DHL Supply Chain, the global market leader for contract logistics solutions, has extended its partnership with Konica Minolta, Inc., the leading manufacturer in business technologies, by securing a contract to design, manage, and optimise its logistics operations across China. Under the new Lead Logistics Partner (LLP) agreement, DHL will be wholly responsible for the manufacturing logistics of Konica Minolta’s domestic supply chain in the ‘Business Technologies’ business in China. Th e … [Read more...] about DHL expands partnership with Konica Minolta
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New DHL app increases cold chain visibility
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, has introduced its new LifeTrack mobile app available for iOS and Android systems. Th e free application grants users on-the-go access to DHL’s proprietary online cold chain tracking and management platform LifeTrack. Th e app provides customers in the life sciences and healthcare industry an overview of their shipments, alerts about any in-transit issues – such as temperature excursions, and instant … [Read more...] about New DHL app increases cold chain visibility
SAP denies causing DHL’s IT woes
SAP has denied reports accusing its software as being the root cause of the problems with the implementation of a new logistics software system at DHL Global Forwarding. Profit at Deutsche Post DHL group plunged 90 per cent in Q3 2015 as it wrote off €345 million (US$365 million) from a failed attempt to upgrade the software system for its freight forwarding network. Dubbed the New Forwarding Environment (NFE), the upgraded software for DHL’s Global Forwarding division was to enable a variety … [Read more...] about SAP denies causing DHL’s IT woes
DHL opens Innovation Centre in Singapore
DHL launched its Asia Pacific Innovation Centre (APIC) in Singapore to offer a visionary view of the logistics world, and develop innovative solutions to meet evolving supply chain needs. The multi-million dollar facility is DHL’s first innovation centre outside of Germany and the first dedicated centre for innovative logistics services in the Asia Pacific region. The centre is located within the S$160 million (US$113 million) DHL Supply Chain Advanced Regional Centre (ARC) building at … [Read more...] about DHL opens Innovation Centre in Singapore
Amazon looks to be quietly testing own air cargo ops from Wilmington
E-commerce giant Amazon looks to be taking steps to operate its own air freight service to compete with the likes of FedEx and UPS, with tests taking place out of DHL’s former US hub in Wilmington, Ohio. The aim would be to improve efficiency and cut its US$4.2 billion (2014) net shipping costs. A posting on Airline Pilot Forums in late October by an individual claiming to be a pilot said that two B767s were in operation for Amazon. Various media reports have suggested the tests, said to be … [Read more...] about Amazon looks to be quietly testing own air cargo ops from Wilmington
Precision redelivers four B757-200 P2Fs in one week
In the span of one week, Precision Aircraft Solutions has redelivered four B757-200 P2F aircraft from four MRO locations around the world to three clients. “We are tremendously proud of these four converted freighters being redelivered in one week’s time,” said Precision president Gary Warner. “The breadth of Precision’s capabilities and the reach of our services have never been greater.” The redeliveries were for four customers and completed by the following MRO operations: DHL at … [Read more...] about Precision redelivers four B757-200 P2Fs in one week
