ECS Group has announced the appointment of Martin Bittner as its new managing director of Globe Air Cargo, Germany. Bittner assumed the role on 1 January 2017, taking over from Mark Grinsted who will retire on 31 March after serving 14 long years with the group. An industry veteran with a wealth of experience spanning nearly 50 years, Grinsted has agreed to put his rich knowledge to good use in the coming years in special projects for ECS Group. Grinsted was … [Read more...] about ECS Group announces change of guard at Globe Air Cargo Germany
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Deutsche Post DHL Group, Gavi forge global partnership to improve delivery of life-saving vaccines in developing countries
Deutsche Post DHL Group, the leading global mail and logistics company, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, announced a global partnership to help improve vaccine supply chains in Gavi-supported countries. As immunization programs expand to include new, life-saving vaccines and strive to reach more people, often in remote areas, they are increasingly constrained by outdated supply chains. With vaccine volumes continuing to increase and the persistence of often weak or broken health … [Read more...] about Deutsche Post DHL Group, Gavi forge global partnership to improve delivery of life-saving vaccines in developing countries
Precision Aircraft Solutions completes 28th conversion for DHL
Precision Aircraft Solutions has completed its 28th passenger-to-freighter conversion for the DHL global network. The conversion is also Precision’s 12th redelivery in less than a year to the DHL affiliate European Air Transport Leipzig. Stated Precision President Gary Warner, “We are pleased to provide DHL with another Precision freighter for its European fleet.” Conversion of the 757-200 aircraft, MSN 26275, was performed at HAECO Americas in Greensboro, … [Read more...] about Precision Aircraft Solutions completes 28th conversion for DHL
Deutsche Post DHL completes UK Mail acquisition
Deutsche Post DHL Group has completed its US$315.5 million acquisition of UK Mail. Both EU and UK regulatory bodies gave the green light for the deal in late 2016 and the companies have moved to cancel the listing of UK Mail Group plc shares, amend the company’s Articles of Association and will add UK Mail’s operations to the European parcel network of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The move is aimed at strengthening DHL's presence in the UK e-commerce market. “This acquisition will deliver … [Read more...] about Deutsche Post DHL completes UK Mail acquisition
Precision completes 6th conversion for DHL Express
Precision Aircraft Solutions has announced the completion of its sixth Precision B757-200 P2F conversion of the year for European Air Transport Leipzig Airline (EAT), the largest of three airlines with dedicated service to the European, Middle Eastern and North African networks of DHL Express. “We are very proud of DHL Express’ continued confidence in the Precision product,” said Precision president Gary Warner. “Each redelivery is a symbol of our commitment to fulfilling our customers’ … [Read more...] about Precision completes 6th conversion for DHL Express
3D printing’s greatest impact on spare parts logistics: DHL
DHL released its latest DHL Trend Report today – ‘3D Printing and the Future of Supply Chains’ which has identified a potential for disruptive new links in the supply chain as a result of 3D Printing technology. For the transport sector DHL said the greatest impact will be on spare parts logistics. The global logistic giant has been testing a variety of both 3D printing hardware and techniques for several years and has identified applications that have the potential to redefine manufacturing … [Read more...] about 3D printing’s greatest impact on spare parts logistics: DHL
