Schenker-Seino Co. and BAX GlobalJapan K.K. said they have completedthe merger between the two organisations.The combined company operatesunder the name Schenker-Seino Co.,Ltd, which will have about 460 employeesat 23 locations throughout Japan. Both companies have been active inthe Japanese market for over 40 years,with an established portfolio of customersacross industries, such as high-tech,automotive, consumer, and chemicals.The services provided by Schenker-Seino include air and sea … [Read more...] about Schenker-Seino, BAX Global merge in Japan
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MIDDLE EAST: DHL completes Dubai hub refurbishment
Following extensive growth in thelocal and regional express and logisticssector, DHL recently consolidated itslong-term commitment to the UAE withthe completion of an AED 3.5m refurbishmentproject at its Dubai Hub. Located at the heart of terminaltwo in Dubai International Airport,the 2,300 m2 facility will increaseDHL UAE's capacity to reach 40,000shipments and 150,000 kilograms perday over the next five years, boostingDHL's express and logistics operationsthroughout the Middle … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: DHL completes Dubai hub refurbishment
Airbus confirms orders for A330-200F
Airbus has been given the go-aheadfor the industrial launch of the A330-200 Freighter and confirmed that GuggenheimAviation Partners, FlyingtonFreighters and Intrepid Leasing havesigned orders for a total of 32 AirbusA330-200 Freighters. US-based Guggenheim AviationPartners acting on behalf of one ofits investment funds, is the launchcustomer for the A330-200F. The company has signed a contractfor six of the new 60 plus-tonne freighters,converting a Letter of Intent signedin October … [Read more...] about Airbus confirms orders for A330-200F
China seeks Q-Post's assistance
China seeks Q-Post's assistance The Chinese postal authorities havesought the co-operation of the Q-Postin developing a customer-friendly planwith which they felt could win visitorsduring the Olympic Games 2008 to beheld in Beijing, and the Asian Games(in 2010), Gulf Times reported. Speaking to the newspaper, chairmanand chief executive of the QPostAli Mohamed al-Ali said that theassociation with the Chinese sportsauthorities would help the postalcorporation receive more customersin … [Read more...] about China seeks Q-Post's assistance
Icelandair picks SGS for ground handling
Icelandair has signed an agreementwith SAS Ground Services (SGS) forground handling. It covers services atthe airports at Oslo and Bergen in Norwayand Stockholm and Gothenburg inSweden. De-icing service at Oslo airportis also included. The new contract together with SGS'current services to Icelandair at Copenhagenand Helsinki airports entailsapprox. 2,100 departures per year.The contract will be effective fromFebruary 1, 2007. … [Read more...] about Icelandair picks SGS for ground handling
BANGLADESH: GMG airlines eyes Malaysia service
GMG Airlines sees Malaysia as agateway to expand into other internationalmarkets, according to commercialinternational operations directorVirendra Nautiyal. GMG Airlines currently has five aircraftand plans to add two more nextyear. It will use two MD 82s, each with35.5 cubic metres of cargo capacity forits international routes. "We are eyeing mid-haul routes.By linking with Kuala Lumpur InternationalAirport, GMG Airlines willhave a platform to extend its servicesto Singapore, the … [Read more...] about BANGLADESH: GMG airlines eyes Malaysia service