DHL Express/PT BirotikaSemesta continues to be theleader in express and logisticsindustry in Indonesia,according to DHL's nationaloperations manager, MariaChristina, who said that thecompany is enjoying doubledigitgrowth and will increaseshipments by 20 percent in2007. "We have invested $70,000in a high technology systemto achieve higher growth,"Christina said, adding thatthe company is the marketleader in Indonesia with over50 percent market share. To achieve the … [Read more...] about DHL targets 20% growth in Indonesia
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Boeing and GE Commercial AviationServices (GECAS) have announceda 39-airplane order that includes 15Boeing 777s (a mix of seven 777-300ER(Extended Range) passenger aircraftand eight 777 freighters) and 24 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order isvalued at approximately $5.34 billionat list prices. … [Read more...] about Boeing
INDIA: FDI in domestic carriers may soar
The Indian government is consideringa proposal to increase the foreigndirect investment (FDI) limit in scheduleddomestic carriers to 74 percentfrom 49 percent, the Economic Timesreported. The idea is being mootedto increase the funding options fordomestic airlines, which have drawnup huge expansion plans. Domesticcarriers are expected to buy close to480 aircraft in five years involving aninvestment of $30 billion. The proposed increase in FDI indomestic carriers would, however, comewith a … [Read more...] about INDIA: FDI in domestic carriers may soar
THAILAND: Bangkok airport’s taxiways show cracks
Airports of Thailand, the operatorof the US$4.1 billion Bangkok airportthat was opened four months ago, saidthe taxiway of its airport in the capitalis cracked and needs repairing. The cracks don't affect the safety offlight operations at the Suvarnabhumiinternational airport here, ChotisakAsapaviriya, Airports of Thailand'spresident, said, while denying a newspaperreport that said cracks were foundon the runway. "We found no damage to the runway. We have been urgently repairing the … [Read more...] about THAILAND: Bangkok airport’s taxiways show cracks
CHINA: WFS in talks about handling contract Global cargo handler
WorldwideFlight Services (WFS) is in advancednegotiations with China Eastern aboutproviding management expertise fortheir handling operations in China,according to its president and chiefexecutive, Olivier Bijaoui. "They and their China Cargo subsidiaryare already a large customer forus in Europe," he says. "We are talking about some of our more experienced managers over there and transfer knowledge to them, and are hopeful the discussions will conclude successfully soon." … [Read more...] about CHINA: WFS in talks about handling contract Global cargo handler
Deutsche Post threatens price war in 2008
Deutsche Post AG chief executiveKlaus Zumwinkel is prepared tomake drastic price cuts in the Germanmail market should it lose significantmarket share to rivals when its virtualmonopoly on letter delivery expires in2008, the Financial Times Deutschlandreported. "If I lose too much market share, then I have some price cuts in reserve that will certainly throw our competitors into disarray," Zumwinkel said. Thechief executive did not provide furtherdetails on the possible price … [Read more...] about Deutsche Post threatens price war in 2008