UPS said it will launch a new “around-the-world” flight this summer to further enhance service between Singapore and markets in the Middle East, Europe and the US. The new flight will allow UPS to enhance service by improving pickup times and providing more airlift in response to customers, the company said in a statement. Starting in July, UPS will operate five additional weekly flights using MD-11 aircraft. Each week, the aircraft will connect Singapore to major trading … [Read more...] about UPS adds new global service
DHL Middle East expands capacity
DHL’s investment in the Middle East will initially add 35 vehicles with a further 15 vehicles to be added at a later date, bringing the company’s fleet to a total of 250 vehicles on the region’s roads. The new DHL-branded vehicles will employ the latest GPS (satellite tracking system) technology. The move comes following unprecedented growth across the Middle East region and will initially raise DHL’s capacity to 360 tonnes /1600 cubic metres per day. DHL … [Read more...] about DHL Middle East expands capacity
TNT to use biofuel
TNT has launched a pilot project in India to use bio fuel for its delivery vehicles. The initial phase will see specially trained drivers run three bio fuel trucks between Pune, Nasik and Bangalore, covering a total of 45,000 kilometres per month. Routes and driving times are optimised to further reduce carbon emissions. If the project proves efficient, TNT intends to expand it within its Indian fleet of vehicles. TNT’s bio fuel pilot project in India is part of the … [Read more...] about TNT to use biofuel
DHL plans data centre expansion
DHL is planning to expand its Asia-Pacific IT Services Data Centre in Cyberjaya by 50 percent to meet the growing demands for its services. DHL said the expansion reflects its commitment to the development of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) and the establishment of the Centre of Excellence for IT Services. “With the expansion, DHL IT Services Asia-Pacific will be able to host more services as well as new and innovative IT solutions that are crucial to the DHL logistics industry … [Read more...] about DHL plans data centre expansion
UPS faces law suit over measurements
A suit seeking class action has been filed in US District Court in San Francisco against UPS Inc., claiming that the Atlanta-based integrator “routinely uses an inaccurate measurement system that causes thousands of franchise store owners to be back-charged for higher shipping rates.” UPS was not immediately available for comment. The lawsuit contends franchise owners measure packages in the store, charge the customer and ship the package to UPS, where the company re-measures … [Read more...] about UPS faces law suit over measurements
Air Astana
Kazakhstan-based carrier Air Astana has leased a second A321 and last month took delivery of its second B767-300ER. In addition to the two B767s, Air Astana¡¯s fleet now includes four Boeing 757s, two Airbus A321s, five Airbus A320s and five Fokker F50s. The airline is on target to grow its fleet to 34 aircraft by 2014. … [Read more...] about Air Astana
