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  • Bolloré Logistics Crowned Best Green Logistics Operator at the 2017 AFLAS Awards

    Bolloré Logistics Crowned Best Green Logistics Operator at the 2017 AFLAS Awards

    Present on June 29th at the 2017 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS) organized by Asia Cargo News and held in Singapore at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Bolloré Logistics received the Best Green Logistics Operator award in front of the transport and logistics community.

    Mr. Yves Laforgue, Chief Operating Officer at Bolloré Logistics Asia Pacific, was honored to receive the award on behalf of the company from the hands of Mr. Ian Kwok, Assistant General Manager of Aviation Logistics at the Airport Authority of Hong Kong. “Bolloré Logistics is honored to have been recognized as ‘Best Green Logistics Operator’ at the award presentation ceremony where many international transport and logistics companies gathered,” mentions Mr. Yves Laforgue. “This distinction rewards the steps taken by Bolloré Logistics in an effort to offer more eco-friendly solutions to its clients in the Asia Pacific region,” Mr. Yves Laforgue adds.

    Organized annually by Asia Cargo News – the only newspaper covering logistics and cargo supply chains in the Asia Pacific region – this event recognizes transport and logistics service providers for their excellence in service quality, innovation, customer relationship management and reliability. Thousands of shippers and customers voted for the 2017 AFLAS winners, therefore truly reflecting the opinion of the industry experts. The nomination criteria followed a technical evaluation. At first, the top eight firms in each category were short-listed; after which, the top three firms in each category made up the final shortlist.

    A Glance at Bolloré Logistics’ Green Projects in Asia Pacific

    As an effort to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Asia Pacific region, Bolloré Logistics introduced in 2015 its very first hybrid shuttle from its “Green Hub” in order to serve the fashion and luxury industry in Singapore.

    To pursue its commitments towards a more eco-friendly supply chain, Bolloré logistics is also continuing its actions for the setup of environmentally-responsible buildings. Since its “Green Hub” in 2013, logistics hub in Singapore to be Green Mark Platinum* and LEED Gold* certified, Bolloré Logistics launched two other green building initiatives in Asia. In 2016, Bolloré Logistics Australia moved to a brand new 5-Star Green*** rated warehouse and office spaces located at Melbourne Airport.

    More recently, Bolloré Logistics South Korea installed a 264-sqm urban farm on its office rooftop building in Seoul, South Korea, as part of the Group’s initiative to promoting “Green Projects” and protecting the biodiversity.

    Bolloré Logistics’ SAVE PROGRAM

    With SAVE PROGRAM, Bolloré Logistics supports its customers aiming at reducing GHG emissions and atmospheric pollutants along the supply chain, thus limiting environmental impact. SAVE PROGRAM acts on two levers: improving air quality in urban areas and fighting against climate change.

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  • New technology for greater transparency and more secure processes in the warehouse

    New technology for greater transparency and more secure processes in the warehouse

    As part of its B2B logistics services, Arvato is focusing its packaging process across Europe on camera technology for the first time to further increase the already high process reliability in the supply chain. To do so, cameras installed above the packing stations document whether each shipment is complete and contains the right contents in the right packaging. “We’ve already put this in place for packages and are currently working on a pallet-level solution,” says Thomas Becker, Executive Vice President Hightech & Entertainment at Arvato SCM Solutions. “The primary advantages include traceability and identifying sources of error. This cuts down on costs and helps us when dealing with possible customer complaints.”

    The consumer electronics industry’s interest in the ongoing optimization of the security measures in the supply chain is high. “As a manufacturer of premium cameras, security is our top priority,” confirms Christopher Brawley, Managing Director for Fujifilm Electronic Imaging Europe GmbH. This is largely due to the value of the goods; for example, the sales price of the newly launched medium-format GFX 50S runs several thousand euros. “There is no general solution that is right for every industry and every customer. Instead, we are convinced that every process step can be improved through new and innovative solutions to guarantee a secure supply chain overall and a corresponding added value for our customers,” says Alexander Jeske, who is responsible for innovation management in the Hightech & Entertainment division at Arvato SCM Solutions. This is an approach that is entirely in the spirit of Fujifilm.

    Arvato runs the European central hub in Düren in North Rhine-Westphalia and is responsible for all B2B logistics for the world’s largest photography and imaging company. In addition to warehousing, order picking, shipment packaging and transport management, the services Arvato provides in part of the 75,000 m2 logistics center today include the procurement of materials as well as numerous value-added services. The fulfillment services further include postponement activities, such as assembling sets, repackaging and bundling goods as well as “countrymizing,” which means applying country-specific product characteristics.

    “Security has always been the focus of all our services ever since we started working together ten years ago,” emphasizes Thomas Becker. Fittingly, Arvato’s Düren location holds a TAPA certification (Transport Asset Protection Association) for high-quality products and focuses on automation and innovation in the supply chain. This means that all incoming shipments with Fujifilm products, including high-quality cameras, lenses and other photography accessories, are checked for completeness by an automated weight and volume control system. This prevents more than just stock differences since the geodata registration also serves as the basis for each additional control action along the supply chain. According to Thomas Becker, “This seamless transparency and control enables us to prevent damages and losses along the supply chain and to document shortfalls with our suppliers.”

    In addition to the camera documentation system now in place as part of the packaging process, Arvato is currently reviewing additional measures related to its innovation activities to further increase security in the supply chain. These include applications to create complete transparency in last mile delivery and solutions to localize high-quality goods in the distribution process in close to real time.

    Thomas Becker says, “We work in close cooperation with our partner, Fujifilm, on each and every measure since the technology used must always meet the customer’s individual requirements.”

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  • Amazon confirms first Aussie fulfilment centre

    Amazon confirms first Aussie fulfilment centre

    Online retail giant Amazon will open its first Australian distribution warehouse in Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs, in a move the company says will create hundreds of jobs.

    Amazon has announced it will open a 24,000 square metre fulfilment centre in Dandenong South at the M2 industrial park.

    The company’s Australian director of operations Robert Bruce said “this is just the start” for Amazon.

    “Over time, we will bring thousands of new jobs to Australia and millions of dollars of investment as well as opening up the opportunity for thousands of Australian businesses to sell at home and abroad through Amazon Marketplace,” he said.

    He promised hundreds of thousands of products would be stocked at the new warehouse at low prices for Australian consumers.

    The new centre is located in the Pellicano’s M2 Industry Park in Dandenong South, which Amazon said provides easy access to the South Gippsland Highway, Monash Highway and Eastlink. The building is also in close proximity to a wide range of amenities for employees. The lease of the centre was facilitated by CBRE’s Industrial & Logistics business.

    Victorian Industry Minister Wade Noonan said it was the latest global company to choose the state for its Australian operations.

    “The company’s decision to locate its centre in Dandenong South will create hundreds of local jobs and open up retail opportunities for thousands of local businesses,” Noonan said.

    The international giant has already started to recruit staff including operations managers, pickers, packers, systems technicians and HR specialist.

    The company already has 1000 employees in Australia.

    Recently, Amazon reported a jump in retail sales but its profits took a big hit as the e-commerce giant continues investing in a number of costly areas, including video, fulfilment centers and international expansion within fast-growing economies such as India.

    The world’s largest online retailer has reported a 77 per cent slump in quarterly income and forecast a potential operating loss in the current quarter, $US300 million ($A376 million) to a loss of $400 million.

    Nine in ten Australians said they will purchase from Amazon Australia if it delivers on its lofty promises, according to a study commissioned by parcel delivery service, CouriersPlease.

    The results of an independent survey of 1,001 Australian adults who have shopped online at least three times in the last six months showed 90 per cent of Australian online shoppers think they will purchase from the e-commerce giant if it fulfils its promise to deliver low prices, vast selection and fast delivery.

    However, other research from finder.com.au says Australians are showing mixed reactions to the arrival of retail giant Amazon in Australia.

    According to finder’s research, half of the population, about 47 per cent, indicated they are excited about the retailer coming to Australia, hanging out for cheaper deals, a bigger range of products and fast delivery.

    But 53 per cent aren’t so keen, preferring to shop at brick and mortar stores, or worried about its impact on local business.

    Bessie Hassan, money expert at finder.com.au, said while Amazon appeals to many shoppers, some would take some convincing.

    “While it is certainly grabbing a lot of headlines in Australia, Amazon needs to prove what all the fuss is about before most consumers will change their buying habits,” Hassan said.

    Euromonitor senior research analyst, Bettina Kurnik, said Amazon watchers have had a busy month, ever since the global e-commerce giant announced its planned acquisition of US grocer Whole Foods. Yet the developments are not restricted to the company’s domestic market, and news of its aggressive expansion globally spans across the Asia-Pacific region.

    “Amazon’s launch in Singapore, for instance, was much publicised due to its offering Prime Now two-hour delivery on all purchases, and having to enlist the services of taxi, Uber and Grab drivers to make good on the promise,” she said. Meanwhile Amazon India has just announced that it will set up three more fulfilment centres, taking the total number of such facilities within the country to 41 by October 2017.

    “With the confirmation that Amazon is setting up a fulfilment centre in Dandenong South we can add Australia to that list, hopefully ending the speculation around the company’s arrival to Australian shores and providing a more concrete vision of what’s in store for Australian retailers in the near future.”

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  • SM’s Logistics 2Go mulling e-commerce expansion

    SM’s Logistics 2Go mulling e-commerce expansion

    Logistics 2Go Group, which has just been taken over by Chelsea Logistics Corporation and the SM Group, is studying a possible expansion into e-commerce.

    President Dennis Uy says there is nothing definite yet, especially with the cost being “quite high”.

    He says e-commerce would be the final link to its logistics business chain as 2Go is already fully integrated from warehousing to shipping to courier and door-to-door package-delivery services. It could either venture into the front-end of the e-commerce business in partnership with the SM group or just service companies already engaged in e-commerce.

    However, Uy says it is not easy, and “it is not necessary that we should be there”. But it could happen in the next two years.

    “As the country industrializes, we’ll have more options to shop. We won’t want to go to the mall. We’re very product-specific, and more people will be banked, using debit/credit cards.”

    He says the challenge is to make the expansion profitable.

    “In terms of e-commerce, we plan on partnering with SM because it is really strong in that field. It is already an established brand,” says Uy.

    The SM Group’s non-food retail unit The SM Store launched into e-commerce in 2014.

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  • Samsung to heat up Vietnamese logistics market

    Samsung to heat up Vietnamese logistics market

    By teaming up with  MP Logistics, South Korean enterprise Samsung not only demonstrated its interest in the Vietnamese logistics sector, but its participation also heats up the market.

    On July 14, 2017, Samsung SDS, a subsidiary of Samsung Group, established a joint venture with MP Logistics with the aim of expanding its logistics business in Vietnam. The cooperation with MP Logistics is expected to help Samsung’s information and technology (IT) and logistics services access to the Vietnamese cargo transportation industry.

    “The logistics market in Vietnam has an annual growth rate of about 15-20 per cent due to the promotion of free trade agreements with South Korea, China, Japan, and the European Union (EU),” a leader of Samsung SDS said.

    Samsung SDS expected that this cooperation would expand its business in the Vietnamese IT-based logistics market, as well as other transportation services for consumer goods and food.

    “This new joint venture will give us the motivation to expand our business in the Vietnamese logistics market,” Kim Hyung-tae, vice chairman of Samsung SDS’s Smart Logistics Business Unit, said.

    The cooperation with MP Logistics is considered Samsung’s next step in the Vietnamese logistics market, because previously in 2016, Samsung SDS had established another joint venture with Aviation Logistics Corporation (ALS), one of the leading aviation logistics service providers in Vietnam. With this new joint venture, Samsung now has the right to manage the cargo terminals in Noi Bai International Airport.

    Thanks to the right to manage activities in this big airport, Samsung can ensure its delivery deadlines, gradually complete its supply chain, and cut down on expenses. Noi Bai is an important gateway to deliver Samsung exports from Samsung’s two Vietnamese complexes in the northern provinces of Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen.

    Regarding MP Logistics, it is now one of the biggest providers of logistics services in air and ocean freight, warehousing, distribution, project cargo, and inland transportation in Vietnam. Its founder cum CEO, Dang Thi Minh Phuong, was highly complimented as the “Queen of Logistics” in Vietnam. Thus, teaming up with MP Logistics may be the best way for Samsung to join the domestic logistics market.

    Competition heating up

    In any economy, logistics always plays an important role. In Vietnam, the economic development has led to the expansion of the logistics market. According to statistics from Vietnam Logistics Association (VLA), there are over 1,300 logistics enterprises operating in the country, including foreign-invested enterprises. Logistics services in Vietnam currently have a value of $20-22 billion per year, accounting for about 20.9 per cent of the country’s GDP.

    As reported by newswire Enternews, due to the expansion of the logistics market, many foreign-invested enterprises have expanded their businesses in Vietnam, such as DHL Global, Maersk Logistics (Denmark), APL Logistics (Japan), Nippon Express (Japan), and Kerry Logistics (Hong Kong). Foreign-invested enterprises may dominate the segment of international deliveries, but Vietnamese enterprises still hold most of the domestic deliveries market share.

    “Currently, most domestic logistics services, including trucking transportation, cargo terminals, and seaports, are provided mainly by domestic enterprises,” Nguyen Tuong, deputy chairman of VLA said.

    However, the situation may change and many overseas logistics enterprises have entered Vietnam to gain more market share in this sector. Besides Samsung, previously, DHL Global and Kerry Logistics also established logistics joint ventures in Vietnam to develop their businesses. In addition, some Japanese enterprises, such as Yusen Logistics and Logitem, have also been present for a long time.

    In May 2017, Korea Economic Daily of South Korea reported that TaeKwang Industrial Co., Ltd., a South Korean enterprise in the textile and petrochemical industries, had expressed interest in holding a stake in Gemadept Corporation, one of the leading Vietnamese companies in its core business sectors, including port operation and logistics.

    If domestic logistics enterprises keep their old strategies without providing any new services, they may lose significant market share to foreign investors when the logistics industry in Vietnam sees a boom in the coming period.

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  • DHL warns of supply chain talent shortage crisis

    DHL warns of supply chain talent shortage crisis

    DHL called upon industry leaders to recognize the growing talent gap crisis in the supply chain sector. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that jobs in logistics are estimated to grow by 26 percent between 2010 and 2020. Furthermore, one global study estimated that demand for supply chain professionals exceeds supply by a ratio of 6:1, with some predicting that ratio could be as drastic as 9:1.

    DHL surveyed more than 350 supply chain and operations professionals in five global regions. The findings revealed that there are a number of reasons contributing to the talent shortage crisis in a rapidly evolving field. The report ‘The Supply Chain Talent Shortage: From Gap to Crisis’ was commissioned by DHL and authored by Lisa Harrington, president of the lharrington group LLC. The report highlights the key supply chain talent challenges experienced today, and identifies opportunities for businesses to compete on a global stage.

    Harrington said, “Leading companies understand that their supply chains – and the people who run them – are essential to their ability to grow profitably. However, the task of finding people with the right skillsets required to run these highly complex operations is increasingly difficult – especially at the middle- and upper management levels. Unless companies solve this problem, it could threaten their very ability to compete on the global stage.”

    The survey revealed the top factors driving the talent shortage:
    – Changing skill requirements: Today, the ideal employee has both tactical/operational expertise and professional competencies such as analytical skills. 58 percent of companies say this combination is hard to find. But tomorrow’s talent must also excel at leadership, strategic thinking, innovation, and high-level analytic and technological capabilities.
    – Aging workforce: As much as a third of the current workforce is at or beyond the retirement age.
    – Lack of development: One third of companies surveyed have taken no steps to create or feed their future talent pipeline.
    – Perception that supply chain jobs lack excitement: The industry is still contending with the impression that other fields are more prestigious and offer more opportunities, fuelling lack of interest in the industry within the world’s future workforce.

    Harrington continues, “Companies are now recognizing that sourcing strategy has a large impact on their bottom line and ability to remain competitive. As one study recently found, companies that excel in talent management increased their revenues 2.2 times as fast and their profits 1.5 times as fast compared to ‘talent laggards.’ That’s a powerful advantage.

    Unfortunately, recruiting the right talent – especially at the critical mid-level and senior management levels – is proving very difficult in today’s environment. New technologies and fundamental areas of the supply chain have changed, meaning they now require that a person has a different and much larger skillset than required when most of the current workforce began their careers.”

    The report outlines numerous opportunities for the industry to start closing this talent gap. Offering clearer career paths and a visible commitment to the professional development of its supply chain staff combined with competitive remuneration packages are just a few ways to develop and retain their current talent. To attract talent, the industry needs to start emphasizing that the future workforce will need to have skills in robotic management, AI and AV control – job aspects that would be attractive to the younger demographic and help combat the negative perception of the sector.

    Louise Gennis, vice president talent management/acquisition, learning & development, DHL Supply Chain, said, “We recommend that companies start with prioritizing the development of their current talent pool to adapt to the changing job requirements through training programs, and then retaining staff through clear career paths. We strive to combat misconceptions surrounding working in the supply chain through highlighting the technological developments which are digitalizing the industry and that are attractive to younger demographics.”

    Gennis cites the success of DHL’s diverse recruitment and development initiatives as evidence that a long-term, well-informed talent management strategy can help businesses mitigate the potentially devastating effects of a shrinking talent pool. “The supply chain talent shortage is now critical enough that it’s on the minds of supply chain managers across all industries, but the gap didn’t develop overnight. Since supply chain solutions are our business, we’ve seen the issue developing over many years – and have used this time to adjust our approach toward attracting, developing and retaining talent accordingly. Our unique expertise helps ensure that job openings are filled by qualified experts wherever we and our customers operate, which will become an increasingly critical success factor as talent resources grow scarcer.”

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  • Asian Manufacturing Awards 2017 celebrates winners over gala dinner

    Asian Manufacturing Awards 2017 celebrates winners over gala dinner

    The Asian Manufacturing Awards 2017, organised by Contineo Media, is here again to recognize and honour companies from the industrial automation sector that provide technology, solutions and value-added services to enable manufacturers to attain world-class performance. The gala dinner and awards ceremony, which started in 2012, was held on the evening of 27 July 2017 at the Mandarin Orchard Hotel Singapore.

    Against the prevailing intense competition in the manufacturing industry, it is imperative that manufacturers should not only reach but also sustain operational excellence. Added to this, Asia is also technologically diverse and in different stages of economic progression. Catering to this wide spectrum, it is companies like the ones represented and recognized here tonight that are playing an increasing role in this transformation of the region’s manufacturing abilities in the different landscapes.

    Manufacturers today face a myriad of challenges, including the constant pressure to increase productivity and quality while keeping cost down. They also have to face new regulation and compliance measures, environmental concerns, coping with the skills gap, while contemplating with demanding customer service standards. These issues are driving the development of holistic automation technology and solutions that improved the products and services to the manufacturing industry.

    Raymond Wong, CEO of Contineo Media, said: “Throughout the years as we go from strength to strength together with our industrial partners and supporters, weathering the economic ups and downs, it is a testament to our resilience and our desire to achieve excellence in everything we do. We are here tonight to honour companies which deliver cutting-edge industrial automation technology solutions and services that have a tremendous impact on the industry.”

    Below are the 27 awards categories and the winners.

    Automation & Control
    Best Automation Systems Integrator CONSOVEYO SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
    Best Embedded Systems Provider National Instruments
    Best Fieldbus Infrastructure Provider PEPPERL+FUCHS ASIA
    Best Industrial Cyber Security Provider Kaspersky Lab
    Best Industrial Network Provider MOXA
    Best Industrial Wireless Provider Emerson Automation Solutions
    Best Internet of Things Provider Rockwell Automation Southeast Asia
    Best Machine Vision Provider SICK Pte. Ltd.
    Best Machine Safety Systems Provider Pilz South East Asia Pte Ltd
    Best Process Control Systems Provider Emerson Automation Solutions
    Best Process Instrumentation Provider Emerson Automation Solutions
    Best Process Safety Systems Provider Emerson Automation Solutions
    Best Programmable Control Systems Provider Beckhoff Automation
    Best Robotics Provider Universal Robots
    Best Variable Speed Drive Provider SIEMENS PTE. LTD.

    Industrial Software
    Best CAD/CAM Systems Provider Siemens Industry Software Pte. Ltd.
    Best ERP Systems Provider Epicor Software (SEA) Pte Ltd
    Best PLM Systems Provider Siemens Industry Software Pte. Ltd.
    Best Supply Chain Provider LF Logistics

    Industrial Solution
    Best Pharma Solutions Provider Werum IT Solutions
    Best Chemical Solutions Provider SIEMENS PTE. LTD.
    Best Power & Energy Solutions Provider Emerson Automation Solutions
    Best Oil & Gas Solutions Provider Yokogawa
    Best Water & Wastewater Solutions Provider Global Water Engineering
    Best Refinery Solutions Provider Emerson Automation Solutions

    Special Awards
    Industry Leader of the Year Award Chaney Ho Advantech Co. Ltd.
    Editor’s Choice Award ESSENTRA PACKAGING
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  • LogiMAT China 2017 concludes on successful note

    LogiMAT China 2017 concludes on successful note

    International trade fair for distribution, materials handling and information flow (LogiMAT China 2017) was successfully held in Nanjing International Expo Center from 20 to 22 June 2017. Leading firms in intralogistics, and visitors from key application industries such as automobile, tobacco, food & beverage, e-commerce etc., came together to witness the 4th show of LogiMAT in China, and discuss the development trends of intralogistics!

    LogiMAT China originated from LogiMAT Germany, the largest intralogistics exhibition in Europe, which focused on the latest technologies and applications in global logistics. Thanks to LogiMAT’s brand image in Europe, LogiMAT China had attracted wide attention in the industry since its debut in China in 2014. From organization and service standard to show quality, LogiMAT China impressed all the participants with the image of professional and high-end.

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  • Bahri, Bolloré Logistics launch logistics joint venture

    Bahri, Bolloré Logistics launch logistics joint venture

    Headquartered in Riyadh, the joint-venture will offer end-to-end logistics solutions to support the needs of customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the region as well as international companies doing business with the Kingdom.

    Bolloré Logistics has signed a joint-venture agreement with Bahri, a recognized global leader in transport and logistics, on July 18th, 2017, in Riyadh, and will now operate under the name Bahri Bolloré Logistics in Saudi Arabia.

    The agreement marks another step of Bolloré Logistics’ expansion into the fast-growing logistics and supply chain management market within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

    “It is a great honor for us to partner with Bahri, a leading and well recognized transport and logistics player in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration will intensify Bolloré Logistics’ development in the Middle East, which is definitely a key region for our organization, mainly because of its strategic location at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe. The Joint-venture with Bahri also allows us to reinforce our market segments development, especially for Aerospace & Defense, Oil & Gas, Luxury Goods and Healthcare,” said Mr. Philippe Lortal, Chief Executive Officer of Bolloré Logistics Middle East – South Asia.

    “Bolloré Logistics’ global capabilities in logistics and supply chain management, coupled with our regional knowledge and depth of expertise in transportation and logistics services, will help unlock synergies and operational efficiencies powerful enough to propel the new venture toward becoming a logistics partner of choice for companies around the region,” said Mr. Ali Al-Harbi, Acting CEO of Bahri.

    The logistics market in the GCC is worth SAR 176.3 billion (US$47 billion), with Saudi Arabia, with a market size of SAR 71.3 billion (US$19 billion), representing 43 per cent of the combined regional market, according to a report by research consultancy Solidiance. One of the fastest growing countries in the logistics and warehousing industry globally, Saudi Arabia is positioned as the primary entry point for goods in the GCC market, and the Kingdom’s logistics industry has been growing at an average rate of around 6% per year.

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  • DHL sharpens capabilities in China

    DHL sharpens capabilities in China

    Deutsche Post DHL Group is growing its established China operations to further sharpen capabilities as multi-national companies, small and medium-sized merchants and end-consumers alike demand more from logistics providers in the fast growing e-commerce sector. DHL shared insights at a press conference in Shanghai coinciding with FC Bayern Munich’s Summer Tour. As the official logistics and e-commerce partner, DHL launched FC Bayern Munich’s online store on Tmall Global in 2015 and continues to deliver official merchandise to fans in China.

    Figures show that the Asia-Pacific e-commerce market is led by China, accounting for two thirds of sales generated in 2016. With US$469 billion market size, China is by far the world’s biggest and fastest growing e-commerce market. The country’s cross border e-commerce is estimated to be worth US$839 billion by 2021 and expected to grow at 20.1% from 2015 to 20201, with huge opportunities both in the segment of low value items and high value items.

    “Our strategic aspiration is to become the leader in e-commerce-related logistics, with the Asia-Pacific region and especially China playing a crucial role in our strategy. Offering our customers worldwide flexible, innovative and eco-friendly delivery solutions is necessary to consolidate this development. By means of the innovations and green logistics solutions we brought to market, we are set to help Asian retailers grow and exploit the opportunities e-commerce offers,” said Juergen Gerdes, Board Member Post – eCommerce – Parcel at Deutsche Post DHL Group.

    Combining strengths
    Each of DPDHL Group’s well-established divisions in China offer unrivalled networks. The company helps e-commerce merchants with a full suite of logistics and value-added services ensuring goods are delivered in a manner that is compliant with local laws, avoiding unforeseen penalties and delays.

    DHL-Sinotrans, the Group’s international express joint-venture established in 1986 has developed the largest international express services network in China covering 80% of China’s major population and business centres. To cater to business-to-consumer (B2C) deliveries, the company rolled out On Demand Delivery to allow deliveries to be made at pre-arranged times and locations. In the e-commerce sector, the international express service is primarily used by customers for the delivery of high end, higher value goods where speed and guaranteed transit times are of paramount consideration.

    DHL Global Forwarding operates 37 branches, five Air freight Gateways and six Ocean freight Gateways in China2. The world’s leading air, ocean freight service provider, has also pioneered an extensive network of rail solutions through China to Europe. Extended by ferry to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and by road to Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, DHL Global Forwarding China’s multimodal network leverages China’s rail network to allow a two-way flow of goods between Asia and Europe through a viable alternative solution which is cheaper than traditional air and faster than ocean freight.

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  • Konecranes wins contract to supply a new customer in Indonesia

    Konecranes won a contract for the delivery of an Automated RTG (ARTG) system to a new customer, PT Prima Multi Terminal, a subsidiary of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia I. The ordered ARTG system includes eight ARTG cranes with associated software, interfaces and services. The new order also comprises three Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes.

    The ordered ARTG system and the STS cranes will be delivered to the greenfield container terminal in Kuala Tanjung Port, North Sumatera. The terminal is prioritizing digitization right from the beginning and highlighted the importance of transparency, scalability and maintainability on top of the core function of handling containers cost-effectively.

    “We are delighted to collaborate with the world’s leading automated container crane supplier and are looking forward to executing the project successfully before starting to serve our customers in a most efficient way at the end of 2018,” says Hosadi Sikumbang, President Director of PT Prima Multi Terminal.

    Indonesia is a strategically important country for Konecranes, which has been operating there for 18 years. The government of Indonesia is carrying out a nationwide freight transport program to improve the movement of goods through the country’s vast waterways. With its products and services, Konecranes is poised to contribute to the country’s drive to become a global top ten economy by 2025.

    “We thank PT Prima Multi Terminal for placing their confidence in Konecranes and look forward to being part of their success story. The value our customers perceive from our automation system is delivered through elimination of unintended crane movements, reduced energy and maintenance bills, and increased productivity,” says Janne Eklund, Konecranes Sales Director, Port Cranes, Asia Pacific.

    The new ARTG system will be delivered at the end of 2018 and comprises:

    · Eight all-electric, automated Konecranes 16-wheel RTGs with Active Load Control and GPS Autosteering
    · Four Remote Operating Stations (ROSs)
    · Truck guidance systems
    · Intelligent gates for the container stacks
    · Interface for miscellaneous container yard infrastructure
    · Automation software, including the interface to the Terminal Operating System
    · TRUCONNECT® remote service, which gives the customer 24/7 access to Konecranes’ global network of crane experts

    The three Konecranes STS cranes of Post Panamax size will have an outreach of 48m and will be delivered 2 months before the ARTG system.

  • Amazon launches Prime Now in Singapore

    Amazon.com has today formally announced the launch of Prime Now in Singapore, following an industry tip yesterday the service was about to be introduced.

    Prime Now offers free two-hour delivery on tens of thousands of items right that can be ordered via smartphone app. These include eggs, beer, ice cream, baby strollers, toys, consumer electronics.

    Also available are local favourites such as MamyPoko diapers, Milo, Scotch-Brite and Tiger Balm, as well as products from such brands as L’Oreal, Pampers and Samsung.

    Free two-hour delivery is offered for orders of S$40 (US$30) or more.

    Singapore Economic Development Board assistant MD Kiren Kumar says Amazon has launched a new operating model for the service, using data and technology to achieve greater efficiency.

    “With Prime Now, Amazon will also play a key role in training and equipping our local ecosystem and workforce with cross-disciplinary digital capabilities. This is an excellent example of a global technology company contributing to Singapore’s ambition to be a smart nation where businesses can innovate and create new value for the world.”

    While Prime Now is an exclusive service for members of Amazon Prime, a membership program to launch in Singapore soon, for a limited time consumers can try it without membership. Also for a limited time, shoppers using a Visa credit card will receive $20 off their first Prime Now order. There is a promotional code for other customers to receive a $10 discount on their first order.

    Since launching in New York in December 2014, Prime Now has expanded to more than 50 cities in nine countries, including Tokyo. The Prime Now app is available for Android and iOS devices.

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  • Tata Motors launches new range of CVs in Philippines

    Tata Motors launches new range of CVs in Philippines

    Commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors, has launched a range of commercial vehicles in Philippines.

    The company is making headway in the Philippines market through a distribution agreement with local partners Pilipinas Taj Autogroup, Inc., an important business conglomerate engaged in the local distribution of motor vehicles, says a company statement.

    Through this partnership, Tata Motors will commence the supply of its commercial vehicle brands – the Tata Prima Range of Tractor Trailers and Tippers, the LPT range of light, medium and heavy trucks, SFC 407, and the mini trucks range of Ace and Super Ace.

    Besides Philippines, Tata Motors commercial vehicles are present across several South-East Asian markets including Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand with manufacturing facilities in Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.

    Rudrarup Maitra, Head (International Business), Commercial Vehicles, Tata Motors said, “Philippines is one of our key markets in South-East Asia and we are delighted to be a part of one of the fastest growing ASEAN nations. With years of experience in the commercial vehicle business, we at Tata Motors have analyzed and understood our customers well and are dedicated to providing them with best-in-class products and services. We are confident that through our trusted partnership with Pilipinas Taj Autogroup, Inc., we will be successful in establishing a long-term relationship with our customers.”

    Jon Fernandez, Jr., President of Pilipinas Taj Autogroup, Inc., said, “We, at Pilipinas Taj Autogroup, Inc., are proud to partner with Tata Motors to offer customers with sturdy and reliable vehicles.”

    “We are looking forward to this new opportunity and are committed to catering to the commercial vehicle market with India’s largest and most trusted automobile brand here in the Philippines. We will closely work with Tata Motors to ensure customers here get the finest vehicles and services, that not only match their requirements but also their business needs,” he added.

    Tata Motors entered the Philippines market in 2014 with cars and small commercial vehicles. The low cost of ownership and availability of Diesel vehicles appealed to this market.

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    DHL Supply Chain continues to engage the latest technology to enhance supply chain efficiency for its customers. The newest technology for the Transportation Sector is a patented technology called MacroPoint that will give DHL the ability to provide customers with real-time shipment status updates using predictive analytics and proactive alerts within the supply chain.

    The real-time freight visibility platform is just one of many technology enhancements DHL has made to its global transportation services offering. The company has also invested in technologies that provide transportation business intelligence and end-to-end supply chain visibility. They include: DHL Resilience360, an innovative cloud-based supply chain risk management platform that helps companies visualize, track and protect their business operations, and Connected View, a web portal that allows companies to query the status of shipments, warehouse orders, inventory snapshots and purchase orders.

    “Our focus is on our customers and we’re constantly looking for new ways to help them simplify their transportation management and optimize their transportation costs,” said Jim Monkmeyer, President of Transportation, DHL Supply Chain. “It all boils down to a commitment to innovation. That’s how we stay ahead of shifts in the marketplace so we can help our customers think beyond today’s shipment.”

    DHL Supply Chain offers comprehensive transportation management solutions, freight brokerage, dedicated fleet services and Lead Logistics Partner (LLP) capabilities around the world. DHL Supply Chain also provides customer focused solutions for a wide range of inbound, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution and outbound operations.

    DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, ecommerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 350,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

    DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 57 billion euros in 2016.

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    AAI Worldwide Logistics goes live on Ramco ERP

    Philippines-based logistics and freight-forwarding giant AAI Worldwide Logistics Inc. has completed first phase of implementing Ramco Systems’ ERP solution for logistics. In Phase I of the go-live, AAI has implemented group-wide centralized systems to digitize financial management and supply chain management functions.

    In addition, complete Project Cargo modules are live at AAI +PEERS Inc., a member of the Project Cargo Network (PCN) organization specializing in transportation and handling of Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) used for engineering, procurement and construction companies across the island.

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