DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a contract to manage the supply chain operations for Kate Spade, the global lifestyle brand, in Japan. Under the new agreement, DHL is responsible for the storage and distribution of Kate Spade New York and Jack Spade products to its retail network of over 80 stores across the country; and manages e-commerce operations for customers purchasing via www.katespade.jp and other online shopping sites. Gavin Murdoch, president and … [Read more...] about DHL bags Kate Spade contract in Japan
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Expanded role for Thomas Tieber in DHL
DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Thomas Tieber as CEO for ASEAN and South Asia. Prior to this, Tieber was overseeing DHL Global Forwarding in South Asia - he managed Thailand and established operations in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. In this newly expanded role, Thomas will also oversee Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and other agent operations in ASEAN and South Asia. Based in Thailand, he will continue to report directly to Kelvin Leung, CEO, DHL … [Read more...] about Expanded role for Thomas Tieber in DHL
ECS rides high on ‘innovation’ focus
Thominet tries to keep in good shape – physically – and with him the GSSA that he heads also believes in keeping fit and fine. With chairman Bertrand Schmoll in command, ECS has set its sights on its turnover to reach US$1.1 billion in 2015: A whopping increase of around $230 million (2014 sales: $928 million). Among its clients are Brussels Airlines Cargo, ANA Cargo, China Southern Cargo, Turkish Airlines Cargo and quite a few others. For the group then, the main business drivers will … [Read more...] about ECS rides high on ‘innovation’ focus
DHL Express makes €4.9 million Thai investment
DHL Express has announced plans to increase its investments in physical infrastructure and services in Thailand to 180 million baht (€4.9 million) in 2015 to deliver business growth and enhance service quality. The new investments in expanding the company’s infrastructure and to develop talent underscore DHL’s commitment to offer best-in-class air express services and solutions to customers in Thailand, DHL said. … [Read more...] about DHL Express makes €4.9 million Thai investment
DHL uprades Americas hub for US$108M
DHL is investing US$108 million to expand its Americas hub facility at the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky airport (CVG) to meet the demands of continued growth in international ecommerce and global trade. The expansion will provide more gates to accommodate additional aircraft, warehouse space and new equipment to provide more capacity for sorting shipments as well as unloading and reloading aircraft. Stephen Fenwick, CEO, DHL Express Americas, said: “This multi-million dollar investment … [Read more...] about DHL uprades Americas hub for US$108M
Blue Dart Express acquires Blue Dart Aviation
India’s Blue Dart Express – a unit of Deutsche Post DHL Group – has become a majority shareholder in Blue Dart Aviation after purchasing additional 21 per cent stake taking its shareholding of the company in Blue Dart Aviation to 70 per cent. This now makes Blue Dart Aviation a subsidiary of Blue Dart Express – an integrated transportation and distribution company. Blue Dart Aviation was part of DHL Aviation from 2004 to 2015. Blue Dart Aviation operates a fleet of five B757-200Fs on 21 … [Read more...] about Blue Dart Express acquires Blue Dart Aviation
