News Archive 2007

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Dear Sirs,

Trust and mutual understanding are the base of strong partnership which is essential for growth of business. In the new year we are staying focused on our mutual goals: to reduce transport and logistics cost, to give you more possibilities for improving you business.
We shall do everything possible to ensure that we remain a reliable and innovative partner for all transport and logistics matters. Thank you because you believed in us.

Happy New Year!

Best wishes to your family and friends!

Sincerely yours,

Schenker Serbia team

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New brand architecture for Deutsche Bahn

DB Bahn, DB Netze, DB Schenker: Consistent brands push international growth and make group more competitive

(Berlin, 7 December 2007)

Deutsche Bahn AG is reorganizing its brand architecture. As of December, DB Bahn will be the official brand for all passenger mobility services. DB Netze is the new brand for the infrastructure and services divisions. DB Schenker stands for worldwide transport and logistics.

The new brands support the group's strategy of international expansion and networking and present a simple, clear and uniform face to the public. The new brands are based on the successful brand management and positioning of recent years. Hartmut Mehdorn, CEO of DB AG, explains: "DB Group today is a leading passenger and logistics company. The new brands help us create a powerful and consistent image that our customers, partners and employees understand. Through the new brands, the 230,000 employees in over 150 countries will identify more strongly with DB Group." In the medium term, the strong new brands are expected to boost the group's brand value. The group's organizational structure will remain unchanged.

The group brand will be a combination of the familiar DB symbol and the title "DB – Mobility, Networks, Logistics". Independent brands increase the importance of each division. Long-distance, regional and urban transportation, as well as Carsharing and Call a Bike, will be represented by the DB Bahn brand, effective immediately. This will highlight the group's strategic focus on integrated mobility. The division brand DB Netze represents the interplay of infrastructure and services for sustainable mobility systems. This division develops and operates a comprehensive range of mobility, energy, data and service networks. Schenker and Railion will now operate as DB Schenker. The brand combines our worldwide expertise in integrated logistics with our success as 's largest rail freight provider.

All the services offered by Intermodal will be marketed under the DB brand accompanied by the word "Intermodal". This means that operators, forwarders and carriers can continue to benefit from the neutrality offered by Intermodal. All wagonload traffic done for other forwarding customers will also use the DB brand.

Improved services

SCHENKERocean and SCHENKERsky: Long distance shipments: Simple as it can be,Just like that!

(Belgrade, December 2007)

The Chinese economic area continues to develop at breathtaking speed. Those companies importing and exporting from or to China that want to keep up with this speed need a strong logistics partner. Jet cargo Hong Kong-Belgrade and direct console service from ports Haifa, Ashdod and Hong Kong, improved services for long distance shipments are available.

http://www.schenker.rs/jetcargo_hk_bg_en.html
http://www.schenker.rs/seafreight.html

Schenker in Finland: Assisting Joulupukki

Peak season for parcels started in early November - Consumer goods keep Schenker Express busy

(Essen/Helsinki, 28 November 2007)

Digital cameras, mobile phones, flatscreens, mp3 players, entertainment electronics and home electronics - these are typical consumer goods that keep Schenker's parcel service in Finland busy, especially in the pre-Christmas period. For Schenker, the peak season usually starts in the first days of November and lasts until the middle of December. During these few weeks, the volume of shipments tends to increase considerably, as the Schenker teams will have to assist "Joulupukki", as Santa Claus or Father Christmas is called in Finland.

Schenker is the leading provider of integrated logistics services in Finland, ranging from European and national land transport to global air and ocean freight through to contract logistics and supply chain management. About 1,800 staff are employed by Schenker in 19 locations throughout Finland where they provide services mainly to customers from industry and trade. Schenker's range of services also includes the Schenker Express parcel service which ensures that about six million parcels per year are delivered to their destinations quickly and safely.

Schenker Express offers collection point services for mail order businesses and e-businesses through 500 collection points throughout the country. These collection points have long opening hours, also during weekends. In addition, Schenker offers delivery services differing from normal schedules, such as deliveries before normal working hours (key deliveries), evening and weekend deliveries, unpacking and recycling services, device change services, deliveries from businesses directly to consumers, storage, sorting and dispatching services, electronic confirmation of delivery to customers (mobile phone, e-mail) as well as logistics and outsourcing project solutions. A service Express Call Center helps and serves customers 24 hours a day.

Schenker moving ahead in Vietnam

New 15,000 square meter logistics hub to be completed in April 2008 - Joint-venture with Vietnam's largest shipping agency Gemadept

(Essen/Ho Chi Minh City, 13 November 2007)

Schenker recently marked a major milestone in Vietnam with the ground-breaking ceremony for a 15,000 square meter logistics hub. The ceremony was held at Song Than Industrial Zone of Binh Duong Province, close to Ho Chi Minh City.

The new facility, which is expected to be completed by April 2008, will significantly strengthen the capability and capacity of Schenker in Vietnam. For this new logistics hub, Schenker has formed a logistics joint-venture with Vietnam's largest shipping agency Gemadept. Both companies have successfully worked together in the logistics sector since 1993. The joint-venture is operating under the name of Schenker Gemadept Logistics Vietnam Ltd. It will concentrate on warehousing and related contract logistics. Other services may be integrated as well.

The logistics hub will serve both export companies with its CFS (Container Freight Station) function as well as those international companies from the growing hi-tech industries around the southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City.
"Our new joint-venture shall extend additional services to our existing customers and support our further growth as one of Vietnam's leading logistic providers. Together with Gemadept, we are in a strong position with Schenker's international network and Gemadept's proven track record in Vietnam to offer best services in newly-built facilities to our global customers," said Dr. Thomas C. Lieb, member of the Board of Schenker AG for global air and ocean freight operations.
The logistics center will add to the three existing Schenker offices with over 120 staff. Schenker has been operating in Vietnam since 1991. Since October, Schenker is now also present in the national market with a fully-owned subsidiary, Schenker Vietnam Ltd, offering global air and ocean freight services.

Schenker receives award for best reputation and highest brand recognition

The SCHENKER brand received the LOGISTIK inside Image Award 2007 yesterday in Berlin as Germany’s most well-known freight forwarder and contract services provider. The award was presented by the German trade magazine LOGISTIK inside on the basis of a survey of 300 logistics managers in trade and industry, which was conducted by the market research institute TNS Emnid on its behalf.

The Deutsche Bahn subsidiary Schenker achieved 100 per cent brand recognition in the image ranking for 2007. In the assessment of its image, Schenker was also way ahead of its competitors. In his presentation speech, Dr. Hanspeter Stabenau, Honorary Chairman of the German Logistics Association (BVL), said: “It is not without reason that Schenker is regarded as the flagship company among Germany’s leading logistics services providers.”

Hans-Jörg Hager, Chairman of the Management Board of Schenker Deutschland AG: “We are very proud of the fact that the German logistics community sees us as the main pillar of the freight forwarding and contract logistics business. To achieve 100 per cent brand recognition and be top of the popularity rankings in a market that has such a large number of strong competitors is recognition indeed.”

More security technology for containers

First test phase between Hamburg and Hong Kong successfully concluded • Now also fitted with GPS sensors

Schenker's oceanfreight containers that are used all over the world can now for the first time be continuously monitored, thanks to a special new security technique. For test purposes the company has fitted out ten of its containers, also known as SCHENKERsmartbox, with special sensors in addition to RFID technology. These 'GPS Security Devices' communicate the current GPS coordinates, temperature levels and security parameters (like door activities). The transport units are in regular use between Hamburg and Hong Kong.

The first test phase for the RFID technology has been successfully completed. RFID status notifications communicate the most important points where liability changes hands, when the containers are loaded and unloaded at the packing stations in Hamburg and Hong Kong, as well as the time of arrival at the terminal. This gives a clear view of when and where the load is being transshipped.

"It is becoming clear that this technology will be ripe for serial production in the near future. At least the RFID technology promises to be suitable for use on a wide scale, from the economic point of view as well," comments Dr. Wolfgang Dräger, Senior Vice President, PM Ocean Freight, Schenker AG.

The new GPS sensors give information at regular intervals about conditions in the container: is it cold or hot, are there any sudden temperature changes? Does the container get shaken up in the course of the journey? Does it deviate from the planned route? These and other data are compiled in a report, which Schenker can then consult. "As soon as this technology is ready for serial production, it will open up new possibilities of service to our particularly demanding industrial customers," explains Dr. Wolfgang Dräger. For example, the temperature of pharmaceutical products and other sensitive goods can be continuously monitored, which could come out cheaper in the long term than transporting them in refrigerated containers, provided that the appropriate temperature tolerances can be guaranteed.

It is a similar situation with goods that are vulnerable to shock, like laptops and other valuable articles. Even if it is not possible to prevent the goods from being shaken about at all, at least you can determine in retrospect when and where they have been exposed to shock and what has occurred. Finally it is possible to determine when and where the door of the container has been opened. If this happens unexpectedly or the door is forced, an alarm is triggered and at the same time appropriate security measures will be initiated.

Schenker completes takeover of Spain-TIR

DB subsidiary continues to expand its position in the field of European land transport • Tighter network on the Iberian Peninsula
(Barcelona, 27 September 2007)

Deutsche Bahn subsidiary Schenker today completed its takeover of the Spanish logistics group Spain-TIR.

The contract of purchase was signed as long ago as August 2, 2007, but it was only last week that the official authorization, without which the acquisition could not become a reality, was granted by the authorities.

This takeover makes it possible for Schenker to continue expanding its European land transport network, especially on the Iberian Peninsula. Over the last three decades, Spain-TIR has grown to become a leading supplier of land transport services in Spain and Portugal. Spain-TIR has its own network on the Iberian Peninsula, consisting of 19 branch offices - 16 of which are located in Spain and three in Portugal - a storage area of 92,000 square meters, plus 46 franchisees. The company, which operates in the field of general cargo, direct services and logistics, has a workforce of over 800 employees and last year generated revenues of around EUR 200 million.

Schenker of Canada to Launch New Courier Services Division

Kathy Kropf, former Managing Director, Canadian World Wide Sales at FedEx to lead the charge for Schenker

(Mississauga, Ontario, 24 September 2007)

Schenker of Canada Limited today announced the coming launch of its new Courier Division with Kathy Kropf at the helm as Director. The Courier Division will officially launch later in Q4 of this year.

Schenker’s Courier Division compliments the company’s growing suite of solutions for its customers. Combined with its strong credentials and partnership with Canada’s leading courier companies, which facilitate end-delivery, Schenker will provide a complete door to door transportation and logistics service. With the recent integration of BAX Global now complete, Schenker provides solutions for skid and package shipments. In fact, Schenker is the only company offering trans-border, domestic and international service with both heavy weight and courier integrated services.

Deutsche Bahn signs contract with Transfesa

Strengthening rail connections with Spain is the objective

(Berlin, 27 July 2007) On 26 July Deutsche Bahn AG signed a contract giving it a majority interest in the Spanish company Transportes Ferroviarios Especiales (Transfesa). The acquisition of the majority interest is still subject to the necessary approval being obtained from the relevant authorities.

This move will make it possible for Deutsche Bahn to expand its top position as a leading European rail freight company, while making an important contribution to the optimization of freight transport going to southwestern Europe.

Faster transit time for LCL shipments from Israel and China

Schenker Serbia own direct console service from ports Haifa and Ashdod inaugurated; the same service announced from Hong Kong by the end of September.

Dear customers direct console service for LCL shipments from ports Haifa and Ashdod is active and the same service will be started from Hong Kong starting September 25th.
This will improve already good Oceanfreight services from mentioned destinations.

Schenker healthcare Wins Best Pharmaceutical Logistics Service Provider Award For Two Consecutive Years

Accredited winner in 2007 &and 2006 ● Ratings above industry mark ● Highest satisfaction score rated by end users

(Singapore, 25 July 2007) Schenker Singapore has been named, for the second year running, Best Pharmaceutical Logistics Service Provider to the pharmaceutical industry in Singapore, following an independent customer survey conducted by Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company.

Schenker Canada brings First Vectrix Electric Motorcycle to North America

Schenker of Canada today announced that it has been selected to help the Vectrix Corporation commercialize and distribute its two-wheeled, zero emission vehicle (ZEV) platform.

The vehicles are designed to provide clean, efficient, reliable and affordable inner-city transportation.

Porsche relies on Schenker for supply of original parts to its network of Russian dealers

Complete supply chain from German plant to the Ural mountains by truck and plane • Special logistics center in Moscow

(Essen/Moscow, 3 July 2007) Porsche has selected Schenker, a Deutsche Bahn company, to supply its network of dealers in Russia. Since November last year Schenker has ensured that Porsche’s contractual partners in Russia are supplied just-in-time with original parts and fittings as well as Porsche accessories on demand. The project also included the management of returns on warranty parts and motors. The logistics center in Moscow designed by Schenker especially for Porsche has now been opened for business by representatives of both companies.

Beyond VMI - Schenker Leads in Replenishment Research

Collaboration with WHU Business School • Researching Future Trends in Vendor Managed Inventory Fulfillment Models

(Essen, 12 June 2007) Schenker, one of the world's leading providers of integrated logistics and supply chain management services, has collaborated with WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management in Vallendar, Germany to research new trends in vendor managed inventory (VMI) fulfilment practices. The research concluded that 3PLs have a greater role to play in adding value in replenishment services such as VMI, by enabling more collaboration among suppliers and consolidating operations across multiple buying organizations.

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management is a well renowned international business school specializing in the field of supply chain management via its Kuehne-Centre for Logistics Management.

Professor Juergen Weber of WHU said “The research confirmed that many VMI models still do not create value in the total system but rather move costs from buyer to supplier. With new advanced forms of collaboration with all parties involved and active controlling of their client's network inventory, 3PLs can provide solutions that lead to overall system costs reduction.”

WHU analyzed a variety of replenishment models, including the extensive range of customer programs operated by Schenker. They identified future scenarios for advanced replenishment models in the hi-tech sector, where 3PLs are taking active roles in managing their client's supply networks.

More details of WHU’s research in collaboration with Schenker can be found at www.schenker.com or www.whu.edu/klm.
Alan Joseph, Vice President of Hi-Tech Logistics & Supply Chain Management at Schenker said, “The collaboration with WHU is demonstration of Schenker’s innovation and vision to anticipate industry needs and develop solutions of the future. Schenker is a market leader in the provision of vendor managed inventory programs, supporting the supply chains of many of the world’s best known hi-tech and telecommunications companies.”

Report - 3rd Party Logistics Providers' Role in Replenishment
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Schenker expands its business and presence in Middle East and East Africa

Regional Head Office can now conduct its own activities in a growth market for global logistics


(Essen/Dubai, 15 June 2007) Schenker is further expanding its presence in the Middle East region and in East Africa. To achieve this goal, the Deutsche Bahn subsidiary has now set up a Regional Head Office in Dubai. For many years, Schenker was represented by partners, but has now gone a step further and set up a joint venture in Dubai with the former BAX Global partner Al Naboodah.

From its base in Dubai, Schenker will coordinate its activities in the following countries: United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tansania and Uganda.

Dubai is one of the most interesting growth markets for global logistics. The port of Jebel Ali is currently expanding its annual capacity to 15 million TEUs and the new airport is expected to handle twelve million tons of air freight each year. The favorable geographic location has not only enabled Dubai to establish itself as a major hub in the region, but also to gradually develop into a key node for freight traffic between East and West. Schenker recently launched a new air freight service, offering direct flights from Dubai via Hahn in Germany to Toledo, Ohio/USA.

New rail terminal goes into operation in Arad, Romania

Schenker center to open up an interesting economic region

(Essen/Bucharest, 12 June 2007) Schenker has just started to operate a new rail terminal in Arad, Romania. It is situated close by the Schenker terminals that exist already in Bucharest and Cluj. The center has direct siding facilities, and opens up an interesting economic region.
The new site includes a warehouse measuring 1,000 square meters, with a ramp for direct transshipment, as an interface between rail and road. Deutsche Bahn subsidiary Schenker offers customers who want to import or export goods a wide range of services, including warehousing, processing, cross-docking, packing and unpacking, as well as comprehensive transport documentation and the handling of customs formalities.
The Europe-wide extension of the road toll, which has now reached Romania, is just one argument in favor of considering rail in logistics strategies. Additionally, competitive rates and transit times, and higher security standards thanks to fewer stops and reduced waiting times, are making rail freight transport to and from Romania more and more attractive.
 

Schenker links Dubai, Hahn and Toledo with new round-trip service

Halfway round the world in sixteen hours • Particularly for customers in the electronics, automotive, mechanical engineering and garment industries

(Essen/Dubai/Hahn/Toledo, 1 June 2007) The first Boeing 747-400F on a round-trip flight from Dubai to Toledo, Ohio (USA) via Frankfurt/Hahn airport will land at Hahn on 3 June at 06:30 h. The new airfreight service from Deutsche Bahn subsidiary Schenker is specially tailored to the needs of customers in the electronics, automotive, mechanical engineering and garment industries.

From now on, an Emirates SkyCargo aircraft will depart Dubai International Airport every Saturday at 23:30 h local time, heading for Germany with 110 tonnes of cargo on board. Six hours later, the cargo for European destinations will be received by Schenker employees at Hahn, and the aircraft will be loaded with additional shipments for the US market. The cargo aircraft will land in Toledo eight hours later. There the largest and highest-capacity hub of the combined Schenker and BAX organizations for the US market will feed the shipments into the American distribution network. On the return flight, the aircraft will arrive in Hahn again in the early morning and in Dubai in the afternoon.

“Based on the good experience we had with our direct flight between Hahn and Toledo last year, and on the new orders we have won, in part thanks to the BAX integration, we are now offering our customers a single-source link between Asia, Europe and America”, says Dr. Thomas C. Lieb, member of the Board of Schenker AG for global air and ocean freight operations.

The new flight is closely tied to an intermodal logistics service provided by Schenker on the main routes between Asia and Europe:
SCHENKERskybridge combines the economical rates for ocean freight from Asia via Dubai with the speed of air freight. Compared with ocean freight alone, this cuts transit time by up to 50 percent, at a cost that is up to 50 percent less than with air freight alone. Schenker also provides a similar service from Asia to Vancouver for the American market.

Schenker at “transport logistics 2007” in Munich

The International Trade Fair for Logistics, Telematics and Transport, “transport logistic,” opens its doors June 12-15, 2007 in Munich. Schenker Deutschland AG looks forward to meeting you there.

Under the management of DB Logistics, Schenker Deutschland AG will occupy a 780-sq.-m joint stand with Railion and Intermodal (Hall B6). A 100-m section of rail will also be available in the outdoor area next to the hall. The joint motto of the stand participants reflects the cumulative logistics power achieved by systematically pooling strengths: “The Global Logistics Powerhouse.”

At transport logistic, Schenker Deutschland AG will look beyond the limits of national and continental borders. We will take advantage of this opportunity to focus on special theme days dedicated to “Europe,” “Asia” and “USA.”

Tuesday Theme day "USA"
Wednesday Theme day "Asia"
Thursday Theme day "Eastern Europe"
Friday Theme day "Europe"

In addition to the theme days, a daily logistics talk will also take place at 11 a.m. Additional highlights include a variety of show acts and a charity campaign to benefit UNICEF.

Eight centers of expertise

The stand concept reflects the position of DB Logistics as the leading supplier of integrated logistics services. The participating companies will showcase their areas of focus in a total of eight centers of expertise. Schenker Deutschland AG will exhibit in three of these centers, with specialists from the fields of Land Operations, Air and Ocen Freight and Contract Logistics/SCM.

Each center of expertise provides generous space for discussions and presentations. The Schenker stand is always one of the most popular attractions at transport logistic. Please get in touch with your contact person in advance to make an appointment for a personal discussion at the fair. This allows us to schedule sufficient time to answer all of your questions.


In addition to the undeniable importance of internationality, let us not forget that the world of logistics also takes place at our doorstep, and requires a platform there: at the headquarters of a medium-sized company, at a regional logistics center, in bustling urban centers or far away from the city.

We are strongly committed to both aspects: worldwide focus and regional perspectives. In this sense, we very much look forward to meeting you at the fair.

135 years of Schenker / 5 years of Schenker Serbia

135 years have passed since the foundation of Schenker concern and 5 years since Schenker branch in Serbia renewed its foundation . Dear customers, thank you for relying on us.

Belgrade, The Sirona ship. ’’ Allow me to greet you in behalf of Schenker concern and thank you for finding time and interest to join us today in celebration of two very important anniversaries for our company. The first is 135 years since the foundation of Schenker concern and the second is 5 years since foundation of its branch in Serbia was renewed. I am pointing out the renewal for it is useful to know that Schenker founded its branch in Serbia, to be more precise in Belgrade, in 1890, realizing the importance of this region, which operated successfully until 1937’’. – said Mr. Slavoljub Jeftic, Managing director, addressing the guests.

Ending one of the most successful years in its history, Schenker may proudly state that it has provided 13,3 billion EUR by selling its services, with 55.000 employees working in 150 countries and in 1.500 locations all over the world.
The employees in Belgrade certainly gave their humble contribution to achieving these good results, due to You, our clients, whose number is above 2.000, and who entrusted the transport organization and logistics to us. Steady improvement, hard work and adequate working strategy enabled us to implement all the services that our register concern offers. We hope that you are satisfied with our services. Thank you for relying on us. Your satisfaction is our satisfaction.

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Schenker career: Next career step with us!

Following our goals and constant expansion on both domestic and international markets, Schenker is often searching for new employees. In order to make your application process as easy and quick as possible, Schenker offers you the opportunity to apply for an open position over the Internet. Please fill in this form and all your data will be delivered to our HR department. 

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Region West / Integration Update

Please be informed that in the Region West, BAX was integrated in France, Italy and Spain effective May 1, 2007.

In France, the total number of employees now amounts to about 4,660 staff, including Schenker-Joyau. The joint organization has a dense network of 97 branches. All physical moves have already been done in the following branches: Le Havre, Lyon, Toulouse, Strasbourg, Lille, Roissy, Marseille, Nantes. In France, Schenker strengthened the market position as No. 3 in Air Freight and in Ocean Freight.

In Italy, a total number of 954 employees is now working at 34 locations. Besides alll main activities Schenker in Italy provides services in the field of Foodstuffs / Furniture / Fruits & Vegetable. By the merger, the joint organization has become No. 3 in Air Freight and in Ocean Freight.

In Spain, the joint organization has now 330 employees (plus 40 for the Dell project and 40 for Schenker Industrial), working at twelve branches. As in Italy, the joint organization has become No3. in Air Freight and also in Ocean Freight on the Spanish market.

Portugal already integrated in mid-February.

Information on new contact details etc will follow in coming Schenker Express issues.

Schenker achieves double figure growth in the major economic regions of the world with all business units

Schenker, Deutsche Bahn AG's logistics services provider, remains on a course of growth. Since joining the Deutsche Bahn Group in 2002, Schenker has more than doubled its sales revenue, from 6.2 to 13.2 billion euros last year.

Detailed reports:
http://www.schenker.com/

Annual report 2006 of DB Group

2006 most successful year in the company's history / significant rise in transport performance / revenues up 20 percent / EBIT increases to EUR 2.5 bn

Detailed reports:
http://www.db.de 

New logistics center for truck, air, ship and rail in Turku, Finland

Today at the port of Turku the first multimodal logistics center in Finland was officially opened. The new Schenker complex is unique to Finland, linking the four carriers - truck, air, ship and rail - and serving at the same time as a distribution center. The rail link makes it possible for goods to be transshipped directly out of the wagons coming from the ferry terminal. This new logistics concept for Finland provides enhanced efficiency, economy and service quality.

New Spanish subsidiary for Schenker Industrial Logistics

With the establishment of Schenker Industrial Logistics Ibérica S.L., Schenker broadens the range of professional logistics services available on the Iberian peninsula. In the future, Siemens Spain will entrust Schenker Industrial Logistics and its specialist logistics expertise with the following business areas: Logistics / Warehousing, Spare Parts Solutions, Added Values, Shipments and Import / Export Services. As a result, 55 highly qualified Siemens employees will also migrate to Schenker Industrial Logistics.

Railog and Schenker transport industrial oven facility by rail and sea to Russia for SMS Demag

Railog and Schenker have just completed a large, complex and demanding project for the customer SMS Demag. Some 60 truckloads of industrial oven parts were brought together for the customer from all over Europe. The parts were taken directly from the suppliers. In Mukran (at the German Baltic Sea island of Rügen) all of the cargo was reloaded onto Russian carriages. The parts were then transported by sea via Lithuania to Russia. The carriages needed an average of ten to twelve days for the journey from Germany to the destination station in Novotroitsk, in the southern Urals in Russia, a distance of some 3,700 kilometers.

There were several advantages for SMS Demag in working together with Schenker and Railog. The loading of the Russian carriages in the German station of Mukran in accordance with the significant standards of CIS Railways increased the transport safety. The two logistics service providers also took care of all of the railway and customs formalities and tracked the progress of each of the carriages – from the point of departure to the point of arrival. The plant and machinery manufacturer SMS Demag was therefore able to save time and money.

Railog and Schenker used the station in Mukran for the transport. It is the only station in Western Europe with a ferry link to the broad gauge network of the CIS states. The reloading of all parts for the industrial oven facility from the trucks to special broad gauge carriages was initially carried out there and they were then transferred onto the ferry to Klaipeda in Lithuania. Schenker and Railog coordinated the rest of the transport to the destination in Novotroitsk with Railion Russija. With an overall weight of over 850 tons, the carriages arrived on time and safely at Novotroitsk thanks to the unique transport solution also – the combined use of road, sea and rail routes.

"As the contractor for the entire project, we have in Railog a recognized and competent partner for rail-based logistics; even exceptional transport services are part of the daily business", said Aloys Winn, a Member of the Board of Directors of Schenker Deutschland AG and with responsibility for land transport. Günther J. Ferk, Managing Director of Railog GmbH, added: "Our expertise in matters of block train systems and wagon-load transport to South-East and Eastern Europe make us a popular partner for exceptional projects as well as scheduled door-to-door transports within complex supplier chains."

2007 highlights Schenker's long term involvement with the Australian International Airshow in Melbourne

(Melbourne 15/03/2007). Since 1992, Schenker Australia has been appointed as the Official Logistics Provider and Exclusive Onsite Handling Agent for the Australian International Airshow. Every two years this impressive event takes place and attracts attention from national and international audiences. The event draws in around 200,000 people, hundreds of exhibitors from the international aerospace industry, numerous governments, military, scientific and trade delegations.

For Airshow 2007, Schenker will provide a complete range of freight forwarding, transportation, logistics and customs handling services from within Australia and around the world for all exhibitors and participants. Schenker is providing logistics management for over 100 tonnes of air freight and 35 sea freight containers from international exhibitors, as well as many truck loads from Australian participants for the Exhibition Arena.

Ron Koehler, Managing Director of Schenker Australia and New Zealand commented, "During our long term partnership with the Airshow, we have ensured that all exhibitors and stakeholders receive the utmost quality service, care and security - and it is our honour to deliver the best possible service to this remarkable event.."

The Airshow's CEO, Ian Honnery, says he is delighted to again have Schenker Australia back on board for the Airshow.

"The Schenker organisation is a highly professional unit that provides a vital service to us as Event Organisers and our many hundreds of exhibitors", Mr. Honnery said.

Schenker will also be part of the Exhibition Arena - located at HALL A, stand 1a35 from March 20-25, 2007.

Schenker Australia was established in 1962 in Sydney and provides a complete range of international air and sea freight forwarding, together with integrated logistics. Schenker comprises over 1,100 people in 36 locations in Australia, and 7 in New Zealand.

Schenker and BAX are joining forces and becoming the industry's leading logistics powerhouse. Together Schenker and BAX are now the world's No. 1 source for European land transportation, No. 2 for global airfreight, No. 3 resource for global ocean freight, No. 6 for global contract logistics and No. 3 for North American integrated heavy freight. Schenker is a part of DB Logistics, the Transportation and Logistics Division of Deutsche Bahn AG.

Schenker and BAX Global offers a joint network in India

(New Delhi, 09/03/2007) “Our customers in India, and from all over the world, can now rely on enhanced logistics services offerings”, says Christian Nebel, Managing Director of the joint organization of Schenker and BAX Global in India. “With our dense network of 27 locations throughout India, we have an excellent basis for comprehensive solutions in Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Inter-modal and project business, as well as all Warehousing and all associated logistics and Supply Chain Management services.”

The workforce of the newly combined organization, which has been growing together since the beginning of the year, comprises of over 900 logistics specialists in fields such as Automotive, Semiconductor/High-tech, Electronics, Consumer Goods vertical markets, as well as other niche and value-adding segments like Marine parts, Aero parts, household removals, fairs & exhibitions, and Sports Events. In line with the integration schedule, it is planned to have the two organizations merged legally by end of the second quarter of 2007. The joint company will operate under the name of Schenker India Pvt Ltd.

Schenker and BAX Global have each been in India for more than a decade. “Together we present a compelling unit in the global logistics market, by complementing our strengths in India to become one of the leading logistics provider in the Indian sub-continent.”

Schenker and BAX Global are in the process of integrating around the world. The joint organization has a team of about 50,000 experts at 1,500 locations in 150 countries. Together Schenker and BAX are now the No. 1 source for European land transportation, No. 2 for global airfreight, No. 3 resource for global ocean freight, No. 6 for global contract logistics and No. 3 for North American integrated heavy freight. Schenker is a part of DB Logistics, the Transportation and Logistics Division of Deutsche Bahn AG.

Schenker moves BMW cars with highest priority and care

Schenker Philippines, Inc., together with Schenker Munich and Schenker worldwide network, proudly supports BMW Art Car Tour 2007.  The presentation of BMW's "olling sculptures" will had its Philippine premiere on 3rd March and will be open to public viewing from 7th to 31st March 2007 at the Ayala Museum in Makati.

Four masterpieces from the internationally acclaimed 15-car BMW Art Cars Collection will be featured.  These are the Art Cars of Frank Stella (BMW 3.0 CSL, 1976), Roy Lichtenstein (BMW 320i, 1977), Andy Warhol (BMW M 1, 1979), and Ken Done (BMW M 3, 1989).

BMW sees current trends in society as a driving force for new developments.  It also believes that the various areas of technology and art are important elements of our world today.  Technology continually changes our culture the same way culture redefines our technological world. The BMW Group therefore seeks to underscore this interaction of technology and art through various events such as the BMW Art Car Collection.

Schenker's Special Services/Events Division, provided their logistic services to BMW starting 3rd quarter of 2006 at Galeri Petronas, Malaysia and at Museum Nasional in Indonesia. In January 2007 the tour headed to the BMW Pavilion, which is adjacent to Singapore Museum of History.  Today, this very special tour is now in the Philippines and housed at the Ayala Museum.

"Providing our global supply chain services for a prestigious company such as BMW assures safe and secure transportation and on-time delivery commitment for special events such as this" stated Mr. Reiner Allgeier, Managing Director of Schenker Philippines, Inc.

BMW Art Cars are stored in one of Schenker Philippines Logistics Center. The facility consist of more than 4,200 square meters of warehouse space, multi-level racking system, optimized warehouse management IT system that is found in all Schenker locations nationwide and globally, 24/7 security, CCTV surveillance, biometric security entry, cool storage and administrative office.

Schenker and BAX Global are in the process of integrating around the world. The joint organization has a team of about 50,000 experts at 1,500 locations in 150 countries. Together Schenker and BAX are now the No. 1 source for European land transportation, No. 2 for global airfreight, No. 3 resource for global ocean freight, No. 6 for global contract logistics and No. 3 for North American integrated heavy freight. Schenker is a part of DB Logistics, the Transportation and Logistics Division of Deutsche Bahn AG.

BAX Global Debuts Chicago World Freight Campus

Facility is quadrupled, and state-of-the-art systems benefits customers; Avoids disruption by O'Hare's expansion construction

BAX Global Inc., one of the world's top supply chain management and transportation solutions companies, debuts its new large scale logistics facility in Chicago, near O'Hare International Airport. The 14-acre BAX Global - Chicago World Freight Campus with facilities totaling 228,003 square feet is U.S. Customs bonded, compliant with Technology Asset Protection Association (TAPA) standards and Container Freight Station (CFS) bonded.

BAX's modern logistics campus benefits global and local customers with expanded import and export operations that include quadruple the storage for imports, industrial cooling featuring temperature alarm and remote monitoring devices for temperature sensitive cargo. BAX's Chicago World Freight Campus has 84 truck bays, and features a 100-foot clear span for domestic cross-dock activities.

Inauguration of Schenker in the Philippines

Combined workforce of over 500 logistics experts - In nine locations throughout Philippines - Full-suite of multi-modal Freight, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management (SCM) services

Schenker in the Philippines announces the completion of the merger between BAX Global, CPI Transport, and StarTrans International, as of January 1st 2007. The new Schenker in the Philippines has over 500 employees in nine locations throughout the country.

Schenker opens logistics center at the Seaport of Rostock

(Essen/Rostock, 10 January 2007) The new logistics center at the Seaport of Rostock, Germany shows Schenker continuing to extend its position as a leading European supplier of land transport services.
Hans-Jörg Hager, Member of the Board of Management of Schenker AG responsible for European Land Transport and CEO of Schenker Deutschland AG, comments: “This strategically significant investment in an additional multimodal interface between the different carriers – truck, ship and rail – will enhance the quality of our uniquely effective European network. Customers will benefit directly from this expansion of our existing partial load and complete load shipments, which makes sense in both economic and ecological terms.”
The decisive factor in the choice of the site for the new facility was the outstanding infrastructure of the Seaport of Rostock, as well as the large number of ferry lines and roll-on / roll-off services represented at the port.

Schenker and BAX Global in Indonesia are fully merged

(Singapore/Jakarta, 16/01/2007) Schenker and BAX Global Logistik (BAX Indonesia) announces the completion of their merger and operational integration as of 1st January 2007, to become PT Schenker Petrolog Utama.
BAX Indonesia has been in Indonesia since 1997, specializing in international air freight, ocean services, and high-tech logistics (warehousing and distribution) with offices in Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Bandung and a staff strength of 140 supporting a number of major local, regional and global accounts in Indonesia. Schenker has more than 30 years forwarding experience in Indonesia, with a workforce of 272 people in 9 locations, providing the complete range of international forwarding and logistics services.
The combined company, PT Schenker Petrolog Utama, has a workforce of over 400 staff, in over 9 locations throughout Indonesia, offering integrated logistics services, international freight forwarding (airfreight export and import, Ocean freight export and import), supply chain management solutions - including warehousing, distribution, and value added services; along with project and heavy lift capability, customs clearance, fairs and exhibitions, and household removal services.
Schenker and BAX Global are in the process of integrating around the world. The joint organization has a team of about 50,000 experts at 1,500 locations in 150 countries. Together Schenker and BAX are now the world’s No. 1 source for European land transportation, No. 2 for global airfreight, No. 3 resource for global sea freight, No. 6 for global contract logistics and No. 3 for North American integrated heavy freight.
With annual sales of 8.9 billion euros, 42,000 employees and about 1,100 offices around the world, Schenker is one of the world's leading providers of integrated logistics services, offering land operations, air and sea freight as well as comprehensive logistics solutions and global supply chain management from a single source. Schenker is a part of DB Logistics, the Transportation and Logistics Division of Deutsche Bahn AG.

Schenker-Seino and BAX Global in Japan merged

(Essen/Tokyo, 01/09/2007) Schenker-Seino Co. Ltd. and BAX Global Japan K.K. announces the completion of the merger between the two organisations, on January 1st 2007. The combined company operates under the name Schenker-Seino Co., Ltd. The new Schenker-Seino Co., Ltd. will have about 460 employees at 23 locations throughout Japan.

Schenker-Seino Co. Ltd. is a joint venture by Schenker AG, Essen/Germany and Seino Holdings Co., Ltd. Ogaki, Gifu prefecture. Schenker-Seino and BAX Global Japan are joining forces to become one of the industry's leading logistics providers in Japan. Both companies have been active in the Japanese market for over 40 years, with an established portfolio of customers across industries, such as high-tech, automotive, consumer, and chemicals.