TNT, one of the world’s largest express services providers, today announced the expansion of Asia’s pioneering integrated road network into Vietnam following a further EUR 6 million investment. Adding to an original investment of EUR 2 million, the enhancement brings the total investment to date to EUR 8 million. TNT plans to extend the Asia Road Network to reach China through the north-eastern border of Vietnam by the end of 2007. Once completed, the network in Southeast … [Read more...] about TNT moves road network into Vietnam
Airports
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
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
Yusen Air & Sea Service (HK)
Yusen Air & Sea Service (HK) has successfully obtained the first China Air Transport Association (CATA) air cargo agency certificate. … [Read more...] about Yusen Air & Sea Service (HK)
Pemco
Pemco has signed a contract with ILFC to convert three more 737-300s to freighters for operation by an undisclosed operator in Asia. The conversion work will be carried out by STAECO, China. … [Read more...] about Pemco
Aeroflot
Aeroflot has purchased two MD-11s from Finnair for delivery in Nov 2008 and July 2009. The Russian carrier said it plans to convert the aircraft to full freighters. Finnair plans to return its five other MD- 11s to lessors by the end of 2010. … [Read more...] about Aeroflot