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Yellow: European strategy looks off-color

Following the breakup of its 10-year partnership with Frans Maas, Yellow will replace the Dutch firm with a network of European alliances. This is an unusual move, given that most logistics players eschewed alliances in the late 1990s in favor of acquisitions. Yellow now risks losing strategic control over its European operations.

Published By Datamonitor
16 Jan 2002
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Wincanton: time to conquer Europe

While the majority of large logistics businesses have rushed to become pan European, Wincanton has chosen to bide its time. For a while, it seemed the company might have missed the boat - but its moment has arrived. The group has acquired the contract logistics operations of P&O, and is set to expand its European offering in a move that demonstrates the value of its unhurried strategy. <BR /><BR />

Published By Datamonitor
10 Dec 2002
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Wincanton: succeeding in its European project

UK-based logistics company Wincanton [WIN.L] has announced a small decline in revenues in the first six months of its fiscal year, but some improvement in profits. Wincanton's future success is very much tied to its European presence: it needs to ensure its services offer the scope to match the increasingly transnational demands of its blue chip client base.

Published By Datamonitor
15 Nov 2004
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Wincanton: on the right road

UK supply solutions company Wincanton [WIN.L] has announced the start of a new contract with Lever Faberge's Personal Care division. The contract further bolsters Wincanton's position as a leading UK logistics provider - an advantage it aims to carry into Europe.

Published By Datamonitor
22 Sep 2003
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Wincanton: intelligent integration

Judging by the first three months of ownership, Wincanton's acquired European business is proving a good deal. Wincanton has produced good overall results for fiscal 2003 and it looks as if the strategic acquisition of P&O Trans European may have been the ideal purchase the group was waiting for.

Published By Datamonitor
13 Jun 2003
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Wincanton: increased momentum in central Europe

Wincanton Trans European Poland has won an expanded contract and is taking on a greater range of logistics activities for Philips Poland. The win shows both the value of Wincanton's [WIN.L] acquired Trans European business and the promising opportunities for logistics companies in central and eastern Europe.

Published By Datamonitor
11 Nov 2003
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Wincanton: further European momentum required

Wincanton has reported strong revenue and profit growth in its interim results. Operations within continental Europe have continued to prosper, vindicating the company's initially cautious approach to the market. However, faced with ongoing consolidation, Wincanton may need to make further progress in Europe if it is to maintain its competitive position.

Published By Datamonitor
09 Nov 2005
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Wincanton: easing into expansion

Wincanton has been careful not to spread itself too thinly in recent years, and has prospered as a result. The company's two new partnerships - with Swiss forwarder Kuhne & Nagel and US reverse logistics provider Genco - highlight its characteristically (and wisely) cautious response to the globalization of the logistics market.

Published By Datamonitor
13 Nov 2002
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Wincanton: contract expansion

Wincanton's [WIN.L] expanded contract with Alba proves that the company has been able to capitalize on its strategic acquisition of P&O Trans European and extend its own capabilities and product offering. The purchase of Trans European may have been the deal the group was waiting for to return to success and profitability.

Published By Datamonitor
17 Dec 2003
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Wincanton: conquering the fridge mountain

Wincanton's [WIN.L] new council contracts to recycle fridges highlight areas of new custom for logistics providers. EU legislation will soon make manufacturers and retailers responsible for the collection and disposal of a wide range of returned electrical and electronic goods. Many will need the help of a specialized logistics solution provider.

Published By Datamonitor
30 Sep 2003

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