Cathay Pacific Airways reported cargo and mail tonne kilometres fell by 1.9 per cent in October, while passenger numbers were down 3.9 per cent to two million, but this was still, by far its best month of the year to date. Passenger load factors fell 6.8 percentage points to 82.3 per cent, with a 10.1 per cent capacity reduction. This includes the operations of both Cathay and its subsidiary Dragonair. General manager cargo sales and marketing Titus Diu said strong demand from Hong Kong … [Read more...] about HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific reports only 1.9% Oct drop
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DHL in security partnership at Bangalore airport
DHL announced that its freight forwarding division DHL Global Forwarding has signed a security partnership with Air India-SATS, Bengaluru, the cargo terminal operator at the Bangalore international airport. According to the agreement DHL Global Forwarding will work together with Air India-SATS on standard operating procedures (SOP) for high-value and high-risk air cargo, to share best practices and information on crime trends. “To ensure fool-proof security in the supply chain, it is … [Read more...] about DHL in security partnership at Bangalore airport
DHL opens new Philippines Logistics Center
DHL Supply Chain has opened its new four hectare (40,000 square meters), Php40 million (US$850,000) DHL Logistics Center in Parañaque City in the Philippines. One of the largest DHL Supply Chain facilities in the Philippines, the multi-user facility has been custombuilt to suit the needs of key industries, boost DHL’s market leading position through increased operational efficiency and ability to deliver flexible and optimal supply chain solutions to customers, the company said. … [Read more...] about DHL opens new Philippines Logistics Center
DHL wins major contract extension at Heathrow
Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) has extended its contract with DHL Supply Chain for the operation of the Heathrow Consolidation Center (HCC) until October 2012. The contract worth around £9 million (US$14.7 million) a year will extend the partnership for the consolidation of deliveries to 323 retail and catering outlets, pubs and restaurants within the airport beyond the duration of the London Olympic Games when passenger levels are expected to rise. The new agreement has almost doubled in … [Read more...] about DHL wins major contract extension at Heathrow
DHL establishes oil & energy centre in Singapore
DHL has established its eighth and largest DHL Center of Excellence for Oil and Energy in Singapore to serve the Asia Pacific region as it moves to meet what it says is surging demand from the €260 billion global oil and energy logistics industry. Staffed by more than 200 employees, the DHL Asia Pacific Oil and Energy Center of Excellence (COE) located in Changi South comprises of a comprehensive team of industry professionals who design and implement innovative and enhanced logistics … [Read more...] about DHL establishes oil & energy centre in Singapore
Southern Air
Daniel McHugh has been named chief executive for US cargo carrier Southern Air Holdings effective 1 January 2010, succeeding James Neff, the company’s founder and current chief executive, who is retiring at the end of the year but who will remain a board member and significant shareholder. McHugh is an experienced executive with extensive knowledge of the air cargo industry. He is the former chief executive of DHL Express Asia Pacific. McHugh has served on the boards of directors … [Read more...] about Southern Air
