DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has announced management changes in Asia Pacific, with Terry Ryan, current CEO of the division set to retire after more than 40 years with the group. Stepping into his shoes is successor, Javier Bilbao, previously CEO DHL Supply Chain Latin America, wo will take the helm in the region, effective September 1. Javier started his career at the DHL Group in 2000 in the UK and has held various management positions over … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain names next APAC chief
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FedEx launches ‘Picture Proof of Delivery’ in Singapore
FedEx is supporting e-commerce growth in Singapore and enhancing the customer experience of online shoppers in the city state with the launch of Picture Proof of Delivery (PPOD) for express residential deliveries. Customers in Singapore who choose the ‘no-signature-required’ delivery option can now receive a photo showing the exact location where their package was delivered, by tracking on the FedEx website and the FedEx Mobile app. The express operator said PPOD is a free delivery service … [Read more...] about FedEx launches ‘Picture Proof of Delivery’ in Singapore
Changi inks agreement to help develop Cairo Cargo City
Changi Airports International (CAI) has signed an agreement with Cairo Airport Company, which is expected to help position Cairo International Airport as a cargo and logistics hub. The Singapore-based airport consultancy firm will work with the airport operator in Egypt for a feasibility study for the development of Cairo Cargo City, a new area at Cairo International Airport that has been earmarked for cargo and logistics development. Another consultancy agreement was signed for the … [Read more...] about Changi inks agreement to help develop Cairo Cargo City
Airblox welcomes Avianca Cargo capacity
Freight forwarders on the Airblox platform can now search and book capacity on Avianca Cargo flights. Procurement specialists can find listed capacity on lanes between Miami and Bogota, as well as trans-Atlantic lanes between London Heathrow-Bogota and Madrid-Bogota. Airblox allows instant access to multiple airlines' capacities, the ability to book days or months in advance, as well as financial solutions with payment extension options. Signing up on the platform is free … [Read more...] about Airblox welcomes Avianca Cargo capacity
FL Technics, Angkasa Pura to build MRO hub at Denpasar
A new joint venture between FL Technics, PT Angkasa Pura Properti, and PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero), has started the development of a 17,000-sqm aircraft MRO facility at Bali’s Denpasar airport. This will be the first MRO hub of its type at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali. The new infrastructure will house a hangar with six bays to maintain narrow-body aircraft, supported by purpose-built production shops and offices. The project will be developed under … [Read more...] about FL Technics, Angkasa Pura to build MRO hub at Denpasar
Unilode signs 5-year deal with supplier AviusULD
Unilode Aviation Solutions has renewed its partnership with container and pallet supplier AviusULD, formerly known as Safran Cabin Cargo, with a 5-year contract. The two companies have been partners for more than 15 years with more than half of Unilode’s ULD fleet of 160,000 supplied by AviusULD. With the long-term agreement, AviusULD will continue to supply Unilode with containers and pallets, promising an even greater level of flexibility in terms of ULD types, volumes … [Read more...] about Unilode signs 5-year deal with supplier AviusULD