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Cathay Pacific named Official Carrier for Asian Aerospace

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Asian Aerospace Expo 2007 has appointed Cathay Pacific Airways Limited as the Official Carrier of this event to offer exclusive airfares for delegates in business and economy class. This offer is only available to pre-registered delegates of the event, which includes Air Freight Asia 2007 delegates. An exclusive event code, which is detailed on the automatic response delegates will receive upon registering for the event. Steps to obtain on-line airfares : 1. Simply visit the … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific named Official Carrier for Asian Aerospace

Ryder expands its China logistics infrastructure

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Ryder System, Inc., a transportation and supply chain management solutions provider, and a Fortune 500 company, is optimistic about China’s logistics market growth potential and it is rapidly expanding its network and infrastructure reach to all the coastal cities on the Mainland. Wong Joon San reports from Shanghai. The company, which first came to China in 2000 as a consulting company to set up Shanghai General Motors’ inbound logistics, will move to inland cities after … [Read more...] about Ryder expands its China logistics infrastructure

DHL, Lemuir consolidate JV

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DHL and Indian logistics provider, Lemuir group said that Deutsche Post World Net and Lemuir will consolidate their joint venture in India. Deutsche Post World Net with 76 per cent stake holding and Lemuir with 24 per cent stake holding will enter into the joint venture named “DHL Lemuir Logistics Private Limited.” The consolidation will combine the business of DHL Danzas Lemuir Pvt Ltd and Exel India Private Limited and will position DHL as the leader in international freight … [Read more...] about DHL, Lemuir consolidate JV

DHL Express sees growing domestic trade

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Despite the easing of the global demand for electronic components, DHL Express Philippines is expecting an increased trade in the local small and medium enterprises and the retail sector. Larry Llamzon, country manager of DHL Express Philippines, said DHL remains confident about the Philippine economy. The company has recorded good growth in the Philippines over the years. The challenge for us is to maintain our head start this year by continuously outperforming ourselves,” Llamzon … [Read more...] about DHL Express sees growing domestic trade

TNT moves road network into Vietnam

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TNT, one of the world’s largest express services providers, today announced the expansion of Asia’s pioneering integrated road network into Vietnam following a further EUR 6 million investment. Adding to an original investment of EUR 2 million, the enhancement brings the total investment to date to EUR 8 million. TNT plans to extend the Asia Road Network to reach China through the north-eastern border of Vietnam by the end of 2007. Once completed, the network in Southeast … [Read more...] about TNT moves road network into Vietnam

UPS to retire B727 fleet

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UPS Airlines said that by August, it will fly the last of its 16 remaining 727s in its fleet to the New Mexico desert, where they’ll be stored. The planes, built from the early 1960s until August 1984, no longer fit UPS’ needs, spokesman Mark Giuffre said. UPS has placed several orders for new planes over the past year or two, including 27 Boeing 767-300ER freighters announced last month. The freighters are to be delivered between 2009 and 2012. The company also has firm … [Read more...] about UPS to retire B727 fleet