Effective 1 October, John Allan (59) will assume responsibility as chief fi nancial offi cer (CFO) based in Bonn, the headquarters of Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN). Allan is already a member of the Deutsche Post World Net executive management board and responsible for Logistics, based in Bracknell/London. In future, he will also take over the Global Business Services (GBS), the Group’s Shared Services such as IT, Procurement, Real Estate, or Legal Services. Frank Appel (46) will take … [Read more...] about Deutsche Post World Net
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Global express and logistics company DHL has announced the appointment of Shoeib Reza Choudhury as chief fi nancial offi cer, DHL Express Singapore, with effect from 4 September 2007. Shoeib succeeds Dennis Tan, who recently took up a globalposition in Bonn, Germany. As chief fi nancial offi cer, Shoeib’s key responsibilities include managing DHL Express Singapore’s assets and working capital. He is also entrusted with developing the annual fi nancial plan and providing internal … [Read more...] about DHL
DHL five times Hungary
DHL Express will start operating fi ve weekly cargo fl ights from the FlyBalaton airport in Sarmellek (SW Hungary) which recently completed a EURO 2.5 million air cargo base with the aim of turning the airport into a regional logistics base. DHL is renting the necessary infrastructure at the airport and is having its aircraft serviced there. … [Read more...] about DHL five times Hungary
DHL boosts HK-Beijing service
DHL increased its dedicated fl ight frequency on its overnight Hong Kong-Beijing service in response to growing demand fuelled by the robust trade between Hong Kong and mainland China. The addition of weekend fl ights to the 10-times weekly schedule represents a 25 per cent increase in capacity, it said. DHL will use a larger Boeing B727-200F aircraft operated by Air Hong Kong – a 60:40 joint venture between Cathay Pacifi c and DHL, giving customers nearly a 58 per cent increase in … [Read more...] about DHL boosts HK-Beijing service
Bigger Taiwan Gateway
DHL has announced its intention to invest NT$210 million (US$6.3m) to expand its gateway at Taoyuan International Airport to 3.5 times the size of the previous facility. The gateway will move from the Evergreen Air Cargo Services building to the newly completed Farglory Free Trade Zone.When completed in 2009, the total footprint of the new Gateway will be more than 13,500 m², with a 9,500 m², operational area, increasing import and export throughput to 11,000 pieces per hour. … [Read more...] about Bigger Taiwan Gateway
Blue Dart looks for space
Indian Courier major Blue Dart Express is in talks with airport operators in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata for dedicated cargo space to be shared with its parent, the DHL Group. In these major airports, the express company is looking at taking around 15,000-30,000 sq metre of space while in smaller ones like Kolkata, the space requirement would be below 5,000 sq metre, accordingto The Economic Times. The move will help cut down on turnaround time for loading and unloading … [Read more...] about Blue Dart looks for space
