UPS close to clinching buyout of TNT Express?

U.S.-based United Parcel Service (UPS) is said to be close to inking an agreement with TNT Express on the terms for acquiring the Dutch…

Panalpina reverts to profit in 2011

Panalpina achieved a profit of CHF127 million (US$139 million) in 2011 from a 2010 loss of $28 million, supported by organic growth across all…

Deutsche Post DHL marks double-digit earnings gain

Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading postal and logistics group, reported significant gains in both revenues and earnings for 2011. Revenue rose by 2.8…

Schenker PH eyes 10% rise in 2012 volume, revenue

DB Schenker Philippines expects a 10% increase in volume and revenue this year despite projections of a bumpy road ahead for airfreight exports. “Export…

CEVA Logistics files 10% growth in earnings

CEVA Logistics reported strong earnings of EUR321 million (US$422 million) in 2011, a 10 percent growth, and a record revenue of EUR6.9 billion, an increase…

Kuehne + Nagel logs flat 2011 earnings

Global freight forwarder Kuehne & Nagel posted almost flat earnings of CHF606 million (US$664 million) in 2011 compared with CHF605 million in 2010 but…

Damco profit rose 29% in 2011

Damco said its earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) improved by 29 percent in 2011, rising from US$75 million in 2010 to $97 million,…

Kuehne + Nagel introduces active wireless sensors for pharma airfreight

The Kuehne + Nagel Group is setting new standards in the handling of pharmaceutical products. As part of its KN PharmaChain product, the company…

Kuehne + Nagel opens Chiang Mai office in Thailand

Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new office in Chiang Mai to provide greater integrated logistics services in Thailand, especially in the high-tech and…

DACHSER South China new global partner of Lufthansa Cargo

DACHSER has become a new member of the cargo carrier’s top customer programme following the signing of an agreement. DACHSER Far East’s subsidiary in…

Kerry Logistics takes full control of Spanish operations

Kerry Logistics, a leading global logistics services provider, has completed the acquisition of its former joint venture, Kerry Salvat Logistics S.A., through a buyout…

TNT Express changes strategy after massive losses in 2011

Netherlands-based TNT Express said it plans to concentrate on its core European market, which accounts for nearly 70 percent of its revenue, after registering…

12 countries propelling Asia-Pacific transport and logistics growth

Twelve countries in Asia-Pacific will play a key role in boosting the growth of the region’s transportation and logistics market despite global economic uncertainties,…

TNT Express rejects proposed $6-B acquisition bid by UPS

Dutch package shipper TNT Express has rejected a EUR4.9 billion ($6.45 billion) acquisition bid from U.S. rival United Parcel Service (UPS), even as both…

Rhenus Logistics centralizes Asia operations

The Rhenus roup announced it set up Rhenus Logistics Holding Asia Pte. Ltd early this year to pool its Asian business within a new…

CEVA launches new routes from Houston to UAE, Singapore

CEVA Logistics has opened two new lanes from Houston in the U.S. to both Singapore and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, as part of…

Q&A with AON: Leveraging the power of networking

PortCalls Asia is running the first of a series of Q&As with major shipping, transportation, and logistics industry players to find out more about…

PH forwarders get fast lane for accreditation renewal

The Philippine Shippers’ Bureau (PSB) and the Philippine International Seafreight Forwarders Association (PISFA) recently signed an agreement that establishes an exclusive lane (E-Lane) for…

PH truckers cut volume expectations

The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) has reduced its volume growth projection for the year. CTAP cited soaring fuel prices, relocation…

Kerry Siam Seaport in Thailand starts third phase of expansion

International freight forwarder Kerry Logistics has started the third phase of the expansion of its Kerry Siam Seaport (KSSP), a multipurpose port located in…