The leading for leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services, DHL Global Forwarding will be collaborating with the largest aviation group in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines. The two companies have signed a new agreement to form a joint venture company – DHL-Ethiopian Airlines Logistics Services Ltd., to build the Leading Cargo Logistics provider JV company in Africa. This joint venture will be based in Ethiopia, and businesses will include the entire continent of … [Read more...] about Ethiopian & DHL Global Forwarding partners up
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Airbus’ financial report for first half of 2018
In a nutshell, the first half of 2018 has seen a robust growth in commercial aircraft environment robust, with backlog underpins ramp-up plans. Amongst which, the report reflects the A350 XWB performance and delivery phasing, with revenues hitting € 25 billion. “The first half financials reflect the back-loaded deliveries due to A320neo engine shortages, while on the positive side there was a strong improvement on the A350 programme,” said Airbus Chief Executive Officer … [Read more...] about Airbus’ financial report for first half of 2018
Global freight forwarding market in need of transformation
Global freight forwarding companies are seeking change, as they are compelled to transform themselves from within. This is with relevance to the rapid growth in 2017, as seen in the global freight forwarding market. The market grew by 8.0% in 2017, and in comparison, to other years, it is considered a rapid expansion compared with recent years and the biggest annual gain since 2010. The forwarding market and its largest players are embracing technology as they seek to … [Read more...] about Global freight forwarding market in need of transformation
FedEx Express expands network in Vietnam with flights to Hanoi
A new route has been introduced to connect the FedEx APAC Hub in Guangzhou, China with Hanoi. This new route from the world's largest express transportation company, is enhancing its services into and out of the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi. This new route would be connecting the city of Hanoi to the FedEx APAC Hub in Guangzhou, China. This new route will significantly improve transit times for all inbound flights to Hanoi, and enable next-business-day delivery within Asia … [Read more...] about FedEx Express expands network in Vietnam with flights to Hanoi
New aircraft from Qatar Airways touches down on U.S.
The world renowned airlines, Qatar Airways is the first to bring state-of-the-art A350-1000 aircraft onto U.S soil. The new aircraft is the world’s most technologically advanced passenger aircraft. The arrival of this aircraft in U.S marks an extraordinary and historic moment in the aviation industry. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “The arrival of our state-of-the-art A350-1000 in the U.S. for the first time is truly a monumental moment … [Read more...] about New aircraft from Qatar Airways touches down on U.S.
New majority shareholder of A&A
The Finnish provider of returnable logistics solution, K. Hartwall is the new majority shareholder of A&A. The acquisition of A&A Logistik-Equipment GmbH & Co. KG has been going, and they are happy to announce it today. With a newly acquired majority shareholder, A&A being a German company providing logistics equipment for various industries would be taken to greater heights. K. Hartwall was founded in 1932 in Söderkulla, Finland. They are a global market leader with … [Read more...] about New majority shareholder of A&A
