SAINT ALBANS, VT, February 17, 2009: A.N. Deringer, Inc., the international logistics service provider, announced the introduction of a new supply chain and purchase order management program. As part of Deringer's suite of online tools, eShipPartner Supply Chain Manager provides customers with complete supply chain visibility from the generation of a purchase order through delivery. The robust tool minimizes disruptions to value chains by facilitating collaboration among key stakeholders including buyers, suppliers, carriers, export and import forwarders, NVOCCs, and Customs house brokers. The features allow users to assign access to various trade partners, send and receive purchase orders electronically through EDI, facilitate payment of freight based on ASN, verify receipt of cargo by carriers, arrange for the delivery of freight, and receive proactive email notification of major shipment milestones. The global visibility achieved through eShipPartner Supply Chain Manager enables users to reduce cycle time, improve customer service, and increase efficiencies.
Director of International Transportation, Bruce Francisco, commented, "Customers using Supply Chain Manager have distinct advantages over the competition. They can be more proactive and plan more effectively, avoiding costly inhibitors like downtime and demurrage." Supply Chain Manager is being offered at different service levels, depending on clients' needs and the complexity of their supply chains.
About Deringer
A.N. Deringer, Inc. is a leading provider of international supply chain solution services including Freight Forwarding, Warehousing & Distribution, Customs Brokerage, Logistics Consulting, Cargo Insurance, Duty Drawback, and Meat Inspection. Deringer combines over 30 US offices with a global agency network to facilitate the movement of cargo throughout the world.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Retail Container Traffic to Fall 11.8 Percent in First Half of 2009
WASHINGTON, February 6, 2009 – After ending 2008 down 7.9 percent, cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to drop at an even faster pace during the first half of 2009 as the economic recession continues, according to the monthly Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and IHS Global Insight.
Final data for 2008 showed volume for the year at 15.2 million Twenty-Foot-Equivalent Units, compared with 16.5 million TEU in 2007, a decline of 7.9 percent and the lowest total since 2004, when 14 million TEU moved through the ports. One TEU is one 20-foot container or its equivalent.
Volume for the first six months of 2009 is forecast at 6.6 million TEU, down 11.8 percent from the 7.5 million TEU seen during the same period in 2008. Port Tracker forecasts only six months into the future, so an estimate of volume for the entire year won’t be available until this summer.
“2008 was one of the most challenging years retailers have seen, and all indications are that 2009 won’t be any better,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. “Unfortunately, cargo volume at the ports reflects retailers’ anticipated sales, and NRF expects that sales will get worse before they get better. Retailers are only going to import what they can sell.”
U.S. ports surveyed handled 1.06 million TEU in December, the last month for which actual numbers are available. That was down 13.9 percent from November and 17.2 percent from December 2007, and made December the 18th month in a row to see a year-over-year decline. The last month to see a year-over-year increase was July 2007, when the 1.44 million TEU moved through the ports was up 3.4 percent from July 2006.
January was estimated at 1.04 million TEU, down 15.8 percent from January 2008, and February, traditionally the slowest month of the year, is forecast at 1 million TEU, down 18.7 percent from 2008. March is forecast at 1.08 million TEU, down 7 percent from a year earlier, April at 1.14 million TEU, down 10.1 percent; May at 1.16 million TEU, down 11 percent, and June at 1.19 million TEU, down 8.5 percent.
“The combined influence of the recession and the usual winter slowdown will result in extremely weak February port traffic,” IHS Global Insight Economist Paul Bingham said. “Import container traffic is projected to be weak through June because of the underlying reduced demand during the global recession.”
All U.S. ports covered by Port Tracker – Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma on the West Coast; New York/New Jersey, Hampton Roads, Charleston and Savannah on the East Coast, and Houston on the Gulf Coast – are rated “low” for congestion, the same as last month.
Port Tracker, which is produced by the economic research, forecasting and analysis firm IHS Global Insight for NRF, looks at inbound container volume, the availability of trucks and railroad cars to move cargo out of the ports, labor conditions and other factors that affect cargo movement and congestion. The report is free to NRF retail members. Subscription information is available at www.nrf.com/PortTracker or by calling (202) 783-7971. Non-NRF members can contact IHS Global Insight Director of Business Development Diana Wyman at (202) 481-9265.
The National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association, with membership that comprises all retail formats and channels of distribution including department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet, independent stores, chain restaurants, drug stores and grocery stores as well as the industry's key trading partners of retail goods and services. NRF represents an industry with more than 1.6 million U.S. retail establishments, more than 24 million employees - about one in five American workers - and 2008 sales of $4.6 trillion. As the industry umbrella group, NRF also represents more than 100 state, national and international retail associations. www.nrf.com.
IHS Global Insight (www.globalinsight.com) provides the most comprehensive economic and financial information available on countries, regions and industries, using a unique combination of expertise, models, data and software within a common analytical framework to support planning and decision-making. Through the world's first same-day analysis and risk assessment service, IHS Global Insight provides immediate insightful analysis of market conditions and key events around the world, covering economic, political, and operational factors. IHS (NYSE: IHS, www.ihs.com) is a leading global source of critical information and insight that enables innovative and successful decision-making for customers ranging from governments and multinational companies to smaller companies and technical professionals. IHS employs approximately 3,800 people in 20 countries.
Final data for 2008 showed volume for the year at 15.2 million Twenty-Foot-Equivalent Units, compared with 16.5 million TEU in 2007, a decline of 7.9 percent and the lowest total since 2004, when 14 million TEU moved through the ports. One TEU is one 20-foot container or its equivalent.
Volume for the first six months of 2009 is forecast at 6.6 million TEU, down 11.8 percent from the 7.5 million TEU seen during the same period in 2008. Port Tracker forecasts only six months into the future, so an estimate of volume for the entire year won’t be available until this summer.
“2008 was one of the most challenging years retailers have seen, and all indications are that 2009 won’t be any better,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. “Unfortunately, cargo volume at the ports reflects retailers’ anticipated sales, and NRF expects that sales will get worse before they get better. Retailers are only going to import what they can sell.”
U.S. ports surveyed handled 1.06 million TEU in December, the last month for which actual numbers are available. That was down 13.9 percent from November and 17.2 percent from December 2007, and made December the 18th month in a row to see a year-over-year decline. The last month to see a year-over-year increase was July 2007, when the 1.44 million TEU moved through the ports was up 3.4 percent from July 2006.
January was estimated at 1.04 million TEU, down 15.8 percent from January 2008, and February, traditionally the slowest month of the year, is forecast at 1 million TEU, down 18.7 percent from 2008. March is forecast at 1.08 million TEU, down 7 percent from a year earlier, April at 1.14 million TEU, down 10.1 percent; May at 1.16 million TEU, down 11 percent, and June at 1.19 million TEU, down 8.5 percent.
“The combined influence of the recession and the usual winter slowdown will result in extremely weak February port traffic,” IHS Global Insight Economist Paul Bingham said. “Import container traffic is projected to be weak through June because of the underlying reduced demand during the global recession.”
All U.S. ports covered by Port Tracker – Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma on the West Coast; New York/New Jersey, Hampton Roads, Charleston and Savannah on the East Coast, and Houston on the Gulf Coast – are rated “low” for congestion, the same as last month.
Port Tracker, which is produced by the economic research, forecasting and analysis firm IHS Global Insight for NRF, looks at inbound container volume, the availability of trucks and railroad cars to move cargo out of the ports, labor conditions and other factors that affect cargo movement and congestion. The report is free to NRF retail members. Subscription information is available at www.nrf.com/PortTracker or by calling (202) 783-7971. Non-NRF members can contact IHS Global Insight Director of Business Development Diana Wyman at (202) 481-9265.
The National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association, with membership that comprises all retail formats and channels of distribution including department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet, independent stores, chain restaurants, drug stores and grocery stores as well as the industry's key trading partners of retail goods and services. NRF represents an industry with more than 1.6 million U.S. retail establishments, more than 24 million employees - about one in five American workers - and 2008 sales of $4.6 trillion. As the industry umbrella group, NRF also represents more than 100 state, national and international retail associations. www.nrf.com.
IHS Global Insight (www.globalinsight.com) provides the most comprehensive economic and financial information available on countries, regions and industries, using a unique combination of expertise, models, data and software within a common analytical framework to support planning and decision-making. Through the world's first same-day analysis and risk assessment service, IHS Global Insight provides immediate insightful analysis of market conditions and key events around the world, covering economic, political, and operational factors. IHS (NYSE: IHS, www.ihs.com) is a leading global source of critical information and insight that enables innovative and successful decision-making for customers ranging from governments and multinational companies to smaller companies and technical professionals. IHS employs approximately 3,800 people in 20 countries.
RYDER OPENS RETAIL USED VEHICLE CENTRE
Facility Offers Customers Largest Used Truck Inventory and Selection Available in Market
MONTRÉAL, February 5, 2009 – Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced the grand opening of its new retail used vehicle facility located in the emergent area of Vaudreuil-Dorion, in Québec. The facility is centrally located at 2399 rue Henry Ford at the intersection of highways A540, A20, and L’autoroute du Souvenir A542.
“Ryder is one of the largest retailers of used trucks in North America selling more than 20,000 vehicles a year,” said Tony Tegnelia, Ryder’s President of Fleet Management Solutions. “Québec is an important market for us and we are proud to establish this retail location to serve the growing needs of the Canadian marketplace.”
The facility is located on four acres of land to showcase over 250 vehicles, including panel vans, light- and heavy-duty straight trucks, and tractors. Each vehicle is Ryder Road Ready and comes with a thirty day warranty and a complete vehicle maintenance history. The facility will support Ryder’s existing commercial rental business, consisting of 1,000 rental customers, as well as prospects in this growing Western Montréal market.
“This centralized location was built to better serve the needs of our valued customers and accommodate the increasing demand for our quality Ryder Road Ready vehicles and commercial rental needs in this expanding market,” said Gregg Nierenberg, Ryder’s Group Director of Vehicle Sales. “This reaffirms Ryder’s commitment to providing alternative solutions to support the transportation needs of Canada.”
To view Ryder’s complete used vehicle sales inventory at the Vaudreuil facility, visit www.ryderusedtrucks.ca or call 1-800-USED-TRK .
Hours of operation: Rental, Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m.; Used Vehicles Sales, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. -12 noon.
About Ryder
Ryder provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions. Ryder’s stock (NYSE: R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder ranks 371st on the FORTUNE 500® and 1,631st on the Forbes Global 2000. For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Success factors for logistics - Dr. Thomas C. Lieb, Chairman of the Management Board of Schenker AG
In these days of constantly changing demands, service providers have to offer solutions at an early stage
(Helsinki, February 5, 2009) Four vital conditions for lasting success in the logistics business were named by Dr. Thomas C. Lieb, Chairman of the Management Board of Schenker AG, Essen, in Helsinki today. Speaking to around 1,000 delegates at the 24th Logistics Seminar of the Finnish Association of Purchasing and Logistics, Lieb examined the factors required for success in times of changing demands.
“We can assume that the trend towards globalization is here to stay. If the latest studies are to be believed, what globalization actually means is that certain industries will concentrate in selected regions,” said Lieb. As an example of this trend he quoted Singapore, which is evolving into a focal point for biomedicine. As a consequence, logistics companies have to be present right there at the new industrial centers with the corresponding infrastructure and specialists.
“What’s more, the requirements of the customers are constantly changing. There is increasing demand for tailor-made solutions,” continued Lieb. He added that logistics services providers would only be able to negotiate with their customers on a level playing field if they could offer the necessary expertise in the product concerned combined with highly qualified human resources.
Referring to a study conducted by WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, Lieb stated that even sharply rising oil prices would have only a negligible effect on the customers’ total procurement costs. Over the long term, the increases in wage and transportation costs facing the customers would not curb the international division of labor. What this means for logistics providers is that they have to come up with satisfactory solutions in response to steadily rising demand for worldwide supply chains.
Finally, Lieb dealt with the issue of sustainability: “The sensivity of our customers for sutainability has grown over the years, visibly. We can expect the importance of green logistics to grow in future.” He stated that it was vital to reduce CO2 emissions by offering an intelligent combination of all transport modes. “From the overall viewpoint, providers of logistics services have to be adaptable and expand their networks, invest in the right human resources and be able to offer solutions at an early stage,” concluded Lieb.
For more than 20 years, this event has been organized jointly by the Finnish Association of Purchasing and Logistics, LOGY, and Establish Finland Oy. It ranks as one of the major forums for the exchange of information in the logistics business in Northern Europe.
(Helsinki, February 5, 2009) Four vital conditions for lasting success in the logistics business were named by Dr. Thomas C. Lieb, Chairman of the Management Board of Schenker AG, Essen, in Helsinki today. Speaking to around 1,000 delegates at the 24th Logistics Seminar of the Finnish Association of Purchasing and Logistics, Lieb examined the factors required for success in times of changing demands.
“We can assume that the trend towards globalization is here to stay. If the latest studies are to be believed, what globalization actually means is that certain industries will concentrate in selected regions,” said Lieb. As an example of this trend he quoted Singapore, which is evolving into a focal point for biomedicine. As a consequence, logistics companies have to be present right there at the new industrial centers with the corresponding infrastructure and specialists.
“What’s more, the requirements of the customers are constantly changing. There is increasing demand for tailor-made solutions,” continued Lieb. He added that logistics services providers would only be able to negotiate with their customers on a level playing field if they could offer the necessary expertise in the product concerned combined with highly qualified human resources.
Referring to a study conducted by WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, Lieb stated that even sharply rising oil prices would have only a negligible effect on the customers’ total procurement costs. Over the long term, the increases in wage and transportation costs facing the customers would not curb the international division of labor. What this means for logistics providers is that they have to come up with satisfactory solutions in response to steadily rising demand for worldwide supply chains.
Finally, Lieb dealt with the issue of sustainability: “The sensivity of our customers for sutainability has grown over the years, visibly. We can expect the importance of green logistics to grow in future.” He stated that it was vital to reduce CO2 emissions by offering an intelligent combination of all transport modes. “From the overall viewpoint, providers of logistics services have to be adaptable and expand their networks, invest in the right human resources and be able to offer solutions at an early stage,” concluded Lieb.
For more than 20 years, this event has been organized jointly by the Finnish Association of Purchasing and Logistics, LOGY, and Establish Finland Oy. It ranks as one of the major forums for the exchange of information in the logistics business in Northern Europe.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Maersk Line Announcements
SOUTH ATLANTIC EXPRESS SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS
Maersk Line is pleased to announce the full extent of revisions to our current South Atlantic Express (SAE) service including the addition of calls to the Port of Savannah and the Port of Wilmington. The addition of these calls and adjustments to the overall schedule will improve transit times and broaden coverage for this service to benefit of our customers
With a significant capacity for temperature controlled cargo shipments, as well as improved transit times for all cargo, the new SAE service provides our customers with expanded geographic scope and a better product. Consistent with our efforts to ensure stability within the Latin America-North America trade lanes, the revised SAE service also leverages a southbound call at Miami mid-week for improved service and convenience to the general commodities export market. Furthermore, with available connections through the vital port of Puerto Cortes utilizing our Expreso service, the SAE creates additional opportunities for our customers while continuing to offer the same high level of reliability and quality of service.
This service also signals the initiation of Maersk Line service to the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina, with a four-day transit from Santo Tomas and full gate availability on Saturdays in Wilmington for pickup and deliveries.
"We are pleased that, even in the face of challenging times, we can provide innovative and dynamic solutions for our customers. The call at the Port of Wilmington also represents an expansion of the scope of our services to a young and growing port of call," said Bill Woodhour, Sales Manager for North America.
"As this is a new port offering, we have worked closely with our existing customers to ensure their needs continue to be met, and we are excited that this revised product introduces Maersk Line's quality, reliable service to a new and eager customer base," continued Woodhour.
As previously announced, this weekly service reflects omission of the northbound call to Miami, and removal of service to the Port of Charleston from the schedule. The Miami adjustment will become effective with the sailing of the Maersk Tarragona, voyage 0908, departing Santo Tomas on 8 February 2009. The final sailing from Charleston will be the southbound departure of the Maersk Tarragona, voyage 0911, on 3 March 2009. The revised South Atlantic Express service will make its first northbound call to Savannah on 5 March 2009 by the Maersk Tangier, voyage 0910, followed by its initial call to Wilmington on 6 March 2009.
The new SAE rotation is as follows: Savannah (US), Wilmington (US), Norfolk (US), Miami (US), Puerto Cortes (Honduras) and Santo Tomas (Guatemala).
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COMMODITY RATE RESTORATION - EUROPE TO ASIA TRADE
4 February 2009
Unsustainable rates and improved demand lead to rate increases effective 1 March and 1 April 2009. The General Rate Increase will be USD 25 per TEU thus totalling USD 50 per TEU.
During the 4th quarter 2008, the industry has experienced declining freight rates in the Europe to Asia trade. A trend that has continued into 2009. In addition, hereto, there are now indicators that demand is increasing due to amongst others the weak Sterling and Euro.
As a result of increasing costs associated with the growing demand and to ensure sustainable freight rates, Maersk Line will enact a commodity rate increases for export cargo from Europe to Asia. The increase is also necessary to ensure that we can continue to support the trade and provide our customers with the service reliability and customer service they are accustomed to when shipping with Maersk Line.
Maersk Line is pleased to announce the full extent of revisions to our current South Atlantic Express (SAE) service including the addition of calls to the Port of Savannah and the Port of Wilmington. The addition of these calls and adjustments to the overall schedule will improve transit times and broaden coverage for this service to benefit of our customers
With a significant capacity for temperature controlled cargo shipments, as well as improved transit times for all cargo, the new SAE service provides our customers with expanded geographic scope and a better product. Consistent with our efforts to ensure stability within the Latin America-North America trade lanes, the revised SAE service also leverages a southbound call at Miami mid-week for improved service and convenience to the general commodities export market. Furthermore, with available connections through the vital port of Puerto Cortes utilizing our Expreso service, the SAE creates additional opportunities for our customers while continuing to offer the same high level of reliability and quality of service.
This service also signals the initiation of Maersk Line service to the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina, with a four-day transit from Santo Tomas and full gate availability on Saturdays in Wilmington for pickup and deliveries.
"We are pleased that, even in the face of challenging times, we can provide innovative and dynamic solutions for our customers. The call at the Port of Wilmington also represents an expansion of the scope of our services to a young and growing port of call," said Bill Woodhour, Sales Manager for North America.
"As this is a new port offering, we have worked closely with our existing customers to ensure their needs continue to be met, and we are excited that this revised product introduces Maersk Line's quality, reliable service to a new and eager customer base," continued Woodhour.
As previously announced, this weekly service reflects omission of the northbound call to Miami, and removal of service to the Port of Charleston from the schedule. The Miami adjustment will become effective with the sailing of the Maersk Tarragona, voyage 0908, departing Santo Tomas on 8 February 2009. The final sailing from Charleston will be the southbound departure of the Maersk Tarragona, voyage 0911, on 3 March 2009. The revised South Atlantic Express service will make its first northbound call to Savannah on 5 March 2009 by the Maersk Tangier, voyage 0910, followed by its initial call to Wilmington on 6 March 2009.
The new SAE rotation is as follows: Savannah (US), Wilmington (US), Norfolk (US), Miami (US), Puerto Cortes (Honduras) and Santo Tomas (Guatemala).
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COMMODITY RATE RESTORATION - EUROPE TO ASIA TRADE
4 February 2009
Unsustainable rates and improved demand lead to rate increases effective 1 March and 1 April 2009. The General Rate Increase will be USD 25 per TEU thus totalling USD 50 per TEU.
During the 4th quarter 2008, the industry has experienced declining freight rates in the Europe to Asia trade. A trend that has continued into 2009. In addition, hereto, there are now indicators that demand is increasing due to amongst others the weak Sterling and Euro.
As a result of increasing costs associated with the growing demand and to ensure sustainable freight rates, Maersk Line will enact a commodity rate increases for export cargo from Europe to Asia. The increase is also necessary to ensure that we can continue to support the trade and provide our customers with the service reliability and customer service they are accustomed to when shipping with Maersk Line.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Pushes Domestic Product Development
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc. continues its major focus on the development of Domestic product as one of its core products.
Sandy DeMaria has been promoted to Director of Domestic Product Development effective immediately. Sandy has been with Hellmann USA in a sales position for over three years. With a strong background in domestic logistics services, two key responsibilities in her new assignment will be the further development of Hellmann’s Home Delivery program as well as a direct support for the Hellmann USA sales team. Jamie Rohweder, Senior Director of Domestic Operations, will continue to be responsible for the operational portion of Hellmann’s domestic product including larger implementations and negotiations.
“We are pleased to promote Sandy to the new position as Director of Domestic Product Development. We feel she will further position Hellmann Worldwide Logistics as a market leader in Domestic Home Delivery Services”, says Arnold Goldstein, Sr. VP Sales & Marketing.
About Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
Founded in 1871 in Osnabrueck, Germany, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics network, operates in 443 branches in 157 countries and employs in excess of 16,500 dedicated people to serve our customers worldwide.
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc. provides a full array of logistical support services including air, ocean and domestic freight forwarding, customs brokerage, contract logistics and other value added services. Following the principle of “Thinking Ahead – Moving Forward”, it is the company’s goal to promote service customization and to meet the continually changing needs and expectations of its customers.
Sandy DeMaria has been promoted to Director of Domestic Product Development effective immediately. Sandy has been with Hellmann USA in a sales position for over three years. With a strong background in domestic logistics services, two key responsibilities in her new assignment will be the further development of Hellmann’s Home Delivery program as well as a direct support for the Hellmann USA sales team. Jamie Rohweder, Senior Director of Domestic Operations, will continue to be responsible for the operational portion of Hellmann’s domestic product including larger implementations and negotiations.
“We are pleased to promote Sandy to the new position as Director of Domestic Product Development. We feel she will further position Hellmann Worldwide Logistics as a market leader in Domestic Home Delivery Services”, says Arnold Goldstein, Sr. VP Sales & Marketing.
About Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
Founded in 1871 in Osnabrueck, Germany, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics network, operates in 443 branches in 157 countries and employs in excess of 16,500 dedicated people to serve our customers worldwide.
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc. provides a full array of logistical support services including air, ocean and domestic freight forwarding, customs brokerage, contract logistics and other value added services. Following the principle of “Thinking Ahead – Moving Forward”, it is the company’s goal to promote service customization and to meet the continually changing needs and expectations of its customers.
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