New York was the focal point for the first meeting held by the Inter-Agency and Expert Group on the Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs). Member States engaged in deep talks to find solutions for linking global indicators to a set of national indicators while maintaining the global nature of the SDGs. FIATA was there to weigh in on the concept of logistics connectivity. FIATA had previously discussed the significance of logistics connectivity in the indicator framework … [Read more...] about FIATA weighs in on logistics at IAEG-SDG meeting
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New management structure at MFAG
Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG (MFAG) will be managed by a three-man management team, consisting of the board spokesperson Johannes Jähn, board member Markus Kopp, and the general representative Dieter Köhler. The MFAG supervisory board decided to expand the management board at its meeting on 12 June 2015. It appointed Johannes Jähn, who is currently managing director of Obi Logistics GmbH, Emil Lux GmbH and Euromate GmbH, as a new board member at Mitteldeutsche … [Read more...] about New management structure at MFAG
THAI receives 777-300ER direct delivery
Thai Aiways received its 25th direct 777 delivery, a 777-300ER (Extended Range), from the Boeing delivery centre in Everett, Wash. Charamporn Jotikasthira, president of Thai Airways, said: "This is a very special delivery for us – our 25th 777 delivery from Boeing. The flexibility of the 777 family has played a significant role in our continued success and our latest 777-300ER will ensure we continue to expand our long haul markets efficiently and … [Read more...] about THAI receives 777-300ER direct delivery
DHL bags Kate Spade contract in Japan
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a contract to manage the supply chain operations for Kate Spade, the global lifestyle brand, in Japan. Under the new agreement, DHL is responsible for the storage and distribution of Kate Spade New York and Jack Spade products to its retail network of over 80 stores across the country; and manages e-commerce operations for customers purchasing via www.katespade.jp and other online shopping sites. Gavin Murdoch, president and … [Read more...] about DHL bags Kate Spade contract in Japan
May cargo demand up 2.9% for Asian carriers
Preliminary figures for the month of May released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed further gains in air cargo markets. Air cargo demand, in freight tonne kilometre (FTK) terms, increased by 2.9 per cent, whilst offered freight capacity grew by 5.1 per cent, leading to a 1.4 percentage point decrease in the average international freight load factor to 63.5 per cent for the month. Commenting on the results, Andrew Herdman, AAPA director general said: "International … [Read more...] about May cargo demand up 2.9% for Asian carriers
THAI receives 777-300ER direct delivery
Thai Aiways received its 25th direct 777 delivery, a 777-300ER (Extended Range), from the Boeing delivery centre in Everett, Wash. Charamporn Jotikasthira, president of Thai Airways, said: "This is a very special delivery for us – our 25th 777 delivery from Boeing. The flexibility of the 777 family has played a significant role in our continued success and our latest 777-300ER will ensure we continue to expand our long haul markets efficiently and … [Read more...] about THAI receives 777-300ER direct delivery