Blue Dart in alliance with DHL has announced the introduction of 'Import Express,' a one-stop-shop solution that allows imports with one invoice, one currency, one account and one bill. Blue Dart, which is also expanding the fleet of its dedicated airline Blue Dart Aviation, plans to provide in time deliveries from "envelopes to charter loads" to its customers. Anil Khanna, senior vicepresident, western region, Blue Dart Express said that Blue Dart had inaugurated two new … [Read more...] about Blue Dart offers ‘Import Express’ solution in India
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DHL to invest in Japan, S Korea
DHL plans to invest more than US$ 90 million in the next several years into Japan to strengthen its leading position there, Deutsche Post chairman Klaus Zumwinkel said. Among its plans is the expansion of its distribution centre at Osaka's Kansai Airport, Zumwinkel said in Tokyo on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of DHL's entry into Japan. From 1999 to 2006, DHL invested about US$165 million in expanding its infrastructure in Japan, the world's second-largest economy. From 2001 to … [Read more...] about DHL to invest in Japan, S Korea
DHL in major Dubai expansion
Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN) has announced major expansion in Dubai by DHL which will attract "multi-million US dollar investment." DHL Express plans to invest in a state-of-the-art air integrator hub facility on a 50,000 sqm plot at the new Dubai World Central (DWC) Airport currently under development in Jebel Ali and situated 40km away from the city centre. "This hub facility will compliment DHL's existing infrastructure network and provide long-term growth capacity … [Read more...] about DHL in major Dubai expansion
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John Pattullo, currently COO of DHL Exel's EMEA division will join CEVA Logistics as CEO by the middle of this year. David Kulick, CEO since 2003, will become vice chairman of the board. … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics
EUROPE: Cargo B Airlines to start in October
Cargo B Airlines, a new all cargo airline based at Brussels Airport, said it plans to operate from the Belgian capital all-cargo flights serving major markets around the world such as the Middle and Far East, Africa and South America. Subject to government approval, the operational start-up with two leased B747 freighter aircraft is planned for October 2007. One of the aircraft will commence operations in October, with the second aircraft partly on standby during the three-month … [Read more...] about EUROPE: Cargo B Airlines to start in October
CHINA: Panalpina to expand Asian presence
Swiss logistics provider Panalpinaintends to further expand its Asiannetwork, especially in China because"this is where the future key markets are and where a growing number of our customers are building production sites or plan to establishing new offices," Panalpina's CEO, MonikaRibar said. As a globally acting logistics firm it isa must for her company to follow wheretheir clients move, she added.Another region Panalpina is focusingon is the CIS countries and Siberia.There, the … [Read more...] about CHINA: Panalpina to expand Asian presence