax: +81-3-3595-5001

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line)

 

Filed Under: "K" Line

Geodis Wilson Brings Focus to Oil & Gas Segment in Houston and Announces Exhibit at Offshore Technology Conference

April 28, 2014 by

Houston, TX, 28 April 2013

Global multimodal service provider, Geodis Wilson, strengthens its Oil & Gas segment with an expanded task force, a developing client base, and announces its exhibition to this year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, to showcase its tailor-made, global logistics solutions.

Geodis Wilson, the global freight management division of SNCF Geodis Group, won a global contract with a global leader in the design, manufacture and sales of Oil & Gas mechanical equipment and components. This win was awarded to the company not only for their expertise in the project logistics field and vast global network in over 60 countries, but was also attributed to the support of the newly invested Oil & Gas team in Houston, Texas, led by Steen Christensen, Global Head of Oil & Gas Division.

“I’m very proud of our team in Houston and across our global network; this accomplishment confirms our aptitude and expertise in the Oil & Gas sector,” commented Steen Christensen, “the Offshore Technology Conference comes at an ideal time for our company to showcase our expanding logistics solutions and growing presence in the market.”

Geodis Wilson will be exhibiting at the renowned Offshore Technology Conference, Booth No. 324, from May 5th to 8th 2014, in Houston, Texas. The company will emphasize its presence as a leading provider of tailor-made logistics and transport engineering solutions for the Oil & Gas industry.

ENDS

About Geodis Wilson and the Geodis Group

Geodis Wilson is a leading global freight management company. With 9.000 employees in more than 60 countries the company delivers tailor-made, integrated logistics solutions to customers enabling them to operate as ‘best in class.’ Geodis Wilson is the freight-forwarding arm of Geodis Group which became part of the French rail and freight group SNCF in 2008. With its 47.600 employees in 60 countries ‘SNCF GEODIS’ ranks among the top 7 companies in its field in the world.

For more information about Geodis Wilson go to – www.geodiswilson.com

Filed Under: GEODIS

Priority Freight confirms its presence at AP&M Europe

April 28, 2014 by

London Heathrow, 25 April 2014

Priority Freight, the award winning global lead logistics provider of time-critical freight transport services is again exhibiting at ‘ap&m europe 2014’, Europe’s leading networking event for the Commercial Aviation MRO & Aftermarket. The exhibition is being held in Olympia Grand Hall, London from the 6th to 8th of May.

“The aviation, aerospace and AOG sectors remain areas where a particular type of specialised logistics services such as ours are often called for to deliver parts for both construction and maintenance in a time-critical and reliable manner.” comments Priority Freight’s Group Managing Director Neal Williams.  “Having exhibited at ‘ap&m’ for a number of years my colleagues and I continue to remain impressed by the quantity and calibre of airlines, manufacturers, parts suppliers and maintenance companies that were gathered there.  We certainly want to continue to grow our presence in this dynamic community.”

Priority Freight will be showcasing its expedited freight services that have been honed to the height of efficiency by years of experience in the demanding aviation and automotive sector on Stand C60 at the exhibition this year.  The company has an experienced multilingual staff that operates from six offices located in four European countries. It provides emergency freight solutions to time-critical transport problems 24/7, 365 days a year around the world.

‘ap&m europe’ is proud of the place it holds in the airline supply chain, facilitating business exchanges and contacts between airlines and their technical supply base. Covering the full range of MRO and related services, exhibitors, delegates and visitors between them represent the full spectrum of activities which go into keeping airlines flying.

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Notes for Editors: 

“Priority Freight is an award winning lead logistics provider of expedited transport services to the aviation sector, where services are tailored to support the demands of AOG and MRO operations.  When parts are needed to keep aircraft operational, we understand the requirements for immediate response.

Our experienced multilingual staff, operate out of 9 offices in 7 countries, delivering global, emergency solutions 24/7, 365 days a year.

Priority Freight’s industry-leading cloud-based IT solution provides visibility and transparency to clients across multiple locations, jurisdictions and continents.

Our mission is to provide the fastest, most economical and time-critical door-to-door global logistics service.  Our expertise lies in air charter, direct express road transportation, express air freight, express on-board air courier and customs clearance.”

 

 

 

Priority Freight Representatives attending ‘ap&m Europe’ include:

 

Neal Williams, Group Managing Director

Gareth Williams, Commercial Director

Gemma Holmes, General Manager, Heathrow

Angela Lynch, Director

Magdalena Swiderska, Business Development Manager

Rachel Moreton, Sales Co-Ordinator

Gabi Dopazo, Business Development Manager

Filed Under: Priority Freight

Geodis overseas-india appoints new National Sales Manager – India

April 24, 2014 by

Delhi, 24th April 2014

Geodis India announces the appointment of Sascha Von Ometzinski as National Sales Manager. Since April this year, Sascha has the overall responsibility for sales & marketing development of Geodis’ Freight Forwarding and Logistics division in India. 

Sascha Von Ometzinski

Sascha Von Ometzinski’s main priorities will be to strengthen and increase the company’s trade lane activities, particularly with a focus on Brazil, China and the USA, and to expand the business in key market segments such as Fashion, Retail, Industrial, Automotive, Hi-tech and Pharma.

Sascha brings 14 year’s experience in the industry and an in-depth knowledge of the Indian industry into his new role. The Cluster Managing Director for Geodis in South Asia, Leif Voelcker, welcomes the new National Sales Manager: “We are convinced that Sascha’s experience and knowledge of the Indian industry will be a key advantage for us in this fast growing and demanding market.”

As Sascha comments: “I am very glad to come into a position from where I can drive further the development of Geodis in this incredible country. Our ambition must be to continue to boost the level of growth Geodis has already achieved. I’m optimistic to further increase our revenues during the rest of 2014 by focusing on our major trade lanes and vertical market.”

ENDS 

Notes to the Editors:

About Geodis

Geodis Wilson is a leading global freight management company. With around 9,000 employees in 61 countries the company delivers tailor-made, integrated logistics solutions to customers enabling them to operate as ‘best in class.’ Geodis Wilson – with a revenue of 2,67 bn € in 2013 – is the freight forwarding arm of Geodis Group which became part of the French rail and freight group SNCF in 2008.  SNCF Geodis ranks among the top 7 companies in its field in the world.

For further information about Geodis, please visit www.geodiswilson.com

Filed Under: GEODIS

Evergreen Line Enhances Red Sea Service

April 24, 2014 by

April 22, 2014

In preparation for the coming peak season, Evergreen Line is implementing service enhancements for the Red Sea market. The carrier will adjust the port rotation of its Far East – Red Service (FRS) and launch a new feeder loop.  In addition, the line intends to further strengthen its Red Sea service network via slot exchange arrangements with a strategic partner.

This month the eighth ship has been deployed on the FRS service to add a new call at Aden.  The adjustment enables a direct service from Central China, Southern China and Southeast Asia to Yemen.

Employing one vessel of 1,500 TEU, Evergreen Line will also launch a weekly Intra Red Sea feeder service (IRS) in early May.  Furthermore, the line will utilize this new IRS loop for a slot exchange arrangement with X-Press, adding a  service to Hodeidah, Yemen and Djibouti in East Africa via transhipment in Jeddah.

The port rotations of these service loops are as follows:

FRS: Shanghai, Ningbo, Taipei, Xiamen, Shekou, Tanjung Pelepas, Singapore, Aden, Jeddah, Sokhna, Aqaba, Jeddah, Singapore, Yantian, Shanghai

IRS: Jeddah, Port Sudan, Jeddah

IRS2: Jeddah, Hodeidah, Jeddah

IRS3: Jeddah, Djibouti, Jeddah

Filed Under: Evergreen Line

Employee Motivation: Webster Robertson to Survey How Valued People Feel

April 23, 2014 by

Webster Robertson People believe that any logistics or transport company’s greatest asset is its staff.  Every successful organisation in the sector will hold the same belief but is this self-evident truth being successfully conveyed to employees themselves?  A survey to be carried out over three days at the Multimodal Exhibition at the NEC Birmingham (29th April – 1st May) aims to bring greater clarity to the issue of staff motivation.

22nd April, 2014

Webster Robertson People (WRP), consultants in the effective management of human assets, is aiming to measure the degree to which employees in the logistics industry believe they are valued by their company.  The survey, brief and to the point, will represent a snap-shot of the mood of visitors to Multimodal, the largest gathering of transport and supply chain professionals in the UK.  Careful utilisation of assets is an oft-repeated mantra within the industry but it is more normally applied to hardware; trucks, warehouses ships, aircraft, IT systems and the rest.  WRP believes the most fundamental asset of all, a company’s people, are often overlooked because their attributes are harder to assess and their activity more difficult to manage.

WRP’s Principal and Managing Director, Alan Robertson is passionate about addressing what he sees as a fundamental shortcoming of the industry. “We have often heard the trite platitudes peddled by corporate management lauding their teams as the greatest asset of their organisation.  However, we all can point to evidence of poor man-management, lack of training, the promotion of the inept and the unnecessary culling of the talented,” observes Alan.

Alan has a background of operational management in which much of his career was spent sweating mechanical assets to the fullest extent of their potential.  However he has also experienced countless incidents of misuse of the experience, skills and knowledge of staff resulting in a decline in motivation and therefore productivity.  While not alone among service industries in perpetuating these fundamental errors, WRP would strongly suggest that the logistics and transport sectors are among the poor performers when bench-marking employee motivation.

“Many transport services represent tremendous value for their customers.  Constant attention to asset management in order to extract the maximum value is an unending challenge for logistics companies if they are to maintain what is most commonly a meagre profit.  Yet there is little focus on the true value of the individuals that deliver the service.  Aren’t we missing a trick,” asks Alan.

WRP was formed to answer such questions and to help the industry manage its fundamental assets more successfully. The survey at Multimodal will be just the beginning of a more insightful view.  WRP hopes it will begin a better appreciation of not just employee satisfaction but to what extent these primary assets feel they are valued.  And perhaps it will start to answer the question of how they can be better employed.

ENDS

Notes for Editors:

Webster Robertson:

Established by a team of logistics and freight transport professionals to advise on the most effective means of asset management, Webster Robertson provides a range of services from strategic planning and change management to equipment sourcing and inventory control as well cost minimisation and maximising resource utilisation.

Webster Robertson People (WRP) is a division dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of company personnel through skills training, staff motivation, planned recruitment and advancement programmes and team building.  WRP never loses sight of the fact that an organisation’s most valued asset is its staff.

www.websterrobertson.com

www.websterrobertsonpeople.com

Filed Under: Webster Robertson
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