Although no one was fatally hurt in the hurried El Al departure, the story reminds us of a recent announcement by Japan Airlines that it will exempt pilots and maintenance workers from punishment even if their errors result in a fatal accident. Such a policy has been the norm among US and European airlines, but no organisation involved in the public transport system in Japan has so far adopted it. The Japanese airline said it puts priority on investigating the cause of a serious accident … [Read more...] about NO MORE PUNISHMENT
Express
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We hear that French investigators have started an inquiry after an El Al Boeing 747- 400 suffered severe engine damage at Paris after it taxied over its push-back tractor. The Israeli-operated aircraft was preparing to depart Paris Charles de Gaulle for Tel Aviv on 13 April when the incident occurred. It crushed the tow tractor under the number three engine, heavily damaging both. A spokesman for Aéroports de Paris said the push-back tractor had been disconnected from the aircraft … [Read more...] about EARLY RETIREMENT
TNT Express
TNT Express has appointed Sameer Khan as its first IT and telecommunications major account manager. Indian national Khan joins TNT with over five years of regional industry experience where he was managing global high-tech and automotive accounts. Separately, TNT Express named Andrew Watson national operations manager in Bahrain. British born Watson, (34), joins TNT with 15 years international industry experience, a third of which was gained holding similar positions in Bahrain and Saudi … [Read more...] about TNT Express
Deutsche Post
Klaus Zumwinkel, CEO of German postal services group Deutsche Post AG, will be replaced by Frank Appel, after Zumwinkel’s contract expires at the end of 2008, German daily Handelsblatt reported last month. Appel, who is currently responsible for the global corporate services division, will also take over mail services outside Germany. Dr. Hans-Dieter Petram, board of management member responsible for the mail division, will resign from his position on June 30, 2007 and enter … [Read more...] about Deutsche Post
Japan Post’s mail delivery unit to enter direct mail service
The Japan Post group, to be born via privatisation in October, will consist of five companies, including the mail delivery company that plans to enter the direct mail service sector, which is the turf of private home delivery companies. The mail delivery company, which have more than 100,000 employees, expects to record modest profits. Japan Post’s privatisation plan, sent for approval on Friday to internal affairs minister Yoshihide Suga by Japan Post Corp., a privatization … [Read more...] about Japan Post’s mail delivery unit to enter direct mail service
HAFFA chairman reelect
The Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Limited (HAFFA), has elected Kelvin Leung as association chairman for a third term. Leung, who is currently the vice president South China, Hong Kong & Macau of DHL Global Forwarding, said the association will continue working closely with members and the government to further freight forwarding and logistics industry development, improve the territory’s competitiveness and strengthen Hong Kong’s position as the … [Read more...] about HAFFA chairman reelect
