Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha have announced that their new joint venture (JV) will operate under the tradename “Ocean Network Express.” 

Waberer’s International Zrt., a leading transportation services provider in the market of complete consignments in Europe announced that, in response to changing customer needs , it has launched an intermodal solution for its customers as of May 16, 2017. 

On May 26, a train loaded with 82 Bertschi ISO-tankcontainers began its long journey from Korla in Western China to Europe. The route, on which a distance of 8.000 kilometers and 7 countries are passed, is part of the project “One Belt, One Road” initiated by China.

Cargo Theft in the Americas hits a new high, while continued risks of terrorism threatens Europe and a rise in continuity concerns surfaces in Asia.

Gartner, Inc. has released the findings from its annual Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices. Analysts announced the results at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, which is being held this week at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, AZ.

The 2017 Evolving Freight Forwarding Market – Infographic

UPS and SF Holding the parent company of SF Express, today announced plans to establish a joint venture and collaborate to develop and provide international delivery services initially from China to the US, with expansion plans for other destinations. Through this agreement the parties will leverage their complementary networks, service portfolios, technologies and logistics expertise.  The joint venture is subject to regulatory approval.

DHL manages new route with supply chain partner China Brilliant, providing both LCL and FCL service to DHL customers DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services, today launched the first regular service connecting Shenzhen to Minsk, Belarus via rail in less than 12 days. The new route covers new overland connections to several major cities along China’s “Belt and Road” and is the latest route in the DHL Asia-Europe-Asia multimodal network. 

Dirk Steffes, Head of the DB Cargo Intermodal Division, discusses opportunities in the Middle and Far East.

Extensive market research carried out by the analysts at Technavio has shown that the logistics market in Europe will grow at a moderate CAGR of close to 7% over the forecast period.