TNT has appointed a dedicated general manager for Malaysia’s northern region, in line with the company’s long-term growth strategy for the region. The appointment is TNT’s first dedicated senior appointment focused on managing and harnessing the growth potential in north Malaysia. Last year, TNT embarked on an aggressive growth strategy, investing more than RM15 million in new facilities and services, including RM 8 million in its Global Express Centre in Penang. … [Read more...] about TNT eyes expansion in North Malaysia
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China’s express market to hit US$5.8 billion
The powerful growth in the Chinese economy is resulting in a massive leap in demand for courier, express and parcel delivery (CEP) services. The volume of timesensitive freight in China is increasing by an average of 28 percent per annum. By comparison, global growth (at 10-15 percent) seems practically modest. According to a study by the international strategy and technology consultants Booz Allen Hamilton, the Chinese express market is already set to break through the US$ 5.8 billion mark … [Read more...] about China’s express market to hit US$5.8 billion
DHL launches Intracity Express
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
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
