DHL Global Forwarding has launched its multimodal service linking Japan to its existing rail solution from China to Europe. Using a combination of trucking, sea and rail solutions, the seamless, scheduled service offers customers in Japan access to DGF China's rail freight solution which reduces the delivery time by up to half to between 10 and 21 days compared to solely using ocean freight and reduces costs by up to 85 per cent compared to airfreight. In addition, customers seeking … [Read more...] about DHL launches North Asian multimodal service
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Raya Airways is the new name for Transmile Air
Transmile Air Services (TAS) will be renamed and rebranded as Raya Airways Sdn Bhd, operating as the designated national cargo carrier of Malaysia. Since completing the 100 per cent purchase of shares and assets of TAS and separating all business involvement from Transmile Group Bhd in July 2013, the airline has been busy reorganising its structure while continuing to operate domestic and regional freighter services. With a new management team in place, the announcement of the revised … [Read more...] about Raya Airways is the new name for Transmile Air
DHL moves to secure freight capacity
DHL Global Forwarding is responding to global trade growth with freight capacity initiatives designed to support customers in a challenging market environment. These include securing sufficient long term capacity on some of the world’s busiest trade lanes such as, to and from Asia Pacific, where carrier rates are climbing as a result of shortfalls in freight capacity. Roger Crook, CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Freight said, “As global trade picks up – fuelled by spiking … [Read more...] about DHL moves to secure freight capacity
Delivered as promised? We think not.
Much has been said about the business of the integrators as the general air cargo industry psychoanalyses itself trying to figure out what happened to its once lucrative business. Modal change to ocean freight, yes indeed part of the equation, but as was so poignantly highlighted by FedEx chairman Fred Smith at last year’s Los Angeles World Cargo Symposium, its modal change to the integrators that the mainstream industry should most be worried about. Why? Because after four decades, … [Read more...] about Delivered as promised? We think not.
Blue Dart makes inroads into Bhilwara
Blue Dart, a Mumbai-based express air and integrated transportation, distribution and logistics company and part of the DP DHL Group, has opened an office in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Sukhwinder Singh, regional head (North), Blue Dart Express Ltd, inaugurated the office located at 14-17 S K Plaza, B Block, Pur Road, Bhilwara. Speaking at the launch, Singh said, “Bhilwara’s large textile industry has helped it earn the sobriquet of the ‘Manchester of Rajasthan’. With a … [Read more...] about Blue Dart makes inroads into Bhilwara
DHL opens new logistics centre at Leipzig airport
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL, officially opened a new logistics centre for the pharmaceuticals industry, in Leipzig. The facility, covering almost 3,000 square metres, located in direct proximity to the Leipzig/Halle airport and serves as a competence center for the transport, transport preparation, temporary storage, and transport follow-up of active and passive temperature controlled pharmaceutical products. Investment volumes in the new … [Read more...] about DHL opens new logistics centre at Leipzig airport
