Robust intra-Asian volumes have led DHL to increase capacity between Hong Kong and Singapore, which it serves through Air Hong Kong, a joint venture between Cathay Pacific and DHL. A 110-tonne capacity Boeing 747- 400F will replace the current 45 tonne capacity A300-600F, and will operate between both cities six days a week, more than doubling capacity on the SIN-HKG route, a vital link for Intra-Asia trade, DHL said. “The Boeing 747-400F service will link DHL’s Central … [Read more...] about DHL ups capacity on its Asia Air Network
Express
Time:Matters & Jetpak team up on spare parts
Time:matters, the special service provider for courier, same day and emergency logistics as well as timecritical spare parts logistics and Jetpak, a Nordic market leader for timecritical express logistics solutions, have developed a joint flight network specifically for the transport of timecritical spare parts. The new high-frequency, in-night network connects Central European commercial centers with Northern European destinations such as Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen and Helsinki as well as … [Read more...] about Time:Matters & Jetpak team up on spare parts
Deccan 360 to take flight this week
GR Gopinath, who revolutionised India's aviation industry with the country’s first low-fare carrier Air Deccan, will begin operation of his new express delivery and logistics service this week, pitting him against global heavyweights DHL, TNT and FedEx. Gopinath’s new cargo and express logistics company, Deccan Express Logistics, will operate under the brand Deccan 360 and aims to offer end-to-end express logistics services within India, and between India and some … [Read more...] about Deccan 360 to take flight this week
CryoPort and FedEx in life sciences deal
US-based companies CryoPort Systems Inc and FedEx Express have announced the signing of an agreement to provide an "innovative and breakthrough" frozen shipment solution for the life science industry. The CryoPort Express Shipper allows for products to remain frozen at temperatures below -150C for up to 10 days, unlike dry ice shipping which often requires re-icing during transit, according to a statement by the two companies. "By using CryoPort Express, customers also will eliminate greenhouse … [Read more...] about CryoPort and FedEx in life sciences deal
Time:Matters & Jetpak team up on spare parts
Time:matters, the special service provider for courier, same day and emergency logistics as well as time-critical spare parts logistics and Jetpak, a Nordic market leader for time-critical express logistics solutions, have developed a joint flight network specifically for the transport of time-critical spare parts. The new high-frequency, in-night network connects Central European commercial centers with Northern European destinations such as Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen and Helsinki as well as … [Read more...] about Time:Matters & Jetpak team up on spare parts
UPS expands India field stocking network
US-based global package delivery and logistics service provider UPS has announced plans to expand its field stocking location (FSL) network in India. "Despite current economic conditions, Asia continues to be a global manufacturing hub and market research indicates Asia's contract logistics market could overtake North America's in the next five years," said president of UPS Logistics & Distribution, Brad Mitchell. "UPS is expanding its post sales solutions in the Asia Pacific region to fulfill … [Read more...] about UPS expands India field stocking network
