Cargolux Airlines has announced a temporarily ban on the transport of lithium ion battery (UN3480) shipments starting on 1 May 2015. The decision comes after reviewing new information released by the FAA, Boeing and ICAO regarding the effectiveness of the on-board fire extinguishing systems in case of lithium ion battery fires and the temperatures that such fires can develop. This ban does not apply to lithium ion batteries packed with or contained in equipment (UN 3481). With this … [Read more...] about Cargolux imposes ban on lithium ion batteries
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DHL forwarding chief resigns
Roger Crook has resigned from his posts as member of the Management Board of Deutsche Post DHL Group and CEO of Global Forwarding, Freight. In a statement issued yesterday, Deutsche Post DHL Group said that Crook had “stepped down from his mandate for personal reasons”. The group’s Supervisory Board thanked Crook, who held leading positions within the Group since 1988, for his long-standing service and “acknowledged his commitment in leading the division in a … [Read more...] about DHL forwarding chief resigns
United supports Nepal relief efforts
United Airlines will work with its disaster relief partners the American Red Cross, Americares, Airlink and Operation USA to provide aid to those affected by the earthquake in Nepal. Beginning today, United will provide up to a total of US$50,000 to match donations to these partner organisations from United customers and employees. The airline will also provide a one-time mileage bonus to MileagePlus members who donate. United will contribute up to 5 million miles for this initiative. … [Read more...] about United supports Nepal relief efforts
CEVA announces two key appointments
CEVA Logistics has appointed two senior executives with deep sector-specific operations expertise to further drive its customer-focused contract logistics strategy. The two new senior additions to the global Contract Logistics operations organisation are Friso Bakker, senior vice president for Global Technology Operations, and Michel Vachey, senior vice president for Global Consumer and Retail Operations. Both executives report to Brett Bissell, CEVA’s chief operating officer for … [Read more...] about CEVA announces two key appointments
Norbert Dentressangle launches time critical services
The Air and Sea division of Norbert Dentressangle has launched new time critical services, offering tailor-made solutions for urgent and specialist deliveries to companies in a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, automotive, manufacturing, fashion and life sciences. To head up the new business unit, Norbert Dentressangle has recruited time critical expert, Stacy Rouillon, along with a dedicated team of specialists to deliver and develop the company’s time critical … [Read more...] about Norbert Dentressangle launches time critical services
Eric Born appointed Swissport CEO
Swissport International has appointed Eric Born will assume his duties as new group president and CEO of Swissport International on 1 August 2015. He will succeed Per H. Utnegaard, who will take on the role of vice chairman of the board of directors. Prior to joining Swissport, Born spent six years at Wincanton Plc, a logistics company headquartered in the UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange. He joined Wincanton in 2009 as COO before he was promoted to CEO in 2010. From 2004 to … [Read more...] about Eric Born appointed Swissport CEO
