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“K” Line : Actual Ship Onboard Test of SCR System for Diesel Generator Started on 8,600TEU New Container Ship “HANOI BRIDGE”

March 21, 2013 by

March 21, 2013

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Japan Marine United Corporation and Daihatsu Diesel Mfg.Co. will begin actual on-board ship tests of Selective Catalytic Reduction System (SCR System) for Diesel Generator to confirm  the attainment of  NOx TierⅢ Regulations in MARPOL Annex VI.

NOx TierⅢ regulations, effective from January 1st 2016, in MARPOL Annex VI necessitates us to reduce NOx emissions in ECA (Emission Control Area) by more than 80% compared with TierⅠRegulations. One of the technical measures is Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), therefore research and development concerning SCR is being conducted in various fields.

SCR System has been installed on small coastal ships in Northern Europe, and has been used at land-based plants. However, there is no previous example of it being introduced on large ocean-going ships. Therefore, we have to confirm attainment of  NOx TierⅢ Regulations and solve any  problems by conducting actual on-board ship  tests.

“K” Line have therefore decided to install this SCR System for Diesel Generator Engine and carry out operational testing on “HANOI BRIDGE”, which is a large container vessel (8600TEU) to be delivered on March 26th, 2013.

The SCR System has now been installed in this vessel, and we can confirmed that this system will fulfill the appropriate specification during Sea trials.

The effectiveness of SCR System will be measured and will verify whether a problem exists during the 18 month period after this vessel is delivered.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Japan Marine United Corporation, and Daihatsu Diesel Mfg.Co. will cooperate with each other for global environmental conservation, and actively address variable technology developments.

This project is supported by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai as the scheme of “Collaborative Research Requested by The Industry“

General description of vessel

Ship name                             HANOI BRIDGE

Shipyard                                Japan Marine United Corporation

Ship numger                         3290

Vessel’s type                        Container Ship (8,600TEU)

Target engine                      Model 8DC-32 manufactured by Daihatsu (Output 3,000kwm)

Contacts:

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. Technical Group Machinery Team

Shingo Kameyama

Tel: +81-03-3595-5106　　Fax: +81-03-3595-5355

Japan Marine United Corporation  General Affairs Department

Keita Mizukami

Tel: +81-3-6722-6102　　Fax: +81-3-6722-6090

Daihatsu Diezel Mfg.co.,Ltd. General Affairs Department

Takashi Mizushina

Tel:+81-06-6454-2331 Fax: +81-06-6454-2750

Filed Under: "K" Line

Dachser on course for revenue of five billion euros

March 20, 2013 by

Kempten, Munich. 20 March 2013. Dachser closed the 2012 financial year with new record highs in terms of overall revenue and staff numbers. Revenue growth nevertheless slowed to 3.7%. Dachser has set initial growth impulses for 2013 with the acquisitions of the Spanish logistics providers Azkar and Transunion. Including revenues from these acquisitions and expected organic growth, Dachser aims to surpass the 5-billion-euro revenue threshold for the first time in the current fiscal year.

Dachser increased group revenue in 2012 to EUR 4.41 billion, which is 3.7% higher than 2011 (EUR 4.254 billion). 49.8 million consignments weighing 37.5 million tonnes represent an increase of around 1% respectively over the previous year. The number of company-owned branch offices worldwide rose to 347. At the end of 2012, Dachser employed 21,650 staff members worldwide, of whom 8,750 are based at the logistics provider’s international country organizations.

Increased capital investment

“Many of our customers experienced 2012 as an economically extremely unstable year. The economic slowdown in Europe in the second half of the year was exacerbated by a weakening on the air freight routes to and from Asia,” summarizes Bernhard Simon, head of the Dachser management board. “Against this background we succeeded in consolidating the organic growth of the previous years and maintained our stable position on the market. As a family enterprise that takes a long-term approach to planning, we adopted a counter-cyclical approach in 2012 and increased our capital investment by around 10%.” With capital investment totalling EUR 148 million, Dachser continued to strengthen its logistics network last year and thus laid the foundation for further growth.

Revenues of the Dachser business fields

Dachser’s biggest business field, European Logistics, contributed to the group’s revenue in 2012 with EUR 2.661 billion (previous year EUR 2.625 billion) closing the fiscal year with a slight growth of 1.4%. Dachser Food Logistics raised its revenues by 13.2% to EUR 573 million (from EUR 506 million in 2011) and once again proved to be a stabilizing factor independently of the economic fluctuations. The Dachser Air & Sea Logistics business field generated EUR 1.305 billion, realizing a growth in revenues of 7.4%. With Malaysia and Vietnam, the Air & Sea Logistics business field added two new Asian country organizations to the Dachser network.

Gross revenue (EUR billion) 2012 2011 Change
European Logistics 2.661 2.625 + 1.4%
Food Logistics 0.573 0.506 + 13.2%
Air & Sea Logistics 1.305 1.215 + 7.4%
Consolidation* (*excl. revenues from investments of 50% and lower) -0.129 -0.092
Group revenue 4.410 4.254 + 3.7%

Outlook 2013

Dachser plans to continue to invest substantially in the expansion of its European and intercontinental network in the 2013 financial year. “In particular our Iberian acquisitions Azkar and Transunion are currently providing new momentum and growth stimuli,” Bernhard Simon explains. The air and sea freight forwarder Transunion extends the network with additional locations in Turkey, Argentina and Peru. Boosted by the organic growth anticipated in 2013 as well as the consolidated revenues of Azkar and Transunion, Dachser hopes to exceed revenue of five billion euros for the first time in 2013.

“The integration of Azkar and Transunion is making rapid progress. The motivation of the local teams to become a value-enhancing part of Dachser is extremely high,” Bernhard Simon is keen to point out. “Hence we have kicked off the new year with a healthy new sense of dynamism and enthusiasm.”

About Dachser:

In 2012, the internationally operating logistics provider, Dachser, generated total revenue of EUR 4.41 billion and handled 49.8 million consignments weighing a total of 37.5 million tonnes. On 31 Dec. 2012, Dachser employed a staff of 21,650 employees working in 347 profit centres worldwide. For more information visit www.dachser.com.

Filed Under: Dachser UK

ModusLink Improves Operations in The Netherlands

March 19, 2013 by

—Move from Apeldoorn to Venray in The Netherlands will yield improved warehousing, provide additional transportation options for clients—

WALTHAM, Mass.—March 14, 2013—ModusLink Global Solutions™ Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK) has announced a planned move of its operations in The Netherlands from the current site in Apeldoorn to a new location in Venray. Initial work to transition client services is underway and the new facility is expected to be fully operational by July 2013.

“The Netherlands is a highly strategic logistics hub in Europe and our company and our clients have enjoyed many benefits over the last 25 years from our location in Apeldoorn,” said Scott Crawley, president, global operations, sales and marketing, ModusLink. “Today, we are managing numerous supply chain programs for global consumer electronics companies whose growth necessitates a facility that is better designed in terms of warehouse space and layout, shipping bays and with access to more transportation options. We have found an ideal location in Venray and this move will improve our clients’ operations while also benefitting ModusLink economically and competitively.”

ModusLink’s new Solution Center is located in an area of Venray that is home to many logistics and transportation facilities. The geographic location of Venray within the country offers easy access to major European highways, river-based shipping and an extensive rail system. There are approximately 50 weekly inter-modal transportation service options for moving materials and finished goods in and out of the logistics area by train and barge.

The new facility features 28 loading bays, 15,000 sq. meters of warehouse space in a layout designed for storage and fulfillment, as well as designated areas ideal for product assembly, configuration and packaging. A number of the current ModusLink employees will be moving to the new location and the Venray area boasts a skilled workforce experienced in logistics and supply chain work.

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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.

Filed Under: Modus Link

“CKYH” to restructure Asia-U.S. East Coast services

March 19, 2013 by

CKYH – the Green Alliance (COSCON, “K” Line, Yang Ming, and Hanjin Shipping) will restructure their current Asia-U.S. East Coast loops effective middle of April.

Through this service restructuring, CKYH will provide 5 loops (AWE1, AWE2, AWE3, AWE4, AWE7) between Asia and the U.S. East Coast. AWE7 will be newly launched and replace AWE6 which was suspended during the 2012 winter season. The new services will offer competitive sailing frequency and highest on-time schedule reliability in the industry so as to satisfy customer needs.

Port Rotations of Asia-U.S. East Coast services are as follows:

AWE1: Ningbo – Shanghai – Pusan – New York – Wilmington – Savannah – Jacksonvill – Pusan – Ningbo

AWE2: Qingdao – Shanghai – Ningbo – Yokohama – New York – Boston – Norfolk – Qingdao

AWE3: Ningbo – Shanghai – Pusan – Manzanillo – Colon – Savannah – New York – Wilmington – Pusan – Ningbo

AWE4 : Ho Chi Minh – Kaohsiung – Hong Kong – Yantian – Singapore – New York – Norfolk – Savannah – Singapore – Ho Chi Minh

AWE7: Xiamen – Hong Kong – Yantian – Pusan – New York – Savannah – Charleston – Pusan – Kaohsiung – Xiamen

Filed Under: "K" Line

“K” Line Decides to Deploy New Generation Eco-Friendly ULCVs (Ultra Large Container Vessels)

March 18, 2013 by

KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA, LTD. (“K” Line) is pleased to announce it has just decided to deploy new generation eco-friendly ULCVs (Ultra Large Container Vessels) as replacements in its existing fleet in order to strengthen efficiency and cost competitiveness of “K” Line’s Containership Business. We anticipate this will result in remarkable improvement of both efficiency and cost competitiveness.

Type of vessels and number ordered :  14000TEU Containership x 5

Estimated delivery timing  :  Spring to Summer 2015

Ship Yard  :  Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

LOA  :　About366meters

Beam  :   51.2 meters

Depth :   29.9 meters

Nominal container carrying capacity  :  13,870TEU

Filed Under: "K" Line

IVY BOYER BECOMES GEODIS WILSON’S NEW CMO

March 13, 2013 by

Amsterdam, 13 March 2013

Global freight management company Geodis Wilson has announced the appointment of Ivy Boyer as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). She succeeds Kim

Ivy Boyer, CMO, Geodis Wilson

Pedersen, who recently became Executive Vice President of Geodis Wilson.

Ivy Boyer will be driving the business development strategy of Geodis Wilson worldwide. “Globally we are experiencing a very dynamic and fast changing market. To identify and anticipate those trends that are crucial to the effectiveness of our clients’ supply chains is becoming a critical factor in achieving success – for both our clients and Geodis Wilson. Matching the market’s dynamism and providing adaptable logistics solutions are crucial ingredients in our innovation driven strategy”, says Ivy Boyer.

Ivy Boyer has more than 20 years of experience in the freight forwarding industry. She began her international career in the Philippines before holding management positions with various transport companies in Australia, Singapore and the USA. In March 2009, she joined Geodis Wilson as Global Account Manager, and was promoted Director Global Accounts in September 2010, based in the Netherlands. In this position she took charge of developing the freight and logistics business with Geodis Wilson’s largest customers, amongst them global players in the industry, hi-tech and automotive segments, consumer electronics, retail, fashion and luxury brands.

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 – with a revenue of 2,64bn€ in 2012 – 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 and a revenue of 9.5 bn € (2012), 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

Geodis Wilson to Exhibit at Cruise shipping miami

March 4, 2013 by

Global freight management and logistics provider Geodis Wilson will be exhibiting at this year’s Cruise Shipping Miami which will take place at the Beach Convention Centre, Miami Beach, Florida, from Monday, 11th March until Friday, 15th March 2013.

Miami, March 4, 2013. Geodis Wilson runs a global network of teams dedicated to the marine logistics industry along the entire breadth of international routes. “The logistical challenges presented by the marine supply sector demand specialized operational processes in which Geodis Wilson’s Marine Logistics teams are expert. With this expertise at our disposal, we see great potential for growth in this market,” says Sergio Herrero, Director Vertical Market, Marine Logistics. He will be attending this event together with other senior executives, showcasing Geodis Wilson’s capabilities in this segment.

Cruise Shipping Miami is a leading international exhibition and conference serving the cruise industry, bringing together buyers and suppliers with the opportunity to network, source services and goods, and educate the industry.  The event attracts a broad range of industry players, with more than 1,800 cruise line owners.

For more information on the Conference go to – http://www.cruiseshippingevents.com/miami

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 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

For further information, please contact:

Katherine Mosquera

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Geodis Wilson USA

Tel.: +1 732 362 0647

E-Mail: katherine.mosquera@us.geodiswilson.com

Michael Zuchold

Communications Manager Geodis Wilson

Tel.: + 49 174 909 8788

E-Mail: michael.zuchold@hq.geodiswilson.com

Filed Under: GEODIS

GEODIS WILSON WINS LARGE 2 YEAR CONTRACT WITH DELSEY

February 28, 2013 by

Geodis Wilson will manage Delsey’s global logistics operations

Geodis Wilson, Geodis’ freight management division, today announces signing of a two year contract to manage the global logistics operations for international luggage manufacturer, Delsey. Geodis Wilson’s advanced solutions and global offering will reduce Delsey’s logistics costs by a significant percentage.

Geodis Wilson will implement a fully integrated logistics service with management of intra-Asia freight services through Vietnam and Southern China, contractual logistics with a permanent storage volume above 15,000 CBM and Full Container Load (FCL) deliveries worldwide to France, US, Latin America, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

The Geodis Wilson logistics centre is located in Shanghai’s Yangshan Free Trade Port Area. This is where 36,000 cubic meters (CBM) of Delsey products for import and export will be handled yearly, as well as round-trip FCL trucking from Yangshan port to the distribution centre and Less Than Truckload (LTL) domestic distribution with a yearly volume of 4,000 CBM to Delsey customers in 37 cities in China.

Commenting on the contract success, Marie-Christine Lombard, CEO of Geodis, said: “This contract highlights Geodis Wilson’s strong presence in China’s competitive transport and logistics market. Our innovative approach will allow Delsey to increase productivity, reduce business complexity and optimise their supply chains with a single, best in class logistics provider.”

Delsey requires a cost effective logistics provider to support its global logistics needs for distribution across over 100 countries. Lucien Soldano, Global Supply Chain Director of Delsey said: “Geodis Wilson’s advanced IT and technical support through real-time, automatic status updates and optimised flow at modern logistics centers, highlights that the company is the best choice to meet Delsey’s demands.”

Geodis Wilson has been operating in Asia Pacific for over 30 years. It has a team of more than 2,100 employees in the region, striving to deliver ‘best in class’ customer service and performance. Geodis Wilson recently announced the expansion of its cross-border trucking operations into China, to meet rising demand among Southeast Asian customers, especially those in the high-tech sector. It is also committed to the growth of its Asia Pacific operations after announcing the opening of three new large logistics centres in China in 2012.

ENDS

Geodis: www.geodis.com

A supply chain operator and fully owned subsidiary of the SNCF Group, Geodis is a European group with global reach, ranking among the top four companies in its field in Europe.  The Group’s ability to coordinate all or part of the supply chain (air and sea freight forwarding, groupage/express, contract logistics, transport of part and full truck loads, reverse logistics, supply chain management and optimisation) enables it to support its customer in their strategic, geographical and technological developments, providing them with solutions to optimise their physical and information flows.  Geodis offers a range of logistics services that meet the specific needs of each sector of the economy.  With offices in 60 countries, the Group’s 32,000 employees provide a wealth of multicultural experinece, delivering a local service to their customers as part of a flexible, proactive approach.  Geodis reported revenues of €7.1 billion in 2012.

About Delsey

An iconic brand, Delsey is a French company and a creator of baggage since 1946. For more than 65 years Delsey has offered consumers cases which bring together quality and audacious design. Delsey creates ingenious baggage designed to accompany travelers wherever they go and to adapt to all types of journey, both professional and personal. Its strength grounded in its expertise, the brand is behind numerous innovations recognized by important awards in the design world. Delsey brings together style and functionality to create products that reflects the personality of each consumer. Today Delsey is present in all 5 continents and in more than 130 countries. A Delsey bag is sold every 10 seconds.

Filed Under: GEODIS

“K” Line Enhances JASECO Services

February 25, 2013 by

KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA, LTD. (“K” Line) is pleased to announce upgrade of its Intra-Asia Service with improved transit times and better coverage between Japan and Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Hong Kong.

Details of the service are as follows:-

  • Vessel Deployment

JASECO-4: Four (4) x 2600 TEU type vessels

JASECO-5: Four (4) x 2600 TEU type vessels

  • Port Rotation:

JASECO-4: Tokyo – Yokohama – Shimizu – Yokkaichi – Nagoya – Kobe – Manila – Singapore – Port Kelang – Jakarta – Singapore – Hong Kong – Tokyo

JASECO-5: Osaka – Nagoya – Shimizu – Tokyo – Yokohama – Singapore – Jakarta – Singapore – Manila – Osaka

  • Current

JASECO-4: Osaka – Shimizu – Tokyo – Yokohama – Nagoya – Kobe – Manila – Singapore – Port Kelang – Jakarta – Singapore – Manila – Osaka

  • Commencement Date:

JASECO-4 SB: 27th of March ETA Tokyo

JASECO-5 SB: 27th of March ETA Osaka

JASECO-4 NB: 12th of April ETA Jakarta

JASECO-5 NB: 11th of April ETA Jakarta

Filed Under: "K" Line

CLIQ Digital Selects ModusLink for Mobile Gaming and Entertainment Applications Support

February 21, 2013 by

—Multilingual contact center to deliver regional support for CLIQ’s expansion in Asia—

WALTHAM, Mass., and DÜSSELDORF, Germany—Feb. 21, 2013—ModusLink Global Solutions™ Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNK) and  CLIQ Digital announced an agreement today for ModusLink to provide live support services for CLIQ Digital’s mobile entertainment and gaming customers across Asia.

CLIQ Digital’s products include free and premium games, content subscriptions and advertising and lead-generation programs. From a single centralized contact center in Singapore, ModusLink will manage incoming technical and billing questions from CLIQ’s customers throughout the region in English, Bahasa, Mandarin and Cantonese.

“CLIQ Digital is a fast-growing, international company and our apps are designed for multiple mobile operating systems and hardware platforms,” said Thomas Kothuis, chief operating officer, CLIQ Digital. “We need a customer support infrastructure that can manage this high number of variables and that can also grow with us. We were impressed by ModusLink’s ability to quickly add languages and capacity to the Singapore contact center as we expand our footprint in the Asian market.”

“ModusLink’s contact center will automatically match the location of an incoming number with the right agent, so that CLIQ Digital’s customers can communicate in their native language and quickly have issues resolved,” said Scott Crawley, president, global operations, sales and marketing, ModusLink. “Timely resolution is important; however, our approach to customer care logistics goes a step further as we focus on thorough and non-scripted interactions with customers as opposed to volume-based metrics. We expect CLIQ Digital can build brand loyalty among its customers with this high-quality, targeted support service.

ModusLink’s extensive range of Customer Care services, including customer loyalty initiatives, product marketing programs and returns management, provide additional value to the post-sale supply chain and help maintain company and brand reputation.

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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.

About CLIQ Digital

CLIQ Digital, which is based in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a leading provider of games and mobile entertainment. As a marketer and publisher of games and other mobile value-added services, the Group is active in over 50 countries, especially through the channel of direct sales to end customers. CLIQ Digital has been establishing its Online & Freemium Games division since July 2010, and also its Freemium Mobile Games division since the end of 2011. The company was founded as Bob Mobile AG in 2005. A decisive growth step was taken in 2012 with acquisition of Dutch company CLIQ B.V. CLIQ provided the basis of the name of the newly positioned Group, which focuses on continuous and profitable growth through expanding into new countries, extending its games portfolio, as well as corporate acquisitions. The Company is listed in the Entry Standard segment of Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Filed Under: Modus Link
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