logistics news

The first Mercedes-Benz Econic with NGT (Natural Gas Technology) for food distribution operations has been handed over to the ALDI SÜD group of companies in Mönchengladbach.

Project title defence : Volkswagen will again contest the famous Dakar Rally in January.

Shell Chemicals Limited has announced the successful start-up of its new world-scale monoethylene glycol (MEG) unit at the Shell Eastern Petrochemicals Complex in Singapore.

Whether in warehouses, offices or residences – the need for security rises continuously. The Siemens Division Building Technologies responds to this trend with a new family of motion detectors: Intrunet E-Line answers not only common security questions; this product line also meets installer requirements to a high degree.

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar initiative to improve the capabilities of relief organizations to respond to global emergencies.

NASA has assigned the crew for the last scheduled space shuttle mission, targeted to launch in September 2010. The flight to the International Space Station will carry a pressurized logistics module to the station.

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Danish logistics company Damco, part of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue the development of industrial and technological logistics tools for improving global supply chain management.

Siemens Mobility has received an order from ANA Aeroportos de Portugal SA, the owner and operator of the largest airports in Portugal, to expand the existing baggage handling system at Lisbon’s airport (LIS).

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and Telefónica O2 UK have signed a multi-year managed services agreement. Ericsson will provide field maintenance and other services for the Telefónica O2 UK 2G and 3G networks.

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it has extended its contract with Ford Motor Company to continue providing logistics services for the delivery of new cars to dealers.

DHL is once again offering the DHL Innovation Award which gives young logistics scientists the opportunity gain attention for their practical logistics solutions.

Next-generation SAP Discovery system – pre-installed on PRIMERGY servers – supports latest release of SAP NetWeaver®, delivers competitive edge through speeding up solution deployment

Siemens Mobility has received an order from E.ON Kraftwerke GmbH to erect the first static frequency converter of the newly developed Sitras SFC plus type for traction power supply.

BAE Systems has completed its acquisition from Tenix Pty Limited ("Tenix") of 100% of Tenix Toll Defence Logistics Pty Limited (TTDL), formerly a joint venture company of Tenix and Toll Holdings Limited

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Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today delivered the first fully modernized C-5M Super Galaxy to the U.S. Air Force at Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Robins AFB, Ga.

FedEx Freight and FedEx National LTL will implement 5.7% general rate increases (GRI) effective January 5, 2009.

Success in a Highly Competitive Digital Signage Market

For the fifth straight year, DHL, the world's leading express delivery and logistics company, is donating its services to deliver hundreds of holiday trees, decorations and messages of support to U.S. troops in the Middle East through DHL's annual Trees for Troops charitable program.

BAE Systems has received a $6.6 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency for approximately 30,000 Advanced Combat Helmets (ACH). The ACH is the most advanced ballistic helmet being worn by U.S. forces today.