Air Freight Asia

POSTAL CHICKEN

by Payload Asia

And now forthe latest postal news! Former 'Baywatch'babe andanimal - right sactivist, PamelaAnderson haswritten an angryletter to theUS PostmasterGeneral JohnPotter, blastingKFC's requestto put the beardedimage of thefounder of thefast-food chainon a stamp, MSNreported. 'Honouringa man whoselegacy involvesbreaking animals' bones and scaldinganimals to death in de-featheringtanks is contrary to the values of mostcompassionate citizens, and I hope thatyou'll deny KFC's request,' Anderson … [Read more...] about POSTAL CHICKEN

Carbon-free parcel first for Parcelforce

by Payload Asia

UK-based Parcelforce Worldwide isoffering its customers a first in the UKexpress parcels market - the option todeliver their parcel carbon-free. Customers booking online can nowchoose to donate 5p per parcel for UKand 10p per parcel for internationaldeliveries. Having calculated the averageamount of carbon emitted for eachparcel, Parcelforce Worldwide willmatch all donations and, through theirassociation with The Woodland Trust,invest it in an approved programmeto offset greenhouse gases … [Read more...] about Carbon-free parcel first for Parcelforce

CEVA awarded contract with GM

by Payload Asia

CEVA Logistics has expanded its activitieswith General Motors outside theUS with a new contract with GeneralMotors (Thailand). This is the first logistics contractbetween CEVA and GM in Thailand. 'General Motors is the biggest automotivecompany in the world, and theiroperation in Thailand is extensive,'commented CEVA's business development director Matthew Stimpson. 'The new contract will further strengthen our global relationship with GM, which includes significant operations in the US, … [Read more...] about CEVA awarded contract with GM

Finnair switches to Aviapartner

by Payload Asia

Aviapartner has signed a contractwith Finnair for the provision of cargohandlingservices in Brussels, Amsterdamand Paris-CDG. The contract in Brussels and Amsterdamhas been effective since thebeginning of December. In Paris-CDG,Aviapartner has started handling Finnair'scargo from the beginning ofJanuary. For the three stations, AviapartnerCargo is handling 68 flights per weekfor a total yearly volume of 7,500tonnes. This involves 14 flights in Amsterdam,19 in Brussels and 35 in Paris.Most … [Read more...] about Finnair switches to Aviapartner

Indian express industry set to grow

by Payload Asia

India's express industry isexpected to register a growthof at least 20 percent perannum during the next fiveyears and more than doubleits size by 2012, accordingto a study by rating agencyCredit Analysis & Research(CARE). Opening of banking,insurance, retail, aviationand telecom sectors and theirpenetration to smaller citieswould be the major growthdriver. According to CARE, thesize of India's courier industrycurrently stands ataround Rs 7,100 crore andis estimated to have grownat 33 … [Read more...] about Indian express industry set to grow