UAE-based charter operator Maximus Air Cargo is planning to start its own scheduled freighter services. “This will either be under our own commercial responsibility or by going into a partnership with an established flag carrier,†said marketing manager Thomas Bommer. “It’s too early to give specific routes at this stage as we are in the process of analysing different scenarios. We think that Southeast Asia, China and the Indian subcontinent will be among the first … [Read more...] about Maximus to buy aircraft, move into scheduled services
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TNT ups capacity on Singapore-Balikpapan route
TNT has announced the expansion of its services in East Kalimantan with the operation of Boeing 737-300 leased cargo freighter to fly the Singapore – Balikpapan route. TNT said the freighter service, with a capacity of 16 tonnes will have a significant impact on its service capability in Balikpapan with a competitive price to customers mainly from mining, oil & energy industry. The service is being operated by TNT's partner, Cardig Air, Indonesia's only scheduled cargo carrier and … [Read more...] about TNT ups capacity on Singapore-Balikpapan route
DB Schenker inaugurates new Euro air freight hub
DB Schenker inaugurated its new €50 million European air freight hub at Frankfurt Airport this week, with operations to begin in early August which will see import and export units currently operating at different sites merged into a single unit at the airport. “This European hub is an essential turntable within our international air freight network. It will contribute to expand our position in the global competition,†said member of the Management Board of DB Mobility … [Read more...] about DB Schenker inaugurates new Euro air freight hub
China posts 7.9% GDP growth for second month
China has reported a 7.9 per cent year-on-year growth in its estimated gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter, spurred by a government economic stimulus package. The April-June figure was up from 6.1 per cent in the first quarter and took China's GDP growth to 7.1 per cent for the first six months of this year compared with the same period last year, according to the country's National Bureau of Statistics. In another sign of improvement, China's industrial output grew by 10.7 per … [Read more...] about China posts 7.9% GDP growth for second month
Toll acquires three Asian express businesses
Hot on the expansion trail, Australia’s Toll Group, a leading provider of integrated logistics services in the Asian region, has announced the acquisition of three Asian based international express businesses. Toll has acquired the Asian operations of Deltec in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia to complement its existing air freight operations in Australia and New Zealand. The Deltec business has multiple product offerings including international express, local point to point … [Read more...] about Toll acquires three Asian express businesses
Aramex opens German express network
Global logistics solutions provider, Aramex, has announced the opening of new offices in Germany, including Hamburg, Cologne and Frankfurt, as part of its business expansion strategy. Hamburg will serve as the country head office, with Cologne hosting the main hub, night operations and line-haul system, while Frankfurt will serve as the international gateway for imports,exports, and customs clearance. “Germany is a vibrant European market for Aramex and we believe there is still huge … [Read more...] about Aramex opens German express network