International express services povider, DHL, has announced significant enhancements to its intercontinental delivery capabilities, with the launch on 27 March of a new, additional roundthe-world flight connecting Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Leipzig, Germany. The services are enabled through the introduction of three new B777F freighters, operated by ACMI provider, Southern Air. The transit time capability between Asia and Western US and Canada will be enhanced with a greater number of Asian … [Read more...] about DHL adds additional around-the-world flight
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‘Big Brown’ takes on an orange hue
According to the plan, the entire deal is set to be accomplished by the end of September this year, should regulators give the green light. If so, it will be a completely new ball game for the industry with the global express business dominated by only three competitors – DHL, UPS and FedEx. By adding Dutch TNT Express to its portfolio, ‘Big Brown’ not only inherits a massive European road network and some 480,000 staff, but also gets a significant air cargo capacity boost by … [Read more...] about ‘Big Brown’ takes on an orange hue
‘Big Brown’ takes on an orange hue
According to the plan, the entire deal is set to be accomplished by the end of September this year, should regulators give the green light. If so, it will be a completely new ball game for the industry with the global express business dominated by only three competitors – DHL, UPS and FedEx. By adding Dutch TNT Express to its portfolio, ‘Big Brown’ not only inherits a massive European road network and some 480,000 staff, but also gets a significant air cargo capacity boost by … [Read more...] about ‘Big Brown’ takes on an orange hue
DHL launches new Round-the-World service
DHL has launched a new, additional round-the-world flight connecting Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Leipzig which it says will create a unique service proposition on key trade lanes between Asia and Western US and Canada. The transit time capability between Asia and Western US and Canada will be market-leading, with a greater number of Asian origin locations, including key trade hubs Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Manila and a significant number of cities throughout China benefiting from … [Read more...] about DHL launches new Round-the-World service
DHL sees profit growth in 2011
Reporting its annual results for 2011, DHL saw its overall group net profit rise by 32.8 per cent to €2.4 billion, on sales up 2.8 per cent to €52.8 billion. The group’s express division reported an operating profit (ebit) up 86.5 per cent to €927million on the back of sales which rose 22 per cent as the operator exited a number of domestic operations, including China, Canada and Australia. The growth was driven by a double-digit volume rise in international … [Read more...] about DHL sees profit growth in 2011
DHL launches direct Chengdu, Ho Chi Minh
DHL has launched two new direct flights from its hub in Hong Kong to Chengdu, China and from Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as the latest enhancements to its Asia air network. DHL’s new Hong Kong to Chengdu route promises evening pick-up and next-day delivery for shipments to Chengdu and other economic centers in Southwestern China, such as Chongqing, Kunming and Guiyang, the express operator said. This route is operated in cooperation with Yangtze River Express Ltd., a … [Read more...] about DHL launches direct Chengdu, Ho Chi Minh