Malaysia's state investment company said Friday it plans to make Malaysia Airlines fully government owned by delisting it from the country's stock exchange in order to undertake a major overhaul of the beleaguered carrier. Currently estimated to be bleeding $2 million a day after two major disasters – the disappearance of MH370 and the shoot down of MH17 – this year added to its longstanding financial problems. Malaysia Airlines hasn’t been profitable for the past three … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines to delist for “complete overhaul”
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DB Schenker’s Vietnam JV now fully owned
DB Schenker has strengthened its foothold in Vietnam’s logistics arena with the recent acquisition of the outstanding 49 per cent of the shares in its joint venture with Gemadept Logistics. Schenker Gemadept Logistics was formed in July 2007 to provide logistics and supply chain services through an agreement between Schenker Vietnam Co., Ltd. and Gemadept Logistics, with the former holding 51 per cent of shares and the latter with 49 per cent of shares. “DB Schenker has … [Read more...] about DB Schenker’s Vietnam JV now fully owned
DB Schenker’s Vietnam JV now fully owned
DB Schenker has strengthened its foothold in Vietnam’s logistics arena with the recent acquisition of the outstanding 49 per cent of the shares in its joint venture with Gemadept Logistics. Schenker Gemadept Logistics was formed in July 2007 to provide logistics and supply chain services through an agreement between Schenker Vietnam Co., Ltd. and Gemadept Logistics, with the former holding 51 per cent of shares and the latter with 49 per cent of shares. “DB Schenker has … [Read more...] about DB Schenker’s Vietnam JV now fully owned
Cathay Pacific invests in US biofuel developer
Cathay Pacific Airways announced today that it is the first airline investor in Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc., a US-based sustainable biofuel developer, as part of the airline’s biofuel strategy and to help it achieve a target of carbon-neutral growth from 2020. The airline has made a strategic equity investment in Fulcrum, which is a world pioneer in the development and commercialisation of converting municipal solid waste into sustainable aviation fuel or 'biojet fuel’. … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific invests in US biofuel developer
PIA optimistic of resuming cargo ops to EU
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is hoping to receive its ACC3 (Air Cargo or Mail Carrier operating into the Union from a Third Country) validation that will allow it to resume cargo service to Europe, which was suspended on 28 July. The national carrier says it is confident about getting the mandatory clearance as it has spent months putting in place relevant systems and procedures to comply with the new European Union conditions that came into effect officially on 1 July. … [Read more...] about PIA optimistic of resuming cargo ops to EU
DP-DHL sustains profit growth on mixed results
Deutsche Post–DHL (DP-DHL) turned in a set of mixed results for the second quarter with continued prosperity in the time-definite segment of its business, while others such as its freight forwarding business suffered margin pressure. The top-line numbers for the group saw only slight movement with revenue up 0.7 per cent year-on-year at €13.7 billion and EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Tax) up 5.7 per cent year-on-year from €619 million in 2013 to €654 million this … [Read more...] about DP-DHL sustains profit growth on mixed results
