Global supply chain management company, CEVA said that John Pattullo has joined the company as its new chief executive offi cer. Pattullo replaces Dave Kulik as CEO of the recently merged companies, CEVA and EGL, which will now operate under the CEVA company name. Kulik will now serve as vice chairman of the board of directors of CEVA Group Plc. Prior to joining CEVA, Pattullo led Deutsche Post/DHL’s EMEA contract logistics business as chief operating offi cer. In addition, he led … [Read more...] about CEVA
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HAFFA chairman named DHL COO
DHL has announced the appointment of Kelvin Leung as the chief operating offi cer of DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacifi c, and a member of the company’s Asia Pacifi c management board. He assumes the newly-created position with immediate effect and will report to Peter Landsiedel, CEO, AsiaPacifi c, DHL Global Forwarding. Leung is responsible for managing and directing the business unit’s activities in the region, in collaboration with the sub-regional and functional leaders. Prior … [Read more...] about HAFFA chairman named DHL COO
Managing the risks of China’s air cargo
Despite China’s rapid economic growth, the air cargo sector has proven a bumpy ride for many fi rms, and there’smore turbulence ahead. China’s economy has transformed radically in the past three decades: annual GDP growth has averaged 9% since reforms began in 1978, and in the past fi ve years alone, the value of China’s exports has nearly quadrupled, reaching$1 trillion in 2006. Chinese factories have progressed from supplying worldwide markets with parts and … [Read more...] about Managing the risks of China’s air cargo
DHL sells units to Austrian Post
DHL Express has reached an agreement to sell its Dutch subsidiary Dedicated Distribution Services (DDS) and its Belgian subsidiary Van Osselaer Pieters Colli Service (VOP ) to Österreichische Post AG, the Austrian Postoffi ce. “It is our explicit strategy within DHL Express Global to focus on core express products and services. Our primary focus is to ensure that our businesses are synergistic. This means putting emphasis on systematised products with similar features, standard … [Read more...] about DHL sells units to Austrian Post
ABX Air buys B767 freighter
ABX Air said it has agreed to purchase a 767-200ER from Air China and convert it to a freighter for long-haul international operations. The US-based cargo carrier said the total cost to acquire and convert the aircraft will bearound US$23 million. ABX primarily operates as a DHL subservice carrier in the US, but is eager to grow non-DHL operations outsideNorth America. “We continue to expand our presence in the ACMI charter industry and look forward to adding this aircraft to our … [Read more...] about ABX Air buys B767 freighter
DHL introduces new Airport to Door product
DHL has announced the launch of Airport to Door Express, an offering which combines the ease-of-use and speed advantage of DHLwith the transportation requirements of importers under traditional shipping terms. Airport to Door Express is a specially designed, userfriendly service that meets the needs of customers who import from their overseas suppliers usually using Free Carrier (FCA) Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) that do not require door-to-door transport. With the Airport to … [Read more...] about DHL introduces new Airport to Door product
