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* Logistics Plus acquires Horizon Logistics

- Logistics Plus has acquired Horizon Logistics, the 3PL subsidiary division of Horizon Lines. Read full news here

* Qantas and Australia Post reconfigure Express JVs

- Australia Post and Qantas have announced a reconfiguration of their joint venture businesses, Australian Air Express and Star Track Express. Read full news here

* Volga-Dnepr approved to handle cargo at Russian airports

- The Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia's Ministry of Transport has awarded a certificate to Volga-Dnepr Airlines to perform its own cargo handling at Russian airports. Read full news here

* Cargo operations continue at Port of New Orleans

- It's business as usual at the Port of New Orleans, with all leased cargo facilities remaining open and continued regular access to waterborne commerce and truck and rail deliveries. Read full news here

* Maasvlakte 2 construction on schedule

- The first forty metres of the new block dam that will protect Maasvlakte 2 from the onslaught of the waves are now in place. Three weeks ago, a special crane - the Blockbuster - started work on this breakwater, which will be built in the sea fifty metres off the coast. Read full news here

* Collaboration creates “carpooling” for pharma freight

- Global healthcare companies UCB and Baxter will bundle their pharmaceutical supply chains in Eastern Europe together with TRI-VIZOR, a spin-off company from the University of Antwerp, creating the world's first example of orchestrated bundling or "carpooling for cargo". Read full news here

* Kuehne + Nagel opens new facility in Esbjerg

- Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new facility in Esbjerg, strengthening its presence in the Danish market and particularly in the oil and gas sector. Read full news here

* FedEx launches enhanced resource for healthcare industry

- FedEx has enhanced its online resources designed specifically for members of the healthcare industry. The website offers a one-stop resource for healthcare customers looking for information covering all their transportation and logistics needs. Read full news here

* New contracts for ECS and WFS

- China's Hainan Airlines awards GSA contract to ECS Group in Switzerland; WFS is awarded Continental Airlines' contract in London, and acquires a lease on another cargo terminal. Read full news here

* Chilltainers and Hellmann launch JV

- Chilltainers Hellmann - a newly established 50:50 joint venture between Chilltainers Holdings and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, is expected to deliver an unprecedented level of global logistics capability and efficiency to the New Zealand perishables industry. Read full news here

* Qatar Airways Cargo launches dedicated route to Kuwait

- Qatar Airways Cargo has expanded its dedicated freighter routes with new Airbus A300 freighter services to Kuwait. Read full news here

* DHL Inside Track to manage Peugeot’s Fleet Demonstrator program

- Peugeot has awarded a new contract to Inside Track, part of DHL Supply Chain, to manage the vehicle manufacturer's Fleet Demonstrator program. Read full news here

* Weber Logistics expands in northern California

- Weber Logistics has expanded in Stockton, California - the key hub location for Northern California. Read full news here

* APM Terminals wins Callao port concession

- APM Terminals has been selected to run the Terminal Muelle Norte in the port of Callao in Peru. Read full news here

* Olympics will boost night-time deliveries

- Night-time deliveries will form a major part of logistics companies' plans next summer when the Olympics comes to London in July, bringing with it severely restricted goods delivery slots. Read full news here

* Panalpina strengthens airfreight network

- Panalpina has strengthened its own controlled airfreight network with the addition of an exclusive direct cargo flight between Huntsville in Alabama and Hong Kong. Read full news here

* FedEx enhances service in southern Taiwan

- FedEx Express has extended the cut-off time for outbound FedEx International Priority (IP) and FedEx International Economy (IE) shipments from selected cities/districts in southern Taiwan. Read full news here

* DHL reports growth in all divisions

- Deutsche Post DHL has reported improved revenues and profitability in the first quarter of 2011, with group revenues up 6.9% to €12.8 billion. Read full news here

* DHL upgrades European express air fleet

- DHL Express has acquired thirteen Airbus A300-600 passenger aircraft that will be converted to freighter configuration by EADS Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden, Germany. Read full news here

* Air China – Cathay Pacific launch cargo JV

- Air China and Cathay Pacific Airways have consolidated their cargo businesses with the launch of a new joint venture - Air China Cargo. Read full news here

* New / enhanced ocean services

- Advance Container Lines launches new East Mediterranean service; CMA CGM launches new Asia - Indian Ocean Islands - South Africa service, OOCL upgrades Scandinavian Express service; MOL revamps India - Karachi service. Read full news here

* OOCL signs for another four 13,000 TEU ships

- NYK and OOCL have entered into an agreement for the charter of four 13,000 TEU vessels. Read full news here

* CEVA expands agreement with Fiat

- CEVA Logistics has extended its agreement with Fiat Group with a contract extension that includes the supply chain management for all Chrysler Group brands (Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge). Read full news here

* Buss Ports expands

- Buss Ports has announced that terminal operations at its new location in the Netherlands are scheduled to start in July. Read full news here

* World Airways operates B747-400F for Emirates SkyCargo

- Global Aviation Holdings subsidiary, World Airways, now operates a Boeing 747-400 freighter on a full-time basis for Emirates SkyCargo. Read full news here

* time:matters expands in Spain and China

- time:matters expands its network in Spain to include Santiago de Compostela; and strengthens its presence in China. Read full news here

* DHL offers eco-friendly road freight services

- DHL Freight now offers two new environmentally-friendly products, with CO2 emissions reporting for all transport services in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Read full news here

* Recently awarded / extended contracts

- Debenhams extends DHL's contract; Panalpina and TomTom renew airfreight agreement; OAG Cargo appoints new GSA partner in Eastern Europe; Camair awards GSA contract to ECS Group. Read full news here