JERSEY CITY, NJ (March 7, 2014) -- Evergreen Group today held the naming ceremony for EVER LUCENT, the fourth of its L-type vessel to be built by CSBC Corporation in Taiwan. The ceremony took place at CSBC's Kaohsiung shipyard and was officiated by Ms. Molly Mok, Chairman of Evergreen Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd. The official rope-cutting of the new 8,508 TEU vessel was performed by Mrs. Pan-Tin Lim, the wife of Evergreen Shipping Agency (Singapore) Chairman Mr. Patrick Ang.

"According to forecasts by many economic research institutes, the global outlook is gradually improving. In view of this growth momentum, Evergreen Line has been conducting a fleet renewal program to better serve the expected recovery in trade." said Ms. Mok in her speech at the ceremony.

EVER LUCENT is owned by Evergreen Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd. The ship is 334.8 meters in length, 45.8 meters wide, has 948 reefer plugs and a draft of 14.2 meters. Like it's L-type sister ships, it can cruise at speeds up to 24.5 knots. The ship will be delivered into service on March 11th and join Evergreen Line's Far East - Europe route. 

Evergreen Line commenced its fleet renewal program in 2010 at a time when shipbuilding costs reached cost-effective levels. The project entailed ordering of thirty L-type vessels and chartering a further five 8,800 TEU units as well as ten of 13,800 TEU. Furthermore, in order to meet the tonnage demand of alliance commitments, the carrier has also signed charter agreements for ten 14,000 TEU vessels. The delivery of these newbuildings, scheduled between now and 2017, will be balanced by the redelivery of ships currently on charter when these agreements expire.

Spotted by Whichwarehouse today, DPD, one of the world’s leading parcel delivery companies, has announced that it has extended its site logistics contract with the number one global supplier of assembly products and consumables, Würth.   The two businesses have been working collectively since 2005, with DPD transporting approximately 680,000 packages on an annual basis for the Austrian screw and plug manufacturer. This renewed deal will see their partnership continue through until 2016.

Reliability is credited as the main reason why DPD won the renewal of their logistics contract. Würth supplies a lot of their products to the construction industry. Their chief executive, Alfred Wurmbrand, expressed the imperativeness of getting delivery right in such a difficult environment.

He states: “Construction sites can sometimes seem very confusing, especially if several companies are operating on a site simultaneously. It is therefore particularly important that supplies not only arrive at the right time, but also get to exactly the right person.”

Wurmbrand has praised the service provided by DPD as boasting high success rates and a fast delivery. He said: “From the receipt of an order at the Würth headquarters until the arrival of goods with the client, it usually takes less than 24 hours.”

He believes the logistics service is based on a foundation of strong internal procedures and high quality standards, and this is why Würth were eager to renew their deal.

DPD chief executive, Rainer Schwarz, has expressed the significance of the contract extension with the leading assembly products supplier. He said: “In a long-term partnership like the one between Würth and DPD, the potential developments can establish a specialized product that becomes the ideal for the entire market. Würth was not only the first customer for DPD’s site logistics services, but also a pioneer.”

Bio: Whichwarehouse assist customers in finding suitable third party logistics providers and also provides advertising in their online warehousing directory for logistics companies in the UK

(March 11, 2014) Are you an owner-operator? A small company owner with five or ten truckers? Or even a substantial logistics or 3PL concern with multi-national ports of call?

Whatever your “size”, I can virtually guarantee you are leaving “money on the table” at tax time.

Whether you normally owe the IRS at tax time or you hope for a nice little refund to pay for some work on your pick up truck, our job and our goal is to amp up your trucking and other deductions without throwing up red flags everywhere.

The fun for us at tax time is in helping you pad your wallet with perfectly legal but often overlooked deductions – expenses that you either forgot about or didn’t even realize were deductible.

So let’s get down to business!

Following are six of the most overlooked deductions that we see every day:

1. Supplies - Whether purchased at home or on the road, everything from tarps and tie downs to logbooks and linens.  If you don't have receipts, at least write it down in your logbook.  

2. Mileage at home

• Work-related miles you drive to buy supplies, check on parts, repairs, etc.
• Work-related miles driven by your spouse or dependent for supplies or any other work-related miles. 

3. Road Expenses - These also are often paid by cash.  Again, if no receipt, write them in your logbook.

• Hotels
• Laundry
• Parking
• Showers
• Tolls
• Truck Supplies
• Weigh fees/scales
• Prepass
• Rental Car
• Airfare

4. Business Furnishings - In your sleeper or at home:

• File Cabinets
• Furniture 
• Laptop
• Desk
• Chairs

Believe it or not...

5. Fuel - Every driver obviously has fuel expense.  It's the biggest single expense for     every owner-operator.  Yet 1 out of 2 drivers understates their fuel expense simply because of lost receipts. If you have at least three consecutive months of consistent usage, the IRS will allow some breaks in record-keeping

6. Repairs - Probably the second most understated expense.  This should include the  following, again, whether purchased on the road or at home:

• Parts
• Repairs
• Tires
• Washes
• Maintenance

A simple system can help you capture all your expenses whether paid by check, cash, credit card or Comcheck.

Even a minor improvement can easily cut your tax bill by thousands, year after year.

This question may be worth at least $1,000 to you: what expenses are you paying by cash on a weekly or monthly basis that you are not keeping up with at all?

And again, whether you are small, medium or large… or even XXL, it’s worth taking a little extra time to capture those often – overlooked deductions.

If time is running short for you, at least file an extension with a good-sized payment to put a dent in your tax bill, and then catch your breath. Then catch the tax savings from these valuable deductions. And this all applies whether you are a sole proprietorship or a corporation complete with a Board of Directors.

Dennis Bridges is a CPA and recognized leader in tax and financial issues for logistics professionals and logistics-based enterprises.  He is the author of The Truckers Tax Relief Toolkit, and co-author of Amazon best-seller, Breaking the Tax Code, 2nd Ed.

In honor of the sacrificial work effort expended by drivers and other logistics professionals, he has created the “Truckers Million Dollars Tax Cut”, a nationwide initiative to save over $1 million in income taxes for at least 2,014 truck drivers and others.  He welcomes inquiries from individual drivers and others for tax preparation. 

Dennis strives to bring the maximum value to every client relationship, whether income is measured in six figures or nine figures.  He is best known for reaching innovative solutions to tax and business problems. 

He can be reached at his office in Atlanta at 770-984-8008, or by email at bridgescpa@gmail.comThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  .  Also feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn.  His office is based in Atlanta, but he consults with individual and business clients throughout the U.S. and internationally as needed.

Click here, in order to:

1. Address a tax or financial question for consideration by Dennis Bridges or another member of his Logistics Finance Panel. 
2. Get a totally FREE copy of our very own “Top 5 Tax Savings Strategies”. 
3. Nominate a worthy individual (or yourself!) for our panel.  Please provide support for your nomination.

Parcel and LTL shipping is now included AccellosOne Collect for Microsoft Dynamics GP®

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – March 11, 2014 – Accellos, a leading provider of supply chain execution software solutions, announced today that its popular shipping module, AccellosOne Ship, is now out-of-the-box integrated with AccellosOne Collect for Microsoft Dynamics GP®.  AccellosOne Collect is Accellos’ Warehouse Management System (WMS) built for distributors and manufacturers running Microsoft Dynamics GP.

AccellosOne Ship is a multi-carrier shipping system that streamlines the pick to ship process.  AccellosOne Ship improves speed and efficiency by producing shipping labels straight from a handheld RF device and allows companies to save money through rate shopping.  The system is compliant with many popular carriers such as UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, and Canada Post.

AccellosOne Ship Key Benefits:

• Reduce shipping costs by selecting the least cost carrier and service level
• Improve shipment reliability and customer service through automated shipment tracking
• Track every shipment and maintain valuable key performance metrics
• Increase speed by automating the shipping process and removing manual printing of shipping labels
• Intuitive, easy to use interface for quick training

“The increase of ecommerce and drop ship orders are making parcel shipping a major expense for many manufacturers and distributors,” said Chad Collins, General Manager & CMO, Accellos. “This product allows customers streamline their shipping process and reduce freight expense.  Unlike other solutions in the GP market that require the customer to maintain separate WMS and shipping solutions, this is an out-of-the-box integrated solution, common technology framework and single point of contact for customer support.”

About AccellosOne Ship

AccellosOne Ship allows you to maximize cost savings by leveraging carrier selection with our multi-carrier rating engine with a single shipping system to maintain for your enterprise. Accellos reduces your shipping costs, improve your shipment reliability, track every shipment and maintain valuable key performance metrics. AccellosOne Ship can improve your customer service while driving out operational costs.  AccellosOne Ship deploys either as a standalone application running from a user’s PC or integrates with your ERP for full corporate visibility. Ship integrates with the full AccellosOne Supply Chain Suite.

About AccellosOne

Collect for Microsoft Dynamics GP AccellosOne Collect for Microsoft Dynamics GP enables distributors and manufacturers to automate their warehouse processes, while providing the tools to effectively keep track of your inventory in real-time. Through wireless technology, Collect for Microsoft Dynamics GP integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Dynamics GP, by gathering data at its origin and entering it in real-time into the ERP.  Information is gathered through simple user prompts on RF Hand-held scanners, and processed through Microsoft Dynamics GP, following all of its business rules.  AccellosOne Collect for Microsoft Dynamics GP connects, collects, and controls every aspect of the Microsoft Dynamics GP receiving, order fulfillment manufacturing, and inventory control functions.

About Accellos 

Accellos is a global provider of software solutions specifically designed for the unique needs of logistics service providers and midsized businesses. Over 4,000 companies trust Accellos to be the technology backbone of their global supply chains. Accellos provides solutions for warehouse management systems (WMS), third party logistics (3PL), fleet management, transportation management systems (TMS), trading partner integration (EDI), retail store operations, automated barcode data collection, parcel shipping, transportation optimization and supply chain business intelligence. Accellos solutions are built on the AccellosOne platform, a modern technology platform featuring a user-friendly interface and simplified technical administration. For more information, email info@accellos.com or visit www.accellos.com.

All products are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies in the United States and/or other countries.

(11 March 2014)  When items as seemingly innocuous as perfumes, dyes or plastics can be classified as ‘hazardous’, it is no wonder that businesses can easily fall foul of the regulations when exporting or importing goods.    

The many rules relating to packaging, labeling and stowing can vary according to a wide range of criteria, so the potential for breaking those rules and therefore facing border delays and/or incurring penalties is significant.

To help companies overcome this, DSV is offering expert advice to those visiting its stand at Multimodal, the UK’s largest supply chain exhibition, at the NEC, Birmingham, 29 April – 1 May 2014.

“We have an amazing range of experience and expertise, so it makes sense to use this opportunity to answer questions which manufacturers, importers or exporters may have about the transport of their materials or products,” says Chris Malyon , Director Sales & Marketing, DSV Road.

DSV has arranged to have a DGSA expert available on Thursday 1 May to cover the transport of chemicals/dangerous goods. There will also be experts ready to give advice on warehousing & home delivery, insurance and express shipments.  Some of the team will also focus on specific markets: perishables, automotive and aerospace.

When the regulations can also vary according to volumes, mode of transport and even the countries transited, and goods can be confiscated and destroyed, it is easy to see why expert knowledge is vital.

“We have often found that quite a small piece of information or advice can make a huge difference to a business seeking to source from, or export to, new countries.”

The teams from DSV Road and DSV Air & Sea are happy to give logistics advice to companies which need to import or export any product. 

“Many small businesses are seeking to expand their product range or the number of countries they export to, so it is important to talk to an expert who can help design the most efficient and cost-effective supply chain,” explains Mr Malyon. “A successful business needs to have availability of product, speed to market and competitive pricing in order to grow its customer base.”

Other areas of expertise which DSV staff will discuss include retail logistics as well as specific regions including Turkey, Scandinavia and the US.

“We are inviting people to make appointments with our experts to make sure they do not miss out. We will also be launching a series of ‘white papers’ on a range of subjects for visitors to our stand so that as many people as possible can benefit from our expertise.”

To take advantage of this exclusive offer, register for a free VIP Pass to Multimodal using the code DSV12. If you would like to make an appointment with a particular expert, email Claire.howe@uk.dsv.com   Or just visit the DSV stand when you arrive.

About DSV Global Transport and Logistics. DSV is a global supplier of transport and logistics services. DSV has offices in more than 70 countries all over the world and an international network of partners and agents, which makes DSV a truly global player offering services worldwide. By our professional and advantageous overall solutions, the approx. 22,000 DSV employees recorded worldwide annual revenue of 6.1 billion euro for 2013.

Houston, USA, 11 March, 2014– CEVA Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, today announced that Volvo Cars of North America, the Rockleigh, New Jersey-based subsidiary of the Swedish luxury automotive manufacturer, has selected CEVA’s customs brokerage services for its U.S. business. The U.S. market is Volvo’s largest market, with the brand having been sold in the U.S. for more than 60 years. 

According to Maureen Syme, Customs Manager of Volvo, “Volvo chose CEVA’s customs brokerage services due to the proactive and forward thinking solutions the company proposed coupled with its knowledge of best practices in this area. CEVA has a comprehensive understanding of our business needs and will help us drive our brokerage program to new levels of efficiency.”

CEVA’s selection further validates the company’s leadership in managing logistics for the global Automotive sector.  “Our newest Volvo relationship leverages CEVA’s deep expertise in the Automotive sector and customs brokerage to bring unique value to the customer,” said Kimberly Wakeman, Senior Director, Business Development, Customs Brokerage and Trade Services, for CEVA.  “Beyond pricing, Volvo was impressed with our compliance capabilities and our Zero Defect Start-up (ZDS) process.” 

CEVA’s ZDS process is an integral part of CEVA’s Project Management methodology and is designed to get customer implementations right the first time.  ZDS ensures a standard approach to project implementation with ZDS project managers across all CEVA operations globally trained on the framework and experience in best practice ZDS project implementation tools.

CEVA has a rich heritage in customs brokerage, with a lineage dating back more than 124 years.  The company has extensive customs brokerage resources in the U.S., including deeply experience licensed brokers and several hundred import professionals.

by Lucy Dunn, 11 March 2014

To get hired into your dream company, it is simple. All you need to do is enough interview preparation, have the ability to demonstrate that there is indeed a match in skills and experience, capture the imagination of the audience, and well you are pretty much certain to get that job. As a new hire that is exactly what happened, so congratulate yourself! Now comes the important part, how can you make sure that your employer stays “in love” with you, and provides promotional and training opportunities in the future? What are the STELLAR qualities that open the door to a successful career?

1. First and foremost, demonstrate your competence in your job, showcasing your capabilities and how they fit the role is critical for your hiring manager, peers and staff. It also gives your hiring manager “face” which is more important than many candidates understand

2. Take ownership of your job entirely. By your actions and offering to take on the difficult projects not just the quick-return opportunities. You will get to be known as the “go-to” person and your professional skills and acumen can be relied upon to deliver. Cultivate a good reputation and start building your “brand”, right from the start

3. Think like business people and innovators first. Do your daily tasks make sense to the business strategy? Anticipate the needs of your peers, the team, and the department. Think about your role in a macro to micro way: Do your homework, read the mission statement, listen to the strategy that the raising star senior managers are implementing, don’t just do what the predecessor left behind

4. Don’t be foolish and go around stepping on toes before you know how big the foot is. If you don’t know something then do the work to learn it. You speak volumes by this simple act

5. If you are in a managerial position, be a leader by acts not words. Make sure your team knows they will be accountable, but also that you have their backs and they can call on you. If you are an individual contributor, show your team members that you are willing and able to help. In both cases, prove to the company that you can solve problems which is the acid test that it was the right decision to hire you

6. Offer help to anyone who needs it. This is not the same as anyone who asks. Some people won’t ask out of pride and some people ask rather than rolling up their sleeves and doing the work. This is the chance to develop your management sense and listen to the whole situation not just the “story”.

7. Thinking more of “we” is a opportunities to shine as a leader

8. Volunteer for new tasks, join in and have fun. You will just never know where it could lead… perhaps it helps to make your candidacy more visible to the Management?

At the end of the day, our attitudes matter MOST. We can learn skills, we can develop competence, and we can develop relationships if the effort is there. These are ways to consistently improve your “buy-in” rates, who knows, you may well be the successor of your boss.

What other exceptional qualities have you come across at work? Or you have different views on this? I would love to hear from you.

Melbourne / Australia, March 11, 2014 - Samsonite, one of the most well-known travel luggage brands in the world, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel a contract for managing its warehousing and national distribution in Australia. Additionally, Kuehne + Nagel is providing seafreight and wharf cartage services.

In the scope of the agreement Kuehne + Nagel operates a dedicated warehouse in the logistics hub of West Melbourne in close proximity to thecity’s free- and waterways. The facility is configured with particularly narrow aisle racking systems suited for the day-to-day operations of Samsonite Australia’s broad portfolio of products.

The tailor-made services are covering inbound receipts, put-away, storage, inventory management as well as pick & pack operations and national distribution. Furthermore, Kuehne + Nagel is offering value-added services like labeling and price-tagging.

“Kuehne + Nagel is clearly identified as the provider of choice, as we opt for further strengthening our strong international brand presence as well as leveraging significant scale and product innovation,” commented Ari Priester, Vice President, Samsonite Australia Pty Ltd. “We fully appreciate the formulation and execution of a specific solution based on an open and consultative approach together with Kuehne + Nagel.”

“The agreement underlines the value of our industry-specific solutions for the consumer sector in Australia,” said Andrew Walker, Managing Directorof Kuehne + Nagel Pty Ltd. “The solution was developed on a sustainable platform upon which Samsonite Australia can rely for continued growth and increased customer satisfaction.”

About Kuehne + Nagel With approximately 63,000 employees at some 1000 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a clear focus on providing IT-based integrated logistics solutions. In Australia, Kuehne + Nagel operates 10 locations and employs more than 430 staff.Further information can be found at www.kuehne-nagel.com.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—March 11, 2014 (James Street Media Services)—Gerald Perritt, an accomplished supply-chain professional, has been chosen as the President and CEO of Kenco, a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions, real estate services, and material handling equipment.

“Gerald Perritt is a close cultural fit for our company,” said Jane Kennedy Greene, chairwoman of the Kenco Board. “He has worked for a family business and knows—and enjoys—that environment. He is values driven, and his leadership style mirrors our guiding principles of delivering common sense solutions for uncommon value.”

Perritt comes to Kenco from UTi Worldwide, where he was most recently Senior Vice President of Contract Logistics for the Americas.       

“I am honored and humbled to be joining the Kenco team as CEO,” said Perritt. “Over time, I’ve grown to admire a handful of companies in our industry and Kenco is right at the top. The values, integrity, people-first, and customer-focused culture that Kenco founders instilled many years ago are alive and well today. I am excited to join a team that continues to deliver great business results while staying disciplined to those core values.”

At Kenco, Perritt will report directly to the Kenco Board of Directors through Greene, who has been serving as CEO. Greene will continue in her role as board chairwoman.

“With the continued growth of our company, the board recognized an opportunity to restructure senior executive leadership to best support our outstanding team, and to help direct and guide Kenco as we continue to fulfill our potential,” said Greene. “Gerald will be an excellent person to lead us through these transitions and build on our successes.”

Perritt’s strategic transition into his new role at Kenco begins with visits to company worksites across the U.S. and Canada.

“I want to engage with as many of our Kenco associates as I can—from the warehouse floor to the boardroom—to truly understand the company culture from their point of view,” said Perritt.

Perritt is a graduate of the University of South Carolina in 1987. He has been an active member of Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), served on the national board of directors of the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), and on the government affairs committee of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA).

About Kenco


Kenco provides integrated logistics solutions that include distribution and fulfillment, comprehensive transportation management, material handling services, real estate management, and information technology—all engineered for Operational Excellence. Woman-owned and financially strong, Kenco has built lasting customer relationships for more than 60 years. Kenco’s focus is on common sense solutions that drive uncommon value. Learn more at www.kencogroup.com. Also, connect with Kenco on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and the Kenco Blog.

Kenco’s warehouses and facilities are located in: Aberdeen, MD; Aurora, CO; Avenel, NJ; Bakersfield, CA; Black Creek, GA; Bolingbrook, IL; Carrollton, TX; Chattanooga, TN; Chino, CA; City of Industry, CA; Colonial Heights, VA; Covington, GA; Denver, CO; Devens, MA; Dundee, MI; Clearfield, UT; Dallas, TX; Dalton, GA; Fairburn, GA; Fontana, CA; Fresno, CA; Groveport, OH; Houston, TX; Hutchins, TX; Janesville, WI; Kalamazoo, MI; Keasbey, NJ; Knoxville, TN; Kutztown, PA; Louisville, KY; Lugoff, SC; Lumberton, NC; Lyndhurst, VA; Madison, AL; Manteno, IL; McBee, SC; McDonough, GA; Mechanicsburg, PA; Memphis, TN; Monroe, NJ; Mount Vernon, IN; Nashville, TN; Ogden, UT; Orange, TX; Orlando, FL; Portland, OR; Puyallup, WA; Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Reading, PA; Redlands, CA; Robbinsville Township, NJ; Salt Lake City, UT; San Bernardino, CA; Seaford, DE; Shreveport, LA; Wilmer, TX; Zebulon, NC; Zeeland, MI; and Milton, Ontario, Canada.

(March 20, 2014) Telematics Update: In London this May, David Green, Market Development Director at Volvo will put forward Volvo’s vision for the connected car and the developing symbiosis with auto-insurance at the  Insurance Telematics Europe 2014 Conference ( 6-7th May, Novotel London West, UK).

Since the concept of calculating insurance premiums with telematics was conceived, there has been a growing shift in the mentality of insurance companies. This is especially true in countries such as the UK, where insurance premiums are some of the highest in Europe. Now insurance telematics policies are growing year on year and pose a real threat to the traditional means of auto-insurance business. Year on year, the largest automotive insurance companies gather at the Insurance Telematics Europe as they look to develop partnerships with automakers to obtain the raw data collected by telematics technology.

Similarly opportunities are now being realised by the automakers. Renault has recently opened their APIs to insurance companies to allow access to the R-Link system and in-car data to calculate insurance premiums. For the automaker this means a higher level of service to the consumer, where insurance services are run through the car itself, based on accurate vehicle data to ultimately provide cheaper premiums for the consumer.

David Green, Volvo’s market development director has a said, “This is an exciting time in the car industry because it feels as though we are on the verge of big change.  The internet, connectivity and telemetry are by no means new phenomena; however they, or perhaps we, appear to be reaching the right level of combined maturity to create a real opportunity for innovation”. He continued to say, “For this reason, events like the Insurance Telematics Europe Conference are important because it is the combination of data and information from existing business models which is fuelling the creation of new ones in the internet of things.” 

Telematics Update will hold the 4th annual Telematics Insurance Europe 2014 Conference & Exhibition in London this May (6-7th May, Novotel London West, UK). www.telematicsupdate.com/insurance-telematics-eu

Telematics Update has constructed an independently researched agenda for the Insurance Telematics Europe Conference & Exhibition, with 30+ key sessions and over 50 carefully selected insurance professionals from Renault, Allianz, Volvo, Zurich, Microsoft, MoneySupermarket.com, Autoline, Young Marmalade, Thatcham, LV=, FBD Insurance, Boston Consulting Group, Towers Watson, Comparethemarket.com and more.

At Insurance Telematics Europe 2014 they will explore the crucial topics that insurers face today, including:

• The Smartphone Proposition    
• The Killer Value Added Services
• Build & Communicate Value to the Consumer
• UBI Gamification: The Next Level
• The Impact of Data Standards for UBI
• Underwriting for Fleets

For the complete Insurance Telematics Europe 2014 Conference & Exhibition programme and speaker line-up visit the website: www.telematicsupdate.com/insurance-telematics-eu

Or contact the Telematics Update team at insuranceeu@telematicsupdate.com

“This event was very useful in gathering the main players in one place allowing direct comparison of products and services.” Aviva

“This event will become the essential annual conference to stay connected within insurance telematics.” Liberty Mutual

“The overall show was very informative, there was a lot of important information I took from it.” Vordur Insurance

Register before Friday 14th March via the secure link below to take advantage of a £200 saving on all conference passes https://secure.telematicsupdate.com/insurance-telematics-eu/register.php

About Telematics Update:

Telematics Update Conferences are the most prestigious in the industry. We produce the largest telematics events in North America, Europe & Asia, and attract the most influential speakers providing a rich environment for establishing strategic relationships and networking.

Contact: Andrew Pym Conference Director | Telematics Update

T: (Global) +44 (0)20 7375 7599 | (UStf) 1 800 814 3459 ext 7599 E: apym@telematicsupdate.com

Microsoft partners join forces to provide a cost-effective Windows Azure BizTalk Services offer  

WARSAW, POLAND – 13 March 2014 – Cnext, a Belgium-based BizTalk Server consulting company, has partnered with the Polish near-shore development provider, Multishoring.info. Both companies will provide B2B integration and supply chain management for distribution, logistics and manufacturing companies by means of BizTalk Server and Windows Azure BizTalk Services (WABS).  

Microsoft BizTalk Server is one of the world's most popular platform for application integration and automated business process management, communication with partners and information sharing in global logistics chains. In turn, Windows Azure BizTalk Services (WABS) is a simple, powerful and extensible cloud-based B2B integration service that brings BizTalk functionalities into the cloud, making them available to customers in a cost effective 'as a service' model. The solution was introduced to the market by Microsoft in November 2013.  

“Taking advantage of BizTalk and Biztalk Services, distribution, logistics and manufacturing companies can easily speed up connecting their trading partners or suppliers to support revenue growth and at the same time lower their IT costs. It is also an ideal solution to get rid of the occasional performance problems of your B2B platform and to improve its monitoring capabilities," said Andrzej Biesiekrski, the CEO of Multishoring.info.  

Multishoring.info offers over 800 programmers skilled in the Cloud-based Enterprise Application Integration in the cost-effective nearshoring model. On the other hand, Cnext offers an extensive experience in integration projects for European companies from distribution, manufacturing and logistics industries, such as MSC, Komatsu and the Scandinavian Tobacco Group.  

"We have decided to combine our resources with Multishoring.info to be able to serve our clients better and in a more cost-effective way. At the moment we are preparing a business lunch addressed to companies interested in learning how they can benefit from BizTalk & Biztalk Services by listening to the testimonials of other logistics and distribution industry leaders that have already taken advantage of those solutions. All the companies attending the event will be able to learn from others how they approached their integration initiatives and what outcomes they have realized,” said Peter Van Roosbroeck, General Manager at Cnext.  

The event is to be held in Antwerp, Belgium, September, 2014. If you would like to attend or keep informed on the event just send a mail to info@cnext.eu or info@multishoring.info.  

Additional information on Multishoring.info and Cnext

Multishoring.info is the largest organisation of IT consultants specialising in nearshore and offshore IT development in Poland. It offers you over 800 programmers skilled in the Cloud-based Enterprise Application Integration in the cost-effective nearshoring model. Cnext is a Belgium-based BizTalk consultancy that helps over 25 national and international clients to connect their business applications and partners. Multishoring.info’s and Cnext’s joint portfolio includes such clients from logistics and distribution industries as MSC, Komatsu, the Scandinavian Tobacco Group, Logis, Tim SA. Both Cnext and Multishoring.info are Microsoft Gold Application Integration Partners and Winfoindows Azure Circle Partners.  

More information on Multishoring.info: http://www.multishoring.info.

More information on Cnext: http://www.cnext.eu.

More on Windows Azure BizTalk Services and Multishoring.info and Cnext’s joint offer in this regard: http://multishoring.info/windows-azure-biztalk-services-for-b2b-integration-and-supply-chain-management/.

Mar 17, 2014 - The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is calling for greater collaboration with law enforcement agencies in Europe to combat mounting cargo crime after its 2013 annual report revealed a 66% increase in incidents recorded by the Association and average losses per crime of €235,000*.

TAPA EMEA’s Incident Information Service (IIS) captured data on 1,145 separate crimes against high value, high risk goods moving in supply chains across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region in 2013, with the vast majority of thefts taking place in Europe.

In 2013, 165 ‘Major’ crimes with a loss value in excess of €100,000 were recorded by TAPA EMEA. This is based on information provided by the Association’s members, data from law enforcement agencies in the EMEA region and media reports.

“We know that manufacturers and logistics service providers that adopt TAPA’s security standards as part of their supply chain security programmes are three times less likely to suffer cargo crime. Nonetheless, the trend is clear; cargo crime is increasing, supply chains are being targeted by organised criminal gangs, and attacks are becoming more sophisticated and violent,” said Thorsten Neumann, Chairman of TAPA EMEA.

The 10 biggest thefts during the course of last year featured combined losses in excess of €55 million as thieves targeted diamonds, gold, silver, smartphones and tablets, currency, electronics, cigarettes and bicycle parts. Pharmaceuticals were another prime target for criminal gangs as well as metal, clothing, cosmetics and food & beverage products.

Over half of the crimes involved thefts from vehicles, according to the Association, which is working proactively with ESPORG (the European Secure Parking Organisation) to promote the need for more secure parking sites across Europe. As well as attacks on parked trailers, TAPA has highlighted a growing trend of criminals boarding trucks to steal goods while they are moving, even along highways and motorways. Other modus operandi includes thefts from facilities, fraudulent pick-ups, fake ‘police’ stops and violent hijackings.

Thorsten Neumann added: “Industry is fighting back against these losses with the support of police forces across the EMEA region. Throughout 2013, police successfully made arrests and prosecutions and broke up criminal gangs known to be involved in cargo crime. They were also able to recover large amounts of stolen goods. TAPA EMEA is receiving strong support from the Dutch and Belgian police, who are sharing their incident data with us to help our members gain a better understanding of the volume and locations of incidents and the tactics being used by criminals. We also have good dialogue and cooperation with Europol and Interpol. This is all essential intelligence when it comes to planning a resilient supply chain.

“We are actively trying to encourage other law enforcement agencies to work with us towards achieving our shared goals and we are also joining forces with other organisations to continually raise the issue of cargo crime at government and regulatory levels. We are making good progress in terms of providing industry-leading security standards and training that help TAPA members in their programmes to effectively combat crime but the statistics show there is no room for complacency. In 2008, average losses for cargo crimes were just over €58,000. Last year, this figure stood at €235,000. Criminals are continually proving they will go to any lengths to steal from supply chains so the need for collaboration between industry, police and other stakeholders has never been greater.”

About TAPA

The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) represents businesses committed to achieving supply chain resilience and who share the common objective of crime prevention. In the EMEA region, TAPA has over 320 members in 25 countries – manufacturers, transport and logistics providers sharing intelligence, implementing TAPA’s security standards, and working with law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders. In addition to industry standards, TAPA EMEA provides its members with training, a cargo crime intelligence database and incident alerts, networking and conference events.

▪ The average loss value is based on the 332 out of the 1,145 loss incidents that provide a loss value

It is with pleasure we would like to invite you to attend the 5th annual International Port Security conference, taking place in London on the 4th and 5th June 2014.

Attendees will have the chance to hear from a line-up of exceptional international speakers addressing the latest developments in port security and the challenges faced in ports from theft of cargo, illegal immigration, drug smuggling and corruption of high level port staff. International Port Security aims to bring together expert speakers from key nations including Northern Europe, the Middle East and many more. Don't miss the chance to network with industry leaders and book your place today.

Case studies from ports around the globe, briefing sessions from government bodies and leading security technology providers ensure delegates are up-to-date with high priority information that enables you to best secure your seaports, economies and means of trade. International Port Security hosts an exceptional roster of key opinion leaders and provides unrivalled insight into challenges faced in ports from theft of cargo, illegal immigration, drug smuggling and corruption of high level port staff, which is the key to the majority of organized crime operations. Visiongain valued the maritime security market at $21.8bn in 2013. With 2014 showing no sign of slowing up in terms of investment in the sector, it is imperative that stakeholders understand where and why this huge figure is being spent and have the opportunity to compare the best practice of global leaders against their own mitigation of threat.

EXPERT SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

• Captain Thomas Fransson, Port Security Officer, Deputy Harbourmaster, Senior Security Manager, Harbour Master Office, Port of Gothenburg
• Chris Trelawny, Deputy Director, Maritime Safety Division, International Maritime Organization
• Ashraf Kotait, Port Operations Expert, Saudi Ports Authority Commander David Philips, Chief Harbour Master, Port of London
• Commander Hallvard Flasland, Branch Head, NATO Shipping Centre, Maritime Command Northwood
• Captain Donald Farrell (Ret), Tactical Planning and Technology Development, Port of Los Angeles Police
• Captain Radu Spataru, Head of Mission “Training, Cooperation, Research”, Marseille-Fos Port Authority
• Anderson Fagundes, Port Facility Security Manager, Port of Santos In addition don't miss the pre-conference workshop on: Maritime Crime - Hosted by Neil Hall AFNI MIACP, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Retd)

For further information please visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2014portsecurity21.asp or contact James Hitchen: +44 (0) 20 7827 6054.

With the collaboration between Indonesian Cold Chain Association (ARPI) as the host in cooperation with PT Pelita Promo Internusa ( PPI ) as the exhibition organizer and co‐hosted by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Republic of Indonesia and the Ministry of Industry Republic of Indonesia , will hold an International Indonesia Seafood & Meat Conference and Expo (IISM) on 2‐4 October 2014 at the Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran.

International Indonesia Seafood & Meat Conference and Expo 2014 is an event that has been much awaited by businesses in Indonesia and surrounding countries . “Contrary to government programs which would like to empower marine and meat producion and reduce dependence of food imports, especially in the next year (2015 ) the implementation of free trade in ASEAN countries ( AEC ) , this event will be very assist businesses in developing business strategy and compete in the onslaught of ASEAN products if AEC implemented . “ said Ir. Hasanuddin Yasni, MM – Executive Director of ARPI. The government's target of national production in the seafood sector in 2014 is 19.6 million tons , growing 20 % a year ( 6.5 million tons of seaweed production is not require conditioning ) . In the beef sector ( meat ) , the government is targeting 580 thousand tons of beef ( imports continue to be reduced ) and poultry ( chicken and poultry ) 3.7 million tons or an increase of 7‐10 % a year . While the national cold storage capacity in 2013 to only 7.2 million tons of seafood products and 398 thousand tons for beef and 1.9 million tons for poultry which grew only 10 % a year .

IISM will be one of the important event for seafood & meat processing & technology . It will present the latest refrigeration technologies that are environmentally friendly and energy efficient from upstream to downstream , that is, for logistics (cold and chill storage ) ; refrigerated transport ( trucking ) for land, sea and air and market share products both domestically and foreign tourists who can work on both retail and quotas ; current conditions of marine production and national meat production , as well as other supporters such as quality certification ( HACCP & ISO ) , proper water management for food and beverage processing , and consulting services .

In addition to the exhibition , the event will also include International Seafood Conference which will present speakers who are experts in their field where the topics of discussion will include the regulations and government policies in support of the national fisheries production , success stories will be presented by experts and International businesses to be implemented in Indonesia , market conditions fresh food products in Indonesia in its application in the cold chain system , the application of technology and solutions to overcome infrastructure constraints such as power , roads and ports so that the cost of the national distribution of fresh products become more competitive compared with neighboring countries .

With this event , expected that investment in the cold chain system can follow the growth of national production which has been announced by the government that the average growth of 20% per year while the condition of the supporting cold chain industry average of 10% in the past three years . Constraints that there will be a challenge and a growing market will be a chance .

For more information, please visit http://www.iism-expo.com/

Madrid, Spain, 17th March 2014 – Conqueror Freight Network, the world’s only truly city exclusive freight forwarder network has reached a significant milestone in its global coverage with the addition of its 200th city in its 100th country.  

“This is a significant moment for the network. With only 1/10 applications’ passing our external audit, the process of finding the best companies is not as easy it may sound,” explained Mr Torres, “However it is crucial to our long-term stability and success.”  

The network’s 3rd Annual Meeting is being held in Kuala Lumpur this May and expectations are high. “With this increase in members, we are expecting our highest ever turnout for a Conqueror meeting. All our members understand the importance of meeting face to face and are committed to attending where possible, this is quite a network owner’s dream,” emphasised Antonio Torres.

Currently the network has coverage in 209 cities in 102 countries and employs around 16,500 people. Conqueror is a member of ELITE, the industry's only recognized grouping of quality independent freight forwarder networks, representing over 3,550 companies with annual revenues in excess of US$60 billion.

(FORT SMITH, Ark., March 17, 2014) – ABF Freight System Inc.® is honoring 12 exemplary drivers with membership in the 2014-2015 ABF Freight Road Team, earned by demonstrating the utmost standards of professionalism on North American highways and city streets.

ABF Freight Road Team members for 2014-2015 and the service centers where they are based are:

Donald Boileau, Enfield, Conn.; Donald Hyatt, Atlanta; Mark King, Dayton, Ohio; Tim Melody, Ontario, Ore.; Chad Miller, Chicago; Steve Smalley, Phoenix; Walter Stanley, Little Rock, Ark. ; Chad Sullins, Albuquerque ; Robert Sutton, Ontario, Ore.; Kirk Weis, Albuquerque; Bill West, Atlanta; and Todd Wilemon, Tupelo, Miss. “These drivers are among the best of the many ABF Freight professional drivers who safely protect and deliver the goods entrusted to us on a daily basis—providing unmatched value-added transportation solutions for our customers. The reputation ABF Freight enjoys as a trusted transportation partner and a safety leader will be well represented with this group,” said ABF Freight President and CEO Roy Slagle.

During their 24-month term, Road Team members serve as ambassadors for ABF Freight and the trucking industry at large. Each member is available to address the vital role freight transportation plays in the global economy. When called upon, they speak on safety, the image of the truck driver and the industry, sharing the road with trucks or other subjects of community or industry interest.

With over 90 years of service, ABF Freight System Inc. enhances supply chain efficiencies and achieves optimum performance by focusing on specific customer needs and customizing innovative solutions. ABF Freight has a strong focus on quality, demonstrated with year-over-year improvements in its claim ratio for 17 consecutive years. The company's resource-rich infrastructure includes an innovative network for regional and national transportation. Its portfolio of services includes expedited and time-critical shipping, white glove pickup and final delivery options, superior trade show expertise and outstanding personal service with a single point of contact, state-of-the-art technology and total end-to-end shipment visibility.

ABF Freight System Inc. and its sister company ABF Logistics Inc. are wholly owned subsidiaries of Arkansas Best Corporation (Nasdaq: ABFS).

Source: ABF Freight System Inc.

The industry’s leading retail inventory and point of sale system software for today’s furniture retailer launches brand-new website.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – March 18, 2014 – Accellos, Inc. today announced a new website for dedicated toward the unique needs of home goods retailers located at http://www.profitsystems.com/. PROFITsystems, recently acquired by Accellos in November 2013 and based out of Colorado Springs, CO, is the leading retail inventory and point of sale system software provider for today’s home goods retailer.

The new website features enhanced content including thought-leading industry white papers, case studies and videos.  Additionally, the new site includes the popular “Path to Success and Profitability Webinar Series” focused on offering easy, effective and affordable training for furniture retailers.

Additionally included in the website redesign is an all new support center in which all necessary log-ins, such as the Client Solutions Center and GoTo Meeting, are located. The support center can be found by accessing http://www.profitsystems.com/about-us/support/

“Our team works to continually enhance and improve the online experience of profitsystems.com for the visitors who utilize by the site each day for solutions and support,” said Chad Collins, General Manager and CMO of Accellos.  “We believe that this new look, featuring expanded customer tools, video overviews, customer testimonials and downloadable materials will serve as valuable resources to the retail home goods community.”

To view the new website, visit http://www.profitsystems.com/.

About PROFITsystems, an Accellos Product PROFITsystems is the leading software solution for the home goods and furniture industry. Key components of the retail solution include enterprise software, consulting, performance groups, advanced education, group-buying freight programs, eCommerce and business intelligence. PROFITsystems features real-time inventory management, customer relationship management, point-of-sale and accounting systems. For additional information on PROFITsystems, please visit the website at: www.profitsystems.com

About Accellos Accellos is a global provider of software solutions specifically designed for the unique needs of logistics service providers and midsized businesses. Over 4,000 companies trust Accellos to be the technology backbone of their global supply chains. Accellos provides solutions for warehouse management systems (WMS), third party logistics (3PL), fleet management, transportation management systems (TMS), trading partner integration (EDI), retail store operations, automated barcode data collection, parcel shipping, transportation optimization and supply chain business intelligence. Accellos solutions are built on the AccellosOne platform, a modern technology platform featuring a user-friendly interface and simplified technical administration. For more information, email info@accellos.com or visit www.accellos.com.

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GREEN BAY, Wis. – (March 18, 2014) – The calling card of North America’s premier provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services is getting a new look. The Schneider logo has been refreshed and has a more contemporary design that accurately reflects the broad geographies it serves.

The company’s previous logo had been in existence since 1985, which positioned the organization well at the time based on its leading role and expertise in moving over-the-road truckload freight nationwide. In addition to changing the logo to one that is more befitting a company operating in multiple transportation modes beyond U.S. borders, through the years the company became more widely referred to as Schneider.

“Although we are not changing the name of our legal entities,” said CEO and President Chris Lofgren, “to our associates, our customers and the communities we serve, we are, and have long been known as Schneider.”

Transition to the new logo will occur over time, including on the 10,000 trucks and 45,000 trailers/containers rolling down the highway. Implementation will take place as trucks, trailers, containers and other equipment and materials are lifecycled and replaced.

“Our logo may be changing,” Lofgren noted, “but the core values and enduring commitment to excellence delivered over our last 78 years remain the same. Customers can continue to count on Schneider’s safe, courteous, hustling associates to deliver superior experiences that will excite them.”

As for changing the company’s hallmark orange color? “It wasn’t even on the radar,” Lofgren noted. “We are Schneider and we are the Big Orange. And we couldn’t be more proud.”

About Schneider
Schneider is the premier provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services. Offering the broadest portfolio in the industry, Schneider’s solutions include Regional, Long-Haul, Expedited, Dedicated, Bulk, Intermodal, Brokerage, Cross-Dock Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Port Logistics.
A $3.6 billion company, Schneider has been delivering superior customer experiences and safely getting it done for nearly 80 years. For more information about Schneider, visitwww.schneider.comor follow on Twitter: @WeAreSchneider.

Volga-Dnepr Group has announced three new appointments in its management team to further the implementation of its ‘cargo supermarket’ development strategy and synergy between its air cargo charter and schedule freighter services operated by Volga-Dnepr Airlines and AirBridgeCargo Airlines.

After four successful years serving as Senior Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing of AirBridgeCargo Airlines, Wolfgang Meier is promoted to Group Vice President for Marketing & Development within the Group’s Managing Company.

In this role, effective May 1st 2014, he will be responsible for the development of the cargo supermarket concept, joint infrastructure for marketing and strategic sales of the Group, promoting the services of the newly-established express service division - Atran Airlines, as well as engineering and logistics services.

To further the development of AirBridgeCargo Airlines’ customer base and route network, Robert van de Weg will join the Group on May 1st as Senior Vice President Marketing and Sales, based in Luxembourg. He will also be responsible for centralizing the management of scheduled cargo sales, along with training and development of the Group’s global sales team.

Peter van de Pas is also joining Volga-Dnepr Group as Senior Vice President Scheduled Operations to centralize its Boeing 747 and B737 fleet management, covering flight operations and maintenance activities, the development of hangar maintenance services and building efficient management processes between AirBridgeCargo Airlines and Volga-Dnepr Technics, the Group’s MRO division. He takes up his new post on April 1st 2014 and will also be located in Luxembourg.

Alexey Isaikin, founder and President of Volga-Dnepr Group, said this strengthening of the Group’s management team with respected industry professionals based in Europe will allow Volga-Dnepr to enter a new phase of implementation of its cargo supermarket concept and will deliver more benefits for the Group’s customers.

Air France, AirBridgeCargo Airlines, TMA Cargo and XL Airways have awarded cargo handling contracts to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in France.

At Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, the new contracts with AirBridgeCargo, TMA and XL Airways are effective immediately.

AirBridgeCargo operates three B747 freighters a week from Paris to Moscow, while TMA Cargo has two all-cargo flights a week from the French capital to Beirut using A300F and B767F. WFS will also handle cargo on XL Airways flights to various destinations such as North America, DOM-TOM, Mexico, and Dominican Republic.

Paris-based WFS will also be extending its contract with Air France to include EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airport, with effect from October. WFS commenced cargo handling for the airline at Nice, Bordeaux, Strasbourg and Marseille airports in 2013.

WFS handles some 40,000 tonnes of cargo a month in Paris and serves 180 airlines across the whole of France.

Emilio Fernandez, CEO Europe at Worldwide Flight Services, said: “These new contracts reflect our expertise in cargo handling for both passenger and all-cargo airlines in Paris and the provinces of France.”