DHL Express has announced several retirements and strategic appointments for Asia Pacific, including Hong Kong and Macau, South Korea and Taiwan. Yung C. Ooi, most recently country manager for Taiwan, has been elected as Asia Pacific’s senior vice president for commercial. He will take over the responsibilities of Yasmin Khan, who retires after 23 years at the DHL Group. Appointed in Yung’s place is Chee Choong, who was managing director for Hong Kong & Macau. 30-year veteran … [Read more...] about DHL Express makes management changes in Asia Pacific
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Singapore Airlines obtains CEIV Fresh recertification
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has attained the global recertification of the IATA CEIV Fresh, valid for three years, starting 1 February 2024. The recertification validates SIA’s continuous efforts to meet the air freight industry’s highest standards for food safety and preventing food waste along the supply chain. The flag carrier offers speed and reliability in handling and transporting time- and temperature-sensitive perishable cargo via its THRUFRESH service, which features dedicated cold … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines obtains CEIV Fresh recertification
Brussels Airport to share incentive for SAF use this year
One could say that the formula to accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuel is one that would require not only stakeholder involvement but also regulatory and government support, and in Belgium, Brussels Airport is making a head start by offering a SAF incentive for both passenger and cargo airlines, thanks to federal government support, This year Brussels Airport Company will be granting a special financial contribution to promote SAF use, considered one of the lowest hanging fruits … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport to share incentive for SAF use this year
U-Freight to expand e-commerce fulfilment services
Startup businesses in Hong Kong and Asia that are looking for cost-effective solutions in order fulfilment no longer need to look further as U-Freight Group is set to expand its e-commerce logistics operations this year. Members of UFL’s e+ Solutions (ePlus) services showcased the brand's capabilities at the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference in November 2023, where the team was able to demonstrate its warehouse automation technologies. The event also served as a platform to … [Read more...] about U-Freight to expand e-commerce fulfilment services
Air India reveals new livery on its first A350
Air India welcomed the first of 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft on 23 December sporting the airline’s latest livery. The widebody aircraft, registered VT-JRA, arrived in New Delhi at 13:46 (local time) after the delivery flight from the Airbus facility in Toulouse. With the latest delivery, Air India is now the first carrier in the country to operate the A350. The aircraft will enter commercial service in January 2024 and will initially be operated domestically for crew familiarisation. The … [Read more...] about Air India reveals new livery on its first A350
Challenge completed: 1,000 charter flights and counting
Challenge Group marked a significant achievement in December as it completed its 1,000th charter flight earlier this month. The freighter operator has been operating since 2020 with now four 747 widebody cargo aircraft and is on track to grow its fleet by 60 percent next year. Challenge said its end-to-end approach and flexibility are the reasons why customers have made it their preferred choice. It can arrange trucking at origin, building up of cargo, loading onto aircraft under one of … [Read more...] about Challenge completed: 1,000 charter flights and counting
