DHL has further strengthened its global Clinical Trials Logistics network by doubling the number of its global depots from 8 to 16 to include India, China, Panama, Canada, USA, Chile, Argentina and Lebanon. DHL now offers its Clinical Trials Logistics (CTL) service across 64 countries worldwide. This expansion of DHL’s expertise enables it to service additional key research sites around the world, to integrate emerging markets into global supply chains and to strengthen … [Read more...] about DHL’s Clinical Trials doubles number of depots
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DHL puts two Sony divisions under one roof
DHL Supply Chain has announced the official opening of a new purposebuilt facility for Sony Australia and Sony Computer Entertainment Australia. The 20,000m² warehouse, based at Erskine Park in Sydney, will house its consumer electronics, broadcast and professional and PlayStation products in one location. “As well as having a great new facility, we can also provide integration for two Sony companies within the same warehousing premises. As a result, Sony will achieve increased … [Read more...] about DHL puts two Sony divisions under one roof
DHL wins further BP retail contract in UK
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a four-year contract worth £75 million (US$114.5 million) to manage the UK warehousing and distribution of dry goods and chilled produce for BP’s UK Convenience Retail business. As part of the contract, DHL will manage the storage and delivery of 20 million cases of dry and chilled goods to all 360 BP forecourts around the UK each year. The team will also take on inventory forecasting and the management of BP Retail’s service call … [Read more...] about DHL wins further BP retail contract in UK
Jomo Kenyatta Int’l expands cargo facilities
The airport, which is currently ranked number two in terms cargo business in Africa, has received several expressions of interest from airlines which wish to operate out of Nairobi. Several European, North American and Asian airlines plan freighter services to JKIA due its geographic location especially in relationto the Great Lakes Region. Currently the airport has a number of foreign carriers calling at JKIA, including: Air France Cargo, Astral Aviation, Cargolux, DHL, Egypt Air Cargo, … [Read more...] about Jomo Kenyatta Int’l expands cargo facilities
Freighter restraint pays off for British Airways
British Airways has often been accused of being “less serious†about cargo than its European rivals such as Air France-KLM and Lufthansa, mainly because it did not go in for large freighter fleets. But in the past year the carrier has turned the tables somewhat. While its cargo traffic was down 7.2 per cent in 2009, according to the Association of European Airlines’ figures, that was half the fall at KLM (down 14.5 per cent), Lufthansa (down 18.4 per cent) and Air … [Read more...] about Freighter restraint pays off for British Airways
Security training for pharma customers
DHL and American Airlines Cargo have started offering joint training to educate pharmaceutical customers on how best to comply with the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP). The training includes discussion on the required process for becoming a Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF). Facilities that volunteer to participate in the CCSP program will be able to tender cargo directly to a passenger air carrier or freight forwarder. … [Read more...] about Security training for pharma customers
