In this roundup, we clear what's left from the inbox and list down global industry updates in air cargo, express, forwarding and logistics as we take a much broader look at what else transpired for the month of January. UPS to sell freight division to TFI International UPS has agreed to sell UPS Freight to Canadian transport and logistics company TFI International for $800 million, which will include its LTL and dedicated truckload business. UPS and TFI International will also enter into an … [Read more...] about Payload Asia’s industry roundup for January
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DHL Express opens €85 million South Asia Hub in Singapore
Aiming to accommodate the rapid growth of regional volumes fueled in part by e-commerce which DHL Express CEO Ken Allen said could be the “next game changer” that could help to restore global economic growth rates, the world's largest international express services provider launched its new €85 million DHL South Asia Hub in Singapore on Tuesday. The expanded capacity will be needed Allen said, to handle the “tremendous growth” in the southern Asia Pacific region. Much of this growth is … [Read more...] about DHL Express opens €85 million South Asia Hub in Singapore
Atlas Air to provide peak season lift to FedEx
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced that it has entered into a five-year agreement with FedEx Express to provide it with five B747-400 freighter aircraft for peak flying seasons beginning in 2017 and lasting through 2021. Peak season flying generally occurs in the month of December and potentially earlier. An agreement to provide five aircraft for the 2016 peak season flying is already in place. “We have worked closely and successfully with FedEx for many years, but this is our first … [Read more...] about Atlas Air to provide peak season lift to FedEx
Atlas Air to operate 20 B767-300 freighters for Amazon
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has become the latest aviation partner of e-commerce retailing giant Amazon with an agreement to operate 20 freighters on behalf of the company which will take up as much as a 30 per cent share in Atlas. Under the long-term agreements announced today Atlas will, starting in the second half of this year, operate 20 B767-300 converted freighters for Amazon on a CMI (crew, maintenance and insurance) basis by the group’s airline … [Read more...] about Atlas Air to operate 20 B767-300 freighters for Amazon
Atlas Air Worldwide completes Southern Air acquisition
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. said it has completed its acquisition of privately held Southern Air Holdings, Inc., a premier provider of intercontinental and domestic CMI (crew, maintenance and insurance) services, for cash consideration of approximately US$110 million. "The strategically compelling, highly complementary combination," provides Atlas Air Worldwide immediate entry into B777 and B737 aircraft operating platforms with opportunities for additional growth and enhancing Atlas … [Read more...] about Atlas Air Worldwide completes Southern Air acquisition
Atlas Air gives ‘satisfaction' as Rolling Stones rock Cuba
Atlas Air, a unit of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. played a behind-the-scenes role in a bit of geo-political rock and roll history on 19 March when they provided essential cargo lift to help The Rolling Stones perform in Havana, Cuba. An Atlas B747-400 freighter carried 97 tonnes of staging and musical equipment from Mexico City to Havana, with a stop at Miami International Airport. It was the first commercial charter operation of its kind by a US-based carrier. “With our global reach and … [Read more...] about Atlas Air gives ‘satisfaction' as Rolling Stones rock Cuba
