Global Institute Of Logistics Votes Tnt Italia As 'best 3pl In Italy'
Following a detailed correlated research and selection process into leading providers of supply chain and third party logistics services in Europe the Institute has put together its choice for leading logistics providers across the region. The comprehensive study conducted by the research Department of the Institute over the last year draws for a significant part on a quality-ranking system based on responses provided by concerned parties within the Global logistics end-users sector.Lead analyst at the Institute Siobhan Kelly in her capacity as team leader of the Institutes G50 programme said in support of today's announcement:"The research department examined the European logistics sector country by country and established its choice of the leading 3PLs in each state. The outcome of the study then saw one company being selected as the choice of the Awards Committee of the Institute as the leading logistics provider by country.The awards are to honour those 3PLs that have helped clients save money and sell more. It is on that pragmatic basis that award-winners can be regarded as the best in the business.On conclusion of its research on the Italian market and following careful analysis of the quality and value provided by the principal logistics service providers in TNT Logistics emerged as the unanimous choice of the Awards Committee for best Italian 3PL, among the 7 biggest Logistics operators. Their clients speak of a company that is customer focused, easy to work with and sensitive to the client needs.

They are considered a high quality and full service operator." The purpose of the study was:1. To set forth criteria and procedures for developing and maintaining a wider classifying blueprint for assessing the key principles governing material flow in the Global logistics and transport sector and to highlight the unity of different functions on the supply chain, together with inventory management, capacity utilization and ‘movement', which reflect the basics of logistics. 2. To establish which organisations on the supply side of the manufacturing equation displayed an ability to react most quickly to the changing face of logistics and make the most significant contribution to lean manufacture, that is delivering only what is needed by the customer, when it is needed in the quantities ordered. This method of manufacturing is done in a way that minimizes the time taken to deliver the finished goods, the amount of labour needed, the floor-space required and it does it with the highest quality, usually at the lowest cost.

This system changes manufacturing from large batch processing to product based, one-at-a-time flow production.3. To investigate the role played by logistics providers in developing outbound solutions for manufacturing and the components of the supply chain that ensure the flow of goods from origin to consumption. The ability of the provider must be to maintain the materials management functions of the supply chain, taking a product from the point of concept through delivery to the customer. Value added services and understanding and incorporating customer requirements into supply-chain processes are all essential elements of supply-chain management and those providers that satisfy clients needs contribute to the development of the sector as a whole.Commenting on today's announcement Kieran Ring C.E.O at the Global Institute of Logistics said: "The quality of feedback that Institute Researchers received when speaking with TNT Logistics Italian clients made a compelling case for our decision. Each partner Chief Logistics Officer at TNT client companies spoke of the spirit of cooperation and integration intrinsic to their relationship with TNT

Italy's Abruzzo Region, Setting for the American
<p>George Clooney stars in the recently released movie,<a href="http://goeurope.about.com/b/2010/06/20/the-american-george-clooney-in-italy.htm"><em> </em></a><em>the American (</em><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeurope.about.com/b/2010/06/20/the-american-george-clooney-in-italy.htm">more</a><em>)</em>, much of which was shot on location in central Italy's Abruzzo region. If you've never heard of the Abruzzo, you're probably not alone as it's a fairly remote region often overlooked by tourists. The Abruzzo is a mountainous region with stunning natural scenery dotted with medieval castles and picturesque villages steeped in tradition. Here's more about the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/od/abruzzo/p/abruzzo.htm">Abruzzo region</a>.</p> <p>So, where is the Abruzzo? The region is about 100 miles east of Rome and stretches to the Adriatic coast. Much of the interior is parkland as you can see in our <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/od/abruzzo/l/bl_abruzzo-map.htm">Abruzzo Map</a>. Read more about the Abruzzo from people who live there: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/u/sty/blogs/italy-blogs/The-Flavors-of-Abruzzo---Life-in-the-Abruzzo-Region.htm">Flavors of Abruzzo</a> &#124; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/u/sty/blogs/italy-blogs/So-This-Is-Life---Abruzzo.htm">So This is Life</a></p> <p><strong>Italy Movies</strong>:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/23/eat-pray-love-movie-sites-in-rome.htm">Eat Pray Love Sites in Rome</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/od/planningandinformation/tp/bestitalyfilms.htm">Top Movies Set in Italy</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/u/sty/languageandculture/Italy-favorite-movies/form.htm">Tell Us About Your Favorite Italy Movie</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/u/sty/languageandculture/Italy-favorite-movies/">Favorite Movie Submissions</a></li> </ul><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/06/the-american-italys-abruzzo-region.htm">Italy's Abruzzo Region, Setting for the American</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/">About.com Italy Travel</a> on Monday, September 6th, 2010 at 10:00:44.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/06/the-american-italys-abruzzo-region.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/06/the-american-italys-abruzzo-region.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://goitaly.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/06/the-american-italys-abruzzo-region.htm&#038;zItl=Italy's Abruzzo Region, Setting for the American">Email this</a></p>
Where to Stay in Civitavecchia
<p>Civitavecchia is Rome's port for cruise ships visiting Rome and ferries traveling to Sardinia and Sicily. If you're arriving in or leaving from Civitavecchia on a cruise or ferry, it may be more convenient and less expensive to stay in Civitavecchia than going back and forth to Rome with your luggage. If you want to stay in Civitavecchia, consider these <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/od/Civitavecchia/tp/civitavecchia-top-hotels.htm">top-rated Civitavecchia hotels</a></strong>.</p> <p><strong>Transportation</strong>: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/od/romeitaly/a/civitavecchia.htm">How to Get to Rome and Rome Airports from Civitavecchia</a><br /> <strong>Rome Hotels</strong>: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/od/hotelsandlodgin1/tp/rome-where-to-stay.htm">Where to Stay in Rome</a></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/05/where-to-stay-in-civitavecchia.htm">Where to Stay in Civitavecchia</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/">About.com Italy Travel</a> on Sunday, September 5th, 2010 at 13:20:00.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/05/where-to-stay-in-civitavecchia.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/05/where-to-stay-in-civitavecchia.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://goitaly.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/05/where-to-stay-in-civitavecchia.htm&#038;zItl=Where to Stay in Civitavecchia">Email this</a></p>
Umbria Grape Harvest and Wineries
<p>Guest post by Rebecca Winke, owner of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.brigolante.com/en">Brigolante Guest Apartments</a> in Umbria:</p> <p>At the end of the season, Umbria begins to wind down its madcap summer frivolity - music festivals, food festivals, art festivals, medieval festivals - and get back to what this rural region has been doing best for millenia, making wonderful wine and olive oil.</p> <p>If you are planning an autumn trip, you can observe first hand the harvest and production of both Umbrian wines-primarily Sagrantino, but also Montefalco Rosso, Trebbiano, and Grecchetto--and extra-virgin olive oil--milled with both traditional and modern technology. Being able to see the care and labor that goes into making these local products gives you a window into understanding the history, culture, and culinary tradition that make Umbria such a fascinating region to visit. Oh, and did I mention the tastings?</p> <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/goitaly/1/3/7/Q/-/-/bevagna.jpg" alt="Bevagna" />If you are visiting Umbria during the months of September and October, you'll likely be able to see the vendemmia, or grape harvest. One of my favorite areas in Umbria is the countryside surrounding the enchanting town of Montefalco, famous for its hearty Sagrantino. The rolling hills are covered with vineyards, and the area is dotted with tiny stone villages and hamlets.</p> <p>For a general overview of the Sagrantino area, with a listing of wineries, restaurants, B&#38;Bs and inns, and festivals and events related to the wine country surrounding Montefalco, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://english.stradadelsagrantino.it/">La Strada del Sagrantino website</a> is a great place to start. <a href =http://goitaly.about.com/b/a/261665.htm>Read more...</a><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/04/umbria-grape-harvest-and-wineries.htm">Umbria Grape Harvest and Wineries</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/">About.com Italy Travel</a> on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at 17:27:02.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/04/umbria-grape-harvest-and-wineries.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/04/umbria-grape-harvest-and-wineries.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://goitaly.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/04/umbria-grape-harvest-and-wineries.htm&#038;zItl=Umbria Grape Harvest and Wineries">Email this</a></p>
Umbria Olive Harvest and Olive Oil
<p>Guest post by Rebecca Winke, owner of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.brigolante.com/en">Brigolante Guest Apartments</a> in Umbria - continued from part 1, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/04/umbria-grape-harvest-and-wineries.htm">Umbria Grape Harvest and Wineries</a>.</p> <p>Later in the autumn, you'll notice olive groves with large nets spread out under the trees and pickers combing through the branches with what looks like plastic toy rakes. The olive harvest has begun! Whereas you can't taste wine right after the grapes are crushed, you can sample peppery new olive oil directly out of the mill, which is what I strongly suggest you take a day to do.</p> <p>To organize a visit to the olive oil producing areas in Umbria (and their mills), your first stop should be the fetchingly eclectic <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.stradaoliodopumbria.it/">La Strada del Olio DOP Umbria</a> website. Don't be put off by the lack of translation on their home page, all the buttons on both the right and left have been translated in the English version of the site. Here you'll find a listing of oil mills open to the public, restaurants in the olive oil country, regional gastronomic products and-my favorite-local personalities (a quirky mix of artists, artisans, and village characters).</p> <p>The biggest annual event for the olive mills is their open house, or <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.frantoiaperti.net/FRANTOIAPERTI-2010.pdf">Frantoi Aperti</a>, which runs for six weekends from the end of October. <a href =http://goitaly.about.com/b/a/261670.htm>Read more...</a><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/04/umbria-olive-harvest-and-olive-oil.htm">Umbria Olive Harvest and Olive Oil</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/">About.com Italy Travel</a> on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at 17:14:26.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/04/umbria-olive-harvest-and-olive-oil.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/04/umbria-olive-harvest-and-olive-oil.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://goitaly.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/04/umbria-olive-harvest-and-olive-oil.htm&#038;zItl=Umbria Olive Harvest and Olive Oil">Email this</a></p>
Umbria Waterfall - Italy Photo of the Week
<p><a href="http://goitaly.about.com/od/italypictures/ig/Italy-Travel-Weekly-Photos/Umbria-Waterfall.htm"><img title="cascata delle marmore photo" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/goitaly/1/0/6/Q/-/-/cascata.jpg" border="0" alt="italy photo of the week" width="300" height="201" align="top" /></a></p> <p>The Cascata delle Marmore, Italy's tallest waterfall, is near <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/od/spoleto/p/spoleto.htm">Spoleto</a> in the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goeurope.about.com/library/bl_umbria_map.htm">Umbria region</a>.</p> <p>More: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/od/italypictures/ig/Italy-Travel-Weekly-Photos/">Italy Photos of the Week</a></p> <p><small>Umbria Waterfall Photo © 2010 by <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.photosofoldamerica.com/">Photos of Old America</a>, used by permission. Click on the photo to see it larger.</small></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/01/umbria-waterfall-italy-photo-of-the-week.htm">Umbria Waterfall - Italy Photo of the Week</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/">About.com Italy Travel</a> on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 21:37:58.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/01/umbria-waterfall-italy-photo-of-the-week.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/01/umbria-waterfall-italy-photo-of-the-week.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://goitaly.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/09/01/umbria-waterfall-italy-photo-of-the-week.htm&#038;zItl=Umbria Waterfall - Italy Photo of the Week">Email this</a></p>
Florence Restaurant Recommendations
<p>On our <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Italy-Travel/343079528539">Italy Travel Facebook page</a>, Melissa posted a few restaurants she liked during her recent stay in Florence. She and her family stayed in a vacation rental apartment (through <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/europe/italy/tuscany/florence">VRBO</a>) in San Frediano neighborhood, across the Arno from the historic center and she says she highly recommends staying in a vacation rental, especially if you're traveling with children. Melissa's recommendations: <ul> <li><em>Alla Vecchia Bettola</em>, the fried zucchini flowers were a miracle but the place, in keeping with the spirit of historic foods, doesn't take credit cards.</li> <li><em>Trattoria del Carmine</em> was a favorite for the affable service, traditional food, and the fact that my kids could melt down and they were very kind.</li> <a href =http://goitaly.about.com/b/a/261635.htm>Read more...</a><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/30/florence-restaurant-recommendations.htm">Florence Restaurant Recommendations</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/">About.com Italy Travel</a> on Monday, August 30th, 2010 at 11:58:44.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/30/florence-restaurant-recommendations.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/30/florence-restaurant-recommendations.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://goitaly.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/30/florence-restaurant-recommendations.htm&#038;zItl=Florence Restaurant Recommendations">Email this</a></p>
Italy Travel Tips - Credit Cards and Cash
<p>On our <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Italy-Travel/343079528539">Italy Travel Facebook page</a>, a reader who just returned from a month in Florence warns that some small, family-run restaurants don't take credit cards so if you want to get away from the tourist restaurants you may need to pay with cash. She stayed in a vacation apartment in Florence's <em>San Frediano</em> neighborhood (across the Arno) and says:</p> <blockquote><p><em>Alla Vecchia Bettola</em> was right around the corner and the fried zucchini flowers were a miracle -- but the place, in keeping with the spirit of historic foods, doesn't take credit cards. It's remarkably difficult to find places to change cash and exchange services are tough on fees. Plus, unlike the past, many regular banks won't change money anymore.</p></blockquote> <p>I've found that the easiest way to get cash these days is by using my ATM card in a <em>bancomat</em>, but to avoid problems be sure to call your bank to let them know you'll be using your ATM card (and your credit card) in a foreign country. Read more about <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/od/planningandinformation/qt/ATM-bancomat.htm">Using ATM Cards in Italy</a> and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/od/italytraveltips/qt/pickpockets.htm">How to Safeguard Your Money</a>.</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/30/italy-travel-advice-credit-cards-and-cash.htm">Italy Travel Tips - Credit Cards and Cash</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/">About.com Italy Travel</a> on Monday, August 30th, 2010 at 10:36:14.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/30/italy-travel-advice-credit-cards-and-cash.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/30/italy-travel-advice-credit-cards-and-cash.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://goitaly.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/30/italy-travel-advice-credit-cards-and-cash.htm&#038;zItl=Italy Travel Tips - Credit Cards and Cash">Email this</a></p>
Italian Festivals in September
Following the August vacation period, Italians celebrate their return to regular life with festivals the first weekend of September. There's a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.monicacesarato.com/blog/2010/08/24/regata-storica-venezia-historic-regatta-venice-2010/">historic boat race in Venice</a>, a palio competition in Tuscany, and the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.nileguide.com/destination/blog/rome/2010/08/26/get-out-viterbos-festa-di-santa-rosa/">Macchina di S. Rosa</a> in Viterbo, north of Rome. The <em>Macchina</em>, a lighted tower about 30 meters tall and weighing nearly 5 tons topped by a statue of Santa Maria Rosa, is carried through town on the shoulders of more than 100 porters. Viterbo can be visited as a day trip from Rome (see <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/od/lazio/ig/lazio-maps/northern-lazio-region-maps.htm">Northern Lazio map</a>). The popular <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2009/09/08/san-gennaro-festival-in-naples-and-the-us.htm">San Gennaro Festival</a> is held in Naples (and the US) later in September. Read about all these events and more in <a href="http://goitaly.about.com/od/festivalsandevents/a/sept_fest.htm"><strong>September Festivals in Italy</strong></a>.</p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/27/italian-festivals-in-september.htm">Italian Festivals in September</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/">About.com Italy Travel</a> on Friday, August 27th, 2010 at 17:46:24.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/27/italian-festivals-in-september.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/27/italian-festivals-in-september.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://goitaly.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/27/italian-festivals-in-september.htm&#038;zItl=Italian Festivals in September">Email this</a></p>
Prosciutto di Parma - Italy Photo of the Week
<p><a href="http://goitaly.about.com/od/italypictures/ig/Italy-Travel-Weekly-Photos/Parma-Ham.htm"><img title="prosciutto photo" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/goitaly/1/0/2/Q/-/-/parma-prosciutto.jpg" border="0" alt="italy photo of the week" width="300" height="224" align="top" /></a></p> <p>More: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/od/italypictures/ig/parma-pictures/">Parma Pictures</a> &#124; <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/od/italypictures/ig/Italy-Travel-Weekly-Photos/">Italy Photos of the Week</a></p> <p><small>Parma Ham Photo © 2010 by Martha Bakerjian, click on the photo to see it larger.</small></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/25/prosciutto-di-parma-italy-photo-of-the-week.htm">Prosciutto di Parma - Italy Photo of the Week</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/">About.com Italy Travel</a> on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at 14:58:27.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/25/prosciutto-di-parma-italy-photo-of-the-week.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/25/prosciutto-di-parma-italy-photo-of-the-week.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://goitaly.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/25/prosciutto-di-parma-italy-photo-of-the-week.htm&#038;zItl=Prosciutto di Parma - Italy Photo of the Week">Email this</a></p>
Where to See Michelangelo's Art in Florence
<p><a href="http://goitaly.about.com/od/florenceitaly/ig/Florence-Picture-Galleries/Florence-Davide-11.htm"><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/goitaly/1/3/U/-/-/-/florence_11.jpg" alt="florence david picture" hspace="5" align="left" /></a>Michelangelo is one of Italy's most famous Renaissance artists and many of his great works, including his statue of David, can be seen in the city of Florence. A replica of Michelangelo's David sits outside <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/od/florenceattractions/a/Palazzo-Vecchio-Florence.htm">Palazzo Vecchio</a>, Florence's city hall, but the original can be seen in a Florence museum. Michelangelo fans may also be interested in visiting the house that once belonged to him. Here's <a href="http://goitaly.about.com/od/florencemuseums/a/michelangelo-art-florence.htm"><strong>Where to See Michelangelo's Art in Florence</strong></a>.</p> <p>Not all of Michelangelo's art is in Florence, though. There's also a fair amount in Rome and Vatican City, including his famous Pieta' sculpture and Sistine Chapel ceiling Here's <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/od/romeattractions/a/michelangelo-art-rome.htm">Where to See Michelangelo's Art in Rome</a>.</p> <p><small>David Replica Photo © 2006 by Martha Bakerjian</small></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/24/michelangelo-art-in-florence-italy.htm">Where to See Michelangelo's Art in Florence</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/">About.com Italy Travel</a> on Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 at 12:02:53.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/24/michelangelo-art-in-florence-italy.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/24/michelangelo-art-in-florence-italy.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://goitaly.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://goitaly.about.com/b/2010/08/24/michelangelo-art-in-florence-italy.htm&#038;zItl=Where to See Michelangelo's Art in Florence">Email this</a></p>


Logistics in Italy.

In TNT Logistics has managed to combine its own core brand in the Italian Market with its most recent acquisitions very well and the real evidence of this is its ability to bid for and win contracts within sectors that the company would not traditionally have been associated with.We are delighted to make today's announcement and feel that by designating TNT Logistics as the Best 3PL in we are setting the standard for others in the Italian marketplace to follow."Reacting to today's announcement Mr. Gianfranco Sgro, TNT Logistics Managing Director said:" We are honored to receive the Best 3PL in Awards. This Award represent a wide recognition of the various aspects of TNT Logistics quality approach by the Global Institute of Logistics. We are pleased to know what our clients and partners perceive about the quality of our services." About TNT Logistics in ItalyTNT Logistics is in a leading provider of logistics supply chain solutions. In 1999 TNT Logistics acquired Tecnologistica, a company specialising in the field outsourced logistics services in and Southern Europe.

This acquisition provided TNT with local knowledge needed to effectively compete in the marketplace. In 2001 the group acquired ALS Group, an extremely experienced company operating in the distribution and logistics sectors since 1960. The acquisition of ALS provided TNT Logistics with double strategic value: on one side TNT Logistics strengthened its position of leader in the fields of the consumer electronics, telecommunications and utilities; and on the other side, the company's international capability widened the offer of Pan-European distribution and logistics solutions. To face the changing exigency of the Market, recently TNT Logistics in has been structured into two different Business Unit.TNT Logistics Italy, focused on consumer goods, high tech sectors, telecommunications and utilities, and TNT Automotive Logistics, which provide logistics services for inbound and spare parts distribution in the automotive sector.TNT Logistics designs, implements and operates complex supply chain solutions on a national, regional or global scale. TNT Logistics is the second largest provider of out-sourced logistics solutions in the world and has operated in since 1994.

The company offers a mix of dedicated distribution services with shared user networks in where it focuses on the automotive sector, where it is the market leader, and it has been growing its operations in the consumer goods and high tech sectors. TNT Logistics is in also a major player in the spare parts aftermarket supplying both vehicle manufacturers and first tier suppliers. They provide customers with Inbound Logistics services, Outbound Logistics services, Finished Goods Distribution, Spare Parts Logistics and Reverse Logistics.Primary Research"In Italy, TNT Logistics is perceived to be a very big company and is competitively priced. TNT Logistics in uses the best available IT solutions. Despite its size, the company has a fair approach to the market and has a good relationship with its clients." - AILOG – Ms Donatella Rampinelli, Logistics Director"The contract was awarded because of the particular attention paid to product security, given the high retail value of the goods being transported.

TNT Logistics has already put systems in place to enhance security, making structural changes to warehouses, installing cameras thorought and setting up a CCTV system linked to an operations centre capable of rapid response to security breaches." - T.R.S. Evolution S.p.A. (Trussardi) – Flavio Bonaita, Logistics Manager"I consider TNT Logistics Italy's services to be very good. They are:Customer focussed, Easy to work with, Sensitive to our needs, A high quality operator, A full service provider" - Siemens Informatics – Antonio Negri"For many years TNT Logistics has been local delivery specialist for Hitachi in Italy. There are close and historic relationships with our local sales force." - Hitachi European Logistics Management – Simon BakerAbout the Global Institute of LogisticsThe Global Institute of Logistics is the global forum for the 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) industry.

The forum serves its members by providing the platform for discussion and debate on the issues affecting the third party logistics industry, both regionally and globally.Membership is drawn from the world's 3rd party logistics community and is by invitation. Participants are organisations who have met the necessary standards for membership and that have been identified through the Institutes G50 programme. The G5O programme aims to establish the worlds leading logistics providers territory by territory across the globe.The Institute acts as an intelligence-gathering agency and disseminates this information in the form of daily news reports and briefings via this website and our journal "RELAY".The Institute promotes third party logistics to end-users through its circulation of regional and global reports. Our reports examine the changing face of the logistics industry and include profiles on leading regional 3PL's. These profiles are supported by case studies demonstrating logistics in action and illustrating the cost-cutting, sales-building achievements of the world's best 3PLs.Press ContactKieran F.

RingNew York(1) 212 672 1846London(44) 207 887 1498For more information visit www.globeinst.org.