eyefortransport Weekly Newsletter 25th April 2013
Healthy 1st quarter results; UPS and LNG; 3PL, CSCO and CIO Logistics events
It’s a busy week with lots of first quarter financial statements, we have highlighted 3 ‘good news’ stories from the USA with Hub Group, Union Pacific and Ryder all doing well. Other interesting news came from UPS’ LNG fleet expansion, which is quite significant in size; and speaking of expansion the Hungarian Logistics company Waberer is really moving towards being a serious player in the European market – definitely one to watch.
Two quick comments on some upcoming events which may be of interest. Firstly, if you are thinking of joining the 500+ senior executives who will be at the 11th 3PL Summit and CSCO Forum in Chicago on June 18-20, then make sure you reserve your place today as the early bird prices end today and everything goes up $200. It really is a fantastic event in a great hotel, although there are literally only a handful of rooms still available at the Radisson Blu so book up soon.
Secondly, the 15th European Logistics CIO Forum takes place on May 22-23 in Amsterdam, and has already attracted the CIO’s or regional CIOs of FedEx, DSV, Panalpina, DB Schenker Rail, Lufthansa Cargo, DHL, Geodis Wilson… – this is a small intimate event with space for just 80 executives, with a few complimentary passes still available for qualified attendees – apply here.
….sorry for the previous advertizements, but these events do help pay our bills ;0)
Regards,
Chris Saynor
CEO, eyefortransport
News This Week:
Forwarders’ volumes continue to fall below expectations
Following five consecutive monthly increases, the overall Stifel Logistics Confidence Index fell 1.0 index points to 51.5 in April. Despite the decline, the index remained above the significant 50 mark, denoting expansion, for the third consecutive month
Hub Group, Inc. Reports Record First Quarter 2013 Earnings
Hub Group, Inc. today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013
Union Pacific Reports Record First Quarter
Diluted Earnings per Share up 13 Percent
UPS Ramps Up Natural Gas Investment
Plans to operate 700 new LNG vehicles across 10 states
The DIY Dilemma
- Understand the risks before you attempt to build your own software - By Richard White, Chief Executive Officer of logistics technology solutions provider CargoWise and technology development company WiseTech Global
CIOs from Panalpina, DB Schenker, FedEx, DHL, Lufthansa Cargo and DSV to attend European Logistics CIO Forum May 22-23 2013
Top logistics IT executives to attend 14th annual Logistics CIO Forum in Amsterdam, complimentary passes still available for qualified attendees
Waberer's - Significant staff and fleet expansion
After a successful 2012, distinctive growth of revenues planned for 2013
Ryder Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
Q1 Comparable EPS from Continuing Operations Up 17% to $0.81 Q1 EPS from Continuing Operations Up 16% to $0.79 Q1 Operating Revenue Grows 3%; Total Revenue Up 2% Full-Year 2013 Comparable EPS Forecast Reaffirmed at $4.70 to $4.85
Logistics barriers impede growth of Asia Pacific’s e-commerce market, says new report
Asia Pacific represents the world’s fastest growing e-commerce market and has the potential to become the largest market for e-commerce sales in the next few years