DHL said it officially broke ground last month for its new nerve centre at Korea's Incheon International Airport. The DHL Express Incheon Hub will serve as a consolidation and distribution centre for Korea and other markets, such as Mongolia, Guam, Saipan, and Far East Russia, the company said. … [Read more...] about DHL
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GUAM: Ambitious air cargo plans for Guam
Under its more than US$150 million investment to improve the Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport, the Guam International Airport Authority is seeking to develop, among others, an integrated Air Cargo Facility with Bonded warehouse to be operated by third parties. An Airport Authority management consultant Fred Tupaz said the investment plans, comprising 59 enhancement projects scheduled for completion by 2008, include construction of a second air cargo warehouse, also to be operated by … [Read more...] about GUAM: Ambitious air cargo plans for Guam
DHL Global Mail opens new terminal in S'pore
DHL Global Mail, Deutsche Post World Net’s international mail division has opened a new domestic terminal in Singapore. The new facility, located near Singapore’s Changi Airport is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for printing and fulfillment, with a capacity to handle over five million pieces of mail per month - a four-fold jump over its previous facility. It also complements DHL Global Mail’s existing operations at its Airport Hub terminal which caters to the … [Read more...] about DHL Global Mail opens new terminal in S'pore
La Poste cleared, again
A European Union court has rejected complaints from international courier companies claiming that French state-owned postal services company La Poste unfairly subsidises its own courier express operation. The ruling is part of a larger struggle by EU antitrust authorities and private companies trying to pry open Europe’s monopoly-controlled postal markets while still respecting EU rules that allow for government funding of national postal companies – like La Poste – who … [Read more...] about La Poste cleared, again
DHL in talks with India Post
DHL and state-run India Post are said to be in negotiations to form some type of joint venture that would allow DHL access to India Post’s huge distribution footprint reaching across the entire country, according to Indian media reports. In exchange for this delivery network, India Post would benefi t from DHL’s technological and organisational capabilities. Although DHL already has a very signifi cant presence in the market through its ownership of air express operator Blue … [Read more...] about DHL in talks with India Post
New Shanghai park for ProLogis
ProLogis , the world’s largest owner, manager and developer of distribution facilities, announced today that it will develop a new distribution park near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, one of China’s primary aircargohubs. The park, to be called ProLogis Park Hongqiao West, will total over 1.8 million square feet (170,000 square meters) at full buildout on a 48-acre parcel. Total investment at the site will be approximately US$60 million.“We expect strong growth in … [Read more...] about New Shanghai park for ProLogis
