Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has filed an application with the Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for antitrust immunity to enable ANA and United Airlines to create a more efficient and comprehensive trans-Pacific air cargo business network. ANA says the trans-Pacific cargo JV would generate substantial service benefits for freight consumers. Upon completion of the Japanese and United States regulatory processes, United and ANA will be able to jointly … [Read more...] about ANA seeks clearance for cargo JV with United
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Menlo Logistics to invest in Thailand and Malaysia
Menlo Logistics, the US$1.5 billion global logistics and supply chain management subsidiary of Con-way Inc., will increase its presence in Thailand and Malaysia, and adding to its portfolio supply chain services for two major new industries as key opportunities for 2015. These and other developments, including the company's recent rebranding initiative, were discussed in a briefing held last week in Singapore hosted by Robert Bassett, Menlo's vice president of marketing and sales, and … [Read more...] about Menlo Logistics to invest in Thailand and Malaysia
Savage Acquires Trans Dynamics
Savage, a supply chain solutions company, has acquired third-party logistics company Trans Dynamics, a provider of over-dimensional, intermodal, LTL and specialised logistics services. With offices in Atlanta and Chicago, Trans Dynamics has extensive carrier relationships across the country and works with customers that are small, medium and large volume shippers to manage freight transportation across a variety of industries. “We’ve provided logistics services for decades, but … [Read more...] about Savage Acquires Trans Dynamics
DHL Supply Chain to invest $173M in China
DHL Supply Chain (DSC) announced that it will commit a further EUR 113 million (US$173 million) in China as its strategy gains traction. This is on the back of EUR 105 million that was committed in 2013, bringing the total committed to EUR 218 million. The funds will support the expansion of its network across China and in particular, six additional logistics facilities scheduled for completion by 2020. The confirmed locations are Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Shenyang, Shenzhen and Shanghai … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain to invest $173M in China
Jettainer welcomes first African airline client ECAir
Jettainer is taking over the supervision and maintenance of containers and pallets for Equatorial Congo Airlines (ECAir). Headquartered in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, the airline is Jettainer’s first client on the African continent. “We operate on a global scale and still see high potential for further growth, especially in the Asian market. The recent developments show that airlines around the world are convinced by our innovative complete service for … [Read more...] about Jettainer welcomes first African airline client ECAir
Delta orders 50 Airbus widebody aircraft
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 50 new Airbus widebody aircraft, 25 A350-900 and 25 A330-900neo aircraft. Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines will power the Airbus A330neo aircraft and Trent XWB engines will power Airbus A350 XWB aircraft. “When the most successful US airline today – a company that has flown passengers around the world for more than 80 years, has 80-thousand employees and 165 million customers in a year – says ‘yes we want 50 more of your … [Read more...] about Delta orders 50 Airbus widebody aircraft
