Despite the easing of the global demand for electronic components, DHL Express Philippines is expecting an increased trade in the local small and medium enterprises and the retail sector. Larry Llamzon, country manager of DHL Express Philippines, said DHL remains confident about the Philippine economy. The company has recorded good growth in the Philippines over the years. The challenge for us is to maintain our head start this year by continuously outperforming ourselves,” Llamzon … [Read more...] about DHL Express sees growing domestic trade
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DHL launches Intracity Express
DHL has launched a new express delivery service called Intracity Express in Moscow. This service is for documents and parcels within the Moscow region, which covers door-to-door delivery of parcels and documents within Moscow city and around 90 other locations. Intracity Express is targeted at companies and individuals and can be used in combination with other services. DHL plans to expand Intracity Express to other big cities across the country, as the demand for express delivery increases … [Read more...] about DHL launches Intracity Express
AWAS signs lease deal with SwiftAir
Leading aircraft lessor AWAS has completed the delivery of its first aircraft to SwiftAir, an airline that specialises in long and short term contracts for major global logistics operators including DHL, FedEx, TNT and UPS. SwiftAir has leased a B737- 300F from AWAS with a view to utilising the aircraft on operations for one of these integrators on its European network AWAS and SwiftAir anticipate extending their partnership going forward as SwiftAir expands its B737-300F operations. … [Read more...] about AWAS signs lease deal with SwiftAir
DHL Middle East expands capacity
DHL’s investment in the Middle East will initially add 35 vehicles with a further 15 vehicles to be added at a later date, bringing the company’s fleet to a total of 250 vehicles on the region’s roads. The new DHL-branded vehicles will employ the latest GPS (satellite tracking system) technology. The move comes following unprecedented growth across the Middle East region and will initially raise DHL’s capacity to 360 tonnes /1600 cubic metres per day. DHL … [Read more...] about DHL Middle East expands capacity
DHL plans data centre expansion
DHL is planning to expand its Asia-Pacific IT Services Data Centre in Cyberjaya by 50 percent to meet the growing demands for its services. DHL said the expansion reflects its commitment to the development of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) and the establishment of the Centre of Excellence for IT Services. “With the expansion, DHL IT Services Asia-Pacific will be able to host more services as well as new and innovative IT solutions that are crucial to the DHL logistics industry … [Read more...] about DHL plans data centre expansion
JAPAN: ABX Air operates freighters for ANA
ABX Air has entered into a two-year ACMI agreement to operate two 767- 200 freighters to support All Nippon Airways’ cargo operations in Japan, China and Thailand. This agreement marks the first time that the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has approved a foreign carrier to conduct cargo aircraft operations on behalf of a Japanese airline. Revenue from this ACMI agreement is expected to be approximately $22 million on an annualised basis for the two aircraft. ABX Air … [Read more...] about JAPAN: ABX Air operates freighters for ANA