Amid the lush greenery of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, DHL and National University of Singapore (NUS) launched the S$3 million Sustainable Supply Chain Centre of Asia Pacific (SSCCAP). A first for the region, the centre will be a best practice hub and intellectual property engine to drive sustainable supply chain development in the Asia Pacific region. Building on DHL’s global GoGreen environmental protection programme, its own sustainable supply chain expertise and its global … [Read more...] about Asia’s new Sustainable Supply Chain Centre
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Brussels sees the bright side of less DHL traffic
For Brussels Airport (BRU), DHL’s decision in October of 2004 to relocate its hub from Brussels to Leipzig, Germany was a significant development, but ultimately one that could not be avoided. The airport, one of the largest in Europe, handling over 530,000 tonnes of cargo last year, is in close proximity to the greater Brussels’ population of nearly 1.8 million meant the express and logistic company’s proposed expansion plans for extra night time activity … [Read more...] about Brussels sees the bright side of less DHL traffic
EUROPE & CIS: Aerologic boosts Europe/Asia capacity
Lufthansa Cargo and DHL Express have announced their joint venture air cargo airline, Aerologic is increasing capacity between Europe and Asia, citing consistently high demand. Initially the cargo carrier will offer two weekday flights per week between Leipzig, Shanghai and Seoul. A further flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai and Seoul will be started on weekends, the company said. … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Aerologic boosts Europe/Asia capacity
DHL clinches major Diageo contract in Korea
DHL has clinched a multi-billion won contract in Korea with leading premium drinks maker Diageo to manage the company’s stock of premium wine and spirits in South Korea. Under the contract, DHL Supply Chain will provide a full suite of integrated supply chain services – warehousing and distribution – from an Incheon-based facility, reaching out to over 1,500 wholesalers nationwide. … [Read more...] about DHL clinches major Diageo contract in Korea
Bahrain offers a cargo oasis
“Bahrain’s strategic position in the Gulf, with proximity to the region’s largest market, Saudi Arabia, was a critical determining factor in our original decision to locate here,†says Dave Spargo, regional director, DHL,Middle East, Bahrain. DHL operates a hub in Bahrain, which it expanded significantly in 2005. Aramex, GAC Express and TNT also have logistics operations there. While cargo tonnage was off significantly in 2009, for the first four months of … [Read more...] about Bahrain offers a cargo oasis
e-freight goes live in Chile
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Chile became the 27th e-freight country worldwide when IATA e-freight for exports went live in early June at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). E-freight for imports is in the testing process and is expected to be implemented in the coming months. IATA e-freight, one of the Simplifying the Business projects, improves service and cuts by taking the paper out of the air cargo supply chain. Facilitated by IATA, the … [Read more...] about e-freight goes live in Chile
