Despite its first class facilities, services and business friendly policies, Incheon Int’l Airport (ICN) has often found itself in the shadow of more traditional hubs in the region, but this is changing as companies look to extract the ultimate value out of their supply chains. “Even though we have gotten rid of many regulations and significantly improved the business environment, it seems like people tend to bring traditional hubs such as Hong Kong and Singapore into their mind … [Read more...] about Incheon eager to please, eager to grow
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DHL has announced the appointment of Hans Hickler as CEO for its Global Customer Solutions (GCS) organisation, responsible for the customer relationship management of the group’s largest customers worldwide. DHL, part of German global mail, express and logistics group Deutsche Post World Net, said Hickler would play a key role in continuing to maximise customer relationship management on a global scale. In addition to his new role, Hickler is also chairman of the DHL Global Commercial … [Read more...] about DHL
West China gets freighter service to Hong Kong
For too long, manufacturers in Sichuan province with multi-carton loads of over one - two tonnes, have had to suffer the untidy situation of their air-freight cargo going to destinations in 'part lots'. Domestic passenger airlines flying from Chengdu could not just absorb these large volumes in their belly compartments. Filling that need, Shenzhen based Donghai Airlines has commenced an all cargo service to Hong Kong. The carrier will fly their B 737-300F, four times per week with a capacity … [Read more...] about West China gets freighter service to Hong Kong
DHL doubles Central Asia Hub
The early expansion of the hub reflects both the meteoric growth of the express logistics market in both China and the intra-Asian markets, as well as the continuing importance of HongKong as an international cargo hub. “The Central Asia Hub expansion is really a story of growth,” said Dan McHugh, chief executive officer, DHL Express Asia Pacific. “It reflects the importance of Hong Kong, the importance of China and also DHL’s global footprint.” he … [Read more...] about DHL doubles Central Asia Hub
UPS poaching DHL customers in US?
United Parcel Service Inc. is using its planned collaboration with Deutsche Post AG’s DHL unit to snatch customers from DHL, Astar Air Cargo Inc. alleged today, according to a Bloomberg report. Astar, a DHL vendor and shipping customer, made the assertion to a US House panel in written testimony by COO Gary Hammes, citing a comment by a UPS salesperson that DHL service would become “substandard’’ under the new alliance. “It is our belief that these sales calls … [Read more...] about UPS poaching DHL customers in US?
DHL races around the world with F1
Singapore’s ground breaking Formula One (F1) night race saw the premier racing event’s official logistics provider in action, transporting nearly 272 tonnes of airfreight on three B747s. Each F1 race sees the specialised DHL F1 team of 9-15 people for overseas races and 10-20 people for European races, swing into action. The team ensures the smooth delivery of cars, fuel, spare engines and equipment, television equipment and even espresso makers and champagne between race venues … [Read more...] about DHL races around the world with F1
