Lilian Chan, executive director of Hactl – Hong Kong’s largest cargo handler – is taking up a new role as Global Ambassador for the company, commencing 1st February 2015. In her new position, Lilian – for many years the commercial head of Hactl – will dispense with all office-based duties and administration, to focus on maintaining and developing customer relationships on a global basis. She will continue to represent Hactl at key industry conferences and … [Read more...] about Lilian Chan takes new role at Hactl
Logistics
Panalpina expands Africa footprint
Panalpina has opened two new bases in Morocco and Kenya. The offices in Casablanca and Nairobi became fully operational in January, and support Panalpina’s growth strategy for the region. In both economies, opportunities for growth exist predominantly in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Panalpina has established its own offices in Morocco and Kenya, giving customers in these expanding economies a single point of contact, and direct access to the company’s global network and … [Read more...] about Panalpina expands Africa footprint
Yusen opens its sixth warehouse in Sydney
Yusen Logistics Australia will open its sixth Sydney warehousing facility this month. The site is at Greystanes in Western Sydney and is ideally located for all major arterial routes. The new warehouse, which is dedicated to a major US retailer, consists of 12,500 sq metres and will comprise 18,500 pallet locations. Operations will commence immediately. Yusen Logistics Australia managing director Ian Pemberton said: “This additional facility continues the expansion of our portfolio … [Read more...] about Yusen opens its sixth warehouse in Sydney
HKTDC appoints DHL as official air express partner
DHL Express has been appointed by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) as its official air express company for the HKTDC trade fairs in 2015 and as official logistics partner for Hong Kong Fashion Extravaganza 2015. As official air express partner, DHL will deliver logistics support at over 25 trade fairs organised by HKTDC this year including the Electronics Fairs in Spring and Autumn, Hong Kong Book Fair as well as the World SME Expo. To serve the logistics needs of tens of … [Read more...] about HKTDC appoints DHL as official air express partner
ATSG, DHL extend agreement through March 2019
Air Transport Services Group has completed a new agreement that extends its support of DHL’s air cargo network in the US through at least March 2019. Principal elements of the new agreement include: Extended dry leases through March 2019 for the 13 Boeing 767 freighters currently leased to DHL for its US air network. New dry leases of two Boeing 767 freighters through March 2019. ABX Air’s continued operation of the fifteen Boeing 767 freighters leased to DHL through March 2019. … [Read more...] about ATSG, DHL extend agreement through March 2019
Jan de Rijk to serve IAG Cargo for Iberian traffic
Jan de Rijk Logistics, based in the Netherlands, will provide European trucking services to IAG Cargo for their Iberian traffic. Currently, Jan de Rijk is already a large supplier for the road feeding services for IAG Cargo in Europe in general. … [Read more...] about Jan de Rijk to serve IAG Cargo for Iberian traffic
