Retailers and 3PLs in China sign for 1.5 million square feet of GLP space HONG KONG — Global Logistics Properties (GLP) this week signed new lease agreements in China totaling more than 1.5 million square feet with retailers and third-party logistics providers.Five of the six leases signed were with repeat customers, the largest being global […]
Read More →Retailers and 3PLs in China sign for 1.5 million square feet of GLP space
on April 29, 2015in Uncategorized
The end of the 'Made in China' era? (Infographic)
on April 28, 2015in Uncategorized
The end of the 'Made in China' era? (Infographic) A few years ago, there were few alternatives to manufacturing in China. It was the “Factory of the World” and no other country could match the low cost and plentiful supply of labor, the lax pollution controls, weak currency and export tax rebates. The chief reason […]
Read More →TNT posts first-quarter loss, expects challenges before FedEx takeover
on April 28, 2015in Uncategorized
TNT posts first-quarter loss, expects challenges before FedEx takeover TNT Express posted an operating loss and shrunken comparable revenues in the first quarter, warning that it faced tough times in the run up to its planned acquisition by larger U.S. rival FedEx in 2016.The Dutch parcel delivery and logistics group sank to a first quarter […]
Read More →Saddle Creek Adds New Business Development Director
on April 23, 2015in Uncategorized
Saddle Creek Adds New Business Development Director Lakeland, Fla., April 23, 2015 (MindShare Media Services) — Saddle Creek Logistics Services announced today that Eric Drabiuk has joined the company as director of business development. Based in Maryland, Drabiuk will focus on expanding Saddle Creek’s growing contract packaging business. Drabiuk has extensive experience in packaging and logistics. Prior […]
Read More →Purolator International Names Bruce Roberts as Western District Sales Manager
on April 23, 2015in Uncategorized
Purolator International Names Bruce Roberts as Western District Sales Manager Bruce RobertsJERICHO, NY — April 23, 2015 — Purolator International, the leading provider of cross-border logistics between the U.S. and Canada, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Roberts as Western District Sales Manager. Roberts will be responsible for the growth of Purolator International […]
Read More →Supply Chain & Technology Summit — May 21st — Los Angeles
on April 23, 2015in Uncategorized
Supply Chain & Technology Summit — May 21st — Los Angeles Supply Chain & Technology Summit — May 21st — Los Angeles Presented by The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Thursday, May 21, 2015 Location: Big Door Studios 114 Sheldon Street El Segundo, CA 90245 Lunch & Networking: 11am – […]
Read More →Simplify Trade: Livingston International Launches New Brand and Website
on April 23, 2015in Uncategorized
Simplify Trade: Livingston International Launches New Brand and Website TORONTO- Livingston International, an international trade compliance and customs broker company, announced the launch of its new brand positioning to reflect its expertise and continued commitment to simplify trade for its clients. The company also premiered a new website, www.livingstonintl.com, which has been completely refreshed to […]
Read More →Few profits in fulfilling orders across multiple channels, retail CEO poll finds
on April 22, 2015in Uncategorized
Few profits in fulfilling orders across multiple channels, retail CEO poll finds HONG KONG — An enormous amount of money, energy and time is being spent by retailers and consumer goods manufacturers on improving their omni-channel sales capabilities, but only 16 percent are finding profitability in this fast developing e-commerce sector, a JDA Software study […]
Read More →YCH to support logistics growth in rapidly urbanizing Western China
on April 21, 2015in Uncategorized
YCH to support logistics growth in rapidly urbanizing Western China Singapore, 21 April 2015 – YCH Group, Asia Pacific’s leading integrated end-to-end supply chain management and logistics partner to global MNCs and leading e-commerce companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Shuangliu County Municipal Government to develop a high-tech YCH DistriPark™ within […]
Read More →Kerry Logistics jumps aboard China’s trade strategy train
on April 20, 2015in Uncategorized
Kerry Logistics jumps aboard China’s trade strategy train HONG KONG — Kerry Logistics has formed a strategic partnership with China’s state-owned rail operator as it begins to tap into Beijing’s One Belt One Road national trade strategy that was announced in March.Kerry Logistics (China) signed an agreement with China Railway Import and Export Company, a […]
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