The president & CEO of SwissportInternational, Joseph In Albion hasdecided to leave the company to takeon a new professional challenge.In Albion, who remains a memberof Swissport International's board ofdirectors, will be succeeded by SantiagoOlivares, who is currently director ofthe international division of Ferrovialand a member of the board of directors.Olivares will assume overall interimresponsibility for the Swissport Groupwith immediate effect. Swissport isowned by Ferrovial, a … [Read more...] about Swissport International
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DHL to employ wi-fi systems
DHL said it is adopting thelatest "new generation" scanningtechnology, deployinga single system across theentire DHL US networkto prov ide enhanc e dshipment visibility for DHLcustomers. The new scanning devices,used to capture shipmentinformation by couriers andother operations personneland utilising a Wi-Fi (wirelesslocal area network connectivity)communications system,will be deployed nation-wideby third quarter 2007. Unlike many systemsused throughout the … [Read more...] about DHL to employ wi-fi systems
SRI LANKA: Lanka to decide on air ties with Emirates
A four-member board, appointedby Sri Lankan President MahindaRajapaksa, has recommended thatthere be "effective" accountability andtransparency in the maintenance andoperation of SriLankan Airlines in theevent of the lease being extended tothe Emirates, according to sources. The board was formed to explorethe feasibility of renewing the agreementwith Emirates Airline to operatethe national carrier, SriLankanAirlines. The Board has also recommendedthat the Ceylon Petroleum … [Read more...] about SRI LANKA: Lanka to decide on air ties with Emirates
PUG launches manifesto for Europe
The Postal Users' Group (PUG) hasrepublished its manifesto on the futureof the EU mailing services market. TheManifesto sets out PUG's vision for thefuture of the European mailing market– a vision based on principles of partnership,growth and innovation. PUG, an alliance of the major postalusers representing 15 trade associationsand businesses, emphasize that thepostal services cover a very wide rangeof businesses and systems. The lettermail business of Europe's postal … [Read more...] about PUG launches manifesto for Europe
INDIA: FDI in domestic carriers may soar
The Indian government is consideringa proposal to increase the foreigndirect investment (FDI) limit in scheduleddomestic carriers to 74 percentfrom 49 percent, the Economic Timesreported. The idea is being mootedto increase the funding options fordomestic airlines, which have drawnup huge expansion plans. Domesticcarriers are expected to buy close to480 aircraft in five years involving aninvestment of $30 billion. The proposed increase in FDI indomestic carriers would, however, comewith a … [Read more...] about INDIA: FDI in domestic carriers may soar
Forwarders complain about security costs
Freight forwarders and logisticscompanies in the United Arab Emiratesare fretting over high costs of installingmandatory security equipment anddeclining profit margins due to escalatingexpenses. Governments across theworld are introducing new securityregulations to make movement of seaand air cargo safer. Airlines, shipping lines and logisticscompanies are being told to acquire advancedequipment like x-ray machinesand surveillance cameras to ensure thatterrorists do not use global … [Read more...] about Forwarders complain about security costs