DHL has launched a new express delivery service called Intracity Express in Moscow. This service is for documents and parcels within the Moscow region, which covers door-to-door delivery of parcels and documents within Moscow city and around 90 other locations. Intracity Express is targeted at companies and individuals and can be used in combination with other services. DHL plans to expand Intracity Express to other big cities across the country, as the demand for express delivery increases … [Read more...] about DHL launches Intracity Express
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AWAS signs lease deal with SwiftAir
Leading aircraft lessor AWAS has completed the delivery of its first aircraft to SwiftAir, an airline that specialises in long and short term contracts for major global logistics operators including DHL, FedEx, TNT and UPS. SwiftAir has leased a B737- 300F from AWAS with a view to utilising the aircraft on operations for one of these integrators on its European network AWAS and SwiftAir anticipate extending their partnership going forward as SwiftAir expands its B737-300F operations. … [Read more...] about AWAS signs lease deal with SwiftAir
UPS adds new global service
UPS said it will launch a new “around-the-world” flight this summer to further enhance service between Singapore and markets in the Middle East, Europe and the US. The new flight will allow UPS to enhance service by improving pickup times and providing more airlift in response to customers, the company said in a statement. Starting in July, UPS will operate five additional weekly flights using MD-11 aircraft. Each week, the aircraft will connect Singapore to major trading … [Read more...] about UPS adds new global service
DHL Middle East expands capacity
DHL’s investment in the Middle East will initially add 35 vehicles with a further 15 vehicles to be added at a later date, bringing the company’s fleet to a total of 250 vehicles on the region’s roads. The new DHL-branded vehicles will employ the latest GPS (satellite tracking system) technology. The move comes following unprecedented growth across the Middle East region and will initially raise DHL’s capacity to 360 tonnes /1600 cubic metres per day. DHL … [Read more...] about DHL Middle East expands capacity
TNT to use biofuel
TNT has launched a pilot project in India to use bio fuel for its delivery vehicles. The initial phase will see specially trained drivers run three bio fuel trucks between Pune, Nasik and Bangalore, covering a total of 45,000 kilometres per month. Routes and driving times are optimised to further reduce carbon emissions. If the project proves efficient, TNT intends to expand it within its Indian fleet of vehicles. TNT’s bio fuel pilot project in India is part of the … [Read more...] about TNT to use biofuel
DHL plans data centre expansion
DHL is planning to expand its Asia-Pacific IT Services Data Centre in Cyberjaya by 50 percent to meet the growing demands for its services. DHL said the expansion reflects its commitment to the development of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) and the establishment of the Centre of Excellence for IT Services. “With the expansion, DHL IT Services Asia-Pacific will be able to host more services as well as new and innovative IT solutions that are crucial to the DHL logistics industry … [Read more...] about DHL plans data centre expansion