[310712.EN.SEA] Maersk : Key Performance Indicators Saved Firm US$90 Million Over 3 Years

DANISH shipping giant Maersk Line says it has saved nearly US$90 million in energy spending over three years through course corrections formulated from the use of Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

The world biggest shipping line said it has achieved the savings in energy costs by measuring the performance of individual vessels and raising awareness on fuel consumption.

Maersk KPIs have been used for years to enhance internal corporate functions, and in 2009 they were first applied to vessel operations, reports Digital Ship magazine.

Vessel KPIs have evolved through close cooperation between the ships, Maersk Line Vessel Management and Maersk Maritime Technology, which are in charge of the Maersk Ship Performance System (MSPS).

After implementation of the programme by the crew and fleet groups, the company has been able to pinpoint some of the savings made over the last three years. For example, Maersk Line notes that 160,000 tonnes of fuel have been saved as a result of higher propulsion efficiency, contributing to the $90 million figure, a total which does not even include savings from other energy initiatives such as trim optimisation or basic load reduction.

"If you can't measure something, you can't control it. If you can't control it, you can't improve it. It is essential to realise that the scorecards are only a valuable tool if they facilitate decision making among stakeholders," said Maersk vessel performance manager Anup Rajan.

After seeing positive initial results from the KPI process for Maersk's own fleet, more than 150 vessels were upgraded with MSPS in the second half of 2011.

"We're confident that, although we are introducing rather new standards in the industry, we will be able to drive similar performance improvements in the chartered fleet," says Flemming Bo Larsen, who head's the company's energy efficiency drive.

The company says that its largest owners of chartered vessels have now all received scorecards and benchmarks on energy, starting from January 1. Each of the KPIs will be rated on a monthly basis and merged into an overall KPI score for each charter owner. More owners will be added on an ongoing basis.

Source : HKSG.

[310712.ID.BIZ] TIKI JNE : Segera Luncurkan Anak Usaha JNE Logistik

SEMARANG: PT Tiki Jalur Nugraha Ekakurir (JNE), perusahaan jasa pengiriman paket akan meningkatkan status salah satu divisinya Logistik menjadi perusahaan JNE Logistik, guna memaksimalkan penggarapan market retail yang cukup besar.

Head of Corporate Communications Visi Firman JNE mengatakan JNE Logistik akan  menjadi anak perusahaan baru dari JNE yang resmi segera dioperasikan November mendatang.

"JNE Logistik dijadwalkan dilaunching pada November 2012, setelah sebelumnya telah melalui masa persiapan selama dua tahun terakhir," ujarnya kepada Bisnis, Kamis (5/7/2012).

Hingga saat ini, lanjutnya, total order transaksi pengiriman di JNE mencapai 2,5 juta paket per bulan dan , sebanyak 65% di antaranya didominasi konsumen retail, sedangkan sisanya 35% konsumen pasar corporate.

Menurutnya, divisi logistik menyumbang 15% dari total pendapatan nilai transaksi JNE dan hingga akhir tahun ini pendapatan ditargetkan bisa mencapai sekitar Rp1 triliun. (ra)

Sumber : Bisnis Indonesia, 05.07.12.

[300712.EN.LOG] Kuehne + Nagel First Half Net Profit Declines 11.1pc To US$285.5 Million

SWISS forwarding giant Kuehne + Nagel has announced that first half 2012 net profit, excluding an antitrust fine it paid in the first quarter, came to CHF279 million (US$285.57 million), down 11.1 per cent year on year. Including the antitrust fine, the result was CHF214 million (US$218.87 million).

First half revenue increased by 2.8 per cent to CHF10.06 billion. Gross profit improved by 2.6 per cent to CHF3.03 billion. The operational result (EBITDA) declined by 9.6 per cent to CHF454 million.

"In the first half of 2012, muted consumption in all parts of the world and increased market volatility influenced the global logistics business," said CEO Reinhard Lange, commenting on the results.

"Softened demand affected in particular the trades from Asia to Europe and North America and slowed down volume development in sea freight and air freight. Nevertheless, we achieved above market volume growth in both segments. Our industry-specific logistics solutions positively contributed to this development," he said in a company press release.

In the sea freight division volumes increased by 8 per cent, lead by the export business from Asia to the Middle East, South America and Africa, and the company also achieved also increases in the transpacific trade lanes. In the Asia-Europe trades, volumes stagnated on the back of weak market demand. It said that several rate increases by shipping lines in short intervals led to margin pressure, with the operational result declining by 10.9 per cent.

The air freight division suffered a 4 per cent decrease in market volumes compared to a year earlier. The company said it continued to focus on the expansion of its activities in special segments - most notably perishables logistics - and to provide industry-specific air freight solutions resulting in a tonnage increase of about 1 per cent year on year. The operational result declined by 10.9 per cent year on year.

As for road and rail logistics, currency adjusted, net turnover increased by 9.8 per cent; and the operational result improved by 7.4 per cent compared to the first half of 2011.

In contract logistics net turnover adjusted for currency effects increased by 6.9 per cent due to solid demand in North Europe, Asia and South America. In North America strict cost management resulted in profitability improvements. However, margin pressure, start-up costs and the closure of unprofitable locations in France and other countries in Southern Europe negatively impacted the result of the business unit in the first half of 2012. The operational result was described as being "unsatisfactory" after decreasing by 15.3 per cent.

Looking ahead, Karl Gernandt, chairman of Kuehne + Nagel International AG, said that the implemented cost reduction programme is having a positive effect and the group "is getting back on track to achieve the profitability and productivity goals set for the full year 2012".

Source : HKSG.

[300712.ID.BIZ] Garuda Indonesia Maskapai Terbaik

LONDON, KOMPAS.com- Garuda Indonesia mendapat penghargaan sebagai maskapai terbaik di dunia untuk layanan penerbangan regional. Penghargaan diterima Direktur Utama Garuda Indonesia Emirsyah Satar di sela acara pameran kedirgantaraan Farnborough International Airshow, di London, Inggris, Kamis (12/7/2012) siang waktu setempat atau Kamis malam WIB.

Wartawan Kompas Agus Mulyadi melaporkan dari London, penghargaan di bidang layanan penumpang itu diberikan oleh Edward Plaisted, CEO Skytrax, lembaga independen pembuat peringkat  penerbangan pesawat komersial yang berkedudukan di London.

Garuda menerima dua penghargaan yakni sebagai maskapai regional terbaik di Asia (best regional airline in Asia). Satu penghargaan lainnya adalah  sebagai maskapai terbaik tingkat regional sedunia (the world best regional).

Garuda sebagai yang terbaik di Asia mengalahkan maskapai dari regional China, Eropa, Amerika Selatan, dan Amerika Latin.

Sumber : Kompas, 12.07.12.

[290712.EN.LOG] DHL Supply Chain Boasts 'World's Tallest Warehouse' At Its HK Mega Hub

GERMANY's DHL Supply Chain has opened its "mega hub" in what is arguably the world's tallest warehouse, with a circular truck route going up 11 floors before freight lifts go up higher in the 24-storey building in Hong Kong's Tsing Yi waterfront shipping district.

Representing an investment of HK$630 million (US$77.5 million), the "DHL Supply Chain MegaHub Hong Kong" offers nearly 900,000 square feet of warehouse space.

To date, this DHL division has invested a total of HK$2.13 billion in facilities in their north Asian sub-region over the past three years, with projects for another HK$28.6 billion from now to 2015. Recent investments in the region include new warehouse facilities in China targeting the consumer sector, a multi customer site in South Korea and an expansion of their retail footprint in Japan.

"Both international and local customers require effective and efficient solutions to establish their supply chains in the region, and we are proud to open DHL Supply Chain MegaHub Hong Kong to better serve the market," said Deutsche Post DHL chief executive Frank Appel.

Located in Tsing Yi, the DHL facility offers direct access to Hong Kong's transport network close to Hong Kong airport, the city's central business district, container terminals and even mainland China, said a company statement.

DHL rented the Interlink site on a long-term lease from real estate developer Goodman, which occupies 40 per cent of the building.

Said Global DHL Supply Chain CEO Bruce Edwards: "With this new mega hub we will expand our organisational capabilities providing better service in Hong Kong and beyond by meeting needs for comprehensive solutions from a single source."

Said DHL Supply Chain Hong Kong and Macau managing director Tom Wong: "The opening in Hong Kong is a testament of our commitment to and confidence in the city as one of the world's primary logistics and distribution centre. Establishing our new headquarters within this expansive and cutting-edge property will enable us to provide timely service, monitoring and support to our customers. The scale of operations ensures cost efficiencies and operational benefits for clients who require flexibility as their businesses in the region continue to adapt and develop."

The site, employing 1,000 workers, offers ramp access floors for large inbound and outbound volumes, and cargo lift floors with additional features such as temperature control and secure cages. The building's two-tier security system ensures first-class protection for customer goods and is coupled with extensive safety features to minimise fire risk.

DHL, part of Deutsche Post DHL, operates in 220 countries and territories and about 275,000 employees and generated revenues of US$65 billion in 2011.

Source : HKSG.