The Emirates Group announced its best-ever half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 10.4 billion (US$ 2.8 billion) for the first six months of 2024-25, surpassing its record profit before tax for the same period last year. This is the first financial year that the UAE corporate income tax, enacted in 2023, is applied to the Emirates Group. After accounting for the 9% tax charge, the Group’s profit after tax is AED 9.3 billion (USD 2.5 billion). Demonstrating its … [Read more...] about Emirates Group reports record half-year results for 2024-25
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DHL Express appoints Abdulaziz Busbate as CEO for MENA Region
DHL Express has appointed Abdulaziz Busbate as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DHL Express MENA (Middle East and North Africa), effective January 1, 2025. He will succeed Nour Suliman, who recently stepped into a non-executive advisory role within DHL Group as President MENA. Abdulaziz Busbate will be based in Bahrain and will report directly to John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express. Bringing 24 years of management experience at DHL Express to the role, Busbate began his journey in Saudi … [Read more...] about DHL Express appoints Abdulaziz Busbate as CEO for MENA Region
WestJet Cargo has chosen Total Cargo Expertise (TCE) to streamline its customs management processes
WestJet Cargo is taking proactive steps to elevate its operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance by partnering with TCE, a solution developed by ECS Group to support airlines in all aspects of their cargo operations. This collaboration underscores WestJet Cargo’s commitment to refining its processes and enhancing service quality, with TCE selected to manage key elements of customs and operational compliance. As part of this partnership, TCE will oversee WestJet Cargo's customs … [Read more...] about WestJet Cargo has chosen Total Cargo Expertise (TCE) to streamline its customs management processes
DHL sees the continued importance of road freight in Southeast Asia as companies build supply chain resiliency
DHL Global Forwarding (DHL), the freight specialist arm of DHL Group, said that road freight will continue to play an important and increased role in Southeast Asia, as companies look to build more resilient supply chains. In a new white paper titled “Highway to the Future: Navigating the Road Freight Opportunities in Southeast Asia”, DHL outlines the role of road freight as a single or a multimodal solution, as businesses look to more agility and flexibility in transportation modes for their … [Read more...] about DHL sees the continued importance of road freight in Southeast Asia as companies build supply chain resiliency
FedEx strengthens healthcare capabilities in Asia Pacific with expansion of its Life Sciences center in Korea
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world's largest express transportation companies, has expanded its state-of-the-art Life Science Center in Gimpo, Gyeonggi-do, Korea. This strategic enhancement, along with FedEx Life Science Centers in Singapore and Japan, is addressing the rising demand for a robust logistics network with advanced capabilities to support the rapidly growing healthcare industry across the Asia Pacific region. The advanced FedEx Korea Life Science Center spans … [Read more...] about FedEx strengthens healthcare capabilities in Asia Pacific with expansion of its Life Sciences center in Korea
Embraer attends Airshow China 2024 with a focus on supply chain collaboration
Embraer will participate in Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai from November 12 – 14, launching its latest market outlook and with a special focus on collaboration opportunities with the supply chain in China. “We’re excited to be back at Zhuhai Airshow. Embraer made its debut at the 3rd China Air Show 2000. Since then, we have participated in all 12 editions of the show,” said Martyn Holmes, Chief Commercial Officer, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “We’re continually looking for ways to promote … [Read more...] about Embraer attends Airshow China 2024 with a focus on supply chain collaboration
