For the Hong Kong-Manila service, Air Hong Kong is using a B727-200 freighter to augment its shipment from the previous 19 tonnes to 24 tonnes. It has also boosted its flight frequency from four to five times a week, representing a total payload capacity of 240 tonnes or a 58 percent rise inpayload capacity. "The service provides better shipment security and also reduces the risk of cargo being off -loaded due to commercial planeconstraints," an Air HK spokesman said. According … [Read more...] about Air HK enhances regional air network
DHL
A sharp Dart for DHL
Although India still accounts for a much smaller portion of DHL's Asian business compared to China, DHL Asia Pacific CEO, Daniel J. McHugh said he expects India to move into the top two or three markets for DHL Express within the next 3-4 years. Much of this time lag is a result of years of under-development in the country's crumbling infrastructure, something thatis slowly being remedied. The group signaled its serious interest in the Indian domestic market when it made a key investment in … [Read more...] about A sharp Dart for DHL
DHL pumps up Paris route
From 31 March a B757 and an ATR72 will serve Paris-Vatry with two round-trips daily complementing DHL's existing airservices in and out of the Paris region. Global freight transport and logistics giant DHL operates 36 air hubs worldwide, linking more than 220 countries. DHL is adding Paris-Vatry Airport to its network of 12 European hub and two daily roundtrips will link Paris-Vatry with Bergamo (Italy, East Midlands) and Vitoria (Spain)using B757 and ATR72 aircraft. "Our air … [Read more...] about DHL pumps up Paris route
India opens new Hyderabad airport
India's new Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) at Shamshabad began its commercial operations on 16 March with the morning landing of a Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt. The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is the country's first greenfield airport developed under the public-private partnership initiative. Being India's newest airport, it has a capacity of 12 million passengers per year and features the country's first A380 capable; Code F runway which is 4.26 kmlong and presently the … [Read more...] about India opens new Hyderabad airport
DHL signs deal with Envirotainer
Global logistics provider, DHL has announced a new global partnership with Envirotainer, a key provider of temperature controlled air cargo containers. The deal includes a global master lease agreement that is valid for all DHL Global Forwarding facilities, meaning DHL will use Envirotainer's equipment for temperature-sensitive shipments worldwide. DHL said the deal will expand its capability in transporting chilled and temperature-sensitive products, such as pharmaceuticals and medical … [Read more...] about DHL signs deal with Envirotainer
Financial Times Deutschland
According to the Financial Times Deutschland, Lufthansa Cargo is planning a freight alliance, combining its Chinese Jade Cargo unit and Swiss World Cargo with Aerologic, which it has a stake in along with Deutsche Post AG unit, DHL. The new group is expected to be operational by 2010 with 36 freighters and access to belly space in 400 passenger planes, includingLufthansa's. … [Read more...] about Financial Times Deutschland
