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Group revenue increases by 4.4% to EUR 14.8 billion in Q2

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Deutsche Post DHL Group, increased revenue and operating profit significantly in the second quarter of 2017. Group revenue increased by EUR 623 million to EUR 14.8 billion, with the international parcel and eCommerce business and the global Express business in particular driving this strong growth. With EBIT of EUR 841 million, Deutsche Post DHL Group recorded the strongest second quarter in its history, and the seventh consecutive quarter in which the company has posted an all-time quarterly … [Read more...] about Group revenue increases by 4.4% to EUR 14.8 billion in Q2

HK Express bans Ivory in cargo

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HK Express became the first airline in Hong Kong to ban ivory cargo, a new policy announced marking World Elephant Day. The decision to take an ethical stance on the issue follows the Hong Kong government’s recently proposed legislation to ban all local ivory trade by 2021.   HK Express’ ivory cargo ban reinforces the airline's corporate social responsibility and continued commitment to the environment and its wildlife.   Last year, HK Express was the first Hong Kong’s … [Read more...] about HK Express bans Ivory in cargo

Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints account manager in Melbourne

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Jarrod Paterson has joined Virgin Atlantic Cargo as Account Manager – Melbourne to support the launch of new Melbourne services by the airline’s partner, Virgin Australia.   Virgin Atlantic is responsible for all long-haul cargo sales and management services for Virgin Australia, which since April has served Los Angeles from Melbourne with five Boeing 777-300ER flights a week. At the start of July, Virgin Australia also launched a further five Airbus A330 flights per week from the … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints account manager in Melbourne

AMI launches click2ship Express Imports

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AMI is set to revolutionise express imports to South Africa, with the launch of an all-inclusive online service.   Called click2ship Express Imports, the new service is the imports counterpart of click2ship Express Exports, launched in South Africa in 2014. Click2ship Express Imports provides online quotes and bookings for imports from any location in the world. Prices include collection at origin, Customs export entries, freight, Customs clearance on arrival, and local delivery from … [Read more...] about AMI launches click2ship Express Imports

Delta Cargo to carry Envirotrainer RAP e2

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Following the award of IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma logistics Certification in July, Delta Cargo has announced its approval for the carriage of the Envirotainer RAP e2 in Delta’s domestic and international widebody aircraft.  This container is ideal for shipments requiring strict temperature control between +0°C and +20°C.     The approval of the Envirotainer RAP e2 enhances Delta’s Pharma product offering, which is available in … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo to carry Envirotrainer RAP e2

Heico becomes dominant cargo securement supplier to Western Hemisphere

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Heico’s acquisition of Brazil’s Astro Tecnologia has positioned it as a major force in the South American cargo securement marketplace, expanding its product mix, broadening its technical capabilities, and giving it an in-country sales and distribution platform for its diverse transportation cargo securement product offering.   The Heico Companies, LLC, the parent holding company for a diversified portfolio of more than 37 businesses, including Ancra International, Ancra Systems B.V., … [Read more...] about Heico becomes dominant cargo securement supplier to Western Hemisphere