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TT Club Analysis Pinpoints Risk Hot Spots for Freight Forwarders and Logistics Operators

March 14, 2012 by

Speaking at the freight industry forum, TOC Container Supply Chain Asia in Hong Kong today, TT Club’s Director of Global Risk Assessment, Laurence Jones highlighted the key factors that cause disruption throughout the global supply chain and spoke of opportunities for operators to save costs by  tightening  procedures to minimise accidents, breakdowns, delays and other risks.

London and Hong Kong, 14th March 2012

Laurence Jones, TT Club’s Director of Global Risk Assessment

Based on an extensive analysis of TT Club’s claims, valued in excess of $120 million, Jones revealed that nearly 80% of incidents resulting in a claim were avoidable and the vast majority involved some form of human error.  In urging operators to pay heed to the lessons of TT’s analysis, Jones said, “We found that the adoption of proven operational procedures and available safety technology could prevent many of the incidents.  Relatively small investments in training, and maintenance could bring significant commercial benefits through less disruption to operations, lower insurance premiums and more satisfied customers.”

In terms of causal effect the analysis showed that 63% of the total cost (as opposed to the number) of claims were due to operational factors, with maintenance (or lack of it) accounting for a further third; leaving those lacking human intervention, mainly weather related incidents contributing only 4% of the cost.

When it comes to the movement of freight around the world, TT Club’s experience concludes that the prevention of many claims lies in efficient and well constructed processes and the analysis presented by Jones reinforced this belief.  43% of the cost of claims resulting from operational factors was as a consequence of errors or faults in an operator’s systems or processes.

“While straight forward theft accounted for 29% of operational claims, poor processes and systems were the biggest culprit,” Jones demonstrated. “A whole range of substandard practices were in evidence, such as bad stowage and handling; customs fines due to incorrect or late paperwork; poor instruction on management of refrigeration equipment; and wrong release of cargo.  All such claims could have been avoided with tighter procedures.”  (See chart below)

The other major contributor to damage and cost was found to be fire destroying property, equipment and cargo.  Most building damage came from electrical faults; for lifting equipment, a lack of sufficient, regular maintenance checks was the main cause and fire in container cargo was mainly due to poor stowage or mis-declaration of the goods.  Each factor, argued Jones could be mitigated by adequate attention by either operators or shippers.

TT Club’s intention by presenting this analysis is to reduce loss and damage in freight movement by encouraging awareness among freight forwarders and logistics service providers of their ability to reduce inefficiencies of an increasingly complex, and often fragile global supply chain.  Such measures are varied and require a degree of planning, careful management and some financial investment but as customer expectations become ever more stringent the commercial necessity of risk mitigation is obvious. As Laurence Jones concludes, “In analysing the causes of disruption, we seek solutions through the development of good practice for our industry”. TT Club has a wealth of published material to support the reduction of risk.

ENDS

Notes for Editors:

A PDF copy of Laurence Jones’ presentation is available on request from ISIS Communications (contact details below) and will be posted on the TT Club website (www.ttclub.com) in due course.

About the TT Club

The TT Club is the international transport and logistics industry’s leading provider of insurance and related risk management services. Established in 1968, the Club’s membership comprises ship operators, ports and terminals, road, rail and airfreight operators, logistics companies and container lessors. As a mutual insurer, the Club exists to provide its policyholders with benefits, which include specialist underwriting expertise, a world-wide office network providing claims management services, and first class risk management and loss prevention advice.

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Cosco, “K” Line, Yang Ming, Hanjin and Evergreen Line enter into individual cooperation agreements

March 13, 2012 by

March 12, 2012

Cosco, “K” Line, Yang Ming, Hanjin and Evergreen have agreed to initiate individual cooperative arrangements on Asia-Europe trades starting from April 2012 as announced last December.

This cooperation between the four CKYH Lines and Evergreen Line is designed to offer customers best sailing frequency, transit time and service coverage so as to fulfill customers’ needs.

These bilateral arrangements will be implemented in 8 weekly services for Asia – North Europe and 4 for Asia – Mediterranean including direct services for Asia – Adriatic regions calling Rijeka, Koper and Trieste.

Especially, weekly services for Asia – North Europe, which in fact, offer the highest frequency in the market, will also provide very attractive transit times from Asia to major European ports including Rotterdam, Hamburg and Felixstowe (i.e. 26-27 days from Shanghai/Ningbo and 23-24 days from Yantian).

The majority of the fleet operated in these total twelve loops will be ranging from 8,000TEU to 13,000TEU size

Asia – North Europe Service

NE1 : Shanghai – Ningbo – Hong Kong – Nansha – Hamburg – Rotterdam – Felixstowe – Singapore – Nansha – Shanghai

NE2 : Xiamen – Kaohsiung – Yantian – Singapore – Rotterdam – Hamburg – Felixstowe – Antwerp – Singapore – Hong Kong – Xiamen

NE3 : Xingang – Dalian – Qingdao – Ningbo – Singapore – Rotterdam – Felixstowe – Hamburg – Antwerp – Yantian – Hong Kong – Xingang

NE4 : Ningbo – Shanghai – Hong Kong – Singapore – Rotterdam – Hamburg – Antwerp – Singapore – Yantian – Kaohsiung – Ningbo

NE6 : Xingang – Kwangyang – Pusan – Shanghai – Yantian – Singapore – Algeciras – Hamburg – Rotterdam – Le Havre – Algeciras – Singapore – Hong Kong – Xingang

CEM : Shanghai – Ningbo – Yantian – Felixstowe – Hamburg – Rotterdam – Hong Kong – Shanghai

CES : Kaohsiung – Ningbo – Shanghai – Taipei – Hong Kong – Yantian – Tanjung Pelepas – Colombo – Piraeus – Rotterdam – Hamburg – Thamesport – Piraeus – Jeddah – Colombo – Tanjung Pelepas – Kaohsiung

CES2 : Qingdao – Shanghai – Ningbo – Xiamen – Yantian – Tanjung Pelepas – Port Kelang – Hamburg – Rotterdam – Antwerp – Tanjung Pelepas – Qingdao

Asia – Mediterranean Service

MD1 : Qingdao – Shanghai – Ningbo – Yantian – Hong Kong – Shekou – Singapore – Piraeus – La Spezia – Genoa – Barcelona – Valencia – Piraeus – Singapore – Hong Kong – Qingdao

MD2 : Ningbo – Shanghai – Xiamen – Kaohsiung – Hong Kong – Yantian – Singapore – Port Said – Ashdod – Genoa – Barcelona – Fos – Port Said – Singapore – Hong Kong – Ningbo

MD3 : Pusan – Shanghai – Ningbo – Hong Kong – Yantian – Singapore – Port Said – Napoli – La Spezia – Livorno – Port Said – Singapore – Ho Chi Minh – Hong Kong – Yantian – Ningbo

UAM : Tokyo – Osaka – Pusan – Qingdao – Shanghai – Ningbo – Kaohsiung – Hong Kong – Yantian – Tanjung Pelepas – Colombo – Ashdod – Alexandria – Taranto – Koper -Rijeka – Trieste – Taranto – Colombo – Tanjung Pelepas – Kaohsiung – Hong Kong – Yantian – Shanghai – Ningbo

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Menlo Worldwide Asia Pacific Granted Secure Trade Partnership (STP) by Singapore Customs

March 13, 2012 by

3PL Meets Strict Program Guidelines for Supply Chain Security Measures and Practices

SAN MATEO, Calif., and SINGAPORE — March 12, 2012 — Menlo Worldwide Asia Pacific Pte Ltd., the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced it has achieved Secure Trade Partnership (STP) from Singapore Customs. A voluntary program, STP is consistent with the World Customs Organization (WCO) SAFE Framework of Standards and serves to secure and facilitate global trade. Menlo is one of only 75 companies that have been certified under the STP program since the program’s inception in 2007.

Menlo initiated the STP process in April 2011 and subsequently underwent several series of facility audits and procedural validations performed by Singapore Customs. To achieve STP endorsement, Menlo was required to have security management systems in place, conduct risk assessments of their business operations and implement security measures in eight key areas: premises and access controls, personnel, business partners, cargo, conveyance, information and IT, incident management and investigations, and crisis management and incident recovery.

“STP indicates to our customers and to the government of Singapore that we take the adoption and implementation of security measures seriously and are committed to adhering to security best practices across the entire supply chain,” said Desmond Chan, managing director, South Asia, Menlo Worldwide Logistics. “Our security and operations teams in Singapore worked diligently over many months to reach this important milestone and I thank them for their dedication and commitment. This is a well-deserved accomplishment and one in which we are prepared to lend our ongoing support long into the future.”

As an STP-certified company, Menlo brings increased visibility and greater efficiency into its supply chain. Additionally, the company benefits from:

  • An enhanced reputation as a low-risk company
  • Reduced inspection or expedited clearance into and/or out of Singapore
  • Designated account managers
  • Trade facilitation benefits such as bank guarantee reduction
  • Automatic recognition as a known consignor (KC) under the Regulated Air Cargo Agent Regime (RCAR)

“Having worked closely with the Menlo team in South Asia over the past six months, I’ve seen firsthand the importance they place on supply chain security  as evidenced from the strong support from the highest levels of management,” said Jeffrey Ho, account manager, Singapore Customs. “I congratulate Menlo Worldwide for this excellent achievement and look forward to continued collaboration with Menlo as a trusted partner of Singapore Customs.”

Five Menlo facilities in Singapore are now STP-validated: 30 Boon Lay Way; 6 Pioneer Walk #02-06WH Goldin Logistics Hub; 22A Benoi Road; 10 Penjuru Road; and 46 Penjuru Lane, C&P Hub 1, Block 1 CLS-Warehouse A #04-01.

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Menlo Worldwide Logistics images are available at

www.con-way.com/en/about_con_way/newsroom

About Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a US$1.6 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 Mateo, Calif.-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 fulfillment 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 $5.3 billion diversified freight transportation and logistics company. For more information, please visit us on the Web at www.con-way.com.

Filed Under: Menlo Logistics

Menlo Worldwide Logistics Announces New Leadership for North Asia

March 13, 2012 by

Thomas Pan is promoted to Managing Director; Leong Choong Cheng named Deputy Managing Director, strengthening Menlo’s China team

(Shanghai, 06 March 2012)  Thomas Pan has been promoted to Managing Director, North Asia, for Menlo Worldwide Logistics (China) and Leong Choong Cheng has simultaneously been appointed Deputy Managing Director, said Global Chief Operating Officer Gary Kowalski, who made the announcement in Shanghai today.

“The appointments of Thomas and Leong strengthen the Menlo team as we continue to invest in people and processes in China,” said Kowalski. Menlo began expanding in China in 2007, in response to demand from overseas clients with businesses in China that wanted Menlo’s proven services and support in this market. “We are continuing to build our investment in China, which is a strategic component for the global Menlo enterprise.”

The China operations of the US$1.6 billion international logistics company have made significant progress over the past year, according to VP-International John Beckett, to whom both Pan and Leong will report.  Menlo China has introduced LEAN practices and streamlined operations during the last 12 months, positioning the company as the pre-eminent provider in China for supply chain services including transportation management, warehousing and consulting services.  And the company’s progress has been received favorably in the market: “Our China revenue increased 23% in 2011, the new prospect pipeline grew 70% last year, and the new business revenue increased four-fold,” Beckett said.

The momentum has continued into 2012, with additional growth in new prospects and business wins, as well as key new appointments in security and operations further boosting Menlo China’s capabilities. Yin Ping Wang was appointed Regional Security Manager for North Asia/Greater China, and Lucia Fu was named Senior Operations Manager, North Asia.  “We are delighted to have both of these industry professionals on board,” said Thomas Pan. “Our rapid growth in China has caused us to take a more proactive stance with security risk management.  Y.P. Wang will identify risk and minimize loss for the North Asia operation through front-end security risk management programs, supporting the leadership, management and our business objectives. Lucia, meanwhile, will advance our growth through service, LEAN and operations excellence. Lucia and Y.P. strengthen an already very capable team,” said Pan.

“We will continue to invest in Menlo China – in people, in processes, and in resources that will enable the business to grow smoothly and provide superior value for our customers,” said COO Kowalski.  “China remains of key strategic importance to Menlo and our long-term global growth plans.”

Filed Under: Menlo Logistics

The Shipowners’ P&I Club Strengthens Management Team with Significant New Appointments

February 27, 2012 by

London, Singapore and Vancouver, 27th February, 2012

The Shipowners’ Club have announced a series of new appointments, which take effect from the start of the new policy year, 20th February 2012.

Steve Randall takes up the post of Commercial Director – Asia on the board of Shipowners’ Asia Pte Ltd, which manages the Singapore branch of the Club. His appointment will mirror Simon Swallow’s as Commercial Director on the board of The Shipowners’ Protection Limited (SPL) with whom he will closely collaborate.  Steve will have specific responsibility for leading the development of the Club’s business in the Asia-Pacific region, and will retain his responsibilities as co-manager with David Heaselden of the Singapore branch.

Ian Edwards becomes Underwriting Director on the SPL board, taking over the leadership of the technical underwriting operation of the Club from Simon Swallow, setting and overseeing the implementation of the Club’s underwriting and pricing policies in collaboration with branch managers.   Ian will retain his responsibilities as co-manager with Britt Pickering of the London branch.

Britt Pickering is appointed Claims Director on the SPL board cementing her position as global Head of Claims.  She will retain her responsibilities as co-manager of the London branch.

Jeremy Slater becomes Underwriting Manager – Singapore branch, reflecting the growing business underwritten through Singapore and the need to develop the management support of the branch. Reporting to Steve Randall, he will take over some of the underwriting management responsibilities which Steve has had until now.

By June of this year, Paul Smit will take up the post of Deputy Claims Manager, Singapore branch, in order to enhance the claims service and ensure that the speed and quality of claims handling is ever more responsive. He will provide management support to Mike Hammond, Claims Manager, as well as handling claims himself.

Rob Cook is promoted to Syndicate Claims Manager – UK and Rest of the World syndicate, London branch, taking over from Paul Smit.

Following the continuing growth of the Club and a successful renewal for the premium year 2012/13, these appointments recognise the significant contribution of those concerned to the leadership of the Club into the future.

Charles Hume, Chief Executive, said – “We are very grateful to our Members and their brokers for their continuing support which has seen on-going growth of the Club and a successful renewal.  We hope that these appointments will reinforce the management structure and enable us to enhance and develop the service which we offer.   I congratulate all those who will be taking on these responsibilities and am delighted to see their progression into new roles which will help lead the Club into the future.”

ENDS

Notes for Editors:

The Shipowners’ Club is a mutual marine liability insurer, providing Protection & Indemnity insurance to small vessels since 1855. The Club currently insurers over  29,000 vessels from more than 5,600 Members worldwide and is a member of the International Group of P&I Clubs.

The Club has branches located in Luxembourg, London, Singapore and Vancouver.

For high resolution digital images of all those mentioned in this press release, please visit the ISIS Communications Photo Library.

Filed Under: The Shipowners' Protection Ltd

“K” Line introduce Long Distance Land Transportation by Triple Decker Motorcycle Carrier in Indonesia

February 20, 2012 by

PT. KLINE MOBARU DIAMOND INDONESIA (KMDI) is a member of the business group of PT. KLINE INDONESIA, “K” Line’s subsidiary in Indonesia. From this February, the company has started long distance transport from the distribution center of a Japanese affiliated motorcycle manufacturer in Jakarta to its domestic depot (interim depot before delivering to local sales companies) in 2 major cities of Java, Semarang and Bandung.

The company developed, jointly with an Indonesian manufacturer, a three-level motorbike carrier for use in domestic road transport in December 2010 and has obtained a patent.

The new chassis, which can load around 100 scooters and increases load capacity by 30% over conventional two-level models, is a ground-breaking transport mode that contributes to increase of transport efficiency and CO2 reduction.

The company has embarked with successful results in transport by shuttle from a Japanese affiliated motorcycle factory in Jakarta to its distribution centre.

In Indonesia, we will promote the expansion of this service network to domestic depots in other major cities of Java. We will also promote business growth of the triple decker motorcycle transport to address local needs in India, China and ASEAN countries where the demand for motorcycles is rising and as the company goes through the application procedure for a patent.

For further information please contact:

Norihiko Fujii

Group Manager, Business Promotion Group

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. 　Tel: +81-3-3595-5272

Filed Under: "K" Line

Menlo Worldwide Logistics Announces Key Promotions in South Asia

February 16, 2012 by

SAN MATEO, Calif., and SINGAPORE — Feb. 15, 2012 — Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced the promotions of Thomas Koh and Chuan Peng Low within the company’s South Asia organization. The two have been named director of Business Development and director of Solutions and Information Technology, respectively.

As director of Business Development, Thomas Koh is responsible for leadership and management functions including developing and delivering revenue targets and formulating regional strategies and initiatives to meet customer satisfaction goals. Mr. Koh joined Menlo as business development manager in 2005 and was promoted to regional manager in 2010. Throughout his tenure with the company, Mr. Koh has led multiple accounts from inception to maturity across various industry groups. He brings extensive regional sales experience and demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting business growth targets.

Chuan Peng Low, newly appointed director of Solutions and Information Technology (IT), is responsible for the leadership, management and overall performance of the Solutions and IT teams. This includes delivering compelling value propositions for customer engagements and continuously improving processes to ensure the effectiveness of all functions. Ms. Low joined the company in 2005 as senior IT consultant and was named manager of IT in 2008. As a member of the leadership team, she has driven many critical South Asia IT initiatives, including warehouse management systems conversions and successful Lean office implementation.

“We congratulate Thomas and Chuan Peng on their well-deserved promotions and are confident they will continue to make valuable contributions to the organization,” says Desmond Chan, managing director, South Asia, Menlo Worldwide Logistics. “Our customers in South Asia rely on Menlo to provide insight and understanding into the unique logistics challenges of the region. We’re fortunate to be able to provide to our customers the talent and years of regional expertise that these two seasoned managers bring.”

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Menlo Worldwide Logistics images are available at

www.con-way.com/en/about_con_way/newsroom.

About Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a US$1.6 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 Mateo, Calif.-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 fulfillment 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 $5.3 billion diversified freight transportation and logistics company. For more information, please visit us on the Web at www.con-way.com.

Contacts:

Kemp Goldberg Partners

Amber Caron

(207) 773-0700

acaron@kempgoldberg.com

Con-way Inc.

Gary Frantz

(650) 378-5335

frantz.gary@con-way.com

Filed Under: Menlo Logistics

Dachser constructs new branch office in the Netherlands

February 15, 2012 by

Kempten/Zevenaar, 13th February 2012. In Zevenaar, Dachser is currently constructing one of its largest branch offices in Europe. The facility is expected to start operations this summer. Over the medium term Dachser will thus create up to 35 new jobs with an investment volume of EUR 22 million.

The approx. 30,000-square-metre logistics complex is being built in multiple stages on a site of more than 83,000 square metres. “The volume at the Zevenaar location has soared in recent years and our revenue is also growing nicely,” says Aat van der Meer, managing director of Dachser Netherlands. “As a result of this growth, we have outgrown our present site.” Dachser is thus further expanding its warehousing and contract logistics activities. The current site in Zevenaar will be moved once the new building has been completed.

The first construction phase encompasses a cross dock with over 7,200 square metres and 82 bays as well as a three-storey office building with almost 3,000 square metres. In further steps, the expansion of the premises will include the construction of an additional 3,300-square-metre cross dock and a warehouse of more than 16,000 square metres.

“Construction of the new branch office will boost our presence in the Benelux countries,” says Michael Schilling, managing director Dachser European Network Management & Logistics Systems. “This capacity expansion at Zevenaar will help improve our closely meshed logistics network, which extends across the whole of Europe.”

Dachser Netherlands was established in Zevenaar in 1975. “We are proud of our roots and from the outset we wanted to stay in Zevenaar also in the interests of our 200 employees,” van der Meer says. The new branch office is strategically located on the A12 motorway, which is the east-west route across the Netherlands and one of the most important links to Germany and the Ruhr region in particular.

Intercontinental markets will also benefit from the new facility. In the Netherlands Dachser offers integrated logistics concepts for air, sea, overland and warehousing services. The capacity expansion in Zevenaar will provide even closer links to global procurement and distribution markets.

In 2010, Dachser generated worldwide total revenue of EUR 3.8 billion. 19,250 staff working in 310 profit centres handled 46.2 million consignments weighing a total of 35.5 million tonnes.

ENDS

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DACHSER GmbH & Co. KG

Corporate Development/PR              Tel.:        +49 (0) 831 5916- 1423

Daniela Himmel                                   Fax:        +49 (0) 831 5916-8-1423

Memminger Straße 140                     e-mail:    daniela.himmel@dachser.com

D-87439 Kempten                               Internet: www.dachser.com

Filed Under: Dachser UK

Multimodal 2012 to Host Supply Chain Seminars

February 15, 2012 by

Supply Chain Insight Seminars will run over each of the three days of Multimodal 2012 at the NEC, Birmingham from the 1st to 3rd May.

14 February, 2012

Now in their fifth year, the Supply Chain Insight Seminars, organised by the specialist web portal for European shippers, Shippers Voice are tutorials given by panels of various experts on topical supply chain issues.   The tutorials are designed to help logistics practitioners keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and regulations and assist them in tackling the current challenges of cost-savings, increased efficiency and more demanding compliance.  The sessions are ‘free to attend’ for all visitors to Multimodal 2012.

Topics covered on Day One will include the potential of Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) in the supply chain; the implications of customs and trade compliance regulations and the maintenance of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status.  Day Two moves on to green issues with de-carbonising the supply chain and benchmarking CO2 emissions being tackled.  The middle day of Multimodal will also see seminars on HR and risk management challenges in the supply chain, while the third day includes a look at warehousing and transport refrigeration issue.

A similar master-class approach to informing the UK’s logistics professionals, fulfilling the industry’s hunger for continuous education used by Shippers Voice at past Multimodal Exhibitions has proved very successful.  Visitors have the walk-up option of attending individual sessions or are able to plan their day by registering at www.multimodal.org.uk for their chosen sessions.  Either way attendance is free of charge.  In addition, there will also be an option to book one-to-one sessions with the expert presenters for assistance with specific problems.

The opportunity for such fact-finding and consultation in the supply chain services field is unique to Multimodal and the wealth of professional advice available is unparalleled.  Experts conducting the sessions will be drawn from such organisations as Accenture, Agency Services Management (ASM), Bis Henderson, Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT), Deloitte, DSV, HMR Customs, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Maersk Line, PD Ports, Port of Rotterdam, TT Club and Sage.

Shippers Voice founder and chief moderator of the Supply Chain Insight Seminars, Andrew Trail comments, “The hunger of supply chain professionals for accurate information and expert advice is more ravenous today than ever before.  We are delighted that so many top-level executives have offered their time to feed this hunger at Multimodal, now firmly established as the foremost forum for these professionals to meet in the UK”.

ENDS

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

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About Multimodal:

Taking place from 1st to 3rd May,  2012 at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Multimodal aims to attract 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.

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


About Shippers Voice:

http://twitter.com/ShippersVoice

www.shippersvoice.com

The Shippers’ Voice is the web portal for the European Shippers’ Council, providing shippers with direct access to policy, opinions and insights from the heart of Europe and international trade organisations. Find out how you can gain access to this world of information by visiting the Shippers’ Voice Seminar stand.

Distributed by ISIS Communications

Tel:      +44 1737 248300 from outside UK

0845 130 1160 from within UK

Email:  info@isiscomms.com

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Dachser teams up as Global Partner with Lufthansa Cargo

February 14, 2012 by

Kempten/Frankfurt, 10th February 2012: Dachser has become a new member of the cargo carrier’s top customer programme following the signing of an agreement in January. As well as sharing in worldwide growth in the air freight market, the Global Partnership Programme is geared to increasing closer cooperation and the dovetailing of capacity planning, reducing transaction costs and promoting key industry issues.

Thomas Reuter, Managing Director Dachser Air & Sea Logistics, and Dr. Andreas Otto, Lufthansa Cargo Member of the Executive Board, at the signing of the agreement.

The Lufthansa Cargo Global Partnership Programme has evolved in recent years into a major platform for stability and growth. Over the same period, Dachser has expanded into a strong global logistics provider. “With Dachser in the membership base, we have additionally strengthened our Global Partnership Programme,” emphasized Dr Andreas Otto, Lufthansa Cargo Board Member Product and Sales. “The two companies have significantly expanded their joint business in recent years. Dachser is pursuing an impressive and successful global expansion model and we are delighted to be part of it. We now intend to continue on that path in even closer partnership.”

The two companies are looking to jointly enhance their global market presence by utilizing synergy effects. Above all, Dachser stands to benefit from even better access to capacities. An advantage the logistics provider can pass on directly to its customers. But that is not all: “Lufthansa Cargo is with its closely meshed route network, the high frequency of its services and excellent quality a strong partner for our intercontinental business,” explains Thomas Reuter, managing director Dachser Air & Sea Logistics.

With a route network that covers some 300 destinations in over 100 countries, the airline ranks among the world’s leading air freight carriers.

Filed Under: Dachser UK
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