DHL Express, the worldwide leader in logistics and express delivery, today opened its new regional hub at Brussels Airport. The state-of-the-art hub is equipped with the most recent logistics technology and will almost quadruple the capacity of DHL Express in Brussels to 42,000 shipments per hour. The hub, an investment of over 140 million euros including lease expenses, has seen the creation of an additional 200 new DHL jobs to date at the airport, three years earlier than initially … [Read more...] about DHL Express officially opens its new Brussels Hub
Air & Cargo Services
EASA publishes the first Opinion on safe drone operations in Europe
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published the first formal Opinion on safe operations for small drones in Europe. This formal Opinion is an important stepping-stone to keep drone operations safe and secure and build a wider regulatory framework. The Opinion will serve as a basis for the European Commission to adopt concrete regulatory proposals later in the year. A first meeting chaired by the European Commission to discuss this Opinion with the EU Member States already took place on … [Read more...] about EASA publishes the first Opinion on safe drone operations in Europe
Lufthansa Cargo expands cooperation with startups through Plug and Play
Lufthansa Cargo will take on the role of anchor partner with global technology accelerator Plug and Play. Based in Sunnyvale, USA, the company is the world’s largest technology accelerator that brings technology startups and companies together. Established companies work with startups on within the Supply Chain and Logistics platform, which focuses on supply chain startups. The goal is to combine forces to further develop and quickly implement new digital solutions. The program provides an … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo expands cooperation with startups through Plug and Play
Aviation Cyber Stakeholders discuss challenges and vulnerabilities
The Asia Pacific is recognised as the largest and fastest growing aviation region in the world. A successful aviation industry creates an environment of increasing connectivity, drives economic development and helps bring people closer together by providing safe and secure travel. Like most modern industries, the aviation sector is dependent on both physical infrastructure and digital information networks. The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), supported by the Qantas … [Read more...] about Aviation Cyber Stakeholders discuss challenges and vulnerabilities
Another first for EFL
In December 2017, EFL (Expo Freight) a leading logistics provider in the subcontinent created history when it helped to transfer a shipment that went directly from India to Jamaica. The movement is significant because the 91.5 Tonnes piece has been identified as the heaviest single piece of cargo to move out of Mumbai airport ever and quite possibly one of the heaviest ever single piece civilian lift ex India. The cargo left on 20th December 2017 and made its way via a route that spans across … [Read more...] about Another first for EFL
B&H worldwide to operate specialist warehouse for VSE Aviation
B&H Worldwide has been awarded a two year contract to manage the warehousing, operation and storage of spare parts for VSE Aviation at the B&H regional hub in Singapore. Operating from its established facility in the Singapore Free Trade Zone, B&H will provide a 24/7, 365 service to VSE Aviation to ensure that its customers have timely access to products according to set Service Level Agreements. The VSE group of companies specialises in supply chain … [Read more...] about B&H worldwide to operate specialist warehouse for VSE Aviation
