DHL has signed a Partnership Agreement with the China Development Institute (CDI), a leading think tank in China, to research and develop innovative logistics solutions nationwide. As a Global Research Partner of the DHL Innovation Initiative, CDI will provide in-depth strategic knowledge and resources for the two parties to jointly deliver solutions in the areas of Urban Logistics, Sustainable Supply Chain, Auto ID Application, Supply Chain Optimisation to administrative and business … [Read more...] about DHL ties up with China Development Institute
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Paris-Vatry cargo volumes continue sliding south
Cargo traffic at the all-cargo Paris-Vatry airport plummeted to around 3,300 tonnes in the first six months of 2010, compared with 14,000 tonnes for the same period last year. The sharp decline in tonnage — when airports around the world are recording, in many cases record growth as the industry recovers from 2009’s devastation — is testimony to the impact of losing its two largest customers. Both Avient and DHL withdrew from Paris-Vatry last year, sending … [Read more...] about Paris-Vatry cargo volumes continue sliding south
Southern Air turns to DHL for spares
DHL announced it has been chosen by Southern Air Inc., a US-based cargo airline, as its preferred international express delivery provider. Under the agreement DHL Express will now provide express transportation of Southern Air aircraft-related parts to and from the US in support of its global operations. “In our industry, time is literally money – any delay in delivery of a part for a scheduled maintenance or repair could result in significant losses and diminished … [Read more...] about Southern Air turns to DHL for spares
Lufthansa Cargo rides an Asian tailwind
As the recovery from the global economic crisis of 2009 continues to grow and find firmer footing, it has now become commonplace for air cargo carriers – and indeed the whole industry – to report unprecedented growth figures. The problem is these double digit growth figures have a fairy tale aura about them for the simple reason they compare today’s figures with the depths of the industry lows last year. While they do speak of a welcome recovery and growth, what … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo rides an Asian tailwind
DHL wins forwarding deal for Aussie desalination plant
DHL Global Forwarding has been named the logistics partner for the Victoria Desalination Project. The company will be responsible for delivering approximately 60,000 revenue tonnes of material and equipment to construct Australia's largest seawater desalination plant which will be built on the Bass Coast, near the town of Wonthaggi. "DHL will be involved in the entire logistical process; from contacting suppliers, making bookings for transport, picking up goods, transporting goods to Melbourne, … [Read more...] about DHL wins forwarding deal for Aussie desalination plant
DHL expands Japanese clinical trial hub
DHL has announced a 660 sqm expansion of DHL Supply Chain’s Clinical Trial Logistics Hub located in Aomi, Tokyo to respond to strong business growth, bringing the total floor area for this facility to 3,420 sqm. The expansion will also introduce shared-use space with customer-specific shelving in addition to dedicated spaces used by single customers which will allow customers to expand or decrease their space, depending on the scale of their clinical trial projects. … [Read more...] about DHL expands Japanese clinical trial hub