DHL was the lead trainer at Bhutan’s first ‘Get Airports Ready for Disaster’ or GARD Program, which was successfully completed at Paro International Airport from 27 November to 1 December. The GARD Program is a global public-private partnership aimed at supporting airports in planning for their role as logistical hubs in the event of natural disasters, as well as integrating the airport's role in national emergency plans. The inaugural workshop in Bhutan saw around 50 participants during a … [Read more...] about DHL leads disaster prep workshop at Bhutan’s airport
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Wexco to represent DHL Aviation in Oceania
DHL Aviation has tapped ECS Group subsidiaries Wexco Group and Wexco NZ to provide GSSA services in Australia and New Zealand starting 1 December 2023. The four-year contracts were finalised in end-September, which will see Wexco sell the capacity on board 45 weekly flights, with 550 tonnes of capacity to be filled each week. DHL operates 26 flights from Australia and 19 flights from New Zealand transporting perishable commodities alongside regular horse shipments “The … [Read more...] about Wexco to represent DHL Aviation in Oceania
DHL Express unveils newly expanded hub in Hong Kong
DHL Express has completed the expansion of its Central Asia Hub or CAH in Hong Kong, which can now handle six times more shipment volume than when it was first established in 2004. The leading express operator has spent 562 million euros on the Hong Kong hub over the last 19 years with two phased developments in both 2008 and 2017. Given its location in Hong Kong, the hub is important gateway to Asia and the rest of the world and today it handles close to 20 percent of the company’s global … [Read more...] about DHL Express unveils newly expanded hub in Hong Kong
DHL Supply Chain boosts automation in its global network
DHL Supply Chain is expanding the automation of its warehouse operations across the globe and is working with long-time partner AutoStore, a robotic technology company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems. AutoStore’s automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) technology features a highly modular and scalable design that makes it fit for e-commerce and businesses handling smaller products such as fashion and tech items. DHL Supply Chain, which is currently involved … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain boosts automation in its global network
Hong Kong’s ALMAC event set to start next week
Hong Kong’s flagship event for logistics and supply chain industry, the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference or ALMAC, will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 21 and 22 November, next week. This year's conference, which bears the theme of "Future-Proofing Supply Chains: Diversification, Decarbonisation and Digitalisation,” will focus on adopting diverse strategies to address global trade changes and uncertainties, promoting carbon reduction, … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s ALMAC event set to start next week
Industry leaders take centre stage at 10th Payload Asia Awards
Tonnes of laughter and conversations were shared at the 10th edition of the Payload Asia Awards, held at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore on 27 October. Around 130 professionals and executives were present at the awards event, which recognised the most outstanding players and operators from the air cargo and logistics industry. A total of 27 trophies were raised during the evening which saw Hong Kong-based TAM Group walk away with two awards for the cargo GSA categories. New category Air … [Read more...] about Industry leaders take centre stage at 10th Payload Asia Awards
