DHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding are furthering their sustainability goals through a contract renewal with IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group (IAG), to use an additional 60 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on behalf of DHL. The new contract covers 2024 and 2025 emissions and will result in a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 165,000 metric tons of CO2e. The annual emissions reduction would be equivalent to removing … [Read more...] about DHL and IAG Cargo solidify partnership to drive sustainable air freight
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SITA announces the appointment of Nathalie Altwegg to spearhead growth for the company’s world-leading airports business
SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has announced the appointment of Nathalie Altwegg as Senior Vice President of SITA’s Airports business unit. Altwegg will spearhead SITA’s further growth in the airports market, building on the company’s presence in more than 1,000 airports globally, as well as its drive to reinvent and digitalize operations and journeys across the world through cutting edge technology and innovation. Altwegg comes to her new role after serving as Chief … [Read more...] about SITA announces the appointment of Nathalie Altwegg to spearhead growth for the company’s world-leading airports business
FedEx appoints new Vice President for Southeast Asia
Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has appointed Bianca Wong as the new Regional Vice President for Southeast Asia. Bianca, previously Vice President of Human Resources for Asia Pacific, will now helm the operational strategies in one of the company’s fastest-growing markets. She succeeds Audrey Cheong, who assumed the role of Vice President for FedEx China in September 2024. With over 22 years of extensive experience in human resources and … [Read more...] about FedEx appoints new Vice President for Southeast Asia
Cainiao expands delivery capacity and global express shipping services for seamless 11.11 global shopping festival
Cainiao Group, the global leader in e-commerce logistics, has bolstered its global network resilience and delivery capacity ahead of the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, ensuring customers worldwide enjoy a seamless, close-to-local shopping experience. With more than 40 overseas warehouses and cross-border sorting centers currently in the stocking phase, Cainiao, in collaboration with AliExpress, is ramping up operations. To manage anticipated order volumes, the company is temporarily increasing … [Read more...] about Cainiao expands delivery capacity and global express shipping services for seamless 11.11 global shopping festival
Traffic at HKIA continues to grow in September 2024
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for September 2024. During the month, HKIA handled 4.06 million passengers and 29,595 flight movements, marking year-on-year increases of 22.4% and 22.3%, respectively. Cargo throughput increased to 414,000 tonnes, up 10.2% compared to September 2023. Passenger traffic maintained its steady recovery in September. All passenger segments, including Hong Kong residents and visitors as … [Read more...] about Traffic at HKIA continues to grow in September 2024
Gebrüder Weiss celebrates 20th anniversary in Serbia
Twenty years after entering the Serbian market, the international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss take positive stock. “Serbia has undergone a remarkable economic development in recent years. Our decision to establish a central logistics hub for the Western Balkans here has proven to be the right one,” explained Wolfram Senger-Weiss, CEO of Gebrüder Weiss, to media representatives in Belgrade on October 18. Serbia has developed into an attractive procurement market for automotive … [Read more...] about Gebrüder Weiss celebrates 20th anniversary in Serbia
