Today, a new land route dubbed the ‘New Silk Road’, or probably more accurately the ‘New Silk Rail’, follows a similar path, pieced together by railways in six countries and taking half the time to transport goods between China and Europe than by ocean shipping. “Transportation in the past between Asia and Europe meant choosing between air or ocean,” said Joost Van Doesburg, air freight policy manager at the European Shippers’ Council during the … [Read more...] about The new Silk Road
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DHL incorporates German pharma co. STADA
From left to right: Benoit Dumont, Alps & Nordics, DHL Supply Chain; Matthias Wiedenfels, STADA; Graham Inglis, Global Life Sciences & Healthcare, DHL Supply Chain DHL integrates the German logistics business of pharmaceuticals company STADA. Effective 1 June 2015, DHL Supply Chain will manage the logistics activities and sites of the pharmaceutical company in Florstadt and Bad Vilbel, near Frankfurt/Main. The deal does not comprise the disposal of the infrastructure, but the … [Read more...] about DHL incorporates German pharma co. STADA
DHL Express plans Mumbai air cargo facility
DHL Express is planning to open an air cargo terminal in Mumbai, with further India growth planned. The company already has two similar facilities at Delhi and Bengaluru airports. DHL said it has a share of about 50 per cent in India's domestic air cargo market, handling one million shipments a month. R Subramanian, managing director DHL Express India, said: “We are looking for space at Mumbai airport for an airside terminal. We recently started a courier clearance in … [Read more...] about DHL Express plans Mumbai air cargo facility
DHL to expand logistics facilities in the Philippines
DHL Express Philippines is investing close to P150 million (US$3.38 million) this year, bulk of which will be spent for opening the new services facilities in Clark, Las Piñas and at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. DHL Express Philippines country manager Nurhayati Abdullah said, "The Philippine market holds great potential for us and we are always on the lookout to further expand our footprint in the country, such as with the investment in this Clark Service Center … [Read more...] about DHL to expand logistics facilities in the Philippines
DHL Express invests €85m in new Singapore hub
Driven by surging e-commerce and intra-Asian growth, DHL Express has continued with its planned investments across Asia with the latest annoucement of a €85 million investment in a new express hub at Singapore Changi Airport’s 24-hour Free Trade Zone. Teo Ser Luck Singapore’s Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry said the fact DHL was upgrading its hub in Singapore also boosts Singapore’s attractiveness as a global logistics hub. The construction of the … [Read more...] about DHL Express invests €85m in new Singapore hub
Hactl’s strategic focus keeps it flying high
Without a doubt, living life on the edge of China’s mainland has its advantages, but it is not without its with challenges too. Growing capabilities of China’s logistics infrastructure and airports, shifting production locations, growing costs in Hong Kong and delays in getting a third runway at HKIA all stoke the eternal question of Hong Kong’s future as a logistics hub. And of course, losing your biggest customer and with it some 1.3 million tonnes of cargo handling business … [Read more...] about Hactl’s strategic focus keeps it flying high
