DHL Supply Chain has announced three new leadership appointments in Asia Pacific, starting with the promotion of Sivananthan Sukumaran (Siva), former managing director of Indonesia, to head of operations for Southeast Asia. Siva joined DHL Supply Chain in 2014 as general manager of operations in Indonesia, where he later rose to the role of senior operation director for consumer and retail. Taking over Siva’s post is Matthias Gehrsitz who will now head a diverse team … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain names new Southeast Asia head and directors
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trilatec offers lightweight skids to load air cargo
When it comes to handling air freight, lightweight replacements or options have a certain advantage in helping reduce CO2 emissions and fuel costs. Imagine another option besides wooden beams for the assembly of air freight pallets, which are made up of 80 percent lighter elements made of cardboard fiber composite material. German manufacturer trilatec is offering such a solution. The German manufacturer, founded in 1989, is headquartered in Merzig in Saarland with a focus on … [Read more...] about trilatec offers lightweight skids to load air cargo
Forwarders gain access to Cathay’s Click & Ship via CargoWise
More global forwarding companies are now able to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments in Cathay Cargo’s Click & Ship booking platform in real time thanks to an application programming interface (API) link via the CargoWise logistics platform. DHL Global Forwarding and DSV now have visibility and access to the carrier’s schedules, capacity and booking within CargoWise, which works with 24 of the 25 largest global freight forwarders. The data integration with CargoWise, … [Read more...] about Forwarders gain access to Cathay’s Click & Ship via CargoWise
DHL Express makes management changes in Asia Pacific
DHL Express has announced several retirements and strategic appointments for Asia Pacific, including Hong Kong and Macau, South Korea and Taiwan. Yung C. Ooi, most recently country manager for Taiwan, has been elected as Asia Pacific’s senior vice president for commercial. He will take over the responsibilities of Yasmin Khan, who retires after 23 years at the DHL Group. Appointed in Yung’s place is Chee Choong, who was managing director for Hong Kong & Macau. 30-year veteran … [Read more...] about DHL Express makes management changes in Asia Pacific
DHL opens new air freight office for Japan’s semicon industry
DHL Global Forwarding is betting on Japan’s push to triple its semiconductor sales within this decade, as it officially opened a new airfreight office at Kitakyushu Airport. The office will specifically handle the import, export, and domestic transportation of semiconductor shipments in response to growing transportation demands from related companies surrounding the Kyushu area. DHL said it has established specialists in semiconductor transportation at key Japanese airports … [Read more...] about DHL opens new air freight office for Japan’s semicon industry
DHL leads disaster prep workshop at Bhutan’s airport
DHL was the lead trainer at Bhutan’s first ‘Get Airports Ready for Disaster’ or GARD Program, which was successfully completed at Paro International Airport from 27 November to 1 December. The GARD Program is a global public-private partnership aimed at supporting airports in planning for their role as logistical hubs in the event of natural disasters, as well as integrating the airport's role in national emergency plans. The inaugural workshop in Bhutan saw around 50 participants during a … [Read more...] about DHL leads disaster prep workshop at Bhutan’s airport