Star Energy Share Discussion Threads

[nig1954] 19/6/2021 16:20

We must also factor into this the recent takeover of Panalpina by DSV, who are an iTrackIndia customer. That results in the creation of the 2nd largest airfreight provider in the world - DHL currently leads that pack. Furthermore, on 27th April DSV agreed to acquire Kuwait's Agility Public Housing for $4 Billion making it the world's 3rd largest freight forwarding company. Only DHL and Kuehne and Nagel are larger.
Finally, word on the street is that DSV are in talks with D B Schenker(the world's 4th largest freight forwarder) to acquire it for somewhere in the region of $8-10 Billion.This deal won't take place until 2022,at the earliest.
If this deals goes ahead it will place DSV on a par with DHL or could even take over No.1 spot. Now that's a mouth watering prospect especially if we happened to have a foothold in both camps

[nig1954] 19/6/2021 16:20

The comments below ignores Contguard, Cubemonk and several other high profile customers such as, CropX and Zero/Polaris.. Winning this award brings us into prominence within the European rail/cargo freight market. This is forecast to rapidly expand over the next 5 years and if we can gain a foothold within some of the largest freight forwarders/Logistics operators then there's a rich seam to be sewed

[nig1954] 19/6/2021 16:18

Some of the largest European Freight Forward Operators see China-Rail as an important complement to sea freight. The emphasis, however, is on supplementation because the entire cargo volume cannot be handled by rail. As always in logistics, it remains an interplay of the various modes of transport and the best individual solution for the
respective customer's requirements.
Particularly at present, with recent blockade in the Suez Canal and the changes in the sea freight market (Covid 19), it can be assumed that importers will increasingly examine their supplier network for alternative modes of transport such as China Rail and position themselves more broadly.
In the area of digitalisation, a few projects can be highlighted, in addition to the maintenance and further development of interfaces for automated order transmission and processing with customers and partners. For example, some of the larger operators are currently implementing a cross-group and cross-division digital document management system. In other words, a truly complete "digital forwarding file". They are also developing their web portals including the Track & Trace function in the general cargo area and can now inform the consignees about the status of the delivery in relation to the order and the consignment. Starcom have already recognised how this market is developing and they have specifically designed the architecture of their software to enable it to be slotted within the framework of a customers network without affecting their other internal operating systems.
There's currently a lot going on within the rail freight industry especially in relation to Euro-Asia and the Middle East. That RNS in 2020 which referred to several customers prepared to order Lokies without proof of concept , specifically mentioned several prominent countries who occupy locations within the NSN.
Everywhere you look at present indicates that significant capital investment is being applied both by Countries to improve their infrastructure and large cargo freight companies, such, as PKP in Poland (one of the largest cargo freight carriers in Europe) and is aimed at exploiting opportunities which will be presented by expansion of the NCN. Lokies are ideal for this mode of transport and I foresee a huge market developing in this area. Winning this award with DHL not only brings Starcom and their suite of products into the limelight but will hopefully enable us to exploit DHL's huge contacts book. I really hope Starcom's sales team are up to the task of making the most of this opportunity.

[nig1954] 19/6/2021 16:16

In the month since the Suez incident, there has been a noticeable increase in China-Europe rail freight services. It would be unrealistic to think that rail could possibly substitute large container ships in transcontinental transportation. However, just like during the Covid pandemic, rail proved during the Suez crisis that it is a viable and reliable mode of transport. Furthermore, other factors like the high costs in air freight, and container shortages in maritime transport, make rail look even more enticing.
Together with the short transit times, Eurasian rail freight seems to become a crucial part of the supply chain equation. When it comes to shipping specific goods like electronic devices, time-sensitive products or when there is a sudden demand increase, rail freight is there to provide dedicated and tailor-made solutions.
Interest spiked in overland logistics from the moment the Ever Given hit the banks of the Suez Canal on 23 March. Rather than sending consignments to east coast ports in China, forwarders immediately looked in the other direction, seeking to put boxes on trains heading west. Trade partners right across Europe, the Middle East and Asia were quick to realise how disruptive the blockage could be. There was a sharp rise in enquiries and promotions as soon as the extent of the problem was identified. For goods with any sort of time-critical delivery and price sensitivity, rail by any of the New Silk Road routes became the most feasible solution and alternative, ahead of air and road freight.
This should prove beneficial for Starcom and it's suite of track and trace products as there is a huge market waiting to be exploited

[nig1954] 19/6/2021 16:11

In the month since the Suez incident, there has been a noticeable increase in China-Europe rail freight services. It would be unrealistic to think that rail could possibly substitute large container ships in transcontinental transportation. However, just like during the Covid pandemic, rail proved during the Suez crisis that it is a viable and reliable mode of transport. Furthermore, other factors like the high costs in air freight, and container shortages in maritime transport, make rail look even more enticing.
Together with the short transit times, Eurasian rail freight seems to become a crucial part of the supply chain equation. When it comes to shipping specific goods like electronic devices, time-sensitive products or when there is a sudden demand increase, rail freight is there to provide dedicated and tailor-made solutions.
Interest spiked in overland logistics from the moment the Ever Given hit the banks of the Suez Canal on 23 March. Rather than sending consignments to east coast ports in China, forwarders immediately looked in the other direction, seeking to put boxes on trains heading west. Trade partners right across Europe, the Middle East and Asia were quick to realise how disruptive the blockage could be. There was a sharp rise in enquiries and promotions as soon as the extent of the problem was identified. For goods with any sort of time-critical delivery and price sensitivity, rail by any of the New Silk Road routes became the most feasible solution and alternative, ahead of air and road freight.
This should prove beneficial for Starcom and it's suite of track and trace products as there is a huge market waiting to be exploited

[nig1954] 19/6/2021 16:06

DHL is present in over 220 countries and territories across the globe, making it the most international company in the world. With a workforce exceeding 350,000 employees, we provide solutions for an almost infinite number of logistics needs.

DHL is part of the world’s leading postal and logistics company Deutsche Post DHL Group, and encompasses the business units DHL Express, DHL Parcel, DHL eCommerce, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Freight and DHL Supply Chain.

[nig1954] 19/6/2021 16:03

In the February 2020 RNS Trading Update the BOD commented,"Following its successful launch in April 2019, Lokies, the Company's intelligent reporting padlock product, is attracting growing demand. The Company has recently signed an agreement with the Russian distributor that had previously tested the product and ordered an initial 500 units. This conditional agreement sets purchase targets for the distributor and supply targets for the Company and, whilst there are no binding purchase commitments, the Company is targeting the delivery of up to $2 million worth of Lokies in 2020. The agreement is for three years and provides exclusivity to the distributor in Russia, subject to them meeting certain targets.(That order still remains pending)
"The Board believes that Lokies, as an Internet of Things ("IoT") solution, could become the market leading product in the 'smart padlocks' market".
In the March 2020 RNS accompanying the 2019 final results the Business Review Statement commented " Lokies, was successfully launched in April 2019 and has been well received in the market, with proof of concept ("POC") projects having been initiated with various key customers. In addition, a number of customers in Russia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Bulgaria and Poland, have placed initial orders, forgoing the customary POC stage in order to reach their respective local markets faster. The Board believes that this innovative Internet of Things ("IoT") product can become a leader in the "smart padlocks" market and has the potential to spearhead significant growth for Starcom as it can be marketed via both B2B and B2C models."
Confirmation has now been received that the new transhipment terminal on the Kazakh-Chinese border started operating just over a week ago, so that order may now be very close to completion.
Also, note the planned increase in the volume of TEU's which the terminal will be capable of handling. [...]

[nig1954] 19/6/2021 15:59

Encouraging signs for Starcom as a new report covering rail freight expansion suggests significant new investment as a result of global supply chain issues should provide a larger market for their Track and Trace logistics products.
A report, published by Research and Markets, an American-based specialist in business analysis, has singled out rail freight as a significant area of commercial growth in the next five years.
North America leads the global rail freight market but Asia-Pacific is expected to overtake North America during the forecast period. Moreover, the rise in global trade and various trade agreements are boosting the global trade flows. The surge in rail is anticipated in Asian markets – such as the recently announced Indian initiative by Maersk. Clearly, the New Silk Road, facilitated by China’s Belt and Road initiative is a significant factor behind that expected Asia-Pacific growth. The report examines the longer-term returns investors can expect from rail freight, noting that average tonnage per train is up by 80 per cent in the last decade.When shipping by rail, the lower interest costs for the tied-up capital partly cover the higher transportation costs, making rail freight a very cost-efficient shipping alternative. Rail freight is a factor in developing local economies. In some regions of Central Asia, Eastern Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa characterised by groupings of many small countries, rail freight can increase economic integration by providing access to international and regional markets and connecting landlocked countries.

[nig1954] 19/6/2021 15:48

Starcom win the DHL Logistics Award at a very prestigious Event and will now partner DHL in a special Logistics venture with some of their Global clients

[davethechef] 05/6/2021 21:17

New product launch

hxxps://lokieskeylesspadlock.com.au/

[davethechef] 24/5/2021 14:11

Picking up interest & positive, encouraging move by Management re today's RNS.

Plus defibrillator stations news announced today

[dplewis1] 14/5/2021 21:44

Lol.. riddler has been pumping this for years the guy is a complete moron

[davethechef] 14/5/2021 21:19

Nice 993k buy end of day.


Transporting of vaccines in India, possible linked with Starcom. Or possibly not! But worth the risk at our tiddly market capital, I'd say. Intriguing,

[daar] 13/5/2021 16:06

Sub 0.50p surely

[davethechef] 12/5/2021 14:04

Took a few of these again. Has it bottomed? £3 mill mkt cpt, risk reward looks attractive at this price. Cropx - saw some positive news on this today on twitter, whilst browsing. About time we had an update!?!

[zxie] 25/3/2021 20:11

It is highly recommended (KOD) next GGP

[the stigologist] 25/3/2021 08:12

Dire
Die err

[andre] 25/3/2021 08:02

Results as expected. Not much to be optimistic about in there.

[pakenham] 22/2/2021 18:30

Mainstream - multi billion industry - looks like CropX just hit jackpot. Nice engulfing candle today and weekly breakout from lows. Looking for a few more million. hxxps://www.greensoil-investments.com/gaft-news-item/cropx-was-chosen-to-be-one-of-the-four-companies-to-be-selected-to-showcase-its-innovative-technology-to-the-german-chancellor-angela-merkel-and-israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu/

[pakenham] 13/2/2021 19:59

You're still doing time then for that stuff? When will you ever learn... those poor people.

[andre] 13/2/2021 19:03

Pak- does your mam know you borrowed her laptop again, wee boy? Don’t worry, nearly bedtime.

[andre] 13/2/2021 19:03

Pak- does your mam know you borrowed her laptop again, wee boy? Don’t worry, nearly bedtime.

[pakenham] 13/2/2021 18:48

Did you get arrested btw?