Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has taken full control of its Peruvian joint venture Hellmann Worldwide Logistics S.A.C. as the company acquired thre remaining 50 percent of shares held by Carlos Augusto Dammert (President of the Board). The acquisition allows the company to be fully integrated into Hellmann's global network, thus expanding the service portfolio for customers and generating further sustainable growth in Peru and the entire Americas region. Hellmann has been … [Read more...] about Hellmann takes full control of Peruvian venture
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GEODIS banks on merger to enhance US service
GEODIS earlier this month has signed an agreement to acquire American company, Need It Now Delivers, which will enable the forwarder to increase its US presence in contract logistics and last-mile delivery. Need It Now Delivers operates an expansive domestic road freight network with more than 65 company locations and 300 distribution points, providing strong national coverage, particularly in the eastern United States. To offer its customers complete port-to-door logistics solutions, the … [Read more...] about GEODIS banks on merger to enhance US service
WFS boosts cargo handling capacity at Heathrow
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has increased its facility footprint at London’s Heathrow Airport after a 30 percent growth in volumes in the past year. WFS has signed a five-year lease on Building 578 in the airport’s cargo area, boosting its warehouse and office space by a further 27,000 sqft. Due to commence operations in October, the building features eight landside doors for cargo deliveries and collections, and a 20-foot truck dock. Plans are underway for caster deck storage for loaded … [Read more...] about WFS boosts cargo handling capacity at Heathrow
American elects new digital and information chief
American Airlines has announced that Ganesh Jayaram will become the Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO), effective September 1. Jayaram, who will report to CEO Robert Isom, will provide leadership, vision, and direction for American’s technology organization supporting both technical and business strategic objectives. This includes leading and shaping the roadmap for defining the role technology will play in driving customer and team member … [Read more...] about American elects new digital and information chief
Qantas to add six A321s for its domestic cargo fleet
Qantas Freight will increase its domestic fleet with six Airbus A321 aircraft to meet growing e-commerce demand and as part of replacing its older freighters. The six A321 freighters are expected to arrive between early 2024 and mid-2026 and will replace the fleet of Boeing 737 freighters that are approaching the end of their economic life. Each A321 freighter can carry 23 tonnes of cargo, nine tonnes more than the older 737s, and are around 30 percent more fuel efficient per tonne of … [Read more...] about Qantas to add six A321s for its domestic cargo fleet
Menzies makes ground in Pakistan with contract wins
Press release Menzies Aviation earlier this month revealed more than a dozen secured contracts in Pakistan after it acquired 49 percent of local aviation services business Royal Airport Services (RAS), as stated on a press release dated 12 August. Menzies’ acquisition of a stake in Royal Airport Services has created a strong growth platform for Menzies Aviation in Pakistan, with Menzies-RAS securing contract wins with several major carriers in the region since forming in early … [Read more...] about Menzies makes ground in Pakistan with contract wins
