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Integrated logistics in China - overcoming the challenges
While the Chinese market is not new to global 3PLs, providing shippers with integrated contract logistics and value-added services within that country remains a challenge even for those with sophisticated networks and resources. However, as explained by a senior executive from Penske Logistics, there are also opportunities for 3PLs to overcome the hurdles. Download Now ».
Exploring the Trans-Eurasian option
A container block train operated by Trans Eurasia Logistics (TEL), a joint venture between German rail operator Deutsche Bahn and Russian railway company RZD, is currently en route from Hamburg, northern Germany, to China, and due to arrive in Beijing and Shanghai in late November. It is the first commercial container train eastbound in that approximately 10,000km trade lane and will provide shippers with a viable alternative to ocean freight. Download Now ».
Asia Pacific Logistics Survey 2008
A whitepaper discussing the trends and developments highlighted by a major new survey on the Asia Pacific transport and logistics markets Download Now ».
Global Distribution Strategies - Asia Pacific sponsor Somero looks at raising flooring standards around the globe
Leading manufacturer of technologically advanced concrete leveling, contouring and placing equipment, Somero, has published a new case study which looks at the importance of constructing industrial warehousing with consistent flooring standards. Visit them at the forthcoming Global Distribution Strategies Asia Pacific conference to learn more about raising flooring standards around the globe. Download Now ».
Real time supply chain visibility - increasing for shippers and 3PLs
The last few years have seen rapid developments in real time supply chain visibility, with the main beneficiaries being high volume shippers, 3PLs and freight forwarders. Ti interviewed two US-based technology company executives, John Urban, President of GT Nexus, and Larry Trebesch, General Manager, China, at Savi Networks. They will both be speaking at Ti’s conference 'Global Distribution Strategies - Asia Pacific 2008'. Download Now ».
The Indian logistics industry growing fast, but challenges remain
Despite India’s inadequate transport infrastructure, the Indian logistics industry continues to expand. A number of Indian companies established in shipping and other marine related activities, such as Essar Shipping, Ports and Logistics Ltd (ESPLL) and the Sical group, have expanded their logistics operations recently. The funding for the often substantial investments required for these projects is coming from overseas as well as Indian sources. Download Now ».
Logistics in the automotive sector. On the margins of a crisis.
The global car industry is in crisis and undergoing huge changes. So what are the implications for logistics in the automotive sector? Download Now ».
Where will the latest business cycle take freight forwarders?
Understanding the business model of freight forwarding − and the immediate prospects for the big forwarders. Download Now ».
Key developments in the Asia Pacific sea freight container market
In terms of ocean container throughput and volume growth, the Asia Pacific region continues to dominate the globe, largely due to the recent and sustained double-digit increases in exports from China. This country’s dominance of the Asia Pacific region looks set to continue, through several major container port developments.... Download Now ».
Global economic instability - what impact on the Asia Pacific logistics industry?
The effects of the current economic crisis in the western world are already evident. However, the extent to which the downturn in the US and Europe will impact on the economies of the Far East is less obvious.... Download Now ».
