FedEx Express announced appointments to two key positions in its Asia Pacific senior management team. Karen Reddington, who is currently vice president, FedEx Express, South Pacific, will take up the role of president, FedEx Express, Asia Pacific, beginning January 2015. She is succeeding David L. Cunningham Jr., who will return to FedEx headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee to become chief operating officer. At the same time, Kevin O’Hearn will take up Karen Reddington’s previous … [Read more...] about FedEx makes key appointments in APAC
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DHL deploys new intra-Asia air routes
DHL has launched a new intra-Asia flight, connecting the economies of Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong. The flight commenced on 3 November, connecting Bangkok, Hanoi and Hong Kong five times per week. Utilising a newly converted B737-400SF freighter featuring a gross payload of 21 tonnes, the route will be operated by K-Mile Air of Thailand, a partner of DHL. The new route shortens the transit time for intra-Asia shipments to and from Hanoi to one day, allowing businesses and consumers to enjoy … [Read more...] about DHL deploys new intra-Asia air routes
SingEx inaugurates Last Mile Fulfilment Asia
SingEx launches Last Mile Fulfilment Asia (LMFAsia), Asia’s trade conference and exhibition event focusing on the last mile fulfilment aspects of the logistics and eCommerce industries. Taking place next year from March 19-20, at Max Atria @ Singapore EXPO, the event is expected to attract around 1,500 trade attendees, delegates and exhibitors from fulfilment centres, logistics companies and postal agencies to parcel courier companies and technology solution providers in the … [Read more...] about SingEx inaugurates Last Mile Fulfilment Asia
UPS CEO calls for closer cooperation at APEC
UPS CEO David Abney called for closer cooperation between business and governments to work together to maximise the benefits of international trade during the APEC CEO Summit panel, Economic Reforms for Sustaining Competitiveness. In a signal to export manufacturers, Abney cited a recently launched study where key business differentiators 'quality', 'reliability', and a 'flexible supply chain' emerge as priorities for companies seeking to gain competitive advantage in a changing economic … [Read more...] about UPS CEO calls for closer cooperation at APEC
Agility eyes 35% stake in Kuwait Airways
Agility announced its interest in buying a 35 per cent stake in loss-making state carrier Kuwait Airways, Arab News reported. Agility's CEO Tarek Sultan told Reuters that this investment plan is based on the company's strategy of expanding into aviation services. Previously, the Kuwaiti Parliament said it has approved a plan to privatize the flag-carrier by selling a 35 per cent stake to an investment company, but since then the plan has been delayed several times. "We don't know the … [Read more...] about Agility eyes 35% stake in Kuwait Airways
FedEx Freight CEO William Logue to retire
FedEx Corp. announced that William J. Logue will retire as president and CEO of its FedEx Freight subsidiary on 31 December 2014. He has guided FedEx Freight since 2010 to a leading position in the US less-than-truckload (LTL) market. He cited health concerns as the reason for his decision to retire. Michael L. Ducker, a 40-year FedEx veteran, will succeed Logue as president and CEO of FedEx Freight. Ducker will move into his new role on 1 January 2015, from his current position … [Read more...] about FedEx Freight CEO William Logue to retire