BAN - We admit it's a bit late, but asyou know we never let an opportunitygo pass if it concerns the tobacco Mafia.Depending on whose side you're on,this one is quite hilarious. Organisers of the Tobacco AsiaExpo 2007, which took place in HongKong in January were outraged whenhours before the opening, they foundout that Hong Kong had introduced atotal smoking ban in public places onJanuary 1st. Even special smoking rooms wherevisitors and potential cancer clientscould puff away on a fag, … [Read more...] about BAN
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BRAND NAMES
BRAND NAMES - We are pleasedto report that we recently received anew addition to the long list of brandnames that more or less look like PayloadAsia. The most obvious one, Playboy, isof course a no-brainer, but Paylord,Playlord, Praylord and a few others aretestimony to great creative brains, whosend us mail. The latest comes from no otherthan Singapore Speedpost, which rightbefore Chinese New Year sent us a"prosperity pack" with the slogan "EnjoyTriple Happiness with … [Read more...] about BRAND NAMES
Chris Foyle enters TIACA’s Hall of Fame
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has honoured Chris Foyle, chairman and founder of Air Foyle, with entry into the TIACA Hall of Fame in recognition of his innovative and professional leadership in the air cargo industry. Foyle will officially receive the 2007 Hall of Fame award at TIACA's executive conference and AGM in Cologne next month. Air Foyle was founded in 1978 with one second-hand Piper Aztec for cargo, passenger and aerial survey charters. One of the company's … [Read more...] about Chris Foyle enters TIACA’s Hall of Fame
DHL
DHL has announced the appointment of Matt Daniels as the new general manager for the company's business in Kuwait. Daniels started his career with DHL Express back in 1997 and during his time with DHL has held a variety of commercial and general management positions within the Middle East. Separately, DHL Express Malaysia has expanded the role of its country manager Sam Leong to include the operations in Brunei. Brunei country manager Hardy Diec now reports to Leong. DHL's … [Read more...] about DHL
FedEx Express EMEA
FedEx Express has announced the promotions of Hamdi Osman to senior vice president of the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Africa, and Jacques Creeten to vice president of India. Osman began his employment at FedEx in 1978 as a truck washer. Following several positions in the US, Osman moved to the Middle East in 1991, where he became managing director for the Middle East and Indian subcontinent region. In 1997 he became vice president, operations, Middle East, Indian subcontinent and … [Read more...] about FedEx Express EMEA
Traxon Europe
Wolfgang Michler has been named as the new head of the projects department at Traxon Europe. He joins Traxon from Lufthansa Cargo. Since joining the company in October 2006, his new responsibilities include planning, implementing and controlling the company's major strategic projects. At Lufthansa Cargo Michler played a key role, for instance, in process and IT development for the implementation of "time definite services", in outsourcing Lufthansa's ULD management, as well … [Read more...] about Traxon Europe