Logistics Technology News

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DB Schenker has started operations at a new 154,000 square foot distribution center in China.

Logistics technology company CargoWise has entered into a distribution partnership with Asvinta Solutions to enhance delivery of CargoWise’s ediEnterprise service in Sri Lanka.

This spring, FedEx Express will ship two giant pandas from Chengdu, China, to their new home in Toronto.

Echo Global Logistics has appointed Michael Reed, its interim chief technology officer, as the official CTO. He has served as interim CTO since April 2012.

Logistics spending in Africa by manufacturers and retailers (both in-house and outsourced) is set to increase by almost $28.8 billion by 2016, as the size of the outsourced logistics market increases by...

Pantos Logistics is rolling out its low-cost express delivery service across its global network as it targets e-commerce businesses selling goods around the world on eBay.

MIQ Logistics has expanded John Carr’s role as president and CEO, effective immediately. He will retain his current position as chairman of the board of directors.

DHL Supply Chain has announced it will invest €40 million (about US$52.5 million) in Indonesia over the next few years.

Transporeon Group Asia Pacific has appointed Han Hee Ting as its business development director.

Norbert Dentressangle reported its net income in 2012 was €74.7 million (about US$97.8 million), jumping 18 percent year-over-year from $82.9 million.

Samskip has launched a new container shipping route for rural Iceland.

Expeditors International of Washington today reported net earnings attributable to shareholders in the fourth quarter of 2012 was $84.21 million, falling 9 percent from $92.84 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.

UPS today announced that Dan Brutto, 56, president of UPS International, will retire at the end of April. He will be succeeded as president by Jim Barber, 52, who is currently president of UPS Europe.

Geodis Wilson has appointed Kim Pedersen, 47, as executive vice president, effective March 1.

NewAge Software & Solutions, a United Arab Emirates-based provider of enterprise applications for freight forwarding and logistics companies, has expanded into the North American market.

Norbert Dentressangle has taken delivery of a second Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid 1222 L, the first hybrid truck specifically designed to transport fresh and frozen produce under controlled temperature.

Third-party logistics provider OIA Global has launched OIA Day-Definite, a new service for less-than-truckload shipments across the U.S.

Universal Truckload Services reported net income in the fourth quarter of 2012 was $2.5 million, falling 77 percent from $10.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Star Asia International has opened a new office in Charlotte, N.C.

Logwin reported it saw record growth on its Eastern China to Vietnam trade lane in 2012 across a range of industries.

Samuel Shapiro & Company has promoted Robert Burdette to vice president of strategic development at its headquarters in Baltimore.

UPS has tripled the coverage area of its UPS Worldwide Expedited air service for international shipments.

MIQ Logistics has opened a new service center in the Lakeway Business Center in New Orleans.

A new mobile paradigm is emerging, with mobile devices and apps becoming key connective cogs in the transportation cycle.

Port Logistics Group and Tagsys RFID have partnered to enable radio-frequency identification solutions for Port Logistics Group customers at their U.S. gateway facilities.

FedEx has launched a new Web-based tool, fedex.com Integration Manager, designed to help business owners who manage multiple stores online simplify the shipping process.

China Logistics Group expects shipping volume on its South American route out of Shanghai to double in 2013.

OIA Global has assumed the majority of assets and liabilities of Paccess’s materials sourcing division, based in Portland, Ore.

CEVA Logistics has opened its Center of Logistics Excellence in Jacksonville, Fla.

Logistics leaders discussed shifts in sustainable practices at the 45th annual Georgia Foreign Trade Conference last week, particularly progressions in emissions control...

UPS has formed a strategic collaboration with Jabil Circuit, an electronic product solutions company.

Dallas-based Greatwide Logistics Services and Concord, N.C.-based Cardinal Logistics Management have completed their merger.

Weber Logistics and Aspen Logistics have formed an alliance, combining their warehouse and direct delivery networks in the western U.S.

Globe Express Services has hired Christopher Slotten as senior vice president and chief commercial officer. He will join the company on March 1.