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Amsterdam, 11 March 2010 TNT Express announces the worldwide launch of its new Express Import system which gives customers complete control over their import shipments. This web-based tool lets companies order the collection of import shipments from around 170 countries with quotations and billing in their local currency to better control shipping costs.

Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) halved its loss forecast for 2010 to US$2.8 billion (compared to the US$5.6 billion loss forecast in December 2009). The improvement is largely driven by a much stronger recovery in demand seen by year-end gains that continued into the first months of 2010. Relatively flat capacity translated into some yield improvement and stronger revenues.

Singapore, 11 March 2010 DHL Supply Chain Vietnam was recently awarded 3PL (third-party logistics) company of the year in Vietnam, by the Supply Chain Community at its annual Vietnam Supply Chain Awards.

* Expanding through Hankoyasan21 franchise network * Market leader to have 175 SERVICEPOINTS nationwide

March 2010 - Damco has commenced warehousing and distribution services at a new import and export logistics hub in Samrong, Bangkok.

DHL Supply Chain extends relationship with BP for a further four years

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report into the regulation of commercial vehicles will provide a welcome focus on the issue of unsafe overseas lorries and driving practices, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

Leading trade body the Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents the users of rail freight in the UK, has asked that the needs of freight are not forgotten in the buzz surrounding High Speed Rail 2 (HS2). While FTA supports investment in transport infrastructure, the increasingly important role of rail freight in moving goods around the country must not be undermined by politically exciting passenger-focused schemes.

Entire Supply Chain Must Back Industry Initiatives

· Investment of US$ 374,000 (Rs 43 million) for world-class facilities · Improvement of transit time by up to half a day

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