DHL Express has launched a new flight service between Phnom Penh and Bangkok, one of its hubs in Asia Pacific. This express freighter service, the first operating to and from Phnom Penh, adds to the existing DHL Express flights between its hubs in Bangkok and Singapore, extending the Cambodian capital’s trade ties to more markets globally. Operated by K-Mile Air - in which Dublin-based ASL Aviation Group holds a 45 per cent stake - the service runs five times a week using a B737-400F … [Read more...] about DHL begins new Phnom Penh-Bangkok service with K-Mile
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Modest growth in June first time this year for Asian carriers
Preliminary traffic figures for the month of June released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed some modest growth for air cargo demand for the first time since the start of the year while international air passenger demand continued to enjoy healthy growth. Air freight volumes for Asian airlines grew by 4.1 per cent as measured in freight tonne kilometre (FTK) terms. Offered freight capacity increased by 3.6 per cent, leading to a 0.3 percentage point increase in … [Read more...] about Modest growth in June first time this year for Asian carriers
Cargolux CEO Dirk Reich bows out
In a surprise move, Cargolux CEO Dirk Reich has stepped down citing personal reasons, two years after his appointment at the all cargo carrier. According to the Luxemburger Wort newspaper the news emerged Wednesday evening that Reich would leave with immediate effect, after "losing support”, the newspaper said without elaborating. The decision is yet to be officially announced and still remains to be approved by the board, the report quoted Infrastructure Minister François Bausch as … [Read more...] about Cargolux CEO Dirk Reich bows out
Malaysia Aviation Group names new CEO for Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) has appointed Peter Bellew as the new group managing director and CEO of Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS) in place of Christoph Mueller who resigned unexpectedly after serving about half his three-year term. Bellew, who is currently the chief operating officer, begins his term from tomorrow, 1 July. Malaysia Airlines now has its third CEO in two years following two fatal air crashes in 2014 that devastated the already unprofitable carrier. Khazanah Nasional Bhd - … [Read more...] about Malaysia Aviation Group names new CEO for Malaysia Airlines
Chapman Freeborn OBC targets India for hand-carry business growth
Chapman Freeborn OBC has announced the further strengthening of its global on board courier (OBC) business with a renewed focus on expansion in India. The global hand-carry specialist is building on its success in other emerging markets by significantly stepping up its investment in India with the prediction the country will become an increasing key market for OBC cargo shipments. Surging economic growth of 7.6 per cent coupled with the Indian government’s recent ‘Make in India’ initiative … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn OBC targets India for hand-carry business growth
DHL eCommerce opens new Shenzhen Distribution Center
DHL eCommerce, a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has announced plans to grow its overall presence in China by over 50 per cent as online retail and the corresponding demand for quality logistics solutions continues to soar. As part of this, the company has opened its new DHL eCommerce Shenzhen Distribution Center, and will also expand its existing distribution centers in Shanghai and Hong Kong to support the growth of online retailers. “Cross-border e-commerce already accounts for … [Read more...] about DHL eCommerce opens new Shenzhen Distribution Center
