Qatar Airways announces the next phase of its USA route development with the introduction of three new routes to Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta. Effective 1 January 2016, Qatar Airways will commence daily flights to Los Angeles, California with the airline’s flagship B777 aircraft. From 16 March 2016, the airline will launch daily flights to Boston and will operate its latest flagship A350 XWB. Atlanta, Georgia, will be Qatar Airways’ third new route to the US and will … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways adds three US routes
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Express delivery services booming in China
China’s express delivery services are booming, with private couriers named the major players. According to the State Post Bureau (SPB), the postal business model has changed over the six years ending 2014, with the number of packages transported by express delivery surging by 820 per cent and accounting for the movement of 63.9 per cent of all post in the country. Based on the number of packages sent in 2014, the SPB averaged that for every person in China, 10.2 express delivery … [Read more...] about Express delivery services booming in China
AAC expands seasonal service in UK, Ireland
American Airlines Cargo has introduced three new UK and Ireland service points to its summer schedule for 2015. Edinburgh, Glasgow and Shannon will all see the introduction of flights from the USA starting in May. Cargo service between Glasgow and Philadelphia has commenced yesterday (3 May), and service between Edinburgh and New York’s JFK as well as Shannon and Philadelphia will begin on 7 May. AAC will utilise B757 aircraft in these markets, perfect for smaller size shipments … [Read more...] about AAC expands seasonal service in UK, Ireland
Updates on offer by FedEx for TNT
FedEx Corp. and TNT Express issued a statement assuring stakeholders the companies are making 'timely' progress on preparations for FedEx’s acquisition of TNT. FedEx said it expects to submit a request for review and approval of its offer document to the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (Stichting Autoriteit Financiële Markten, AFM) before 30 June, the date a request for approval must be submitted under Dutch law. In addition, FedEx and TNT Express confirm that … [Read more...] about Updates on offer by FedEx for TNT
CEVA Logistics builds ‘super site’ in Australia
CEVA Logistics has announced the construction of a new 166,000 sq m ‘super site’ at Truganina, west of Melbourne, which will be the centerpiece of CEVA’s growth plans in Australia and New Zealand. Casey Fisher, managing director of CEVA in Australia and New Zealand, said: “This announcement showcases our intention to keep making substantial investments in property assets in Australia and New Zealand. Our new Truganina ‘super site’ builds on a range of … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics builds ‘super site’ in Australia
CEVA Logistics builds 'super site' in Australia
CEVA Logistics has announced the construction of a new 166,000 sq m ‘super site’ at Truganina, west of Melbourne, which will be the centerpiece of CEVA’s growth plans in Australia and New Zealand. Casey Fisher, managing director of CEVA in Australia and New Zealand, said: “This announcement showcases our intention to keep making substantial investments in property assets in Australia and New Zealand. Our new Truganina ‘super site’ builds on a range of … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics builds 'super site' in Australia