Deutsche Post DHL Group has completed its US$315.5 million acquisition of UK Mail. Both EU and UK regulatory bodies gave the green light for the deal in late 2016 and the companies have moved to cancel the listing of UK Mail Group plc shares, amend the company’s Articles of Association and will add UK Mail’s operations to the European parcel network of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The move is aimed at strengthening DHL's presence in the UK e-commerce market. “This acquisition will deliver … [Read more...] about Deutsche Post DHL completes UK Mail acquisition
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Toll’s Paul Coutts to head Singapore Post
Toll Global Forwarding, Paul Coutts, has been appointed to the position of Group CEO of Singapore Post (SingPost) and also as a non-independent Director member of its Board, effective 1 June 2017. Coutts takes over from Wolfgang Baier who submitted his surprise resignation in early December 2016. In a statement, the chairman of SingPost, Simon Israel, said: “The SingPost Board is delighted to announce Paul's appointment as Group CEO. Given his seniority and the experience he brings from an … [Read more...] about Toll’s Paul Coutts to head Singapore Post
Vladimir Zubkov to be TIACA’s new secretary general
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced its new secretary general, will be Vladimir Zubkov, replacing Doug Brittin, who retires at the end of the year. Zubkov has more than 40 years’ experience in the air transport industry, including senior roles with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), and, most recently, as vice president of the Volga-Dnepr Group of Companies. He has been a member of the TIACA Board since 2011 and is the chairman of the Industry … [Read more...] about Vladimir Zubkov to be TIACA’s new secretary general
3D printing’s greatest impact on spare parts logistics: DHL
DHL released its latest DHL Trend Report today – ‘3D Printing and the Future of Supply Chains’ which has identified a potential for disruptive new links in the supply chain as a result of 3D Printing technology. For the transport sector DHL said the greatest impact will be on spare parts logistics. The global logistic giant has been testing a variety of both 3D printing hardware and techniques for several years and has identified applications that have the potential to redefine manufacturing … [Read more...] about 3D printing’s greatest impact on spare parts logistics: DHL
SingPost opens state-of-the-art e-commerce logistics hub
Singapore Post (SingPost) officially launched its new S$182 million (US$131 million) Regional eCommerce Logistics Hub today, located at the Tampines Logistics Park in Singapore. The three-story building will cover more than 51,097 sqm and will contain two warehousing floors, 150 simultaneous loading bays and a SingPost office block. The ground floor will be home to a fully automated parcel sorter, capable of handling up to 100,000 parcels a day. The second floor warehouse has also been … [Read more...] about SingPost opens state-of-the-art e-commerce logistics hub
Global Shippers’ Forum, Cargo iQ sign quality-focussed MoU
Shippers and industry will work together to promote the adoption of Cargo iQ’s Master Operating Plan (MOP) and share information to ensure shippers’ needs are met. The Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) and Cargo iQ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreeing to work co-operatively to support the implementation of Cargo iQ’s Quality Management System (QMS) and to promote the sustainability of the air cargo supply chain. The MOU outlines six areas for the two groups to work together … [Read more...] about Global Shippers’ Forum, Cargo iQ sign quality-focussed MoU
