Polar Air Cargo has announced that former DHL executive Randy Clark has been appointed as chief operating offi cer, following DHL Express' recent acquisition of an equity stake in Polar. He was most recently executive vice president of sales - Americas for DHL's Global Customer Solutions organisation. Prior to joining DHL, he was chief operating offi cer for Circle International. His eighteen years of forwarding experience includes senior level sales, operations and logistics positions at … [Read more...] about Polar Air Cargo
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DHL to expand VNPT partnership
DHL Vietnam has shrugged off the idea of setting up a totally foreign-owned fi rm in favour of expanding co-operation with the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Corporation (VNPT). VNPT started acting as agents for DHL in 1988 with the fi rst bilateral deal inked in Ho Chi Minh City. DHL got permission to set up a joint venture with a 51 percent stake with the largest telecommunications group in Vietnam in January 2007 in order to meet evergrowing market demands. Vietnam has allowed a … [Read more...] about DHL to expand VNPT partnership
ACAAI sub region to lift cargo business
The Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) sub region in Coimbatore/ Tiupur said it will promote growth, development and professionalism in the air cargo business. The association recently elected its offi ce bearers with P. Shanmugam (Shaan’s Cargo) becoming chairman and I. A. J. Prabu (La Freightlift) and E. Kathiresan (DHL Danzas Lemuir) taking up the posts of secretaryand treasurer respectively. ACAAI functions as a regular medium for dialogue with the members, principals, … [Read more...] about ACAAI sub region to lift cargo business
DHL opens clinical trial logistics hub
DHL has announced the launch of Tokyo-based Clinical Trial Logistics Hub following the successful implementation of its fi rst customer, a leading global pharmaceutical company. DHL's Clinical Trial Logistics Hub is located in Yashio, Shinagawa-ku and has been providing services since May 2007. The hub is the fi rst of its kind in Japan to be operated by a Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider and specifi - cally designed to meet the logistical needs of pharmaceutical companies conducting … [Read more...] about DHL opens clinical trial logistics hub
Air Freight Asia 2007 Conference~ All speakers & panel members confirmed
Close to 30 international senior executives from various areas of the air cargo industry, have confi rmed their participation in the 13th Air Freight Asia 2007 Conference in Hong Kong, which will take place in the ballroom of the Regal Airport Hotel on September4 and September 5. The 13th edition of this biennial trade event will be offi cially opened by Stanley Hui, chief executive offi cer of Hong Kong International Airport and former CEO of Dragonair. The latest to confi rm his … [Read more...] about Air Freight Asia 2007 Conference~ All speakers & panel members confirmed
TrackPackages. com with Google gadget
TrackPackages.com, a US-based package tracking search engine, has released a new version of the popular search engine tool for RSS readers, and also a new Google Gadget, which extends the functionality of the search box to personalised iGoogle homepages, other RSS readers and embedding in web pages or email. This is a desktop tool for retail and auction buyers and sellers who regularly deal with multiple package tracking carriers, and prefer the single simple interface to begin their package … [Read more...] about TrackPackages. com with Google gadget