Chengdu

DHL Global Forwarding Chengdu gov’t agency do ‘Belt and Road’ deal

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DHL Global Forwarding has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on building the China-Europe logistics corridor with Chengdu Gateway Logistics Office, the government agency responsible for developing Chengdu into a major trade hub under China's 'Belt and Road' initiative. The MOU will see DHL Global Forwarding collaborate with Chengdu's administration to further improve the security, customs efficiency, and freight capacity of the city's logistics infrastructure. DHL will also gain … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding Chengdu gov’t agency do ‘Belt and Road’ deal

DHL Global Forwarding Chengdu gov’t agency do 'Belt and Road' deal

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DHL Global Forwarding has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on building the China-Europe logistics corridor with Chengdu Gateway Logistics Office, the government agency responsible for developing Chengdu into a major trade hub under China's 'Belt and Road' initiative. The MOU will see DHL Global Forwarding collaborate with Chengdu's administration to further improve the security, customs efficiency, and freight capacity of the city's logistics infrastructure. DHL will also gain greater … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding Chengdu gov’t agency do 'Belt and Road' deal

Sichuan Airlines to begin Dubai service in Sept

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Sichuan Airlines has announced it will expand its international network next month, with the launch of its first ever flights to the Middle East. From 4 September the airline will operate twice weekly flights from Chengdu, the capital of southwest China’s Sichuan province, to Dubai. The twice weekly flights utilising A330 aircraft will depart Chengdu’s Shuangliu International Airport twice weekly and will stop in Yinchuan, the capital of northwest China’s Ningxia region. The airline … [Read more...] about Sichuan Airlines to begin Dubai service in Sept

UPS adds LCL to its China-Euro rail option

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UPS has announced an addition to its China-to-Europe rail shipments as the new modal option continues to gather steam as a both a reliable and viable addition, or alternative, to ocean shipping and air freight. UPS’ Less-than-Container Load (LCL) service offering is available from Zhengzhou to Hamburg and becomes part of the UPS Preferred multimodal freight services portfolio.   UPS established a Full Container Load (FCL) solution for China-to-Europe in June 2014. Full Container Load … [Read more...] about UPS adds LCL to its China-Euro rail option

DHL Supply Chain to invest $173M in China

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DHL Supply Chain (DSC) announced that it will commit a further EUR 113 million (US$173 million) in China as its strategy gains traction. This is on the back of EUR 105 million that was committed in 2013, bringing the total committed to EUR 218 million. The funds will support the expansion of its network across China and in particular, six additional logistics facilities scheduled for completion by 2020. The confirmed locations are Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Shenyang, Shenzhen and Shanghai … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain to invest $173M in China