Toll Group with higher profits in 2012/13 
The Australian transport and logistics service provider Toll Group achieved a 3% increase in net profit in its full 2012/13 financial year. The company saw its overall revenues stable, up by 0.1% year-on-year to AUD 8.7 billion (EUR 5.87 billion). Net profit increased by 3% to... more
Slow growth, high costs 
The 24th annual State of Logistics report states that the US logistics market will be confronted by slow growth, higher costs as well as strong freight volume fluctuations in the medium term. The report is published every year by the Council of Supply Chain Management... more
Norway Post reports lower earnings in H1/2013
Norway Post (or Posten Norge), the national postal service in Norway, has reported its H1/2013 results. Strong competition in the logistics market and the continuing decline of mail volumes saw Norway Post's earnings before interest and taxes (ebit) fall sharply by 41% to NOK... more
Drop in turnover and profit for Swiss Post
Swiss Post reported an H1/2013 operating income (turnover) of CHF 4.261 billion, a slight decrease of nearly 1% compared to the same period in 2012. In contrast, earnings before interest and tax vaulted by 29% to CHF 556 million. Group profit in the first half dropped by 13% to... more
BLG Logistics building new logistics centre near Berlin
The German service provider BLG Logistics and property developer Gateway Real Estate recently laid a foundation stone for a new logistics centre in Falkensee near Berlin. The logistics complex, encompassing around 21,500 sqm of hall space, 650 sqm for offices and recreational... more
Panopa group expanding business in Hungary
An unnamed German car manufacturer has awarded substantial transport and logistics tasks to Panopa Logistik Magyar Kft in Gyor (Hungary). The Hungarian company will shoulder services for the OEM that include the management of an over 60,000 sqm warehouse, picking activities,... more
UPS: two new distribution centres in Chengdu and Shanghai
The US integrator UPS has put two new contract logistics distribution facilities into service in Chengdu and Shanghai (both china). UPS now has a total of 130 contract logistics centres that cover 87 Chinese cities. The two new business premises are in addition to the UPS... more
Ceva expands in Singapore with new logistics centre
The SCM and logistics service provider Ceva Logistics has started operations at its new logistics centre in Singapore. The platform is strategically located in the eastern part of the island with easy access to the expressways, airport and major seaports. Ceva’s new logistics... more
Logisticians face mounting challenges
Logistics is increasingly becoming a decisive factor for the success of e-commerce companies. Leading online shops, striving to set themselves apart from the competition, are continuously optimising services and building up their fulfilment and logistics expertise. Although... more
New site in Hamburg for Lehnkering Chemical Transport
Lehnkering Chemical Transport GmbH (LCT) has opened a new business location in Hamburg (Germany) this month (August). The specialised logistics service provider has thereby reinforced its business activities for the chemical and petrochemical industry in northern Germany. The... more