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“K” Line Assists in Rescue of Small Boat in Distress – Pure Car Carrier (PCC) ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’

June 13, 2012 by

June 13, 2012

‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’, a Pure Car Carrier (PCC), cooperated with rescue operation of a small boat that was in distress about 500 miles east off Choshi, Japan on June 7th.

On 7th of June, 2012 at 10:40 (Local Time), K Line fleet PCC ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’ was requested by Japan Coast Guard to rescue the small boat “Gulliver” that had sent distress signal in the sea area vicinity. At 13:00 on the same day, in compliance with the request, ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’ immediately headed for the missing position under  rough sea conditions. On 8th of June, 2012 at 12:37, ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’ found the British adventurer.

‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’ tried to rescue the boat; however this proved difficult to do alone due to the severe weather conditions. Under the command of the Japan Coast Guard, ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’ drifted in the vicinity of “Gulliver” and supported the boat whilst it waited for the arrival of a Patrol boat. After the arrival, at 17:06 of the same day, ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’ returned to her normal voyage. At 18:00 of the same day, the Patrol boat informed ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’ that the adventurer was safely rescued. We praise the rescue of Japan Coast Guard and continue to cooperate with them.

"K" Line's 'Texas Highway' : A Pure Car Carrier

About ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’

Management Company：TAIYO NIPPON KISEN CO, LTD.

Captain：KIMIO IZUMO

Flag：Japan

Crew：21　(7 Japanese, 14 Filipinos)

Gross Tonnage：55,458 tons

Type of Vessel：Pure Car Carrier

Filed Under: "K" Line

“K” Line and Noble form Joint Venture

June 13, 2012 by

June 13, 2012

Noble Chartering Inc (NCI), the dry bulk chartering arm of commodity trader Noble Group, and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd (“K” Line) are delighted to announce the signing of an agreement to commercially operate several Cape Size Bulk Carriers. A new company (K Noble Hong Kong Ltd.) will run the joint venture which will be comprised of a pool of Cape Size Bulkers, starting July 2012.

The Venture is a natural consequence of the close relationship between the “K” Line Group and Noble that dates back several years, and follows a number of successful dry bulk projects between the companies.

NCI AND “K” Line has identified major synergies between their respective Cape businesses. These will provide the new operation with efficiencies and cost savings, and additionally with enhanced market knowledge. This venture will be well positioned to offer competitive pricing and freight solutions to customers, while creating value for shareholders.

The joint venture will be managed out of Hong Kong.

About Noble Group

Noble Group (SGX: N21) manages the global supply chain of agricultural and energy products, metals and minerals. Noble operates from over 140 locations, employing more than 70 Nationalities. Noble manages a diversified portfolio of essential raw materials, integrating the sourcing marketing, processing, financing and transportation of those materials. Noble owns and manages a portfolio of strategic assets, sourcing from low cost producers such as Brazil, Argentina, Australia and Indonesia and supplying to high growth demand markets including China, India and the Middle East. Today, Noble has interests in grain crushing facilities, coal and iron ore mines, fuel terminals and storage facilities, sugar and ethanol plants, ports, vessels and other key infrastructure facilities.

Filed Under: "K" Line

Geodis Wilson Expands Cross Border Trucking Operations to China

June 7, 2012 by

Hong Kong, 22 May 2012 – Geodis Wilson, one of the world’s leading freight management companies, today announced its expanding trucking operations to include China, an extension of its existing routes through Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Indochina region. The full cross-border route between Singapore and China covers a total distance of 5,950 kilometres and has an efficient lead-time of 6-7 days.

Customers can choose between full container load (FCL) services, or less than container load (LCL) services. FCL containers are sealed from door-to-door and opened only if required by border customs, while LCL containers are consolidated at Geodis Wilson facilities along the route, and fed into the main road network by regional trucks.

“One distinctive element of our cross border trucking product is the range of security measures. They enable us to monitor and protect cargoes and help to ensure that our clients’ goods can be delivered on time. This includes solid contingency mechanisms, for instance in case of severe weather, complex customs clearing or for accident prevention”, said Chris Lee, Regional Director Cross Border Trucking.

Geodis Wilson has more than 17 years’ experience operating cross-border trucking services in Southeast Asia. It started services between Malaysia and Thailand in 1995, extending into Singapore in 1996. The company has been operating daily scheduled LCL services since 1999, providing full customs clearance support to shipments. Customers benefit from a single provider across multiple customs checkpoints. To support this, Geodis Wilson operates staffed customs offices at key borders in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and China.

In line with Geodis Wilson’s innovative approach to customer service, schedules can be tailored to meet customers’ requirements, helping businesses to benefit from savings in inventory holding costs. The service also provides customers with more flexibility than air freight, as road shipments do not have the same capacity and dimension limitations.

– ENDS –

Notes to Editor:

About Geodis Wilson Asia Pacific

Geodis Wilson Asia Pacific is a division of Geodis Group, a global logistics provider. As part of the French railway company SNCF, Geodis offers a wide range of sustainable, innovative and cost saving multimodal solutions.

Geodis Wilson makes customers more competitive by delivering their cargo across five continents by sea and air and by making their supply chain transparent and easy to manage.

An early trendsetter in supporting customers in the region, Geodis Wilson was one of the first international logistics companies to establish operations in China and India, and has been operating in Asia Pacific for over 30 years. It has a passionate team of more than 2,100 employees in the region, striving to deliver ‘best in class’ customer service and performance.

For further information about Geodis Wilson’s innovative approach, please visit www.geodiswilson.com

Filed Under: GEODIS

ModusLink Expands Czech Solution Center to Meet New Client Needs

May 31, 2012 by
Strategically located value-added warehouse and distribution center plays critical role in global consumer electronics supply chains

Opening Ceremony of ModusLink’s Expanded Czech Solution Center in Brno, Czech Republic Picture l-r : Oliver Pospíšil, Deputy of Mayor City of Brno; Bill McLennan, President Global Operations, ModusLink; Michal Hasek, President of South Moravia Region Image Source: ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc.

WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May. 31, 2012– ModusLink Global Solutions™, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLNK), a global leader in supply chain management, has extended the capacity at its Brno, Czech Republic Solution center, one of ModusLink’s five operational sites in Europe. The 32,000 square meter production hall enables ModusLink to provide value-added warehousing, distribution, multichannel fulfilment, returns management and other critical supply chain capabilities to global technology, communications, consumer packaged goods and medical device companies.

The Brno Solution Center was established in 2005 and is enabled with a wide range of value-added services, including digital content management, media replication, on-device printing and multiple packaging options. It operates as a strategically located distribution center to more than 120 countries, a returns center to support customer needs, and has recently been positioned as a shared-services hub for ModusLink’s European operations offering centralized supply chain planning and financial management processes.

John Heffernan, general manager for ModusLink in Brno believes the expansion, driven by new client wins, is a testimony to the strategic value of ModusLink’s services and the position that Central and Eastern Europe plays in today’s global supply chains. “We offer an alternative integrated services model that can be less costly than a pure South East Asia manufacturing solution. When supplemented by efficiencies gained with lean sigma processes, logistics and packaging optimization, we are able to help clients achieve up to a double digit cost and inventory saving. We are excited to be able to offer this solution to more clients with the expanded facility.”

Bill McLennan, ModusLink’s president of global operations, underscores the strategic value of operations in Central and Eastern Europe for clients in a variety of industries. “As clients in the high-tech, communications and medical device verticals need to become more demand-driven, the capabilities offered by ModusLink here in Brno become a critical tool in leveraging the low-cost manufacturing footprint of South East Asia, while maintaining the flexibility to meet local customer needs throughout Europe. Our global footprint and reliable, flexible infrastructure are key reasons why the world’s leading companies outsource their supply chain management challenges to us.”

About ModusLink Global Solutions

ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. designs and executes global supply chain and e-Business strategies that drive revenue growth, reduce cost and enhance the customer brand experience for the world’s leading companies. Our factory supply, warehousing, postponement, fulfilment, returns management, value recovery, e-commerce, customer care and digital rights management solutions are delivered across a footprint of 30 Solution Centers in 15 countries. By leveraging our more than 30 years of experience in a variety of vertical markets and industries, ModusLink clients can react quickly to shifting market dynamics that impact the end-to-end product lifecycle. For more information about ModusLink’s reliable, flexible and sustainable solutions, visit www.moduslink.com or www.valueunchained.com, the blog for supply chain professionals.

This release contains forward-looking statements, which address a variety of subjects including, for example, the impact of the additional capacity on the Company’s integrated service offering, and the ability to offer the service to more clients. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. The following important factors and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: the Company’s success, including its ability to expand its operations, depends on its ability to execute on its business strategy and the continued and increased demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; and the Company’s management may face strain on managerial and operational resources as they try to oversee the expanded operations. For a detailed discussion of cautionary statements that may affect the Company’s future results of operations and financial results, please refer to its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements represent management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by us.

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.

Modus Link Building, Brno, Czech Republic

Additional Resources are available as follows:

ModusLink Recognized for Transformative Supply Chain Initiatives with Mobile Communications Leader

http://www.news.moduslink.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=103545&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1691789&highlight

TomTom Teams With ModusLink for India Expansion

http://www.news.moduslink.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=103545&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1672056&highlight

Marketing Materials

Brochure: ModusLink Corporate Overview

http://www.moduslink.com/resources-login?pid=5052

Case Study: HP Experiences Cost Savings and Exhibits Environmental Responsibility Through Sustainable Supply Chain Solutions

http://www.moduslink.com/resources-login?pid=5050

Video: See ModusLink’s Configuration Capabilities In Action

http://www.moduslink.com/resources-login?pid=4099

Operations at Modus Link, Brno, Czech Republic

Contacts:

ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc.
Farrah Phillipo, +1-781-663-5096 (Media)
Director of Communications
farrah_phillipo@moduslink.com
Robert Joyce, +1-781-663-5120 (Investors-Financial)
Director, Investor Relations
ir@moduslink.com
or
ISIS Communications
Peter Owen, +44-1737-248300 (Media)
peter@isiscomms.com
Filed Under: Modus Link

CKYH Alliance to Restructure Asia – U.S. East Coast Services

May 9, 2012 by

May 9, 2012

The CKYH Alliance (COSCON, “K” Line, Yang Ming, and Hanjin Shipping) will restructure five of their current Asia-U.S. East Coast loops as of May 2012. AWE-6 is scheduled to resume from middle of May 2012 replacing AWE-5 which was suspended during winter season. These changes enhance comprehensive service network between Asia to U.S. East Coast while offering customers competitive sailing frequency, transit time and service coverage so as to fulfill customers’ needs.

The details of CKYH Asia – U.S. East Coast services are as follows:

AWE-1

  • Port rotation: Ningbo – Shanghai – Pusan – New York – Wilmington – Savannah – Pusan – Ningbo

(27 days from Ningbo to New York)

  • Vessels deployed: nine 4,024TEU class vessels by Hanjin Shipping
  • No change

AWE-2

  • Port rotation: Qingdao – Shanghai – Ningbo – Yokohama – New York –Boston – Norfolk – Qingdao

(27 days from Qingdao to New York)

  • Vessels deployed: nine 4,200-5,100TEU class vessels by COSCON
  • Effective date: May 15th, 2012

AWE-3

  • Port rotation: Hong Kong – Yantian – Kaohsiung– Shanghai – Pusan – Savannah – Charleston – Wilmington – Hong Kong

(27 days from Yantian to Savannah)

  • Vessels deployed: nine 4,250TEU class vessels by Yang Ming
  • Effective date: May 20th, 2012

AWE-4

  • Port rotation: Ho Chi Minh – Shekou – Hong Kong – Yantian –Singapore – New York – Norfolk –Savannah – Singapore – Ho Chi Minh

(24 days from Yantian to New York)

  • Vessels deployed: nine 5,500-6,600TEU class vessels (“K” Line 6, Yang Ming 1, Hanjin Shipping 2)
  • Effective date: May 29th, 2012

AWE-6

  • Port Rotation: Yantian – Ningbo – Shanghai – Busan – Savannah – Norfolk – Charleston – Yantian

(28 days from Yantian to Savannah)

  • Vessels deployed: nine 4,000TEU class vessels (COSCON 3, “K” Line 2, Yang Ming 1, Hanjin Shipping 3)
  • Effective date: May 18th, 2012

For further information, please contact:

Fumiyoshi Sato

Manager, Planning Team, Containerships Strategy Group

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.

Tel: +81-3-3595-5341　Fax: +81-3-3595-5288

Filed Under: "K" Line

Geodis Wilson Inks Contract with BIC

May 8, 2012 by

Amsterdam & Dubai – 8th May, 2012

Geodis Wilson, the leading global freight management company and freight forwarding arm of the Geodis Group, has been selected by the world renowned stationery and multi-product manufacturer, BIC as a logistics partner in Dubai, UAE. Geodis Wilson will perform a variety of warehousing and logistics functions for the multi-national. The contract, between BIC Middle East & Africa (BIC MEA) and Geodis Wilson, is for a two-year duration.

Commenting on Geodis Wilson’s successful business acquisition, the Company’s Supply Chain Manager for the UAE Ram Padmanabhan said, “We are, of course delighted to partner with such a global brand as BIC and have already begun to exhibit the high level of customer service, reliability and efficient integration of logistics functions, for which Geodis Wilson is well-known.  We look forward to working with BIC for the duration of this contract and for many years to come.”

BIC is a world leader in the supply of pens, stationery, lighters, shavers and promotional products.  For sixty years now it has been committed to providing high-quality, affordable products to consumers throughout the world. BIC’s net sales in 2011 topped Euros 1,824 million and its merchandise is sold in 160 countries.

As part of its contract with BIC, Geodis Wilson will provide services that include; product unloading, reception and inspection; inventory administration and storage; stock-keeping, order preparation and documentation; dispatch packaging, loading and distribution.  The countries served will include BIC markets throughout the Middle-east and the sub-continent.

ENDS

About Geodis Wilson and the Geodis Group

Geodis Wilson is a leading global freight management company. With 7,300 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.

Further information about the company: www.geodiswilson.com; www.geodis.com

Filed Under: GEODIS

Dachser now also present in Malaysia

May 8, 2012 by

Kempten/Kuala Lumpur, 7 May 2012. Dachser is continuing to pursue its worldwide expansion course and established a joint venture in Malaysia at the beginning of May.

The services provided by Dachser Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. range from air and sea freight business to customs clearance and other logistics services. Via its new joint venture partner, the company is also able to offer special transports. It is planned in the short term to employ a staff of 15 for the joint venture between Dachser and the Malaysian entrepreneur Ah Seng Tan (holdings in Multitrans, Megalift). The head office and at the same time first branch office are located in Petaling Jaya, near the capital Kuala Lumpur. There are also plans to open a second branch office.

“In Malaysia we are now present in another Tiger State following Singapore and Thailand, enabling us to develop both international and inner-Asian freight services for the benefit of our customers,” stresses Thomas Reuter, managing director Dachser Air & Sea Logistics. With the new country organization Dachser is expanding its service portfolio in the Asian-Pacific basin. Reuter adds: “Thanks to years of experience and sound knowledge of the local markets, our joint venture partner provides access to established local contacts and in-depth knowledge from the word go”.

Huned Gandhi, CEO of Dachser Malaysia

CEO of Dachser Malaysia is Huned Gandhi, a former member of the Dachser India management team. He reports to Detlev Janik, chief regional director South/South-East Asia, who is based in Singapore.

Dachser is present in Asia with branch offices in Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand and recently announced its growth strategy for the Dachser Air & Sea Logistics business field. The company aims to extend its presence to 220 locations in 49 countries by 2017.

In 2011, the internationally operating logistics provider generated total revenue of EUR 4.3 billion. 21,000 staff working in 315 profit centres worldwide handled 49.3 million consignments weighing a total of 37.1 million tonnes.

Filed Under: Dachser UK

First Class of “K” Line Students Graduate from Crystal e-College

May 8, 2012 by

May 8, 2012

The first class of 23 “K” Line students has graduated from Crystal e-College, which is a mercantile marine college affiliated with our company, on April 11. The graduates will be candidates for senior officer.

A large number of attendees, including Senior Managing Executive Officer Capt. Masami Sasaki, Managing Director of Taiyo Nippon Kisen Mr. Shinsei Nakanishi and the President of　“K” Line Ship Management Co., Ltd., Mr. Satoru Kuboshima, presented at this ceremony.

“K” Line gives examinations to recruit high-achieving students. The students take lectures at the college for 3 years and onboard training for one year. The students are provided with “K” Line’s own curriculum in addition to the college curriculum, and onboard training on vessels managed by in-house ship management companies in accordance with “K” Line’s own Cadet Training Program, “K” Line’s aim being to develop them into efficient senior officers.

The graduates will take the pre-onboard training at the “K” Line Maritime Academy (Philippines) after obtaining a seaman’s competency certificate. Thereafter they will embark on vessels managed by in-house ship management companies as a trainee and be engaged in the operation of a vessel as actual seafarers one year later.

The securing of reliable seafarers is one of the most important challenges for safety operation. We will continue to accelerate progress towards securing and fostering good seafarers to fulfill our safety standards.

For further information, please contact:

Captain Gakuro Hosomi

Manager of Seafarers Policy Team, Marine Human Resources Group

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd

TEL: 81-3-3595-5654   FAX: 81-3-3595-5151

Filed Under: "K" Line

Dachser reinforces its presence in the Czech Republic

May 4, 2012 by

Expansion of the logistics facility near Prague

Kempten/Kladno, 3 May 2012. In Kladno near Prague, where once steel from the Poldi steelworks was stored, excavators are now digging for Dachser: the logistics provider is expanding its existing facility with the addition of a new transshipment hall for industrial goods and ambient foodstuffs. At the same time a spacious, four-storey office building is also being built to accommodate Dachser’s head office in the Czech Republic.

Dachser is investing a sum in the region of 9.1 million euros in the approximately 57,000-square-metre expansion site. The new transit terminal will provide around 3,600 square metres of space for industrial goods and approximately 585 square metres for foodstuffs. A maximum of 38 trucks, five for food logistics, can dock at the same time for loading or unloading. The new buildings will be ready for occupation by November 2012. The two existing warehouses for industrial goods and food will continue to be used, so that upon completion of the construction work 14,500 square metres of logistics space will be available in total.

“However, space is not the only decisive factor. Above all we are currently investing in further enhancing our service quality, which is the prerequisite for future growth,” says Petr Kozel, Managing Director Dachser Czech Republic.

“The Czech Republic is our location in the heart of the European markets. It is therefore very important for the Dachser network with its pan-European, precision-timed freight services,“ comments Michael Schilling, Managing Director European Network Management & Logistics Systems at Dachser. “With the expansion of the Kladno branch office, we are laying the foundation for sustained further growth of one of our most dynamic country organizations.”

Dachser is present with its European Logistics, Food Logistics and Air & Sea Logistics business fields at a total of eight locations in the Czech Republic. The Czech country organization employs a staff of 310 employees.

ENDS

About Dachser:

In 2011, the internationally operating logistics provider, Dachser (www.dachser.com), generated total revenue of EUR 4.3 billion. 21,000 staff working in 315 profit centres worldwide handled 49.3 million consignments weighing a total of 37.1 million tonnes.

Photo Note:

Attached is a JPG image showing the following people at the memorial stone ceremony:

From left to right: Jan Pihar, Dachser branch manager Kladno; Martin Drábek, President Association of Forwarding and Logistics of the Czech Republic (SSL); Miroslav Bernášek, Deputy Mayor of Kladno; Michael Schilling, Managing Director European Network Management & Logistics Systems at Dachser; Petr Kozel, Managing Director of Dachser Czech Republic

Filed Under: Dachser UK

MULTIMODAL POSTS 24% INCREASE IN ATTENDANCE IN FIRST DAY

May 4, 2012 by

PRESS RELEASE

NEC, Birmingham – 2nd May 2012

The first day of Multimodal 2012 – the only event for all sectors of the UK and Irish transport and logistics industries – saw a 24% increase in numbers attending, with over 2,000 visitors and exhibitors through the doors.

Many exhibitors reported visitors flocking to their stands, and several commented that it was the most effective event of its kind they had attended. “This is certainly the most popular Multimodal event we have been to”, said Zoe Arnold, UK Strategic Sales Manager for global transport and logistics operator DSV. “Multimodal always gives us a very good mix of visitors – not just potential new customers, but existing ones with whom it’s important to cement relationships. Multimodal provides an excellent forum for both.”

This year’s Multimodal has attracted a strong contingent of exhibitors from overseas, and from emerging markets.  Aztek International and Austria-based Cargo Partner, who provide a comprehensive door-to-door freighting service to and from Eastern Europe, Russia and the Ukraine, said the rate and quality of enquiries had been excellent, and even on the first two hours of day two, many important new contacts had been made. Also picking up new leads for business to Russia were Vnukovo Cargo, based at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport, which they were promoting as Moscow’s new cargo gateway.

Closer to home, several  port and transport operators from France had a strong presence at the show, including the Ports of Calais and Boulogne, the Port of Normandy Authority, and Dunkerque Port, as well as Ubifrance, the French Trade Commission.  Dunkerque Port was one of the founding exhibitors at Multimodal, and has been at the event every year since.  Dunkerque’s Inland Transport Manager  Guy Bourbonnaud sees Multimodal as a key element in the port’s marketing: “The UK is our number one market, and with so many UK interests in the port, it is essential we have a strong presence in the UK. Multimodal has gone from strength to strength every year, and is now vital for us in acquiring new and consolidating existing business.”

Another founding exhibitor is the UK’s PD Ports, who operate portcentric warehouse logistics in the Teeside area, importing goods for distribution in the north of England. PD Ports have been at Multimodal every year, and have already booked their stand at next year’s exhibition. Business Development Director Geoff Lippitt saw Multimodal as a good opportunity to promote PD Ports’ activities to new and existing customers: “We’re refreshing our portcentric business and are using Multimodal to launch our brand new website. We’ve enjoyed a very successful period over the last four years, and we now have 4 million square feet of portcentric warehousing in the UK – a message we want to communicate to the freighting community.”

Multimodal is also a popular forum for bringing new technological innovations to the market. Fargo Systems for example have launched a major extension of their intermodal rail software, with new versions of their ‘TOPS’ container transport and ‘CYMAN’ container terminal management programmes. The company says that both systems aim to promote the use of rail freight and take intermodal management to a new level.

During day two of the event, the Shippers’ Voice held well-attended seminars on a variety of subjects. The morning began with the environment in mind, starting with a seminar by the Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG) on decarbonising the maritime supply chain, followed by Green Freight Europe (GFE) on CO2 benchmarking in road freight and the green-carrier shop. The afternoon sessions concentrated on cost savings for logistics and transport; recruiting, training and staff retention in the supply chain; and the need for getting the right insurance in the expanding logistics services market.

Trade Extensions’ Briefings proved very popular with Multimodal visitors too. Subjects covered included a case study in the use of the Trade Extensions e-sourcing programme by Franҫois Zehr of Cabot Corporation Ltd; Keeping Your Transport Contracts Current by Peter-Paul Mulder of Mars Incorporated; the Connected Carrier (integrating and exchanging data) by Jo Godsmark of Labyrinth Logistics Consulting; and an examination of container shipping market outlook, freight rates and index-linked contracts by Philip Damas of Drewry Shipping Consultants.

“From the very positive feedback we’ve had from exhibitors, visitors and presenters alike, it’s fair to say that the fifth year of Multimodal has proved the most successful ever in terms of bringing members of the transport and logistics communities together and promoting business”, commented Multimodal Director Robert Jervis. “Today has seen even more visitors through the doors, and I’m confident we are going to end up with a record attendance by the close of the show. It is a credit to all the organisers and exhibitors who have worked hard for the success of the event.”

ENDS

To find out more about Multimodal 2012 please visit www.multimodal.org.uk

Join Multimodal on the Twitter site at http://twitter.com/multimodal

Also read the latest Blogs and News at http://www.multimodallive.org.uk/


About Multimodal:

Multimodal is taking place from 1st to 3rd May, 2012 at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Multimodal has attracted a large group of exhibitors and visitors from across the whole spectrum of freight transport, logistics and supply chain service providers than it ever has before.

Multimodal 2012 is the only UK event that brings together all sectors of freight transport under a single roof.  The Seminars and Briefings which are an integral part of the event, have scheduled an enlightening and thought-provoking range of topics, tackled in an interactive fashion by panels of experts or as briefings presented by representatives from centres of excellence. Topics range from insight into the media, customs, container shipping trends, container swaps, security, reducing empty loads and ports’ role in adding value, to e-sourcing, collaborative logistics, supply chain optimisation, key performance indices (KPIs) and logistics data analytics.

We look forward to welcoming you to Multimodal 2013 at NEC, Birmingham from 23-25 April.

Media Contact:

Robert Jervis, Event Director,

Clarion Events Limited

Tel: +44 (0) 207 370 8373

E-mail: robert.jervis@clarionevents.com

www.multimodal.org.uk

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