DHL has opened its new DHL Express Melbourne Gateway facility to better support regional businesses operating in and out of Australia. The new facility, in line with DHL Express’ global investments to bolster the company’s network connectivity, boasts a total investment of A$20 million (€14 million), the largest infrastructural amount invested by DHL Express in Australia. Strategically located at Melbourne Airport, the DHL facility is the only express logistics company with airside access, … [Read more...] about DHL Express opens new Melbourne facility
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FedEx’s acquisition of TNT enters Phase II
FedEx Corp. has confirmed today that the European Commission has initiated a Phase II review in connection with FedEx’s intended public offer to acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of TNT Express N.V. This is the next step in the process where the European Commission conducts an in-depth analysis under the EU Merger Regulation before coming to a decision. “We will continue to work together with TNT Express to meet the European Commission’s need for additional due diligence … [Read more...] about FedEx’s acquisition of TNT enters Phase II
Frankfurt sees 2% cargo decline in July
Cargo (airfreight and airmail) dropped by two per cent to 177,840 tonnes in July 2015 compared to a year earlier, while 6.2 million passengers set a new record for Frankfurt Airport . The number of aircraft movements grew by two per cent year-on-year to 43,710, another historic record at Frankfurt Airport. The previous peak day of 43,675 takeoffs and landings was reached in July 2007. Accumulated maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) grew noticeably by 3.8 per cent to 2.7 million tonnes – … [Read more...] about Frankfurt sees 2% cargo decline in July
Gerry’s dnata opens up three new Pakistan locations
Gerry’s dnata (the Pakistan arm of Dubai-based ground handler, dnata) has ramped up its scale of operations in Pakistan with the commencement of its service at three new airports in the country, investing over US$4 million in the new locations. These include Multan International airport (MUX) on 1 May, Quetta International (UET) on 11 June and Faisalabad International (LYP) on 11 July. The company said the move further underpins its position as a key aviation partner in the country. “We have … [Read more...] about Gerry’s dnata opens up three new Pakistan locations
Polar launches new freighter service to Singapore
Polar Air Cargo Worldwide landed its inaugural flight at Singapore Changi Airport on 17 August, linking Changi’s freighter network to a new city link – Cincinnati, Ohio. Polar will operate a weekly Cincinnati–Anchorage–Incheon– Singapore–Hong Kong service with the B747-400F aircraft. Polar is majority owned by US-based Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings and minority owned by DHL Network Operations (USA). Through Polar and its Atlas Air sister company, Atlas Air Worldwide operates the world’s largest … [Read more...] about Polar launches new freighter service to Singapore
Hactl wins accolade following 12% carbon reduction
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) – the largest cargo handler at Hong Kong International Airport – has received a Carbon Reduction Certificate from the Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC), awarded under the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence scheme, in recognition of Hactl’s success in reducing its carbon footprint. The ECC recognises organisations that achieve its target of three per cent annual carbon reduction. According to the independent assessment conducted by … [Read more...] about Hactl wins accolade following 12% carbon reduction
