UPS began offering domestic express pickup and delivery services inside 16 additional countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America from 7 January, bringing the total number of countries with domestic service to 45. The new countries include: Algeria, Argentina, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malta, Pakistan, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Ukraine and UAE. "This expansion represents an investment for the future through markets where … [Read more...] about UPS adds domestic service in 16 countries
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FedEx to cancel Okay Air contract
FedEx Express, the world's largest express delivery company, is to end its contract with troubled Okay Airways, opting instead for Yangtze River Express, a cargo airline controlled by HNA Group, to maintain its domestic express air network. The move is yet another setback for the Tianjin-based airline, which is desperately seeking to restart its passenger service before the Lunar New Year after a lack of cash and disputes between its investors forced its service suspension. The suspension of … [Read more...] about FedEx to cancel Okay Air contract
Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi airport resumes full operations
Thailand's main international airport has officially resumed full operations, two days after anti-government protesters left the site. The People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) anti-government protesters ended their occupation at both Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang Airport Wednesday, but airport authorities had to re-certify the airport in accordance with internationally-recognised standards and guidelines established by the International Civil Aviation Organization … [Read more...] about Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi airport resumes full operations
Thailand's Suvarnabhumi airport resumes full operations
Thailand's main international airport has officially resumed full operations, two days after anti-government protesters left the site. The People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) anti-government protesters ended their occupation at both Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang Airport Wednesday, but airport authorities had to re-certify the airport in accordance with internationally-recognised standards and guidelines established by the International Civil Aviation Organization … [Read more...] about Thailand's Suvarnabhumi airport resumes full operations
Czech Republic’s CS Cargo acquires express firm
Leading Czech logistics company CS Cargo has bought CS Express, one of the three largest Czech express delivery providers, CTK Business News reported. The value of the transaction has not been disclosed. The companies signed an agreement on a gradual increase of CS Cargo's stake in CS Express to 100 per cent. The company will continue to operate as an independent unit, but will be able to use CS Cargo's facilities, such as information system and the system of central purchasing. A new centre for … [Read more...] about Czech Republic’s CS Cargo acquires express firm
DHL finally bails out of US domestic ops
After weeks of speculation DHL finally bailed out on its five-year push to become the "third alternative" to UPS and FedEx in the US express market. From early 2009 all domestic US services will cease as the company focuses on international operations to/from 15-20 US metropolitan areas. "The basic reason is that the US is a highly concentrated duopoly market and the reality is. . .UPS and FedEx's scale, market reach and brand awareness have made it impossible for us to make it economically … [Read more...] about DHL finally bails out of US domestic ops