Logistics News

“Our new distribution center will serve more than 200 PETCO stores across the southern part of the country and will be a great addition to the 15 existing PETCO stores already located throughout Georgia.”

Governor Sonny Perdue announces that PETCO, a leading pet products company, is locating a new distribution center in Braselton, representing an investment of $33 million. via WDUN-AM Gainesville

“This will make transport and logistics, the main job of the SNCF.”

France's SNCF state railway company on Sunday launched a full-scale takeover bid for the Geodis transport and logistics firm, aiming to create a freight transport firm with international clout. via The Tocqueville Connection

ROCHESTER, Pa., April 4, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittsburgh Logistics Systems, a leading provider of technology-based third-party logistics solutions, is launching an aggressive initiative aimed at growing the ... via Earth Times

“IBS has been growing rapidly in the past few years. We foresee great potential for growth and expansion of our business in Canada and this office in Toronto will provide our customers the focus and support in line with IBS' global delivery model.”

From correspondents in Kerala, India, 10:07 PM IST IBS Software, a leading global provider of new-generation IT solutions to the Travel, Transportation and Logistics industry announced the setting up of an ... via India eNews

“We look forward to working closely with Dr. Krasner, the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Dana-Farber/Harvard and other institutions on designing and implementing a larger NOV-002 trial for this indication”

Main Category: Cancer / Oncology Article Date: 03 Apr 2008 - 1:00 PDT newsletters Novelos Therapeutics, Inc. via Medical News Today

“With a well-rounded background in sales and marketing, Melinda is a great addition to the Suddath team”

Suddath Relocation Systems , an agent of United Van Lines and a leading provider of global household goods transportation, corporate relocation, facility moving, warehousing and logistics services, is pleased ... via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

Li & Fung Ltd. , which supplies clothes, toys and home furnishings to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. via Bloomberg.com - Asia

Company: CH Robinson Worldwide Inc. Headquarters: Eden Prairie, Minn. Web: www.chrobinson.com Sector: Services Description: C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. via Reno Gazette-Journal

China's logistics sector realized 1.7 trillion yuan in added value last year, a growth of 20.3 percent on the previous year, according to the National Development and Reform Commission . via People's Daily

“We're up from last year already.”

Global economic problems might be causing concern from New York to New Delhi, but Li & Fung is feeling no ill effects - and sees plenty of opportunity for growth both organically and through acquisitions. via Women's Wear Daily

Li & Fung supplies clothes, toys, home furnishings to client like Wal-Mart; Li & Fung seeks to boost annual sales to $20 Billion in 2010; US Economy grew 0.6% in fourth quarter; no revision; Li & Fung to set ... via ClipSyndicate

“While we have begun to see some benefit from these actions, we expect most of the improvement will begin to be seen in the second half of fiscal 2009”

U.S. logistics company UTi Worldwide Inc on Thursday reported a quarterly profit that topped Wall Street expectations, factoring out restructuring charges, sending its shares up 10 percent. via BNET

Filed in archive Basics by ehsan on March 26, 2008 Supply and Demand Chain Executive has recently published the 2008 list of supply chain Pros to know: Unfortunately I am not in the list :) . But taking a look ... via Supplychainer.com

“The region has seen tremendous imports and exports growth over the past decade, which has called for increased logistics solutions through key regional hubs like Dubai”

Dubai Logistics City , the world's first truly multi-modal integrated logistics platform, to be operational this year end in Jebel Ali in the United Arab Emirates, will provide a major boost to Gulf imports ... via AME Info

With Indian GDP growing at over 8.5 per cent per year and the manufacturing sector achieving double-digit growth, the Indian logistics industry is at a transition phase to reach a market size of over $125 ... via Domain-B

Some in the industry would have us believe that outsourcing started with 3 Party Logistics in 1985, as public and private warehouses became abundant throughout the nation to store and ship their clients' goods, ... via Earth Times

Gastar Exploration Ltd. and Encysive Pharmaceuticals Inc. reported fourth-quarter and annual results after markets closed Monday. via Houston Business Journal

Fitch Ratings assigns its 'F1+' to the Texas Public Finance Authority's $1 billion State of Texas general obligation commercial paper notes series 2008 - 03/17/2008 - 05:18 PM TULSA, Okla.-- --RAM Energy ... via Business Wire

Kuehne & Nagel International AG reported fourth-quarter profit fell 15 percent as the company wrote down the value of its overland transportation operations in Europe. via Huliq.com

“While every H-1B hired may not necessarily lead to five to seven Americans being hired, the data does strongly imply, at minimum, that new H-1B professionals are complementing other US hires, rather than displacing them, as critics allege.”

American businesses are finding it hard to fill skilled positions even as H-1B visas that bring in foreign professionals, including a large number from India, are creating jobs in the US, shows a new US study. via India eNews