Astrobotic, which is building a service to make the Moon accessible to the world, today announces that DHL and Airbus Defence and Space are supporting Astrobotic to develop its lunar payload delivery service. Deutsche Post DHL Group will become the Official Logistics Provider for Astrobotic’s First Mission to the Moon. As such, DHL will provide logistics services for Astrobotic’s spacecraft and its customer payloads, making sure that all materials for the new lunar lander as well as the … [Read more...] about DHL, Airbus and Astrobotic to develop lunar delivery service
Logistics
Jan de Rijk wins feeder contract renewal from Air France-KLM Cargo
Air France-KLM Cargo has granted a renewed road feeder service contract for Scandinavia to leading transportation and distribution provider Jan de Rijk Logistics. The contract will see Jan de Rijk Logistics connect the Amsterdam hub with the various Air France-KLM stations within Denmark and Sweden with a daily LTL overnight service in both directions ensuring the shortest possible connection. Robert Kleppers, senior sales executive air cargo at Jan de Rijk Logistics said: “We are delighted … [Read more...] about Jan de Rijk wins feeder contract renewal from Air France-KLM Cargo
Dachser opens new office at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Dachser has opened a new office at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport to enhance its airfreight operations, increase efficiency and move closer to its airlines partners. Previously based in the Bangkok downtown office, Dachser airfreight operations are now fully integrated with the company’s global airfreight network, improving both communications and efficiency. “We manage our own airfreight operations in Thailand including cargo handling, customs clearance, local cargo collection … [Read more...] about Dachser opens new office at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
DHL Global Forwarding Chengdu gov’t agency do ‘Belt and Road’ deal
DHL Global Forwarding has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on building the China-Europe logistics corridor with Chengdu Gateway Logistics Office, the government agency responsible for developing Chengdu into a major trade hub under China's 'Belt and Road' initiative. The MOU will see DHL Global Forwarding collaborate with Chengdu's administration to further improve the security, customs efficiency, and freight capacity of the city's logistics infrastructure. DHL will also gain … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding Chengdu gov’t agency do ‘Belt and Road’ deal
DHL Global Forwarding Chengdu gov’t agency do 'Belt and Road' deal
DHL Global Forwarding has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on building the China-Europe logistics corridor with Chengdu Gateway Logistics Office, the government agency responsible for developing Chengdu into a major trade hub under China's 'Belt and Road' initiative. The MOU will see DHL Global Forwarding collaborate with Chengdu's administration to further improve the security, customs efficiency, and freight capacity of the city's logistics infrastructure. DHL will also gain greater … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding Chengdu gov’t agency do 'Belt and Road' deal
Stifel Logistics Confidence Index shows tiny gain in May
The Stifel Logistics Confidence Index saw a marginal month-on-month improvement in air freight confidence in its May results with Index gained 0.4 points for a total index score of 50.0. This result is 9.5 points below that for May 2015, and 5.7 points lower than in May 2014. The present situation results rose by 1.2 points to 47.2. This was chiefly derived from a 3.2 point gain in the Europe to Asia lane, which was nonetheless the poorest performing of the lanes at 42.1. Two of the other … [Read more...] about Stifel Logistics Confidence Index shows tiny gain in May
