Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics has announced that Taiwan’s Want Want Group has leased, from December 2009, the entire Fuzhou Kerry Logistics Centre through Kerry Logistics’ member company, T-Join Transportation’s Fuzhou subsidiary. Want Want has completed the move-in of its cargoes, according to a statement by Kerry Logistics. The Fuzhou Kerry Logistics Centre occupies a total area of 10,000 sq.m. and is one of Kerry Logistics’ seven self-owned … [Read more...] about Want Want moves into Kerry Logistics Centre
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New £113 million Debenhams contract for DHL
DHL Supply Chain, the world’s leading logistics services provider, has signed a new contract worth £113.2 million (€123.3 million) with UK-based Debenhams department store, extending its 12-year partnership until 2012. The three-year agreement sees DHL’s specialist fashion unit continue to develop and provide all Debenhams’ warehouse and distribution services to 157 stores across UK and Ireland. DHL handles 120 million units annually which spans … [Read more...] about New £113 million Debenhams contract for DHL
Kerry Logistics launches HK packaging centre
Kerry Logistics has announced the opening of its 100,000 sq. ft. Premium Packaging Centre in Hong Kong in December. The technologically advanced and climate-controlled centre offers customers one-stop packaging services from consultation, material sourcing, packaging design, labeling, tagging, to sorting, packing, stocking and delivery to retail network. … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics launches HK packaging centre
101 new China stocking locations for UPS
UPS has announced plans to increase its service parts logistics network in China with 101 new field stocking locations (FSLs) which will complement its existing 950 FSLs in 120 countries. The UPS FSL network expansion will cover 89 key cities across China, spanning more than 110 bonded and non-bonded FSLs, the express company said. “This expansion in China is important to the growth of our Post Sales business worldwide and will benefit companies who require close-to-customer China FSLs … [Read more...] about 101 new China stocking locations for UPS
TSA planning to inspect shops that repair jets
Thousands of aircraft MRO operations in the US and abroad may get increased scrutiny to ensure they are not used by terrorists looking to sabotage US aircraftduring routine maintenance and repairs. A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulation proposed recently would for the first time enable the agency to inspect MRO facilities. On TSA advice, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could then suspend a facility’s operating license. Commercial and smaller … [Read more...] about TSA planning to inspect shops that repair jets
Etihad awards V2500 overhaul deal to IAE
Etihad Airways has signed a deal which could be worth up to US$200 million with International Aero Engines (IAE) to provide a comprehensive engine overhaul and repair service for 14 Airbus aircraft in its narrow-body fleet. The Aftermarket Services agreement covers the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s existing fleet of V2500-powered aircraft. The contract covers a total of 30 V2500 SelectOne engines (including two spares) that power 12 A320 and two A319 aircraft, all currently in … [Read more...] about Etihad awards V2500 overhaul deal to IAE
