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DHL’s Clinical Trials doubles number of depots

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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

DHL puts two Sony divisions under one roof

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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

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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

Transmile starts Singapore-East Malaysia service

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Changi Airport Group (CAG) has won a new cargo customer with the start of Malaysian-based Transmile Air's six weekly scheduled cargo flights from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur via Kuching and Labuan in East Malaysia. Transmile Air said its new cargo route will facilitate trade flows between Singapore and East Malaysia, helping major shippers tap global export markets via Changi’s extensive air cargo network. K-Mile Air, an associate carrier of Transmile, commenced operations at Changi … [Read more...] about Transmile starts Singapore-East Malaysia service

Security training for pharma customers

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DHL and American Airlines Cargo have started offering joint training to educate pharmaceutical customers on how best to comply with the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP). The training includes discussion on the required process for becoming a Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF). Facilities that volunteer to participate in the CCSP program will be able to tender cargo directly to a passenger air carrier or freight forwarder. … [Read more...] about Security training for pharma customers

TNT ramps up service logistics offering

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TNT has announced that it will be expanding its suite of service logistics solutions throughout this year aimed at the hi-tech sector, specifically the consumer electronics, computing and telecommunications industry. TNT also named service logistics specialist Oliver Lemanski to spearhead its aggressive expansion strategy in the service logistics market that is valued at €2.3 billion in Asia Pacific and around €410 million in Southeast Asia alone. … [Read more...] about TNT ramps up service logistics offering