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Dachser strengthens its Norwegian business

October 3, 2011 by

Hans-Thomas Andersen, Branch Manager, Dachser Oslo

Kempten/Oslo, 30 September 2011. A new branch office in Oslo signals that the internationally operating logistics provider Dachser is expanding its Norwegian business.

The new branch office is being built on an 11,000-m2 site on a new industrial estate to the south of the Oslo conurbation. The plans comprise an administrative building measuring 1,100 m2 and a 1,900-m2 transit terminal with 26 gates. The building work will start in November 2011 and the new facility should be commissioned in June 2012.

“We are delighted that we will soon be able to service our customers through a new, modern facility within the Dachser network,” says branch office manager Hans-Thomas Andersen.

.The branch office benefits from excellent transport links, including direct connections to the Norwegian-Swedish north-south E6 link and the Oslofjord Tunnel. There are also optimal routes to Dachser’s locations in Sweden, Denmark and Germany. “This will considerably strengthen the northern part of Dachser’s tightly meshed European network,” adds Finn Pedersen, managing director of Dachser Nordic A/S.

Norway is an important component of Dachser’s Scandinavian and pan-European network. The decision to create a new location in the region reflects increased demand for intelligent transport and logistics solutions and the company’s desire to ensure that it can continue to provide seamless high quality on the spot.

“The new branch office in Oslo will enable Dachser to handle ever increasing consignment volumes with even greater efficiency while safeguarding our high quality standards,” explains Michael Schilling, Dachser’s managing director for European Network Management & Logistics Systems.

The logistics provider has had its own country organizations in Norway, Denmark and Sweden since 2005 and has a total of 330 employees in the region.

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

Filed Under: Dachser UK

Menlo Worldwide Logistics Approved as Responsible Care® Partner by the American Chemistry Council

September 28, 2011 by

Achievement of Rigorous, World-Class Performance Standards Demonstrates Commitment to Responsible and Sustainable Management of Chemicals

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Sept. 27, 2011 — Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced its Chemical Group has been approved as a Responsible Care® Partner by the American Chemistry Council. With this designation, Menlo’s Chemical Group joins leading companies who elect to adhere to recognized industry standards, promoting the safe storage, handling and transport of chemicals.

As a Responsible Care Partner company, Menlo is committed to protecting the environment and continuous improvement of chemical transportation and logistics with respect to health, safety and security of all stakeholders — employees, contractors, customers and the communities in which Menlo and its carriers operate.

“Responsible Care Partner designation is a significant measure of commitment to the safe handling and management of chemicals in our environment,” said Tom Balzer, Sr. Vice President, Supply Chain Center – NAFTA for Bayer MaterialScience LLC. Menlo provides transportation services to Bayer. “We are pleased to see Menlo step up and adopt this important industry initiative,” Balzer said. “It is supportive of Bayer’s overall risk management philosophy and the high standards of business conduct we expect to help ensure the safety of our employees, customers, service providers and the environment in which we live and work.

“As a Responsible Care Partner, Menlo is closely aligned with both our company’s and the industry’s unique safety and security requirements,” said Lawrence Cresci, Senior Director, Global Supply Chain Operations, The Dow Chemical Company. “From the employees and contractors handling our products to the service providers who store and transport them on our behalf, we gain the peace of mind that we’re working with a provider who adheres to high standards of safe performance and continuous improvement. We’re pleased that Menlo has achieved this designation and has shown true commitment to its goals and ideals.”

The Responsible Care Management System® (RCMS) provides a rigorous and structured framework for assessing a company’s needs, setting specific goals and sharing progress and activities with the public. Under the initiative, Menlo is required to meet the guiding principles of the program, gain executive-level support and report its progress toward meeting performance measurement goals, including the submission of annual data that is made publicly available. In addition, Menlo must receive an independent, third-party audit to verify that a management system is in place and functions according to the requirements of the ACC standards.

The RCMS utilizes the plan-do-check-act continuous improvement cycle that raises the standard for industry-wide performance, while allowing flexibility to meet the specific needs of individual companies and facilities. As part of the company’s commitment to the Responsible Care Program, it must implement a system of internal and third-party certification audits to show continued compliance with the tenets of Responsible Care.  

“The ACC program strongly aligns with Menlo’s Lean philosophies and the plan-do-check-act cycle that has become engrained into all aspects of our business,” said Robert L. Bianco Jr., president, Menlo Worldwide Logistics. “Not only will this certification highlight our commitment to safety and best practices within the chemical industry, but it will also provide us with clearly defined deliverables that are designed to drive real and measurable continuous improvement. Committing to these standards is complementary to our business and helps us achieve the operational excellence our customers require to be successful.”

For more information on the Responsible Care certification process, please visit www.americanchemistry.com.

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About Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a US$1.4 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 16 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 $5.0 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

“K” Line (India) Private Limited to commence management of Bulk Carrier operations in India Trade

September 27, 2011 by

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Tokyo (hereinafter “K” LINE) is pleased to announce that ‘K’ LINE (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED (hereinafter ‘K’ LINE INDIA) will commence management of bulk carrier operations (post fixture) from India.

Currently, five CVCs (Panamax and Post Panamax) and one COA contract (Panamax) have been serving JSW Group’s coal requirements. All operational work of these bulk carriers which was earlier handled by “K” LINE in Tokyo will now be handled by ‘K’ LINE INDIA’s staff effective October 1st, 2011. 

“K” LINE has concluded both CVC and COA contracts with JSW Group, the total now being fourteen. The vessels have been undertaking all marine transportation of Australian, Indonesian and South African coal bound to JSW Group’s facilities in India.

Management of these bulk carrier operations (post fixture) from India will greatly assist customers in India. It also shows “K” LINE`s determination to extend customer-oriented services that provide prompt support and quick access for its esteemed customers.

For further information, please contact:

Kazutaka Imaizumi

Executive officer, India Representative and

CEO of ‘K’ LINE (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

Tel: +91-22-24993-802           Fax: +91-22-24993-899

Takashi Kodera

Manager of Drybulk Planning Division,

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

Tel: +81-3-3595-5414   Fax: +81-3-3595-5370

Filed Under: "K" Line

“K” Line Head Office Moving Notice

September 27, 2011 by

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line), Head Office, will move from its present location with operations in the new office to start from Tuesday, October 11, 2011.

1. New Address: Iino Building, 1-1, Uchisaiwaicho 2-Chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8540, Japan 

2.Phone number: +81-3-3595-5000 (main switchboard).  All phone numbers remain unchanged 

3. Fax number: +81-3-3595-5001 (main switchboard).  Some direct fax numbers will change.

4. Operation starting day: October 11, 2011

5. Access

  • Kasumigaseki Station Exit C3 (1-minute walk)  Tokyo Metro Marunouchi, Hibiya and Chiyoda Lines
  • Toranomon Station Exit 1 or 10 (3-minute walk)  Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
  • Uchisaiwaicho Station Exit A6 (direct access via Hibiya City)  Toei Subway Mita Line
  • Shimbashi Station (10-minute walk)  JR Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku, Tokaido and Yokosuka Lines ; Toei Subway Asakusa Line ; Yurikamome Line

For further information, please contact:

Kiyokazu Arai

General Manager, CSR & Compliance Division

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. Tokyo

TEL: 81-3-3595-5152 FAX: 81-3-3595-6076

Filed Under: "K" Line

“K” LINE continues to be included in FTSE4Good Global Index and has become a member of Dow Jones Sustainability Index

September 26, 2011 by

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) continues to be a member company of the FTSE4Good Global Index, the leading SRI (*1) index calculated by FTSE Group (*2).

This index is reviewed twice a year and　”K” Line has been a consecutive member since 2003.

And also “K” Line has become a member company of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) (*3) as Asia Pacific Index.

Global companies satisfying international standards for corporate environmental and social responsibility are selected as a members company of these Index.

“K” Line will continue to endeavor to meet its social responsibilities.

 *1 SRI (Socially Responsible Investment) describes an investment strategy which takes account of social, ethical and environmental factors as well as financial performance.

 *2 FTSE Group is an independent company jointly owned by The Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange and a world-leader in the creation, management and other related business of indices for investors.

 *3 DJSI is an SRI index that SAM of the Switzerland and investment advisory company Dow Jones of the U.S. offers together.

Filed Under: "K" Line

“K” Line Donates Reefer Containers to Quake-stricken Areas in Tohoku, Japan

September 14, 2011 by

September 14, 2011

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) has donated five 20-foot reefer containers to Ofunato City in Iwate, Japan, which suffered devastating damage from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, as part of its on-going support activities for disaster-stricken areas.

The five reefer containers, which were delivered to four fish processing facilities in the city on September 12, are serving as temporary refrigerated warehouses for fishery products.

According to a general manager of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Department of Ofunato City Office, “Refrigerated warehousing is absolutely essential for the fishing industry. The refrigerated containers we have received from “K” Line are expected to help spur a recovery of the fishing industry in the region.”

“K” Line continues to proactively take part in various relief activities in the quake and tsunami stricken areas by using its resources as a shipping company. 

Reefer containers arrived at Ofunato City

For further information, please contact:

Ryoichi Ikeda

Manager, CSR & Compliance Division, General Affairs Group

Tel: +81-3-3595-5092   Fax: +81-3-3595-5175

Toshiaki Takasaki

Manager, Information & Public Relations Team, IR & PR Group

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

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

Filed Under: "K" Line

“K” Line Donates Reefer Containers to Quake-stricken Area in Tohoku, Japan

August 25, 2011 by

4 units arrived at Kesennuma City

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) has donated five 20-foot reefer containers to Kesennuma City in Miyagi Prefecture and Miyako City in Iwate Prefecture, which   suffered devastating damage from the March11 earthquake and tsunami.

The donation was made in cooperation with “Kibo-no-Noroshi”(+), an aid fund supported by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as well as the Fisheries Agency of Japan. The reefer containers, which were delivered to the destinations on 22 August, will be used for refrigerated storage of fishery products at fish processing facilities in the two cities – 4 units in Kesennuma, 1 unit in Miyako.

“K” Line continues to proactively take part in various relief activities in the quake and tsunami stricken areas by using its resources as a shipping company.　

(+) “Kibo-no-Noroshi”, which literally means “Beacon of Hope”, is an newly-established private aid fund for the purpose of ensuring the supply of essential equipment (such as reefer containers, forklifts, etc.) to assist in re-opening fish markets within the March11 disaster-stricken areas.

Filed Under: "K" Line

“K” Line Adds Direct Thailand – East India service

August 25, 2011 by

August 25, 2011

KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA, LTD. (“K” Line) is enhancing its East India service with the introduction of a new Thailand – East India Express (TCX) service starting 7th September 2011 from Laem Chabang as a slot operator.

The port rotation will be as follows:

Laem Chabang – Singapore – Port Kelang – Chennai – Visakhapatnam – Port Kelang – Singapore – Laem Chabang

With this new direct service, the transit time from Laem Chabang to Chennai will reduce to 8 days, thus “K” Line will be able to provide an even better quality service to our valued customers in this region.

“K” Line presently operates another weekly service (called INDFEX-2) calling at Pusan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shekou, Singapore and East India.

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

Dedicated Team to Handle Shipowners Services to the Offshore Sector

August 22, 2011 by

The Shipowners’ Club, a leading P&I insurer, specialising in the provision of cover for small and specialist vessels worldwide,  has announced the establishment of a dedicated team of underwriters and claims handlers to service its expanding book of business in the offshore sector

 London, 22nd August, 2011

The Shipowners’ Club recently announced measures to reorganise its London branch.  This included the setting up of two internal syndicates, bringing together both underwriters and claims handlers specialising in specific geographical regions; a third syndicate will focus on the offshore sector.  Providing liability insurance to the vast array of offshore and platform support vessels, from anchor handlers, tugs and workboats to the fast crew boats employed in the energy industry, already forms a prominent part of the Club’s portfolio.  Shipowners plans to develop its reach to owners and brokers of this vessel type even further.

Charles Hume, Chief Executive of the Club comments, “The syndicate concept is one that we believe will ensure the Club’s high service levels are maintained and indeed enhanced.   We recognise that our membership in the offshore sector represents a key element of our overall business.  We expect this specialist syndicate to provide both outstanding service to existing Members and to further develop our market share in this area, which demands significant expertise.”

The Offshore Syndicate will be headed by William Tobin as Underwriting Manager, with Helen Todd as his deputy and Jonathan Clark as Claims Manager, all three having a wealth of experience in handling offshore business. They will be supported by a team of underwriters and claims handlers, many with legal experience, who will be ready to respond to all enquiries which often include the urgent assessment of contracts, an ever-increasing demand from this industry sector.

William Tobin explains the thinking behind the move, “We have merged the underwriting and claims teams working with offshore Members in order to deliver the most relevant, and at the same time widest possible, specialist cover for vessel owners in this sector.  The move will also enable us to create close and productive relationships with the broker community. 

We always recognise the importance of finding tailored insurance cover and service packages.  In the case of our offshore Members, contract review is a vital part of our service. Detailed review enables us to ensure that the cover we provide can match Members’ contractual liabilities.”

The enhanced focus provided by the Offshore Syndicate is in line with the Club’s strategy to strengthen relations with Members and brokers alike and learn from them what more the Club can do to develop any additional insurance products they would like to see. .  This is underpinned by an existing, systematic and focussed development of simplified insurance products in response to Member and broker demand.

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.

Filed Under: The Shipowners' Protection Ltd

Menlo Strengthens Management Team in Europe

August 11, 2011 by

To further strengthen its growing operations in Europe, Menlo Worldwide Logistics has made two senior management appointments to be based at its European headquarters in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam, 11th August, 2011

Menlo Worldwide Logistics (Menlo), the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), has announced the appointment of Marco van Walraven as Director of Operations, Europe and Edwin Schouten as Senior Manager, Transportation, Europe. 

Menlo has experienced a steady but significant expansion in its business in recent years.  With extended warehouse capacity in Germany, the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands there is a clear need to reinforce its operational management structure.  In addition the expansion of Transport Management Services (TMS) product has been welcomed by customers and requires the resource of a Senior Manager to develop further.

In announcing the two positions, Menlo’s Managing Director in Europe, Tony Gunn said, “Menlo has a reputation of providing long-term solutions to its customers’ supply chain management requirements.  These are always dynamic in nature and a close working relationship is essential for us to deliver our solutions.  Both Marco and Edwin are tasked with managing Menlo’s commitment to this intense level of customer relations.  Marco will be also be responsible for the continued focus and delivery of Lean within the operation and Edwin will be responsible for all transportation accounts for current customers, as well as have an instrumental role in the future strategy and implementation of that strategy in the region  I have every confidence in their abilities to deliver successfully.”

Marco van Walraven, Director of Operations, Europe, Menlo Worldwide

Van Walraven has worked for Menlo for 8 years, in various operational management positions for accounts across Europe and has played a key role in the delivery of service quality to customers.

Schouten’s career in logistics and transport spans over ten years and includes project management in warehousing for Tibbet and Britten, in the process of which he was involved in services for HP, Unilver and Levi Strauss among others.  More latterly, he held positions of Operations Manager and Procurement Manager of International Transport at BU International Transport and Logistics Director at the HZ Transport Group, before joining Menlo.

ENDS 

About Menlo Worldwide Logistics:

Menlo Worldwide Logistics, LLC, is a US$1.4 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 fulfilment and light assembly through a strategic network of multi-client and dedicated facilities. With more than 16 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 $4.3 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
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