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NOTICIAS
MES DE JUNIO DE 2001 (NEWS)
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29/06/01 New IT functionality makes it easier for Maersk Logistics' customers to follow their shipments |
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Maersk Logistics today announced the launch of yet another functionality to its Web-based IT system M*PowerT. The new functionality - called Notification - will notify clients of operational changes to their shipments through the entire supply chain.
"Notification" is the latest addition to the Maersk Logistics M*PowerT Suite of IT tools, which are designed to deliver a wide range of information services to customers. Since fast access to timely and accurate information is an important parameter in today's competitive market, Maersk Logistics has invested considerable resources in building IT systems that can provide customers with access to up-to-date information that facilitates supply chain management and improves the decision-making process.
Management by Exception
The launch of Notification also demonstrates Maersk Logistics' commitment to develop the concept of 'Management by Exception' in the field of integrated logistics solutions. By 'Management by Exception', Maersk Logistics means the ability to keep customers informed of last minute changes in schedules and order deliveries. To achieve this goal, Notification provides active exception reporting, for example, the system will send customers notifications when delivery dates for orders are changed - and it will alert customers of changes or updates down to the level of each individual SKU (stock keeping unit) of each order.
Subsequent releases of Notification will go beyond order and container information. Notification of activities in the entire supply chain will be developed as experience is gained from the first release - with advanced options for users to define their own notification rules.
Notification introduces the information push approach to M*PowerT because it will allow users to choose to have notification messages sent to their respective email addresses. Users will also have various options such as having a message sent containing a simple generic notice of change, a link to the relevant part of M*PowerT, or a message containing both a link and the full notification data.
About Maersk Logistics
Maersk Logistics is a recognised leader in the international logistics market, providing customised solutions for integrated supply chain management, warehousing and distribution, and sea- and airfreight transport.
The company is part of the A.P. Moller Group, which has more than 60,000 employees in more than 100 countries around the world. Besides shipping and logistics, the A.P. Moller Group is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas, shipbuilding, aviation, industry, supermarkets, and IT services.
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28/06/01 The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations - FIATA - announced the World Congress 2001 to be held from October 13th to 17th 2001 in Cancun, Mexico |
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FIATA, the "International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations", has announced their FIATA World Congress 2001, which will be held from October 13th to 17th 2001 in Cancun, Mexico. This Congress will coincide with the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of FIATA.
The congress will take place at the " Cancun Convention Center", which compliments the beauty of this place with all the necessary facilities for a successful Congress. This opportunity, the host will be AMACARGA, The Mexican Freight Forwarders Association.
A programme has been developed and will cover many issues relating to various sectors of the freight forwarding industry. A commercial exhibition will run in conjunction with the FIATA World Congress 2001, offering exhibiting companies the opportunity to showcase their products and services to an International audience of highly focused delegates.
FIATA, a non-governmental organization, founded in Vienna/Austria on May 31, 1926 represents today an industry covering approx. 40,000 forwarding firms, also known as the "Architects of Transport". They are based in Zurich.
It is recognized as representing the freight forwarding industry by many other governmental organizations, governmental authorities, private international organizations in the field of transport such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Union of Railways (UIC), the International Road Transport Union (IRU), the World Customs Organization (WCO), etc.
Each year, FIATA holds a World Congress. This international event brings together the freight forwarding industry and transport world.
World Congress 2.001 "Freight Forwarders in the emerging markets of Latin America"
Inform about the Congress Convention Center - Mexico - Barrilaco #410 - Lomas de Chapultepec C.P. 11000, Mexico, D.F. - MEXICO
TEL: +52 (5) 520-9283
Fax: +52 (5) 520-9284 +52 (5)520-9285
E-mail: admin@convention-center.net
Website: www.convention-center.net/fiata/fiata2001.htm
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27/06/01 STANDARD AUDIT PROGRAM WILL IMPROVE SAFETY AND SAVE COST IN THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY - I.A.T.A. INTENDS TO INTRODUCE A SET OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARD AUDITS. |
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Following on the recent successful introduction of Operational Quality Standard (OQS) audits, strengthening requirements for new member applicants, the International Air Transport Association - IATA - intends to introduce a set of International Standard Audits and offer a related range of value-added audit and audit tracking services.
The airline industry is subject to an ever-increasing proliferation of inspections, reviews and audits which often overlap, both in intent and content. World-wide, over 70,000 audits a year are performed, costing in excess of USD 3 billion. Underlying this large cost is a wide variability in both operating and audit standards and their application. Standardization and harmonization will enhance air transport safety world-wide.
IATA Director General Pierre J. Jeanniot said, "As an independent international body with global influence, credibility and access to world-wide technical resources, IATA is well positioned to develop and lead the implementation of harmonized and cost-effective industry-wide operating and audit standards."
This program will be focussing initially on the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) which will cover flight operations, safety management, engineering, maintenance, ground operations, cargo, dangerous goods, and related training in these areas.
The implementation of the IATA program will rationalize global audit efforts and bring significant performance improvements and cost savings to the airline industry while ensuring that the competence, quality and robustness of an airline to achieve safety objectives and manage related risks is properly assessed and accredited.
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26/06/01 AIRBUS MORE THAN DOUBLES 2001 SALES AT THE PARIS LE BOURGET AIR SHOW, ANNOUNCING 175 ORDERS WORTH US$14 BILLION |
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Airbus signed deals with five customers at Le Bourget this week for a total of 175 aircraft worth US$14 billion. Of these 155 were firm sales.
Announcements included the consolidation of two major customers' earlier commitments for the all-new A380 superjumbo, with Air France and ILFC placing firm orders for 10 A380s respectively. This year's show also witnessed the largest Airbus order ever placed by a single customer in terms of value, with the sale of 111 Airbus aircraft in total, worth US$8.7 billion.
The first major order placed at this year's show came with the signature by JetBlue Airways of a firm contract for an additional 30 A320s, bringing the New York start-up carrier's total firm orders for the type to 63. Airbus then gained a new customer with Royal Air Maroc's firm order for four A321s. This was followed by an order from Air France for 10 A380-800s, in confirmation of an earlier commitment.
ILFC, the world's largest leasing company, and the first North American customer for the A380, doubled its original commitment for the type, firmly ordering five A380-800s and five A380-800F freighter versions. ILFC also firmly ordered 21 A330-200s and 80 A320 Family single-aisle aircraft. This milestone deal, valued at US$8.7 billion, is the largest order in value terms ever placed for Airbus aircraft by a single customer.
Brazilian airline TAM - Linhas Aéreas also confirmed its intention to acquire 20 A318 aircraft, the latest member of Airbus' highly popular A320 Family of single-aisles.
"We are delighted with the results of this air show," said Noël Forgeard, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus, "and we are honoured that, despite a generally less bullish market, airlines and leasing companies - whose success depends on accurate market trend predictions - continue to turn to Airbus' modern and comprehensive product line for the best aircraft to meet their needs."
With well over 4,400 orders booked to date from some 180 customers worldwide, Airbus consistently captures about half of the market for commercial aircraft seating more than 100 passengers. Headquartered in Toulouse, France Airbus is an EADS joint company with BAE SYSTEMS.
THE SOLUTION FOR 21 ST CENTURY MEGAPORTS
Today, ports are gearing up to meet the challenge of 10,000 TEU to 12,000 TEU container vessels. The key question is how to handle this huge number of containers efficiently to and from the ship's side.
Virtually all of the major ocean carriers today are building post-Panamax container ships of 5,000 to 6,000 TEU, and some have taken things even further with ships of 6,000 to 7,000 TEU. Drawing board designs show ships of 8,000 TEU to 12,000 TEU and, based on information supplied by the major carriers, many ports are already equipping themselves with high-speed gantry cranes capable of working ships carrying containers 22-across on deck.
This new trend has raised the question of crane productivity and, in particular, the question of how to move large numbers of containers quickly to and from the ship's side. After all, there is no point in building giant ships designed to be serviced by four or more fast ship-to-shorecranes if the container flows between the import/export stacks and the ship are not going to match the ship-to-shore capabilities.
To meet this challenge, Kalmar has a revolutionary solution: a low- height shuttle carrier. Designed primarily to convey containers between the ship's side and container stacks served by rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) or rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMGs), this machine is also able to stack containers two high and therefore can also be used for loading and unloading road trucks.
The shuttle carrier is a tempting alternative for terminals that are looking for more efficient ways to handle container transport between the stacks and the quay cranes, and still maintain high density stacking by RTG or RMG yard cranes.
Combining the best features:
Most medium-sized and large ports today operate using RMG/RTG or straddle carriersystems. Now there is demand for a system that combines the best features of these two dominant systems: the large storage capacity of yard cranes with the flexibility and speed of the straddle carrier system.
While RTG and RMG cranes take care of the storage area, fast container transport between the stacks, quay and interchange area is handled by shuttle carriers.
Superior alternative
With its ability to lift, carry and transport containers, it is a far superior alternative to other methods of transporting boxes between the quay and high density stacking areas.
Using the shuttle carrier, there are natural buffer zones both at the end or alongside the stacks and under the ship-to-shore cranes. Since it never needs to wait for the cranes, either on the quay or at the stacks, the shuttle carrier is able to provide the required operational speed and complete a high number of cycles per hour between ship and stack.
The Shuttle Carrier, which has been developed in close co-operation with the leading Belgian stevedoring company, Hessenatie, is now being actively marketed by Kalmar to other ports and terminal operators that are looking to build or upgrade their facilities.
The pioneering development of this revolutionary shuttle carrier concept has been carried out in close cooperation with Hessenatie NV, the Antwerp stevedoring company.
Hessenatie is pioneering the development of a completely new container handling system for use at its planned MSC-Hessenatie automated terminal on the left bank of the River Scheldt in Antwerp. The system is based on a new concept, the centrepiece of which is the Shuttle Carrier. The aim is to achieve extremely high levels of productivity by making ship-to-shore crane cycle times independent of the availability of transfer vehicles.
Hessenatie has selected the new concept of OBCs (overhead bridge cranes) for its import and export stacks and needed a fast method of transferring containers between the ship and the stacks. The traditional solution would have been terminal tractors but Hessenatie felt that these were inefficient for the style of operation it envisaged. In trying to achieve the required handling rates, it anticipated considerable quayside congestion or crane delays. The new Shuttle Carrier developed by Kalmar offers the perfect solution for Hessenatie's problem.
Double-buffering
The key to the concept is double buffering. The ship-to-shore cranes are able to place boxes directly onto the quay and do not have to wait for the Shuttle Carriers to arrive. Consequently the crane drivers can concentrate on trying to achieve maximum cycle times, maintaining a buffer of containers on the quayside.
Similarly, the stacking cranes work to and from buffer stacks and in theory, there should be no crane waiting time.
Successful testing
Hessenatie has been testing the concept at its terminal in the Delwaide Dock. During the test period, the Shuttle Carrier has been transporting and stacking containers with excellent reliability and has achieved impressive cycle times.
The Kalmar Shuttle Carrier can be described as a smaller, simpler version of Kalmar's proven straddle carrier design.Since it is only able to stack two-high, its construction is lightweight, resulting in higher acceleration, braking and running speeds.A lower centre of gravity also enables it to achieve higher cornering speeds safely, making it easy for the operator to manoeuvre. RMGs and RTGs Although the Hessenatie application involves overhead bridge cranes, Kalmar pointsoutthatthe Shuttle Carrier is also able to work between the quay and stack areas served by either RMGs or RTGs (rubber-tyred gantry cranes).
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22/06/01 Maersk Logistics integrate Customs Brokerage Services into their Service Package - have announced O'Neill & Whitaker acquisition in USA |
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Maersk Logistics announces the acquisition of O'Neill & Whitaker, a leading Licensed Customs House Broker/Freight Forwarder with an active client list of successful companies and a leader in US Customs automation efforts.
"O'Neill & Whitaker is a very well run, profitable company poised for long-term growth that we have been impressed with for some time now. Their services will broaden our client service portfolio by offering direct US Customs interface capabilities - especially important to total visibility in the supply chain" stated Anthony A. Chiarello, President of Maersk Logistics USA Inc.
"Customs Brokerage services have been an increasing request from many of our customers as they seek to streamline their supply chains and eliminate handoffs between vendors. This was the logical next step towards offering clients an integrated logistics service" added Jim Percival, President, O' Neill & Whitaker Inc. a subsidiary of Maersk Logistics USA Inc.
O'Neill & Whitaker was founded in 1979 by partners Michael O'Neill and John Whitaker, O'Neill & Whitaker is a licensed US Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder with offices in Kansas City, MO; Rancho Dominguez, CA; Los Angeles International Airport, CA; Chicago, IL; Savannah, GA and John F. Kennedy Airport in New York.
O'Neill & Whitaker was one of the first companies to participate in the Automated Broker Interface system, Paperless Release EDI invoicing, and many other automated programs. Today, their client list includes many leading Fortune 500 companies and global 500 companies.
Their activities includes Import Clearance Services, Export Forwarding Services, Air Freight Forwarding, Trucking, Logistical Support, Consolidation Services, Packing Distribution/Warehousing, Cargo Insurance.
O'Neill & Whitaker, Inc. has invested considerable resources in its computer based information systems, currently providing electronic billing and payment receipts facilities for clients, being capable of supporting EDI billing should this be the preference of customers.
Maersk Logistics is a recognised leader in the international logistics market, providing customised solutions for integrated supply chain management, warehousing and distribution, and sea- and airfreight transport.
The company is part of the A.P. Moller Group, which has more than 60,000 employees in more than 100 countries around the world.
On Monday 18 June 2001, Julia Oetker, the daughter of Rudolf August Oetker, will christen another new building for Hamburg Süd at the Samsung Heavy Industries Yard on Koje Island in Korea.
The vessel is to be named the CAP SAN LORENZO. It is the third of six container ships of identical design on order.
The CAP SAN LORENZO will be placed in service on 4 July 2001 and taken under a time charter of approximately 3 months by the Danish shipping company A. P. Møller on 7 July 2001.
As from October 2001, the vessel will be joining its sister ships, the CAP SAN NICOLAS and CAP SAN MARCO, on the service between the US Atlantic ports and South America East Coast.
The sister ships in a series of six units to be built, has following characteristics:
Total capacity: 50.200 tdw
Container slots: 3.800 TEU ( of which refrigerated containers: 800 TEU )
Length overall: 257,24 m
Width: 32,30 m
Draught: 12,50 m
Engine: Sulzer / 28.760 kW
Speed: 22,5 knots
Gear: two cranes.
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20/06/01 GT Nexus - formerly known as Tradiant - Gears Up for Business after Successful Pilot - Industry Solution Deployed through a Single Network of Integrated Carriers |
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GT Nexus, a provider of global e-logistics solutions, today announced the completion of a successful pilot program that was launched on April 2, 2001. Over 120 customers - including importers, exporters and international freight forwarders - participated with over a dozen global transportation carriers in managing their containerized freight through the GT Nexus suite of Web-based applications.
Over 600 users from 120 companies participated in the launch. During this period, over 20,000 shipments were managed and tracked through the network, across origins and destinations in North and South America, Asia, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Participating carriers included
- APL
- CP Ships
- Crowley Liner Services
- CSAV
- Hanjin
- Hyundai
- "K" Line
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
- Senator Lines
- Wan Hai
- Yang Ming
- Zim Israel Navigation Company.
The launch provided customers with standardized processes for managing rate requests, booking, documentation exchange and shipment tracking, among other interactions.
All participating customers and carriers will continue to use the system as it is opened to additional participants worldwide.
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19/06/01 E-mail and Internet access to airline passengers - Internet high-speed connectivity services will soon be available on long-range fleet aircrafts |
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Two main aircraft builders AIRBUS and BOEING have separately announced during recent days the launching of strategic partnership to offer in-flight email and Internet access to airline passengers, providing high-speed Internet connectivity services on long-range aircrafts
AIRBUS announced it's partnership with Tenzing Communications Inc of the USA. As part of the partnership, Airbus is acquiring a 30 per cent share in the company, under a recently announced deal. Tenzing thus becomes Airbus' preferred supplier for in-flight email and Internet solutions. Based in Seattle - USA, Tenzing Communications Inc. was founded in 1998, its core business is as a connectivity solutions provider. It is dedicated to making communication easy for travellers, allowing them to use their laptops and existing email addresses for a continual connection to the outside world.
The ability to send and receive emails in flight is highly valued in today's increasingly connected world, particularly among frequent business travellers on long-haul flights across multiple time zones. Coverage with the Tenzing technology is global, allowing its use anywhere.
Tenzing has already successfully concluded several in-flight airline trials of its email and Internet service, including one of more than six months with Air Canada. It has also signed up several leading customers - including Cathay Pacific Airways, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Atlantic Airways, all three of which will begin equipping their aircraft later this year.
The Tenzing solution can be fitted to all Airbus aircraft - either in production or as a retrofit to those in service.
On the other hand, Boeing and Lufthansa announced their offer to airline passengers for the online "flying office"
In cooperation with the provider Boeing, Lufthansa is realising the "flying office" by providing high-speed Internet connectivity services on all the aircraft in its long-range fleet.
Both partners aim to equip a first commercial Boeing 747 jet with the system in 2002. The following year Internet access will become a regular component of Lufthansa's in-flight service.
Working conditions on board Lufthansa's Boeing aircrafts are comparable to the familiar online applications on ground, thanks to the high transmission speed of broadband service, passengers will be able to work online and transmit larger files such as presentations without any problem. In addition, the system will enable normal access to corporate intranets and e-mail servers.
The state-of-the-art connectivity service is based on the satellite communication system developed by Connexion by Boeing; this system provides high-speed Internet access on Lufthansa aircraft.
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15/06/01 The French liner shipping group CMA CGM steps up its presence in South America by opening a new weekly service linking South America East Coast ports to Asia (via South Africa). |
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Following transportando.net NEWS dated 01/06/01 where we duly informed the French Shipping Company CMA CGM was entering the North-South trades, joining as a slot charterer the alliance named I.C.A. ( Independent Carriers Alliance ) comprising Hanjin Shipping Co. , Montemar Lines, Senator Lines and Zim Israel Navigation Co. on the East Coast South America / U.S. East Coast,
The French liner shipping group CMA CGM is making South America one of its priorities in 2001; plus steps up its presence by opening a new weekly service linking Latin American ports to Asia (via South Africa).
CMA CGM is completing its current upgrade programme for the South American market by offering its customers a new service to/from Asia via South Africa with direct calls at Durban and East London by joining the Good Hope Express.
As from 3 June 2001, the group will dispose of a 150 teus allocation both ways on the Good Hope Express Service jointly operated by CSAV, NYK and Norsul. The consortium deploys 11 x 1600 teus containerships on a weekly fixed day service, with a rotation performed in 77 days calling : Pusan, Kobe, Nagoya, Yokohoma, Keelung, Hong Kong, Singapore, Durban, East London, Santos, Buenos Aires, Rio Grande, Paranagua, Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Durban, Singapore, Hong Kong, Pusan Montevideo (Uruguay) will be served via Buenos Aires. Transhipment to Indian Ocean via Durban
Durban becomes a strategic transhipment port considerably reinforcing CMA CGM's service offer to and from the Indian Ocean zone.
Reinforced by excellent financial results in 2000, CMA CGM The French Line has reached its initial objectives in terms of development and now Stands as one of the world's major players in liner Shipping. In the year ending 31 December 2000, total liftings have increased by 20 %, reaching 1,615,000 teus .
Offering a wide range of services far beyond the traditional port-to-port business, through partnerships and investment in port terminals, multimodal transport and supply chain management . Investing in a global information system covering the whole of its worldwide network . And preparing to regroup its workforce in a new Marseilles based head office to be delivered in June 2002.
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TNT Logistics has announced a partnership with TAM, a leader in Brazilian air transport and cargo distribution, to provide an extended range of logistics services to manufacturers using production sites in Brazil. Now, in addition to warehousing and road transport, TNT will be able to offer its customers the speed of TAM's air transportation and cargo distribution - a unique service in the Brazilian market.
"We are uniting the best in logistics services with the best in Brazilian air cargo transport to create a highly competitive proposition in the domestic market," says Gianfranco Sgro, Managing Director, TNT Logistics Brazil. "The partnership will enhance the range of services we offer for receiving, storing and delivering parts to automotive dealers in addition to giving TNT an edge to enter other distribution fields."
According to the agreement, TAM will give priority transportation and special conditions to TNT, which in turn will pass these advantages on to its clients through an attractive set of competitive prices and services. "Without any doubt, the partnership should immediately benefit our customers in the automotive field, specifically in the spare parts sector. In addition to TNT's worldwide expertise in logistics, they will be able to count on TAM 's quick air distribution," evaluates Sgro.
The partnership means that TNT can deliver to points all over the national territory within 12 hours of receiving the order. "To ensure this level of service TNT and TAM have been working closely together for over two months, running exhaustive tests to perfectly integrate the operational and IT resources of the two companies," reveals the TNT Logistics Managing Director.
TNT Logistics Brazil is a part of TNT Post Group, one of the three largest logistics groups in the world and world leader in automotive logistics. "One of our objectives this year is to expand our service to other industry sectors such as electronics," remarks Sgro. "The customer benefits of this new agreement will set us apart from the competition."
According to Miguel Petribu, TAM Burden Director, "We are very satisfied and confident that this agreement for air transportation and distribution will add value to TAM, TNT and our customers who take advantage of this modern and innovative logistics system."
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07/06/01 OIA GLOBAL LOGISTICS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF PSD INTERNATIONAL, INC. & WESTRANS TO ENHANCE THE GLOBAL SERVICE CAPABILITIES |
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OIA Global Logistics, a leading freight forwarder and logistics provider, has completed the acquisition of PSD International, Inc., an international freight forwarder based in Los Angeles, and Westrans, a Hong Kong-based forwarder.
The announcement of the just concluded acquisition was made by John M. Dauernheim, Chief Operating Officer at OIA, who stated, "this acquisition represents a significant advance in OIA's strategic plan to increase its international presence. The combined companies, which will operate under the name of OIA Global Logistics, will expand significantly and enhance the global service capabilities now offered to our customers."
Mr. Dauernheim stressed the experience, skill and dedication of the PSD/Westrans logistics sales, marketing and operational staffs, saying, "we are very pleased to incorporate these professionals into the OIA family. Their past record of growth, while serving their customers, has been excellent."
The OIA COO noted that in addition to the forwarder's current locations, the acquisition of PSD and Westrans will add company owned and operated offices domestically in Chicago and in key cities in Asia including Hong Kong, Manila, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Singapore, Dhaka and Colombo. Mr. Dauernheim emphasized the new offices "will provide a full range of transportation, logistics and supply chain services including air import and export, ocean import and export, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution. These services will be augmented by state of the art information and management systems."
Founded in 1988, OIA Global Logistics is a full-service logistics company. It is one of 17 diverse companies comprising the Yoshida Group. Headquartered in Portland, OR., OIA Global Logistics has branch offices in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Seattle.
Our services include a dedicated account team, logistics management, advanced information management systems, global air and ocean transportation, consolidations, customs brokerage, documentation, warehousing and distribution, and insurance and risk management. We are fully capable of handling all your shipments regardless of the type of product you need to ship, from footwear and apparel to sensitive electronic equipment, just to name a few.
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06/06/01 Global Freight Exchange (GF-X) announced the launch of its "permanent booking" functionality and ramps-up global operations |
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Global Freight Exchange (GF-X), http://www.gf-x.com the internet-based airfreight exchange for carriers and forwarders, announced the launch of its "permanent booking" functionality.
In addition to enhancing functionality, GF-X has continued to grow its global operations with the launch of live transactions in Narita, Dallas and Houston over the last month.
GF-X launched its permanent booking functionality on schedule with its global client participants. This functionality provides participating forwarders with the ability to place automated bookings against pre-agreed permanent booking capacity on-line. This is currently handled by faxes and phone calls between multiple carriers and multiple forwarders.
Over the next months, GF-X will be working with participants to manage the implementation of this release and drive the change necessary to enable participants to realise the considerable benefits that it offers.
In addition to this introduction of new functionality, GF-X has been expanding its global operations, launching live transactions in Narita, Dallas and Houston over the last month. These three additions expand key existing operations in the Americas, Asia and Europe, including: Amsterdam, Brussels, Chicago, Dubai, Frankfurt (and many other key German origins), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York and Zurich.
"GF-X has successfully proved that a B2B marketplace like GF-X can be built and integrated with carrier systems, that it can work and that it is possible to gain commitment to its growth. We will continue to work with our clients and invest to expand the network on GF-X and broaden the functionality," said Todd Morgan, Co-CEO of GF-X.
"The new permanent booking functionality will drive real benefits for forwarders and carriers by eliminating the present faxes and phone calls between carriers and forwarders and ensuring accurate data sharing and alerts," commented Roland Bischoff, Global Airfreight Director, Kuehne and Nagel.
The GF-X system has been "live" and operational since October 2000. GF-X has recently announced that EGL (Eagle Global Logistics) and Geologistics Corporation joined the internet-based airfreight marketplace. EGL and Geologistics Corporation have has joined other carriers and forwarders who are already transacting on the GF-X platform, including: American Airlines Cargo, British Airways World Cargo, Cargolux Airlines, Continental Airlines Cargo, Danzas AEI, DHL Aviation NV, Emirates SkyCargo, Exel, Kuehne & Nagel, Lufthansa, Panalpina, Schenker, Swisscargo, UTi and Yusen Air and Sea Service.
Established in November 1998, GF-X has raised over $85m of capital to-date. Its equity holders include: American Airlines, British Airways, Consolidated Press Holdings (CPH), Deustche Post World Net, Lufthansa Commercial Holding, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter (MSDW), Panalpina World Transport (Holdings), and SAirLogistics.
The new unit will include the Fritz Companies, Inc.; seven brokerage and forwarding operations acquired over the past 18 months, plus UPS's existing freight forwarding interests.
This division, with net revenues exceeding $750 million, combines Fritz's worldwide reach with additional, concentrated expertise and capabilities inside the United States. It will be headed by David Abney, a 27-year UPS veteran and former president of SonicAir, which is now part of UPS Logistics Group. The new business unit is not expected to have a material impact on UPS's earnings this year.
UPS agreed in January to acquire the Fritz Companies, a leading freight forwarding, customs brokerage and logistics concern headquartered in San Francisco.
The acquisition of Fritz Companies was structured as a tax-free merger in which Fritz became a separate and wholly owned subsidiary of UPS. Each share of Fritz common stock will be exchanged for 0.200 shares of UPS Class B common stock, for a total issuance of approximately 7.4 million shares of UPS Class B common stock. The transaction will be accounted for as a purchase and is valued at approximately $437 million.
"Long before the purchase of Fritz, UPS developed a strategic plan that called for a dramatic expansion of the company's ability to serve customers shipping not only packages, but also large items and heavy freight across international borders," said Abney. "That plan also called for the company to offer full service customs clearance services to shippers of all goods, not just those shipping small packages."
The acquisitions include:
- H.A. & J.L. Wood, Inc. of Pembina, N.D.
- Border Brokerage Co. of Blaine, Wash.
- Fulfillment Systems International (FSI) of Buffalo, N.Y.
- Trans-Border Customs Service (TCS) of Champlain, N.Y.
- W.Y. Moberly Inc. of Sweetgrass, Mont.
- Miles Group, Inc. of El Paso, Texas
- William F. Joffroy, Inc. of Nogales, Ariz.
The acquisitions were all cash transactions and terms were not disclosed.
"Today, the freight forwarding and customs brokerage industries are highly fragmented, both geographically and in the way services are provided to customers," said Abney
UPS is the world's largest express carrier and largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services, serving more than 200 countries and territories.
A/S Em. Z. Svitzer, a subsidiary of the AP Møller group, based in Copenhagen, Denmark has acquired the 100% of shares from Wijsmuller Groep Holding B.V. of IJmuiden, The Netherlands, one of the world's leading providers of harbour and terminal towage as well as salvage services.
Closing of the transaction is conditional upon limited confirmatory due diligence and certain regulatory approvals. Completion is targeted in early July 2001.
The Wijsmuller Group operates a fleet of over 150 vessels in 21 countries employing more than 1.000 people.
A/S Em. Z. Svitzer, established in 1833, is engaged in salvage, towage and heavy-lift transportation and bulk cargoes. It is also involved in offshore activities such as hydrographic/seismic surveys and stand-by rescue vessels.
The Svitzer group operates companies in Denmark, Estonia, Sweden, United Kingdom and Australia. The fleet totals 70 units, including salvage and towage vessels, barges and vessels for special assignment, employ over 620.
Through it's branch Co, Svitzer Surveys with office and workshop in Esbjerg, Denmark, A/S Em. Z. Svitzer offers also the following range of services:
OFFSHORE SURVEY SERVICES
- hydrographic & bathymetric surveys
- seabed investigations
- submarine pipeline/cable route & inspection surveys
- offshore survey consultancy
POSITIONING SERVICES
- accurate sub sea positioning (acoustics)
- rig positioning.
REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE (ROV) SERVICES
- drilling rig support
- sub sea engineering inspection
- salvage operations
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01/06/01 CMA CGM entered the East Coast South America / U.S. East Coast, joining as a slot charterer the alliance named I.C.A. ( Independent Carriers Alliance ) |
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As from today June 1, 2.001 , the French Shipping Company CMA CGM will enter the North-South trades, joining as a slot charterer the alliance named I.C.A. ( Independent Carriers Alliance ) comprising Hanjin Shipping Co. , Montemar Lines, Senator Lines and Zim Israel Navigation Co.
In this first stage CMA CGM will enter through slot charter agreements with CSAV subsidiary Montemar Lines. They will not initially contribute tonnage to the alliance, which will operate six 1,650-TEU vessels; though it may in the future.
The alliance will offer following port rotation on a wekly service frequency: New York - Norfolk - Savannah - Miami - Kingston, Jamaica - Fortaleza, Brazil - Rio de Janeiro - Santos - Buenos Aires - Montevideo - Asunción (vía feeder ), Rio Grande, Brazil - Itajai - Santos - Vitoria - Fortaleza - Kingston - New York. (Fortaleza and Vitoria, will be served fortnightly )
The CMA-CGM group announces its vocation to be a "global carrier" covering all world markets. Based on this philosophy, the company has also recently added new vessel to its round-the-world service and is establishing new services during last months as Transatlantic, Transpacific, Mediterranean/Caribbean, Indian Ocean / USA
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