Universal Express, the Dubai-based wholesale courier, has announced a major expansion plan for all its express offices. CEO, Brian Britnor said “I’ve known and worked with Universal Express in my previous role within FedEx ever since I arrived in Dubai in 1990. When their chairman shared with me their plans to move aggressively into e-commerce yet maintain their core express activities and offered me the position, I didn’t hesitate. Since joining, we’ve relocated and substantially … [Read more...] about Big expansion plans for Universal Express
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Emirates SkyCargo paints a rosy picture ahead of Valentine’s Day
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has unveiled a unique decal featuring a rose on one of its Boeing 777-F freighter aircraft ahead of Valentine’s day. The decal, installed at the Emirates Aircraft Appearance Centre in Dubai, is the first of its kind for Emirates SkyCargo and highlights the strong contribution made by the air cargo carrier to the floriculture industry through the transport of fresh flowers across the world. One of the first ports of call for the … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo paints a rosy picture ahead of Valentine’s Day
American Airlines cargo team busy this Valentine’s Day season
Love is in the air—as in Valentine’s Day flowers being shipped from field to florist by an American Airlines Cargo team that continues to lead the industry in terms of development and performance within the space. Perhaps nothing else has the inherent ability to say it all quite like a bouquet of flowers: “I love you,” “I’m sorry,” “congratulations”—and even, simply, letting a loved one know you’re thinking of them—a flower communicates a common theme of warmth and … [Read more...] about American Airlines cargo team busy this Valentine’s Day season
WiseTech Global acquires znet group GmbH
Global logistics software group, WiseTech announced the acquisition of znet group (znet), a leading provider of customs solutions across Germany. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Wiesbaden, znet provides powerful automated customs solutions to over 500 customers including Abbott, Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey, Nippon Express and UPS. WiseTech Global CEO, Richard White, said “WiseTech and znet possess a shared commitment to provision of high productivity logistics execution … [Read more...] about WiseTech Global acquires znet group GmbH
Rhenus opens new business site in South Korea
Following its market launch in South Korea in November 2016, the Rhenus group has opened another office in Busan in 2017. The global logistics specialist will mainly provide air and sea freight services from there. However, the office will also handle project business for the oil and gas industry, provide third-party logistics services and operate domestic services. “We now have our own branch in the south of the country in addition to the capital Seoul. We can offer our … [Read more...] about Rhenus opens new business site in South Korea
Maxx Intermodal Systems changes name to Rhenus Intermodal Systems
Maxx Intermodal Systems, the specialist for global container logistics in the Rhenus Group, has been operating under the new name Rhenus Intermodal Systems since the start of 2017. This aims to underline its membership within the Rhenus Group and promote the development of the wholly owned Rhenus subsidiary. Work first started on renaming the individual companies in different countries in Russia towards the end of 2016. This procedure then followed in Belgium, Turkey and … [Read more...] about Maxx Intermodal Systems changes name to Rhenus Intermodal Systems
