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DHL Express and Neste ink landmark deal to use made-in-Singapore sustainable aviation fuel for international flights

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DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, and Neste, the world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, have strengthened their collaboration to accelerate efforts in making air cargo transport more sustainable with a SAF deal signed in Asia. From July 2025, an estimated 9.5 million litres (7,400 metric tons) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ will be supplied to DHL Express in Singapore through this contract, making this one of the … [Read more...] about DHL Express and Neste ink landmark deal to use made-in-Singapore sustainable aviation fuel for international flights

China Plus X: DHL Global Forwarding shows new ways to build resilient global supply chains

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DHL Global Forwarding, the ocean and air freight division of DHL Group, has published a white paper on the topic “China Plus X: The New Global Supply Chain”. The document highlights the growing importance of multi-shoring strategies that go beyond the classic “China Plus 1” philosophy and focuses on diversifying production and supplier locations in several countries. The aim is to enable companies to safeguard their supply chains against global disruptions and to strengthen their operational … [Read more...] about China Plus X: DHL Global Forwarding shows new ways to build resilient global supply chains

DB Schenker establishes digital connection to more than 50 airlines

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Ahead of the expected annual peak season in air transport, DB Schenker has chosen cargo.one to digitally connect with dozens more airlines from across the globe. The collaboration enhances the global logistics service provider’s portfolio of live capacity access from nine originally to over 50 airlines in total. From now on, DB Schenker can better identify suitable capacities and fitting rates for ad-hoc shipments of its customers. Thorsten Meincke, Global Board Member for Air & Ocean … [Read more...] about DB Schenker establishes digital connection to more than 50 airlines

DHL Express adds innovative feature on AI-powered platform to help businesses access new markets

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DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has further enhanced its AI-powered platform, “My Global Trade Services” (MyGTS), with a new “trade lane comparison” feature. This feature enables businesses of all sizes to find references to existing trade lane regulations and requirements between the exporting and importing country or territory. With this, companies planning a market expansion strategy can leverage the solution to make well-informed decisions to maximize … [Read more...] about DHL Express adds innovative feature on AI-powered platform to help businesses access new markets

PLA Double Wrap: Week 34 & 35

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In this double-week recap, we look back at weeks 34 and 35, as new coronavirus cases halted ground handling operations at Shanghai airport, causing cargo delays and further aggrevating supply chain disruptions. In the same week in late August, Colombia’s former aviation chief, Juan Carlos Salazar, stepped in for his first mandate as new ICAO director general. We also feature French forwarder Geodis as it enhanced  its air charter services with the addition of its own leased freighter. The double … [Read more...] about PLA Double Wrap: Week 34 & 35

PLA Global Wrap: Week 33

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For this week’s instalment of the global wrap, we have a handful of announcements from week 33, including the planned freighter conversion site in Addis Ababa by IAI and Ethiopian Airlines and the completed purchase of Agility’s unit by DSV Panalpina. There’s also the latest updates from DHL Global Forwarding, BBAM’s new orders for narrowbody freighter conversions, and Qatar Airways’ global rollout with WebCargo. DSV Panalpina completes purchase of Agility’s GIL unit Danish forwarder DSV … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 33