DHL Express has welcomed the arrival of its new 102-tonne-capable Boeing 777 freighter at Changi Airport in Singapore, sporting a dual DHL-Singapore Airlines (SIA) livery to indicate a partnership with the flag carrier. This is the first of five 777Fs that will be used by the express operator under the crew and maintenance agreement signed by both parties in March. Based at Changi airport, the brand new aircraft will be operated by SIA three times each week on routes to the United States … [Read more...] about DHL Express greets first 777F under SIA partnership
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SingPost names new information chief
National postal service operator Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) has appointed Noel Singgih as its Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) in July 2022. With more than 20 years of experience, Mr Singgih joins the management team from DHL Supply Chain, where he was the unit’s chief information officer for Asia Pacific. Mr Singgih, who spent a decade with DHL, held several key leadership roles, amassing a wealth of expertise in developing IT solutions for global customers. Mr Vincent … [Read more...] about SingPost names new information chief
DHL Express injects €104m into Munich gateway
DHL Express Germany last week held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 11,000-sqm facility at Munich Airport (MUC) as it looks to expand amidst growing shipment volumes at the Munich gateway. The express integrator will invest €104 million for the new building which will be seven times larger than the warehouse it currently rents at Munich Airport's cargo center. Markus Reckling, Managing Director at DHL Express Germany explained that the bigger facility and its location will translate … [Read more...] about DHL Express injects €104m into Munich gateway
DHL Global Forwarding on Singapore and sustainability
DHL Global Forwarding has committed to covering at least 30 percent of air freight and ocean freight fuel requirements with sustainable fuels by 2030. In this interview, Payload Asia talks to Steffen Treiber, SVP Airfreight Asia Pacific, to get a rundown on the company’s roadmap towards achieving net zero. Can you share how your company is contributing in making sustainable air transport a reality? Using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is one of the key routes to reducing CO2 emissions over … [Read more...] about DHL Global Forwarding on Singapore and sustainability
DHL Express adds B777F capacity on transpacific route
DHL Japan has introduced a new route connecting Japan to the United States on June 26 as the company responds to growing demand for trade between Asia and the US. The company already has a B747F flying five times each week operated by Polar Air and a B777F flying the same number of weekly flights operated by Kalitta Air. The express operator will now add three roundtrip flights and deploy a Boeing 777F freighter, operated by DHL Air UK, on top of the regular weekly schedule, with plans to … [Read more...] about DHL Express adds B777F capacity on transpacific route
Drones usher in new era for air freight and logistics
The use of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles has certainly come a long way. From hot air balloons for reconnaissance in the late 1800s to remote-controlled planes for military purposes, the technology has greatly evolved and its usage has become widespread across different sectors, most notably logistics. Across the globe, leading engineers and companies are developing all sorts of drones for air cargo operations, whether for inspection, sorting in fulfilment centres, wildlife management or … [Read more...] about Drones usher in new era for air freight and logistics
