Global express and logistics company, DHL, recently announced that its freight forwarding division, DHL Global Forwarding, has opened three new branches in inland China, designed to provide better customer service and greater access to and from China's hinterland. The three new branches are Changsha in Hunan Province, Hefei in Anhui Province and Changchun in Jilin province, which are all important second tier cities in inland China with booming economies and great potential in manufacturing, … [Read more...] about Three new China branches for DHL
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TNT to invest in Asia-Europe network
TNT announced it will invest €100 million over the next fi ve years as it seeks to tap the robust trade volumes between Asia and Europe. TNT COO James McCormac said the investment is aimed to "strengthen its network coverage, connectivity and infrastructure" as a result of "soaring demand for freight express services between Southeast Asia, China and Europe." Th is demand is mainly driven by customers in the high-tech, equipment and machinery and healthcare sectors … [Read more...] about TNT to invest in Asia-Europe network
Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa
Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa German Airlines have commenced daily code-share services between Addis Ababa,Ethiopia, and Frankfurt, Germany. The agreement strengthens Ethiopian's position in Germany and other European markets by creating additional possibilities to access traffic through the extensive network of Lufthansa. Ethiopian currently operates three weekly services from Addis Ababa to Frankfurt, while Lufthansa currently flies the route four times weekly. … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa
Indonesian aviation safety inspectors
The first two groups of Indonesian aviation safety inspectors have completed training in Australia and returned home to ply their new skills in the country's rapidly-growing aviation sector. The training is part of Australia's ongoing work with Indonesian government agencies to improve overall transport safety in Indonesia.In January, Australian Transport Minister Anthony Albanese signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indonesian Minister for Transportation, Jusman Syafi'i Djamal, that … [Read more...] about Indonesian aviation safety inspectors
Garuda and Merpati Nusantara
Indonesia's state-owned carriers Garuda and Merpati Nusantara are reportedly in talks to buy some of grounded rival AdamAir's Boeing 737 fleet. The government last month stripped Adam Air of its operating licence after a string of incidents and safety issues, followed by questions over its financial viability. Th e airline is now effectively out of business. Adam Air operated23 Boeing 737s, primarily leased from GE Commercial Aviation Services and other lessors. About half the fleet was seized … [Read more...] about Garuda and Merpati Nusantara
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines' parent Alaska Air Group has reported a widening loss, joining almost every other listed US airline this month. Like its rivals, Alaska cited soaring fuel prices for a dismal financial performance which saw a US$35.9 million loss for the first quarter, more than three times its $10.3 million loss in the same period a year ago. The result included an accounting adjustment for fuel hedging. Without that,the loss would have been $36.3 million. … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines
