HK Express became the first airline in Hong Kong to ban ivory cargo, a new policy announced marking World Elephant Day. The decision to take an ethical stance on the issue follows the Hong Kong government’s recently proposed legislation to ban all local ivory trade by 2021. HK Express’ ivory cargo ban reinforces the airline's corporate social responsibility and continued commitment to the environment and its wildlife. Last year, HK Express was the first Hong Kong’s … [Read more...] about HK Express bans Ivory in cargo
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Blue Dart Q2 sales at Rs 667 crores
Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia's premier express air and integrated transportation, distribution and logistics Company, declared its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, at its Board Meeting held in Mumbai. The company posted Rs. 21 crores profit after tax for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs. 667 crores. Anil Khanna, managing director, Blue Dart said, "As leaders in the express logistics industry and … [Read more...] about Blue Dart Q2 sales at Rs 667 crores
Cross-border e-commerce: the 21st century spice trade
Amidst recent uncertainties around the themes of globalization and international trade, one thing remains absolutely certain: cross-border trade is here to stay. People have been engaged in international trade for more than five millenniums. According to some of the earliest records of civilization, the exchange of goods was already supported by trading posts established in South Asia and Middle East. One of the main commodities was spices, which were highly prized. … [Read more...] about Cross-border e-commerce: the 21st century spice trade
197 tonnes of automotive cargo for Nippon Express by Volga-Dnepr
Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ team of specialists in Asia Pacific was quick to respond to an urgent request from Nippon Express to transport 197 tonnes of sensitive automotive machinery from Japan to the United States. The airline’s Hanoi-based Load Planning experts were on hand to quickly assess the cargo and prepare the most efficient plan for its delivery from Toyko to San Francisco. The outsize shipments were transported onboard four Volga-Dnepr An-124-100 freighter … [Read more...] about 197 tonnes of automotive cargo for Nippon Express by Volga-Dnepr
DHL Singapore receives IATA CEIV Pharma certification
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL Group, certified its air freight station in Singapore according to the CEIV Pharma Standard of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). “Over many years, DHL has been actively involved with IATA’s continuous efforts to adequately answer to the regulatory demands of the pharmaceutical industry. This standardized approach in the air freight industry means productivity, accuracy, and … [Read more...] about DHL Singapore receives IATA CEIV Pharma certification
Budapest airport sets cargo records and prepares to open new express facilities
March 2017 figures for the Budapest Airport were a record 11,536 tonnes of cargo, up 33.3 per cent on the same month last year, including 7,864 tonnes of airfreight, up 20 per cent on March 2016. In total, 30,060 tonnes of cargo was handled at the airport in the first quarter of 2017. The record tonnage comes as the Hungarian capital’s hub nears completion of a new warehouse and office complex for DHL Express and TNT Express, part of its HUF50 billion (EUR160 million) “BUD:2020 … [Read more...] about Budapest airport sets cargo records and prepares to open new express facilities
