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Evergreen Line Strengthens Red Sea Service Network

April 11, 2013 by

To provide a more comprehensive service network in Red Sea market, Evergreen Line will partner with CMA CGM to create its new South Red Sea Service (SRS2) linking Southeast Asia, the Indian Sub-continent (ISC) and Red Sea from May 2013.  The new loop will offer a convenient link to Ethiopia via Djibouti.

Five ships of 2,200teu will be deployed on the SRS2 service.  Evergreen Line will provide three of these and CMA CGM the remaining two. The first sailing is planned to depart from Tanjung Pelepas on the 2nd of May 2013.  The service will have a weekly frequency and a port rotation of: Tanjung Pelepas – Colombo – Djibouti – Aden (Yemen) – Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) – Port Sudan (Sudan) – Djibouti – Colombo – Port Klang – Tanjung Pelepas.

In addition to strengthening the service network in Red Sea, the new SRS2 service will enable Evergreen Line to further expand its port coverage in East African market following the inauguration of the line’s ISC–Mauritius–Mozambique–Africa (IMMA) Service which was launched earlier this month.

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Menlo Establishes New Logistics Hub for Fox Head in Europe

April 8, 2013 by

Amsterdam, 8th April, 2013

Californian based Fox Head, Inc. owns the action sports apparel and clothing brand, Fox, (www.foxhead.com/eu/) which is rapidly expanding its reach in the European market.  Menlo Worldwide Logistics (Menlo) has recently established a new distribution centre for the company at its Eersel, (Netherlands) Logistics Centre.

During the last three decades, Fox has become an international leader in the youth lifestyle clothing market making the best motocross products money can buy.  With multi-channel retail distribution demands the Fox brand features fast-moving product lines that include protective gear and apparel for activity pursuits such as motocross, surfing, BMX and mountain-biking.  Fox Head, Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, CA, with additional offices in Morgan Hill, CA, Calgary, Canada, and Barcelona, Spain. The Fox brand is the most recognized and best-selling brand of motocross apparel in the world today. After a review of their supply chain requirements Fox have now relocated their European distribution hub from the UK to Menlo’s Eersel Logistics Centre.

Menlo, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), will provide transport management services for inbound product and distribution to the Fox dealer network; inventory and warehousing management and order fulfilment and dispatch.  The facility will utilize Fox’s voice recognition technology.

Robby Dhesi, Fox’s Vice President of Operations emphasizes the importance of the voice picking system to supply chain efficiency, “Menlo’s flexibility and willingness to adopt our in-house voice recognition system for order fulfilment was critical to our decision to move to Eersel.  We have been impressed with the improvements in the speed of order filling when utilizing the system in our US and European operations,” he said. “In addition, Menlo’s process-driven approach to creating savings, their lean philosophy and Lean continuous improvement programs are consistent with the Fox culture.”

Menlo’s Business Development Director, Meaghan Diem feels the Fox business win reaffirms Menlo’s expertise in the demanding fashion and apparel sector.  “Our multi-client distribution centres throughout Europe together with our commitment to quality, customer service and innovation provide the necessary flexibility that retail customers require to cope with changing market demands,” she said.

Fox’s expansion to its European operation was supported by BOM Foreign Investments, a department of the Provincial Government of Brabant.  BOM provides a wide range of services to help foreign companies reach their European customers via the Netherlands and the province of Brabant, gaining the best return on investment.

About Menlo Worldwide Logistics Europe

In Europe Menlo Worldwide Logistics maintains seventeen dedicated and multi-client logistics centres located in the Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany and the United Kingdom. This warehouse network can serve as pan-European distribution solution using one or several facilities.

Supply chain and transport management solutions as well as 3PL, warehousing and distribution services are offered to a variety of vertical industry sectors including: fashion & apparel; healthcare and medical equipment; hi-tech electronic and data network equipment; automotive; defence and government services and retail e-fulfilment.

The European headquarters is at the multi-client Amsterdam Distribution Centre in the Netherlands.

About Menlo Worldwide Logistics

Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a US$1.7 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-based Menlo Worldwide 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 fulfilment and light assembly through a strategic network of multi-client and dedicated facilities. With more than 17 million square feet of dedicated warehouse space in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America, and industry-leading technologies, Menlo Worldwide Logistics creates effective, integrated solutions for the transportation and distribution needs of leading businesses around the world.

Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW), a $5.6 billion diversified freight transportation and logistics company. For more information, please visit us on the Web at www.con-way.com.

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Menlo Worldwide Logistics South Asia Announces New HR Director

April 8, 2013 by

Singapore, 5 April 2013

Lillian Chua recently joined Menlo Worldwide Logistics South Asia as the director of Human Resources (HR). In this new role, Chua will lead the full spectrum of HR responsibilities for South Asia out of Menlo’s regional headquarters offices in Singapore.

Chua has led the development and implementation of various HR programs for global companies including Intel, Eastman Chemical, Emerson Process Management, Alcan and NCS. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Curtin University and a master’s degree from George Washington University. She also holds certificate degrees in personnel management and management studies from the Singapore Institute of Management.

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Geodis Wilson appoints new Managing Director for Colombia

April 4, 2013 by

Bogota D.C., Colombia April 3, 2013

Geodis Wilson is pleased to announce the appointment of Santiago Jimeno as the new Managing Director of Colombia with immediate effect.  Santiago will have full responsibility for all Geodis Wilson operations in the country and will report directly to John Gallahan, Regional Vice-President – Americas. Santiago is replacing Leif Voelcker who has relocated to India to accept the position of Cluster Managing Director – South Asia.

Santiago Jimeno, Managing Director Colombia, Geodis Wilson

Commenting on the appointment Gallahan said, “Having worked at a senior level within the freight forwarding sector in South America for many years, Santiago’s abilities and proven past achievements make him an excellent addition to the Geodis Wilson team in the Americas. There is potential in the region particularly for the development of our role in project forwarding and Santiago’s contribution within Geodis Wilson’s Industrial Projects division will be an advantage to our customers.”

Geodis Wilson prides itself on operational excellence and high levels of customer satisfaction.  Jimeno’s leadership and proven track record in past positions has played a significant role in establishing this reputation in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Jimeno himself looks forward to his new role. “My chief aims are on building client loyalty of current and future customer base, ensuring satisfaction and delivering on value with operational preeminence. It requires a determined focus on the needs of the market here in Colombia” he mentions.

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About Geodis Wilson and the Geodis Group

Geodis Wilson is a leading global freight management company. With 7.700 employees in more than 50 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 120 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

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ModusLink and Newton Circus Join Forces to Increase Digital Inclusion

April 2, 2013 by

— Donated smartphones will undergo ModusLink’s enterprise-quality refurbishment for philanthropic project—

WALTHAM, Mass. and SINGAPORE— 2 April 2013—ModusLink Global Solutions™ Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK) and Newton Circus today announced a collaboration to provide senior citizens high quality, renewed smartphones with a suite of apps known as Silverline, designed to connect them to the digital world.

Based in Singapore, with contributors across the globe, Newton Circus develops creative, environmentally-sound and people-focused business projects across a number of industries. For its newest endeavor, Newton Circus has selected ModusLink to provide global supply chain management capability and for its rigorous standards in electronics repair and recovery.

“Our goal is to provide millions of re-purposed smartphones that can be distributed free of charge through participating cellular providers, so that seniors and their families can have peace of mind knowing that a connection to select service providers is just a tap or a call away,” said Jason Aspes, co-founder, Newton Circus. “With the support of numerous global telecom leaders, this project will connect these seniors with critical information, provide education and connect them with family and friends for enrichment, safety and security. Silverline and its success hinges on the reliability of the systems we provide and ModusLink has a proven, industry-leading handset processing discipline that will ensure the high quality of these donations.”

“Newton Circus has a history of entrepreneurial projects that combine humanitarian endeavors, environmental stewardship and sound business opportunity,” said Scott Crawley, president, global operations, sales and marketing, ModusLink. “We find an increasing number of technology clients are interested in the renewal of electronics as an additional revenue opportunity that is simultaneously beneficial for the environment. Our expertise in this area has grown over the years and our ability to maximize value at every point in the process makes ModusLink truly unique in the supply chain and logistics market. It’s gratifying for our company to be involved with a project like Silverline.”

Donated handsets will be shipped to ModusLink’s repair and refurbishment locations in Bloomington, IN, and Singapore, where they will undergo a rigorous security and data wipe process before being restored to near-new condition and pre-loaded with the Silverline apps before being distributed to seniors through the Silverline program.

Additional Resources

  • Watch the video on ModusLink’s Aftermarket Solutions for electronics return, repair and recovery
  • See a first-hand account of Silverline’s benefits for seniors
  • See additional detail on ModusLink’s Repair and Recovery programs
  • Value Unchained, the blog for supply chain professionals

About Newton Circus

Newton Circus creates products, services, and applications that are good for people, planet, and profit. We focus on key drivers of global change including climate, the environment, poverty, development, natural resource preservation, healthcare, migration, and urbanization. Newton Circus understands the mainstream consumer has shown an overwhelming propensity to support products, brands, companies, and retailers that are committed to responsible business practices. Contact us to embed sustainability into your company and improve your bottom line. Visit www.newton-circus.com and www.silverline.mobi for more information.

About ModusLink Global Solutions

ModusLink Global Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK) executes comprehensive supply chain and logistics services that improve clients’ revenue, cost, sustainability and customer experience objectives. ModusLink is a trusted and integrated provider to the world’s leading companies in consumer electronics, communications, computing, medical devices, software, luxury goods and retail. The Company’s operating infrastructure annually supports more than $80 billion of its clients’ revenue and manages approximately 470 million product shipments through more than 30 sites in 15 countries across North America, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific region. For details on ModusLink’s flexible and scalable solutions visit www.moduslink.com and www.valueunchained.com, the blog for supply chain professionals

ModusLink Global Solutions is a trademark of ModusLink Global Solutions Inc. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Evergreen Extends Service Network in the Indian Ocean

April 2, 2013 by

Evergreen Line is teaming up with United Africa Feeder Line (UAFL) to extend its service network in the Indian Ocean.  The new ISC–Mauritius–Mozambique–Africa (IMMA) Service linking the Indian sub-continent, Indian Ocean Islands and Mozambique will be launched in late April.

Employing three 2,500 teu vessels, the biweekly service will have its inaugural sailing from Karachi on the 22nd of April.  The port rotation will then follow as Mundra – Colombo – Port Louis – Tamatave – Durban – Maputo – Nacala – Karachi.  Evergreen Line will provide two of the ships and UAFL the third.

The IMMA service offers a direct link between the Indian subcontinent and the emerging markets of Southeast Africa and its scope can be further extended with on-carriage services offered to neighbouring islands in Indian Ocean and inland destinations within the African continent. The service is Evergreen’s latest bid to fulfill growing customer demand to develop new markets and follows the line’s recent service extensions into other parts of East Africa, as well as the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia, during the first quarter this year.

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Menlo Extends its Capacity in Belgium

March 28, 2013 by

Amsterdam, 28 March, 2013

Menlo Worldwide Logistics (Menlo), the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW) continues its expansion of distribution centres (DCs) across Europe with the establishment of a 16,000 sqm facility at Genk, Belgium.  Providing warehousing, distribution and supply chain management services to a variety of manufacturing and retail industries, Menlo now operates two facilities in Belgium, with combined space of 21,000 sqm.  The Genk DC has the capability to serve local customers and also to act as a supply hub for Western European markets.

The Genk distribution centre (DC) provides a wide range of receiving, inventory management, fulfilment, export shipping, distribution, returns management and supply chain control services.  In particular Menlo’s transport management services (TMS) and Lean philosophy are employed to implement a programme of continuous improvement within customers’ international supply chains.

A typical example of such a process would be a multi-national manufacturing organization with a wide range of consumer or business-to-business products and a need to integrate and optimize its supply chain across multiple brands. Apply the resources of its multi-user facilities such as Genk, Menlo becomes a critical outsourced component of the customer’s supply chain by establishing a centralized European distribution hub.  The DC works in harmony with a flexible supply chain management solution that can be adapted to the customer’s changing marketing and production demands.

Menlo’s Genk facility is operating as a multi-user facility for companies distributing product throughout Europe and has capacity to extend its services to further users both regional and international.

“The European business community recognized early on the value of logistics outsourcing,” said Tony Gunn, Menlo’s Managing Director, Europe.  “Our strategic operations in Genk, and our other facilities throughout Europe, provide value-added services for major manufacturers and retailers in the region.  Genk is a key location for the global Menlo network.”

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About Menlo Worldwide Logistics Europe

In Europe Menlo Worldwide Logistics maintains seventeen dedicated and multi-client logistics centres located in the Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany and the United Kingdom. This warehouse network can serve as pan-European distribution solution using one or several facilities.

Supply chain and transport management solutions as well as 3PL, warehousing and distribution services are offered to a variety of vertical industry sectors including: fashion & apparel; healthcare and medical equipment; hi-tech electronic and data network equipment; automotive; defence and government services and retail e-fulfilment.

Menlo’s European headquarters is at the multi-client Amsterdam Distribution Centre in the Netherlands.

About Menlo Worldwide Logistics

Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a US$1.7 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-based Menlo Worldwide 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 fulfilment and light assembly through a strategic network of multi-client and dedicated facilities. With more than 17 million square feet of dedicated warehouse space in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America, and industry-leading technologies, Menlo Worldwide Logistics creates effective, integrated solutions for the transportation and distribution needs of leading businesses around the world.

Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW), a $5.6 billion diversified freight transportation and logistics company. For more information, please visit us on the Web at www.con-way.com.

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Geodis Brazil to Exhibit at Intermodal South America

March 27, 2013 by

Geodis Brazil will be exhibiting at this year’s Intermodal South America at the Transamerica Expo Center, Sao Paulo, Brazil, from Tuesday, 2nd April until Thursday, 4th April 2013. Geodis Brazil is a subsidiary of Geodis Wilson, one of the world’s leading freight management companies.

“Brazil represents a focus market for our company’s development strategy”, says Chris Cahill, Managing Director Geodis Brazil. “Looking at global cargo flows we clearly see the increasing relevance of the Brazilian market for the global economy. And the challenges that come with it. Brazil requires really special expertise, for instance in customs brokerage. We are one of the very few global players that have this expertise in-house today.”

Now in its 19th year, Intermodal South America is the leading integrated exhibition and conference event for international trade, logistics, transport and cargo handling in Latin America. Geodis Brazil will showcase its special expertise as well as an extended service range for the local and regional transport and logistics market. Senior Executives and regional Managing Directors from the Americas region will be present at the event.  A full list of Geodis Wilson attendees is listed below. Interview requests can be handled through ISIS Communications (see contact details below).

About Geodis Wilson and the Geodis Group

Geodis Wilson is a leading global freight management company. With 7,700 employees in more than 50 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 46.000 employees in more than 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

Geodis Representatives at Intermodal South America include:

Adriano Aleixo – Tradelane Manager Brazil/Mexico, Geodis Wilson Germany

Chris Cahill – Managing Director, Brazil – Geodis Wilson

Wagner Covos – Vice President South America, Geodis Global Solutions – Americas

Tim Dabbs – Vertical Market Director – High Tech – England

Joe Fordney, Director US AirFreight Services Geodis Wilson USA, Inc.

Morten Jensen – Vertical Market Director, Aviation Geodis Wilson Headquarters

Chris Johnston – Regional Sales Director-Americas / Managing Director-Canada

Alfredo Maldonado – Branch Manager – Mexico

Emiliano Rota – Tradelane Manager Latin America

Mathew Sarfity – Regional Ocean Procurement Director, Americas

Kai Schmersal – Managing Director – Mexico

For more information on the Conference go to – www.intermodal.com.br/en/

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Evergreen Line Strengthens Intra-Asia Service Network

March 26, 2013 by

March 26 2013

In order to meet the growing market demand on the Intra-Asia trades, Evergreen Line is launching its new CPM service linking South China, Philippines and East Malaysia from mid April 2013.  In addition to providing regional transportation links for shippers in three countries, the new loop will connect to Evergreen’s global service network via Hong Kong.

Two ships of 1,700 teu will be deployed on the CPM service.  The first sailing is planned from Shekou on the 15th of April 2013.   The port rotation of the weekly service will be: Shekou – Hong Kong – Manila – Kota Kinabalu – Bintulu – Shekou.

Regional economic growth forecasts support the view that  Evergreen’s expansion of its service network with the launch of the CPM is advisable.  According to IMF’s World Economic Outlook report published in January 2013, ASEAN is forecast to attain economic growth rates of 5.5% in 2013 and 5.7% in 2014.

In addition, the Southeast Asian countries will begin negotiations to establish the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) this year together with China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand.  The free trade development that is expected to ensue will further boost cargo growth within the Intra-Asia markets.

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March 26, 2013 by

(Shanghai, March 25 2013) Innovative solutions by Menlo Worldwide Logistics China and its Lean methodology have impressed award juries and earned the company an internal

1. Armando Farinas, Lean Sensei, Menlo Global Lean Team (left), presents the Lean Bronze Certificate to Zhang Qiang, Xinqiao Warehouse Manager. The certificate recognizes the Xinqiao Warehouse’s successful implementation of the tools of Lean methodology, maximizing customer value and minimizing waste.

certification for its work in 2012. Menlo China has received the China Logistics Innovation Award, the China Business Award for Logistics Services and has been awarded Lean Bronze Certification, an internal award.

2012 China Logistics Innovation Award

Menlo China received the 2012 China Logistics Innovation Award from China Logistics and Purchasing (CLP) magazine in recognition of the company’s 4PL capabilities and Lean methodology.

The China Logistics Innovation Award, now in its 10th year, honors China-based logistics providers whose work over the calendar year embodies the spirit of innovation in the industry. Noting that China’s own logistics industry is still developing, albeit rapidly, Mr. He Liming, head of the CLP association, said, “Menlo’s solution for a Financial and Security equipment manufacturing client impressed us as something we could learn from. It was client-focused, creative and innovative. Using 4PL and Lean methodology and customizing a package to the customer’s needs, Menlo enabled the client to substantially decrease production costs– exactly what we were looking for.”

CLP magazine is the publication of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP), the government logistics and purchasing institution.

China Business Award for Logistics Services

The Shanghai Business Review’s (SBR) China Business Awards recognize international companies in China in the business services sectors that have excelled or in some way made a significant mark. SBR is the city’s leading English language business magazine.

“The jury for the Logistics Services award selected Menlo for several reasons: the comprehensive nature of your services throughout the supply chain, the recognized innovative nature of your 3PL and 4PL solutions, as well as awards from other institutions,” said SBR editor and China Business Awards juror Thomas McKinley.

Menlo Lean Bronze Certification

Menlo China’s Xinqiao, Shanghai, warehouse has been awarded Lean Bronze Certification by the Menlo Global Lean Team. The warehouse runs Mary Kay Cosmetics’ warehousing, order fulfillment and distribution and is Menlo’s first warehouse in China to receive this certification.

“The goal of implementing Lean methodology is to maximize customer value while minimizing waste. Achieving the bronze level means that the warehouse has the appropriate tools and physical elements in place to enable them to do this,” said Armando Farinas, Lean Sensei, Menlo Global Lean Team. Bronze is the first level in Menlo’s Lean certification process, which is based on Lean industry standards but customized for Menlo. There are five levels altogether, culminating in Diamond.

“Lean certification gives both Menlo and our client a strategic advantage,” said Farinas. “By reducing waste, we reduce our costs. We pass on that cost savings to the client, enabling them to supply the market with the highest quality products at a lower price and increase their market share.”

3. Thomas Pan, Managing Director North Asia, received the China Logistics Innovation award from China Logistics & Purchasing magazine. The award was given in recognition of the company’s 4PL capabilities and Lean methodology.

Thomas Pan, Menlo’s Managing Director, North Asia, said, “We’re delighted to receive both the external recognition — particularly from industry leaders like CLP and SBR – and the internal certification. Our value to clients is our combination of in-depth local knowledge from an experienced local team with our parent company’s expertise in areas such as Lean, which results in best-in-class customer solutions.”

Menlo Worldwide Logistics (China) Ltd provides professional, top-of-the-line logistics solutions developed with in-depth local knowledge, delivering operationally effective, cost efficient results via a wide-reaching network of offices, warehouses and logistics centers in 110 cities throughout China. Menlo China is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc., the $5.6 billion New York Stock Exchange-listed freight transportation and logistics services company headquartered in San Fransico, California.


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