“We don’t plan to participate.” – The response from Sam Walton founder of the US retail giant Wal-Mart, when asked how the company would deal with the current global recession … [Read more...] about Quote Of The Day
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Plain Stupid!
We here at Bellyache consider ourselves to be fine aficionados of clever wit. Nothing better than a clever turn of phrase, frivolous mirth, or outright hilarity. But we have to say, while we are trying hard to appreciate that the environmental protestors who invaded the runway at London Stansted Airport recently, tried their very best to come up with a clever name, we just have no choicebut to give them a failing grade. I mean, really...“Plane stupid”? Please, it truly is a plain … [Read more...] about Plain Stupid!
MASkargo counts its lucky stars
“We’re lucky, we’re not too big, we don’t have too many planes,” the head of Malaysia Airlines’ cargo division tells Payload Asia in a mid-December interview reflecting on the worseningair cargo market. “One of our advantages is that we’re not too big so we don’t have too much freighter capacity which means we’re able to balance the flights and trim it to suit the conditions,” he adds. His mood, like pretty much all in the … [Read more...] about MASkargo counts its lucky stars
AA ups max weight for packages as it covets higher-yield
American Airlines (AA) is targeting higher-yield traffic by increasing the weight limit for its small package shipments. The ceiling for its Priority Parcel Service (PPS) has gone up from 70 pounds (31.8 kilograms) to 100 pounds. PPS traffic moves on the next flight out and requires no advance booking and the carrier sells the product via ticket counters, cargo terminals and dedicated PPS facilities to courier companies and commercial shippers and consumers. The higher weight limits apply only … [Read more...] about AA ups max weight for packages as it covets higher-yield
Czech Republic’s CS Cargo acquires express firm
Leading Czech logistics company CS Cargo has bought CS Express, one of the three largest Czech express delivery providers, CTK Business News reported. The value of the transaction has not been disclosed. The companies signed an agreement on a gradual increase of CS Cargo's stake in CS Express to 100 per cent. The company will continue to operate as an independent unit, but will be able to use CS Cargo's facilities, such as information system and the system of central purchasing. A new centre for … [Read more...] about Czech Republic’s CS Cargo acquires express firm
DHL finally bails out of US domestic ops
After weeks of speculation DHL finally bailed out on its five-year push to become the "third alternative" to UPS and FedEx in the US express market. From early 2009 all domestic US services will cease as the company focuses on international operations to/from 15-20 US metropolitan areas. "The basic reason is that the US is a highly concentrated duopoly market and the reality is. . .UPS and FedEx's scale, market reach and brand awareness have made it impossible for us to make it economically … [Read more...] about DHL finally bails out of US domestic ops
