DHL has further strengthened its global Clinical Trials Logistics network by doubling the number of its global depots from 8 to 16 to include India, China, Panama, Canada, USA, Chile, Argentina and Lebanon. DHL now offers its Clinical Trials Logistics (CTL) service across 64 countries worldwide. This expansion of DHL’s expertise enables it to service additional key research sites around the world, to integrate emerging markets into global supply chains and to strengthen … [Read more...] about DHL’s Clinical Trials doubles number of depots
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DHL puts two Sony divisions under one roof
DHL Supply Chain has announced the official opening of a new purposebuilt facility for Sony Australia and Sony Computer Entertainment Australia. The 20,000m² warehouse, based at Erskine Park in Sydney, will house its consumer electronics, broadcast and professional and PlayStation products in one location. “As well as having a great new facility, we can also provide integration for two Sony companies within the same warehousing premises. As a result, Sony will achieve increased … [Read more...] about DHL puts two Sony divisions under one roof
February demand still strong: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that February 2010 international scheduled air traffic showed continued strengthening of demand. Compared to February 2009, cargo demand grew 26.5 per cent while passenger demand was up 9.5 per cent. Iata noted that cargo traffic, which plunged much further than passenger demand and ultimately hit bottom in December 2008, has a further 3 per cent to recover in order to return to pre-crisis levels. “We are moving in the right … [Read more...] about February demand still strong: IATA
IATA: January volumes continue upward trend
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that January 2010 demand for international scheduled air traffic showed continuing improvement, with international cargo demand up 28.3 per cent with only a 3.7 per cent increase in capacity. This pushed the cargo load factor to 49.6 per cent, a significant change from the 40.1 per cent recorded in January 2009. There are large geographical differences in the improvements. The strongest upturns have been seen in markets where … [Read more...] about IATA: January volumes continue upward trend
China’s cargo figures up 68% in Feb
Official Chinese figures say China's cargo and mail throughput was 450,726 tonnes in February, up 68.2 per cent year-on-year, while air passenger traffic increased about 18 per cent year-on-year in the first two months of 2010 and by 59 per cent in February alone. … [Read more...] about China’s cargo figures up 68% in Feb
Gopinath initiates price war in India
Air Deccan founder GR Gopinath is replicating his low-fare model in his new express logistics venture. Taking rival Blue Dart head on, Gopinath has kept tariffs 10-15 per cent lower than the market leader. “We are selling our product on expansion network, besides distributing cargo at 10-15 per cent cheaper compared with rivals,†Mr Gopinath, who has started his express logistics venture Deccan 360, told the Economic Times. Deccan 360 is currently operating with a fleet of seven … [Read more...] about Gopinath initiates price war in India