In last week’s roundup, we take a look at some of the latest developments in and out of Asia Pacific, including dnata’s cargo milestone at Dubai International airport (DXB), DHL’s recent partnership with Indonesia’s Pelindo 1 and the all-women service centre launched by Blue Dart in India to celebrate International Women’s Day. Frankfurt Airport sees record February for cargo Despite the ongoing shortage in belly capacity, Frankfurt Airport saw a record February for its cargo operations … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 10
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DHL to move more vaccine jabs into Australia and NZ
DHL Global Forwarding has announced it will deliver more shipments of Covid-19 vaccines on a weekly basis into Australia and New Zealand, after moving the shipments to the two nations on 15 February. The weekly shipments are expected to ramp up the vaccination programmes in both countries. New Zealand has started administering jabs on Friday last week, whilst Australia began inoculating its residents on Monday, with priority going to quarantine and border workers, frontline healthcare … [Read more...] about DHL to move more vaccine jabs into Australia and NZ
Forwarders to benefit with ASEAN customs transit system
It is no secret that import clearance in customs is a cumbersome process in most countries and even so in developing markets like Southeast Asia. Whilst member states in the ASEAN have the basic transport infrastructure, regulatory bottlenecks and inadequate intermodal connections pull them back from fully utilising the region's transport capacity, which results in higher transport costs and long, unpredictable waiting times for forwarders and shippers. A study by ASEAN and EU experts, … [Read more...] about Forwarders to benefit with ASEAN customs transit system
DHL transports Covid-19 vaccines to Japan
Express and logistics integrator DHL has successfully delivered the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on a cargo flight from Belgium to Japan last week. The company said freezers had to be installed at its facility to safely store the vaccines at below 70°C until domestic delivery. The vaccines were packed with GPS and temperature trackers in each thermal shipper box to provide full visibility throughout the shipment’s journey. DHL's freight division handled the customs clearance in … [Read more...] about DHL transports Covid-19 vaccines to Japan
DHL’s Singapore air freight station renews CEIV Pharma
DHL Global Forwarding, the freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, began certifying its global stations with the IATA CEIV Pharma Standard since 2016 and has recently recertified its air freight station in Singapore for another year. “Singapore is the latest in our Asia Pacific network, along with Japan and China, to receive the IATA CEIV Pharma recertification. This is especially timely as several countries try to secure Covid-19 vaccines to put a halt to the economic and social impact of … [Read more...] about DHL’s Singapore air freight station renews CEIV Pharma
Why DHL Global Forwarding is Asia Pacific’s top employer
Press Release DHL Global Forwarding, air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, was once again recognised as Top Employer for 2021 in Asia Pacific by global certification company Top Employers Institute. The certification attests to DHL’s achievement in implementing HR best practices, focused on fostering a positive work environment and encouraging its employees’ personal and professional development. In addition to being certified Top Employer 2021 in Asia Pacific, … [Read more...] about Why DHL Global Forwarding is Asia Pacific’s top employer
