The Essential Guide to Transportation and Logistics

Volume V No. 31
June - July, 2009

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Ocean Transportation:

Maersk Line: The New TP3 Service

Maersk Line presents its latest product enhancement, the new TP3 service, going direct from South East Asia to the East Coast of the U.S.

Manufacturing

Changhong: Shortening the Supply Chain Through Technology

Since its founding in 1958, Changhong has worked hard to gain a significant market segment and is now one of the largest Chinese consumer electronics specializing in R&D, manufacturing and the marketing of consumer electronics and products. In 1994, Changhong became a public traded company with shares listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Changhong already has many overseas branches and representative offices in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Russia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East and also plans to expand even further by setting up branches and offices in more markets. With world class manufacturing facilities, a wide array of products and leading R&D experience, it is no surprise that Changhong has been accredited with ISO9001 management authentication and ISO14001 environmental authentication.

Ocean Transportation

MISC Launches First Halal Shipping Service

MISC, a leading Malaysian shipping line, has recently launched the world’s first halal shipping container service. On April 1, the first shipment left the port destined for the Middle East laden with Australian and New Zealand beef products in compliance with Islamic dietary requirements.

Manufacturing

Tanamas Industry Comunitas, PT: Utilizing Innovation to Create Better Products

Indonesia is still the biggest rattan producing country in the world with around 80% of all raw rattan coming from Indonesia. The remaining 20% of the market is shared by the Philippines, Vietnam and other Asian countries.
One important company in Indonesia which produces rattan is PT Tanamas Industry Comunitas. Recently, the Logistcs Plus team took the opportunity to interview the Marketing Manager of PT Tanamas Industry Comunitas, Mr Harmen.

Logistics / Supply Chain:

CEVA Group Plc Announces 2008 Full Year Results

In our first full year as an integrated business, we have performed well in difficult trading times and believe we have the momentum and capability to drive the business forward. We intend to achieve this by focusing on three areas: gaining market share, focused cost containment and strengthening our core capabilities,” commented CEVA Logistics CEO John Pattullo.

Logistics / Supply Chain:

DB Schenker Launches Climate Change Initiative / “Lighthouse Projects” Leading The Way in Logistics