• Exploring potential to revolutionize locomotive technology
• Goal is to reduce emissions and fuel costs

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - November 13, 2013 - CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) and GE Transportation, a division of GE (NYSE: GE) today announced an agreement to explore emissions-cutting and efficiency breakthroughs in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) technology for locomotives beginning with a pilot program in 2014.

"LNG technology has the potential to offer one of the most significant developments in railroading since the transition from steam to diesel in the 1950s," said Oscar Munoz, executive vice president and chief operating officer, CSX Corporation. "That change took many years to complete and began with a lot of unknowns, and this one is no different. But aggressively exploring this technology is consistent with CSX's focus on tomorrow, its longstanding commitment to efficient and environmentally friendly transportation, and its role in helping to promote U.S. energy independence. GE Transportation has the know-how to provide the right LNG solution for our locomotive fleet and help us better understand the feasibility of LNG technology from a safety, operations and economic perspective."

Natural gas-fueled locomotives can travel longer distances without refueling stops, as well as provide environmental and economic benefits. Adoption of natural gas-fueled locomotives will make freight rail an even more attractive transportation solution and furthers the industry's ability to absorb traffic from the nation's highways in an environmentally efficient way.

"Locomotives are at an inflection point in balancing engine performance with efficiency and adherence to emissions standards," said Russell Stokes, chief executive officer, GE Transportation. "As we enter a new era of energy sources and what's possible for rail transport, we are excited to partner with CSX and lead the LNG transformation for the industry."

GE has been testing low-pressure natural gas technology since spring of 2013, and is working closely with CSX and other Class 1 partners. Field tests are expected to begin in 2014. GE's NextFuel(TM) kits allow railroads to use natural gas as a fuel source, reducing emissions and potentially reducing fuel costs while not compromising performance. An Evolution Series locomotive equipped with the NextFuel Natural Gas Retrofit Kit meets US EPA Tier 3 emission standards.

CSX will be working over the next few months to develop a test plan and secure regulatory concurrence. For CSX, GE Transportation will deploy its new NextFuelT Natural Gas Retrofit Kits that enable existing Evolution Series locomotives to operate with dual fuel capabilities. CSX and GE will also work on the continued development of LNG technology for other classes of locomotives to promote gains across a larger portion of the CSX locomotive fleet, and will work closely with key stakeholders and agencies across government to ensure safety, realize environmental and other benefits, and advance LNG deployment.

About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For more than 185 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and small farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).

About GE Transportation
GE Transportation, a unit of GE (NYSE: GE), solves the world's toughest transportation challenges. GE Transportation builds equipment that moves the rail, mining and marine industries. Our fuel-efficient and lower-emissions freight and passenger locomotives, diesel engines for rail, marine and stationary power applications, signaling and software solutions, drive systems for mining trucks, underground mining equipment, energy storage systems, and value-added services help customers grow. GE Transportation has approximately 13,000 employees. For more information visit GETransportation.com.

Gothenburg, Sweden – November 15, 2013: According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, the market value for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) deployed in public transport operations in Europe was € 0.94 billion in 2012. Growing at a compound annual growth rate of 9 percent, this number is expected to reach € 1.44 billion by 2017. Berg Insight is of the opinion that the European market for ITS for public transport is in a growth phase which will continue throughout the forecasted period. The fluctuating economic climate has in most countries had little effect on the market as the public investments which underpin a major part of the ITS initiatives have remained stable throughout the periods of crisis. The local markets in southern Europe which have been affected to a greater extent by decreasing investments are expected to recuperate in the near term.

The vendor landscape for public transport ITS consists of a variety of actors. The companies Trapeze Group, INIT and IVU have emerged as leaders in Europe, having broad product portfolios and large numbers of installed systems in many countries. There are also local players with considerable market shares on regional markets in Europe, including Ineo Systrans in France and Vix in the UK. Other notable providers on the European market offering broad portfolios include the Spanish groups GMV, Indra and Grupo Etra, Swarco’s subsidiary Swarco Mizar in Italy, the Norwegian provider FARA and the Belgium-based company Prodata Mobility Systems. Volvo Buses is moreover established as an important provider from the vehicle OEM segment working together with its strategic partner Consat Telematics. Another group of vendors are focused on specific parts of complete ITS such as specialised hardware devices or software applications.

“The European market for public transport ITS is expected to develop favourably in the upcoming years, spurred by developments on both national and EU level”, said Rickard Andersson, Senior Analyst, Berg Insight. Public investments in ITS are set to grow in many regions at the same time as international initiatives such as the EBSF EU project and UITP’s sought-after doubling of the public transport ridership are anticipated to boost industry activity. “The global trend of smart city initiatives is furthermore a major driver as intelligent transport systems in general and public transport ITS in particular are key elements to enable sustainable smart mobility”. Mr. Andersson adds that open sharing of public transport data is a prerequisite to enable seamless multimodal, multi-operator and cross-border journey planning tools which travellers increasingly come to expect. “Third-party developers are in the future expected to contribute greatly to new innovative services for passengers by leveraging the data sets generated by public transport ITS”, concluded Mr. Andersson.

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JERSEY CITY, NJ (November 14, 2013) -- Evergreen Line is partnering with Hanjin to create its New Ho Chi Minh Service (NHS). Providing a significant boost to the service offered to shippers in the region, NHS will link Korea, China, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia.

The NHS service will employ four ships each with a 2,500 teu capacity (one supplied by Evergreen and the others by Hanjin). The service will have a weekly frequency and a port rotation as follows: Kwangyang, Busan, Shanghai, Shekou, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Port Kelang, Penang, Tanjung Pelepas, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Kwangyang. The first vessel on the NHS is planned to sail from Kwangyang on the 22nd of November.

The ASEAN countries, made up of the majority of South-east Asian states, boast some of the highest forecast growth rates of any region of the world. In 2013 the ASEAN economy looks set to grow by 5% and next year's estimate is 5.4% according to IMF's World Economic Outlook report. For this reason Evergreen is seeking to provide an even more comprehensive network service than it already offers. The inception of the NHS is in keeping with this aim.

In addition, it is believed that the free trade development that will potentially result from the establishment of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will further drive cargo demand in the Intra-Asia trades. Negotiations to establish RCEP were initiated this year between ASEAN, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand.

14 November 2013 - Global freight forwarder and logistics services provider Damco recorded total revenues of USD 836 million in Q3 2013, which is on a par with the previous year’s turnover of USD 838 million in the same quarter. The EBIT before Special Items was USD 23 million in this quarter, which compares to USD 34 million in the same period last year. Cash flow from operating activities was USD 30 million, which was largely driven by improvements in working capital.

Volumes developed in line with expectations, with supply chain management up by 10% in the third quarter compared to Q3 2012, while ocean freight volumes were 1% lower. Year-on-year quarterly air freight volumes fell by 15%, due to a large one-off project in 2012, but underlying growth remains healthy.

Continued investments in preparing the company for future growth, including the accelerated roll out of the new Air/Ocean operating system and the strengthening of operational structures in many countries, accounts for the results being below the level of Q3 2012. This investment will continue into the first half of 2014, but the benefits from the investments will become increasingly visible in the results of the upcoming quarters.

“On the back of this ongoing transformation, we have identified the key opportunities for growth, and are now shifting our focus. Damco is more agile which allows us to adapt easily to changing customer needs and market circumstances, and to deliver robust and responsive products and services,” says Damco CEO Rolf Habben-Jansen.

Praising the commitment of Damco’s people, he adds: “We couldn’t do this without the unique quality and open mindset of our people, who are dedicated to continuously lifting the bar on customer service and performance.”

Leadership change

Earlier this year, Damco CEO Rolf Habben-Jansen accepted a new position outside the Maersk Group. In October, Damco announced the appointment of Hanne B. Sørensen as its new CEO. Hanne - currently the CEO of Maersk Tankers - takes up her new role on 1 January, 2014.

Schindellegi / CH, November 14, 2013– With the ISO 14064-3 recertification of its Global Facility Carbon Calculator (GFCC) and Global Transport Carbon Calculator (GTCC), Kuehne + Nagel underlines its commitment to manage climate change issues along all operations.

In order to provide its customers with reliable CO2 emission data Kuehne + Nagel uses its self-developed state-of-the-art tools Global Facility Carbon Calculator (GFCC) and Global Transport Carbon Calculator (GTCC). For both tools the company has successfully obtained re-certification from Bureau Veritas according to the global ISO standard 14064-3 for all business units and its own subsidiaries. Therefore the correctness of the methodology applied in the emission calculations has been officially certified.

Kuehne + Nagel has implemented a strong environmental policy which is strictly adhered to along the entire supply chain including all modes of transport and interfaces. Transparent and certified standards are integrated in the company’s Quality, Safety & Health, Environment and Securityguidelines. “Our customers establish sustainability reports and therefore must be able to completely rely on the data they receive from their partners”, says Juerg Meier who is responsible for global QSHE at Kuehne + Nagel. “In this respect, key points are the methodology for the calculation of the green house emissions, the transparency and continuous improvement of this methodology and all reporting standards applied. We have certified all processes on a global scale and therefore provide our customers the foundation for their own sustainability reporting.”

Integrated part of the strategy
Kuehne + Nagel is firmly committed to climate change issues. Therefore the environmental and sustainability policy is an integrated part of the overall strategy. The company’s environmental management system and the environmental performance are constantly being reviewed and optimised. A global team of specially trained staff ensures the correct management and analysis of the data stored in the facility carbon emission data base used by Kuehne + Nagel for the evaluation of direct and indirect emissions.

About Kuehne + Nagel
With approximately 63,000 employees at more than 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. Further information can be found at www.kuehne-nagel.com

DVER Web Portal First-of-its Kind

HOUSTON, TX (November 18, 2013)— In collaboration with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), IANA announced today, at the 2013 Intermodal Expo, a pilot program designed to improve lag times that often occur between the issuance of a roadside inspection report to a driver and delivery of the report to IEPs and MCs. The web portal technology provides Intermodal Equipment Providers (IEPs) and Motor Carriers (MCs) with proactive notification that a Driver Vehicle Examination Report (DVER) has been issued, as well as electronic access to the “physical” Intermodal Equipment Provider Report, page 2 of the DVER.

“This paperless roadability compliance tool was developed in record time and with considerable cooperation between FMCSA and IANA,” said Joni Casey, President and CEO of IANA. “It’s exciting to think what this program could mean for future applications, in terms of paperless roadside document transmittals.”

The system eliminates the DVER delivery process breakdown that occurs within the intermodal industry. Legally, drivers are required to supply a copy of citations to both the MC and IEP, ideally occurring within 24 hours of receipt. More often than not, hard-copy reports remain undelivered, making it difficult for an IEP to meet the 15-day deadline for fixing any equipment deficiencies. The new DVER Service promptly notifies IEPs and MCs of equipment violations by providing timely e-mail delivery of the Vehicle No. 2 intermodal chassis citation in PDF format, complete with notes from the roadside inspector. The system also features a web portal for management and storage of these “IEP” reports.

“FMCSA is proud to collaborate with IANA to move towards a more a paperless roadside environment. With the transfer of DVERs to IANA, the IEP will now be notified of equipment deficiencies in real time,” said Jack Van Steenburg, Chief Safety Officer and Assistant Administrator at the FMCSA. “This ensures that the IEPs are maintaining the required safety standards for their chassis.”

Participation in the DVER Service is being offered at no-charge to IANA’s IEP members that are a part of the Global Intermodal Equipment Registry (GIER) and to MCs that use the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement (UIIA), administered by IANA. The DVER system was launched at the 2013 IANA Intermodal Expo, in Houston, TX.

About IANA

IANA is North America's only industry trade association that represents the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry. The association’s mission is to promote the growth of efficient intermodal freight transportation through innovation, education and dialogue. The association offers valuable information and services specific to the intermodal industry encompassing consensus business solutions that facilitate: operations, regulatory compliance, and policy issue management. IANA's membership roster of over 1,000 members represents the diverse companies critical to moving freight efficiently and safely. IANA provides a discussion forum for the many types of stakeholders along the supply chain, resulting in a strong unified voice advocating the needs of intermodal freight transportation. For more information, visit www.intermodal.org.

Commercial vehicle telematics is booming, but as advances in ADAS accelerate the move towards road trains and intermodal routing, the European fleet telematics landscape will change un-recognisably.

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WESTERVILLE, Ohio, (November 18, 2013): A new white paper commissioned by Exel, the North American leader in contract logistics, and its sister company DHL Supply Chain, the world’s leading logistics company, identifies today’s digitally empowered consumer as a key source of disorder in retail and consumer goods supply chains. The paper sets forth the case for building consumer-adaptivity and cost-effective flexibility and resiliency into the industry’s logistics to manage potential disruptions.

“Consumer as Disrupter” - a report by Lisa Harrington, President of the lharrington group LLC, prepared in collaboration with Exel – identifies the key trends that are shaping the sector to help understand the need for the evolution of retail and consumer goods supply chains. The paper argues that the industry must reevaluate its approach to its supply chains and logistics to survive the “butterfly effect,” a small change at a localized point in the supply chain that can result in business consequences such as loss of customers or brand reputation, and billions of dollars off their bottom line.

According to the white paper, three major trends are reshaping the retail and consumer goods industry, particularly in supply chain networks and operations:
1. The Big Bang Disruption and the Cascade Effect. Quantum innovation and revolution in product cycles, fueled by instant access to information and consumer power, which have the capacity to instantly disrupt or destroy existing product lines and markets.
2. The Digitally Empowered Consumer. By 2016, smartphones used as part of the online shopping experience could influence up to 21% of retail sales in the US alone. Online shopping channels continue to morph, adding more uncertainty and complexity to the retail and consumer goods business model.
3. Rise of the Global Middle Class. Income levels in emerging markets increased by 96% from 2000 to 2010, and are expected to grow 45% from 2010 to 2016, driving a wave of consumerism for all types of goods, from basics to luxury items.

“In this sector, resilience is contingent on being asset light but having access to full scale and capacity on an on-call basis. It is clear that retail and consumer goods manufacturers should be re-thinking their supply chains with an eye toward one thing: building out a portfolio of options, risk tolerances and capabilities to support cost-effective flexibility,” said Senior Vice President, Head of Global Consumer Sector, Tom Kimball. “This enables their supply chain to be resilient enough to withstand shocks, agile enough to respond quickly to sudden or unexpected change, flexible enough to customize products and efficient enough to protect margins.”

Download and view the full report at http://supplychain.exel.com/ConsumerRegister. For more information about supply chain best practices, solutions and success stories, visit the Exel consumer pages at http://www.exel.com/consumer.

About Exel

Exel is the North American leader in contract logistics, providing customer-focused solutions to a wide range of industries including automotive, consumer, retail, engineering and manufacturing, life sciences and healthcare, technology, energy and chemicals. Exel’s innovative supply chain solutions, skilled people and regional coverage bring together all aspects of contract logistics in addition to a wide range of integrated, value-added and specialist services. Exel is a wholly owned entity of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics group. For more information, visit www.exel.com.

Leading cross-border provider moves goods faster, more efficiently between U.S. and Mexico

GREEN BAY, Wis. – (Nov. 18, 2013) – Companies moving freight across the United States–Mexico border have realized dramatic improvements in security, paperwork processing, transit time and service in recent years because of Schneider National’s Mexico Direct service, a nonstop, borderless intermodal service. Although Schneider has been operating its nonstop, borderless intermodal service since 2006, a new interchange has made the offering a faster, more efficient option for shippers crossing the border.

Last month, the truckload, intermodal and logistics leader began servicing Mexico cross-border intermodal loads through a steel-wheel interchange in Jackson, Miss. Schneider Intermodal’s Mexico Direct loads now travel between Chicago and Jackson on the Canadian National Railway (CN) and between Jackson and Mexico on the Kansas City Southern Railway (KCS).

“Until recently, a Mexico Direct shipment interchanged in Houston,” explains Jim Filter, senior vice president, Intermodal Commercial Management, Schneider National. “There, it traveled 55 miles by truck, through a congested area, to get to the ramp that brought it to the next leg of the journey. The new interchange in Jackson eliminates all that. The load stays on the train and keeps moving, which saves customers at least one full day of transit time.”

Improved transit time is just one of many benefits Schneider Intermodal offers shippers doing business in Mexico. Superior reliability, no border hand-offs, real-time monitoring and proven security practices are all hallmarks of the company’s service. Schneider’s strong in-country presence and the long-standing relationships the company has created in Mexico are also critical assets in its cross-border service success. In addition to its Mexico City–based operations, Schneider operates at four ramps in Laredo, Monterrey, San Luis Potosi and Toluca to service shippers’ freight needs.

“Hands down, we are the largest cross-border transportation provider in the industry, moving 450 loads per day, and we deliver the best value in the market,” says Bernardo Rodarte, vice president of Mexico operations. “We’ve been around since 1935, so we know transportation. We know Mexico. And we know how to seamlessly move freight across the border.”

Filter adds that Schneider is especially versed at simplifying International Commercial Terms (Incoterms), which often add complexity for cross-border shippers. “Through our history and in-country presence, we have developed an expertise in cross-border door-to-door shipments through both Mexico Direct and our truckload service, EZ-Border.

Gil Niesen, assistant vice president – Intermodal Sales and Marketing at the KCS, echoes the importance of Schneider’s extensive knowledge of Mexico. “One of the reasons we are excited to be a part of Schneider’s cross-border solution is their strength and reputation in Mexico,” he says. “Together, we are bringing incredible value to our customers by leveraging their deep expertise.”

“CN believes its close collaboration with Schneider and KCS will make the complex border-crossing process a smooth and seamless one, improving supply chain efficiencies, lowering transit times and making our mutual customers more competitive in their markets,” said J. J. Ruest, CN executive vice-president and chief marketing officer.

For more information about Mexico Direct contact intermodal@schneider.com or call 920-592-3745. Information about Schneider’s broad portfolio of services is available at www.schneider.com.

About Schneider National, Inc.
Schneider National, Inc. is a premier provider of truckload, logistics and intermodal services. Offering the broadest portfolio of services in the industry, Schneider’s solutions include Van Truckload, Dedicated, Regional, Bulk, Intermodal, Brokerage, Supply Chain Management, Integrated Delivery and Port Logistics. A $3.5 billion company, Schneider National has provided expert transportation and logistics solutions for over 77 years. For more information about Schneider National, visit www.schneider.com or follow us on Twitter: @SchneiderNTL.

- Marvin O. Schlanger will retire as CEO effective 2 January, 2014
- Former Kuehne + Nagel executive, Xavier Urbain, will become CEO and a member of the Board of Directors
- Mr. Schlanger will resume his position as non-executive Chairman of the Board

Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, 15 November, 2013– CEVA Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, announced today that Marvin O. Schlanger will retire as CEO effective 2 January, 2014 and will be succeeded by Xavier Urbain.

Mr. Urbain has had a long and outstanding career in the Supply Chain industry serving on the Management Board and Board of Directors and in several senior executive positions at Kuehne + Nagel and as CEO of ACR Logistics. Mr. Urbain has been elected a member of the Board of Directors, effective January 2, 2014, and will be located at the company’s global head office in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands.

CEO Marv Schlanger said: “When I assumed the leadership position at CEVA, I had a number of immediate priorities to position the company for success in the future. I am pleased with our progress and the accomplishments of the management and employees of CEVA, and I am excited that we have been able to recruit an executive with the background and stature of Xavier Urbain. I look forward to working with Xavier and the Board of Directors as we execute CEVA’s business plan.”

Mr. Urbain said: “I am delighted to be joining the management team at CEVA and look forward to working with our customers and employees as we capitalize on CEVA’s strengths to realize our full potential.”

Mr. Schlanger will resume his position as non-executive Chairman of the Board, a role he first undertook in 2009.

Mainz, November 18th 2013 - JF Hillebrand Group AG today announces the appointment of Christophe Bernard as Chief Executive Officer. Gerard Desbois, who served as the company’s CEO since 2000, will now join the Supervisory Board.

Mr Bernard joined JF Hillebrand in 1983 and has been an Executive Board member for the past sixteen years. During his time with the company, he has been stationed in France, Australia and the USA, and is currently based in Singapore.

“I am honoured to serve as CEO of the JF Hillebrand Group,” said Mr Bernard. “I will make sure that we remain true to the values and spirit which have made this company such a success, and also that we build on our successes and take advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead.”

The Group has also made several other changes at Executive Board level, with the appointments of Pierre Benichou as Deputy CEO, Gavin Herman as Chief Operating Officer, Leendert Vis as Chief Information Officer, and Pierre Bonel as Chief Commercial Officer. Kevin Brock remains Chief Financial Officer. All appointments are effective January 1st 2014.

“Our shareholders are very supportive of the experienced management team,” added Mr Bernard. “They strongly believe in our ability to drive growth, create new opportunities for our customers and ourselves, and in doing so write a few more pages in the amazing success story of the JF Hillebrand Group. The appointments we have made at Board level enhance our organizational framework, and position the company for future and long-term success”.

Under the leadership of Gerard Desbois, the JF Hillebrand Group solidified its position as the world’s leading specialist logistics company, with organic growth underpinned by strategic acquisitions. The company today has operations in 83 countries worldwide and will report revenues of over €1billion in 2013.

“It has been a privilege for all of us to work under the leadership of Gerard Desbois and we wish him all the best for the future,” Mr Bernard added.

"I am extremely proud to have contributed to the development of such a wonderful and successful company,” said Mr Desbois. “The shareholders and I have every confidence that Christophe’s vision, experience and drive will translate into remarkable success in leading the JF Hillebrand Group as our next CEO."

About the JF Hillebrand Group:

The JF Hillebrand Group operates a global portfolio of specialist logistics companies, across a range of industry sectors. The company operates two key brands: JF Hillebrand in the global beverage segment and Trans Ocean in the industrial bulk market.

With a global network headquartered in Mainz, Germany, the JF Hillebrand Group employs 2000 people in 48 wholly owned offices around the world. In 2012, the company reported a throughput of over 500,000 TEU’s.

Founded in 1844, JF Hillebrand celebrates 170 years of continuous trading in 2014.

November 18, 2013 - The top 100 NVOCCs (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers) in the United States for October saw a decrease in inbound TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) of 4.5% from September, but rose from October of 2012 by 21%. Overall, U.S. imports are down from September to October by 1.5%, but are way up from last year by 14% and haven’t been this high since October of 2007.

The largest NVO in the United States, Expeditors International, decreased in TEU volume by 2.4% from September. Blue Anchor Line, number two on our top 100 list, decreased by a slight %0.8. Although most NVOs had a drop from September, there was a couple shining stars for the month of October. Interglobo North America increased in volume to the United States by nearly a thousand TEUs, an increase of nearly 14% from September. Savino Del Bene also increased TEUs by over 33% and shipped over 1,300 more TEUs from September to October.

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About the 3PL News NVO Update
This report has been prepared exclusively for 3PL News by Zepol Corporation, a provider of the most complete and up-to-date trade data to organizations around the world. The data excludes shipments from empty containers, excludes shipments labeled as freight remaining on board, and may contain other data anomalies. For more information on Zepol’s industry-leading U.S. import/export data tools, please visit www.zepol.com

Madrid, Spain, 25 November, 2013 – CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain companies, has signed a three year contract worth more than €3.5 million with Scania CV AB, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications, and of industrial and marine engines, to manage the delivery of spare parts in Spain and Portugal.

Under this contract CEVA will manage the distribution of Scania spare parts to 100 delivery points in Spain and Portugal within 24 hours from order. This means an annual average of 2,300 tons of spare parts, equating to 50,000 shipments per year.

CEVA cross docks product in Spain from both Scania’s central European warehouse located in Opglabbeek, Belgium, for stock orders and from Scania’s Iberia regional warehouse located in Guadalajara, Spain, for urgent shipments.  This complex operation is managed through our information technology suite, CEVA MatrixTM which supports the complete end-to-end supply chains of CEVA’s customers ensuring maximum flexibility and real time visibility of shipments. The CEVA Matrix Transport Management System (TMS) will guarantee the efficient management of shipments.

In addition, through CEVA’s Control Tower located in Alcobendas, Spain, CEVA will be able to deliver high quality monitoring, planning and security services, providing the most efficient transportation and distribution solutions while monitoring in real time all the transport activities in order to promptly react in case of incidents, therefore guaranteeing service continuity.  Scania will also benefit from CEVA’s deep expertise in the sector, as well as from its LEAN philosophy of continuous improvement which increases the efficiency of customers’ supply chains by driving out waste and inefficiency, and applying the best solutions and optimizing costs.

Ángel Vázquez, Services and Quality Director of Scania CV AB said: “There were several factors that Scania took into consideration when deciding on our future logistic partner to distribute Scania parts in the Iberian Peninsula. We considered that CEVA was the best partner to work with due to their commitment to ensuring high quality standards and ability to implement the most innovative and added value solutions. The collaboration with CEVA in some other markets also helped us to make the decision and allows us to gain a more complete view of our entire supply chain operation through one provider. We are confident that all our expectations will be met.”

Izaskun Barquin, Business Development Director, CEVA in Iberia, said: “We are proud to include a prestigious company such as Scania among our customers within the Automotive sector, a segment in which CEVA is increasing its presence in Iberia. Our ability to guarantee efficient and timely deliveries is a crucial factor for every sector, in particular for spare parts, where punctuality is considered a key aspect in order to meet customers’ expectations and requirements. Thanks to our innovative technological solutions, such as CEVA Matrix, we will be able to support Scania to address the challenges which characterize this market, ensuring visibility and on time deliveries, while consolidating our position in the spare parts segment.”
 

Diverse worldwide logistics businesses to increase integration and operational efficiency through leading single platform supply chain software      

Sydney, Australia, November 25, 2013  - Four specialist logistics networks catering to the unique requirements of the supply chain have partnered with CargoWise, a move that will strengthen operations and increase network-wide integration. The diverse networks have chosen CargoWise’s leading supply chain software as the single platform system to help achieve their shared goal of promoting global growth throughout their members’ operations.

The networks set to benefit from the partnership are: AerOceaNetwork (international logistics companies and independent freight forwarders), XLProjects (independent project forwarders and break bulk charterers), Perishable Logistics Specialists Network (PLSN) (cool and cold chain logistics specialists) and AONrelocations (independently owned moving companies specializing in international removals).

Looking for new ways to facilitate business between members, each network identified CargoWise as the solution for improving inter-network communication and efficiency. Through joining the WiseIndustry Partner program, the networks will capitalize on CargoWise’s integration and data sharing capabilities, giving their members a platform from which to compete effectively with large multinationals.

The resulting improvements in visibility, automated data exchange, levels of service and geographical reach will increase the productivity capabilities of individual members, ultimately strengthening each network as a whole.

“CargoWise offers the opportunity to bring together businesses from around the globe and tie them all together,” says Daniel Bateman of the networks’ management company, AIN (advancedinternational.biz). “We have four distinct and very different networks with nearly three hundred members in every inhabited region of the earth. If you start to add all of our members’ customers, you can see we have a lot to tie together. CargoWise allows all of our clients to work cohesively as a unit: its tools are efficient, cost effective and available twenty-four hours per day to any of our members.

“CargoWise is top of its class. There aren’t many software companies serving the international logistics community that can compete in the breadth and depth of its services. We want to do whatever it takes to help our many members around the world grow their business, and a strategic partnership with CargoWise enables us to do this in ways we’d never been able to before. We look forward to a long relationship with CargoWise. I’m sure our many members around the world will too.”

Vlad Bilanovsky, CargoWise Vice President of Partner Management, reveals just how important integration is for networks of independent logistics companies to stay competitive with multinational organizations.

“Multinational freight forwarders have integrated systems across key locations to provide global visibility, high levels of customer service and lower operational/administrative costs; therefore creating better margins. Agent networks typically have more comprehensive global coverage than multinationals, but because network members don’t have integrated systems, they often struggle to provide similar levels of visibility and service, and operational costs are much higher. With increasing consolidation in the industry, freight forwarders must continue to seek ways to stay competitive.

“These four networks will now have the supply chain integration they need through CargoWise. The strength, flexibility and diversity of our product capabilities will enable any specialized network or logistics business to move to the next level of operational productivity and customer service.”

For more information on CargoWise’s partner programs, visit www.cargowise.com/Company/PartnerProgram

 Academic Challenge Plays Key Role in Growing Scholarship Program

CALVERTON, MD (November 25, 2013) — A student team fielded by the University of North Texas (UNT)  won the Intermodal Association of North America’s (IANA) third annual Intermodal Challenge, earning national recognition for their university through IANA’s growing young professionals development program. The first place award was presented to UNT’s Curtis Pogue, Sarah McLaughlin and Chris Turner at the Intermodal Expo in Houston, Texas. Undergraduate business schools from the Universities of North Texas, Maryland and North Florida (IANA Scholarship Award recipients) as well as Auburn University competed, presenting their research, insight and recommendations on a “hot” intermodal industry issue. A panel of experts judged the teams’ research papers and presentations and selected the winning school.

“IANA’s annual academic competition is an integral part of the Association’s Scholarship Program which continues to be an effective tool in attracting and educating the next generation of intermodal leaders,” said Joni Casey, President and CEO of IANA. Since the inception of its Scholarship Program in 2007, IANA has awarded over $1,000,000 to more than 200 deserving students and a growing number of freight-centric university transportation programs. These grants enable schools like the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business to fund its Supply Chain Fellows program and the University of Denver’s Intermodal Transportation Institute to offer tuition assistance for its executive master’s degree in Intermodalism. 

“Our students appreciated the opportunity to compete in the IANA Student Challenge and to attend the Intermodal Expo,” said Dr. Brian Sauser, Associate Professor in Marketing and Logistics and faculty advisor for the UNT team. “Thanks to IANA’s scholarship award to the UNT’s Center for Logistics Education and Research, our University is able to further the business and management development skills of promising young professionals. Our student team was exceptional and I am proud of each of them.”

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About IANA

IANA is North America's only industry trade association that represents the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry. The association’s mission is to promote the growth of efficient intermodal freight transportation through innovation, education and dialogue. The association offers valuable information and services specific to the intermodal industry encompassing consensus business solutions that facilitate: operations, regulatory compliance, and policy issue management. IANA's membership roster of over 1,000 members represents the diverse companies critical to moving freight efficiently and safely. IANA provides a discussion forum for the many types of stakeholders along the supply chain, resulting in a strong unified voice advocating the needs of intermodal freight transportation. For more information, visit www.intermodal.org.

About UNT’s College of Business

With more than 5,600 students, UNT’s College of Business is one of the largest business schools in the nation and has been continuously accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International since 1961.

With 112 full-time faculty members, the college offers 17 undergraduate degrees, 24 master’s degrees and 10 graduate certificate programs. Five centers and institutes in the College of Business create synergy among scholarship, research and teaching. Classes take place in the new 180,000-square-foot Business Leadership Building, which opened in 2011.

Students enhance their learning experience through student organizations, study abroad programs, internships and the Professional Leadership Program to develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today's technological and global business environment.

About UNT

As the nation's 24th largest public university and the most comprehensive in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while powering the North Texas region, state and nation through innovative education and research. A student-focused public research university with an emphasis on sustainability, UNT has 12 colleges and schools offering 97 bachelor's, 81 master's and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized.