DHL Global Forwarding has rolled out an integrated road freight network that now links five key Asian cities - Singapore, Penang, Bangkok, Hanoi and Shenzhen. DHL AsiaConnect was launched in 2011 connecting Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand and now links to the existing Vietnam-China corridor. DHL said the new service taps the acceleration of road freight growth in Asia Pacific which is forecast at an anticipated compound annual growth rate of 8.3 per cent from 2014-2019 and expected to drive … [Read more...] about Asia by road: DHL extends road network
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Vietjet awarded IOSA certification
Vietjet has received IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification from the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), putting it in the top 16 per cent of the world’s airlines which have achieved that standard. Vietjet also received an Acknowledgement Certificate from Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Tan Dung for its continuous contributions to the development of Vietnam’s economy and society in recent years. The carrier noted these are major accomplishments and a "hugely … [Read more...] about Vietjet awarded IOSA certification
APAC will form one-third of contract logistics market
Asia-Pacific is expected to account for over one-third of global contract logistics activity by 2017, according to a new report by consultants Transport Intelligence (Ti). The region is now more than just a major export region and now offers a variety of opportunities for shippers and logistics providers. While China remains the focal point for much of the region’s logistics activities, infrastructure projects – port and airport expansion, road and rail extension and … [Read more...] about APAC will form one-third of contract logistics market