But the airport’s success is clearly more than simply lottery luck. And it’s no new-comer either, having recently celebrated its 80th anniversary, means it has seen its share of turmoil and war – both hot and cold. And, in part this historical patina left Leipzig-Halle Airport blessed in many ways. Congestion-free, the airport boasts two 3.6 km runways that literally beckon traffic seven-days-a-week, 24-hours a day, offering vastly untapped landing and … [Read more...] about Leipzig-Halle leapfrogs into the big time
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DHL, Cathay ink cargo security partnership
DHL Global Forwarding and Cathay Pacific Airways have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a Security Partnership Programme. Under the MOU, DHL Global Forwarding will further enhance the security of high-value freight for customers, including pharmaceutical, fashion or high-technology that are pre-alerted as requiring special loss prevention measures, the company said. The aim of the security partnership programme between two parties is to share the industry best practices in loss … [Read more...] about DHL, Cathay ink cargo security partnership
DHL launches life sciences centres in SGP & India
DHL has announced a US$15 million investment in three Life Science Competence Centers to fulfill what it says is the growing demand for higher levels of quality compliance. Located in Singapore, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, the centres will bolster DHL’s logistics capabilities for the Life Science industry in the region. The company also announced the launch of the DHL Global Forwarding Aid & Relief Logistics unit in Asia Pacific based in Singapore. Drawing on DHL’s expertise … [Read more...] about DHL launches life sciences centres in SGP & India
US$32M Oz logistics hub for DHL
Global logistics company, DHL recently opened its new A$35 million (US$32 million) airfreight facility at Melbourne airport. The new facility offers the latest in technology, security and environmental credentials and will boost the perishables trade out of Victoria and Tasmania, the company said. Covering almost 50,000 m2, the new facility includes two state-of-the-art, 850 m2 multiple variable temperature controlled cool rooms designed to handle the region’s thriving life … [Read more...] about US$32M Oz logistics hub for DHL
The ‘Pride of Africa’ is set to shine brighter
“Aviation is not ready for party time,†according to Bram Steller. The Dutch national who joined Kenya Airways (KQ) in August 2008 as chief operating officer knows what he is talking about. Barely four months ago – in June – KQ reported a loss of KES5.66 billion (US$71.8 million) in the year ended March 2009, a result of fuel hedging costs, a labour strike and political unrest, after a revised pre-tax profit of KES6.52 billion a year earlier. For the carrier … [Read more...] about The ‘Pride of Africa’ is set to shine brighter
DHL launches life sciences centres in SGP & India
DHL has announced a US$15 million investment in three Life Science Competence Centers to fulfill what it says is the growing demand for higher levels of quality compliance. Located in Singapore, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, the centres will bolster DHL’s logistics capabilities for the Life Science industry in the region. The company also announced the launch of the DHL Global Forwarding Aid & Relief Logistics unit in Asia Pacific based in Singapore. Drawing on DHL’s expertise … [Read more...] about DHL launches life sciences centres in SGP & India
