Thai Aiways received its 25th direct 777 delivery, a 777-300ER (Extended Range), from the Boeing delivery centre in Everett, Wash. Charamporn Jotikasthira, president of Thai Airways, said: "This is a very special delivery for us – our 25th 777 delivery from Boeing. The flexibility of the 777 family has played a significant role in our continued success and our latest 777-300ER will ensure we continue to expand our long haul markets efficiently and … [Read more...] about THAI receives 777-300ER direct delivery
DHL bags Kate Spade contract in Japan
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a contract to manage the supply chain operations for Kate Spade, the global lifestyle brand, in Japan. Under the new agreement, DHL is responsible for the storage and distribution of Kate Spade New York and Jack Spade products to its retail network of over 80 stores across the country; and manages e-commerce operations for customers purchasing via www.katespade.jp and other online shopping sites. Gavin Murdoch, president and … [Read more...] about DHL bags Kate Spade contract in Japan
Personnel changes at Lufthansa Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo has announced the appointment of several new managers in its product & sales division this summer. Frank Naeve will be responsible for the area management Asia/Pacific as vice president. Naeve is currently in charge of the eCargo programme, a key element of the future strategy Lufthansa Cargo 2020. In the past he already served in various executive positions in Asia, among others as general manager of the Chinese cargo airline Jade Cargo International. Naeve will succeed … [Read more...] about Personnel changes at Lufthansa Cargo
Etihad Cargo launches AUH-BZV service
Etihad Cargo has increased its freighter services to Africa with the launch of a cargo only service from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Maya Maya Airport, Brazzaville (BZV), in the Republic of Congo. Operating twice weekly using a B777F freighter aircraft, the new service will fly from Abu Dhabi to Brazzaville via Lagos airport (LOS) in Nigeria. The freighter has a capacity of 100 metric tonnes and will transports tools, machinery, general cargo, electronics and project … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo launches AUH-BZV service
CEVA hires new senior manager in Iberia
CEVA Logistics has strengthened its senior management team in Iberia with the appointment of Philip Griffiths to the position of contract logistics business development director. He joins CEVA from Kuehne + Nagel where he held the position of lead logistics solutions manager in Spain for the last six years; prior to that he was business development manager for the country for the previous seven years. Originally a native of Wales, he has spent more than 20 years in the logistics industry in … [Read more...] about CEVA hires new senior manager in Iberia
SWISS appoints new head of cargo
SWISS has appointed Ashwin Bhat as its new head of cargo. He will assume his new duties on 1 October. Bhat, who is currently head of global area management at SWISS’s Swiss WorldCargo division, succeeds Oliver Evans, who has decided to step down from the post after some 13 years. Bhat, who is 46 and an Indian national, joined Swiss WorldCargo in 2002. After several years serving in various capacities within pricing, revenue management and controlling, he was appointed head of area … [Read more...] about SWISS appoints new head of cargo
