Pelican BioThermal, the global name in temperature controlled packaging, announced the opening of a new network station and drop point in Incheon, South Korea—as the country eyes pharmaceutical development as a primary driver of economic growth. This network station is strategically located near the capital city of Seoul to enable the region to take advantage of the Crēdo™ on Demand rental option for temperature-controlled containers. “South Korea is a significant player in the development of … [Read more...] about Pelican BioThermal expands global rental network in Incheon, South Korea
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Korean Air flies direct to Milan, Rome
Korean Air has announced that commencing 25 February 2015 it will change the current service on its Seoul Incheon - Milan - Rome – Incheon route, to provide direct flights to both Milan and Rome, offering three flights a week to each destination, with Milan increasing to four times a week in March. The Rome service will see Korean Air operating three times a week utilising B777-300ER aircraft; while the new direct Milan service will initially operate three times a week utilising … [Read more...] about Korean Air flies direct to Milan, Rome
UPS expands Incheon air hub in Korea
UPS officially opened its newly expanded hub at Incheon International Airport. Situated within the airport's cargo terminal area, the newly expanded hub occupies over 9,000 square metres, more than 60 per cent increase in size. The increased capacity allows UPS to increase import, export and transshipment capability by around 50 per cent. Setting new standards in Korea, the expanded hub is equipped with new technologies and infrastructure which will strengthen UPS's capability to support … [Read more...] about UPS expands Incheon air hub in Korea
Dachser now sole shareholder in South Korea
German logistics company, Dachser, is now operating business in South Korea as Dachser Korea Inc., effective 1 July. The global logistics provider has had presence in the Republic of Korea (South Korea) since 2006 as MGI & Dachser Inc. In December 2013, Dachser acquired the remaining 50 per cent of the joint venture. Alongside the renaming of the company, Dachser also moved into new offices in Seoul. The head office of the company is located in Seoul with another office in the southern … [Read more...] about Dachser now sole shareholder in South Korea
Hawaiian to start Incheon service next year
Hawaiian Airlines is launching a four times weekly service to South Korea using Boeing 767-300ER aircraft from January 2011, as part of its ambitious expansion into Asia as it continues its evolution from an inter-island and West Coast carrier to a more significant international player. Hawaiian president and CEO Mark Dunkerley said Incheon will a key hub for Hawaiian because of its accessibility and proximity to other countries in the region including China. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian to start Incheon service next year
Korean Air reports net loss
Korean Air reported a full-year 2008 net loss of KRW1.96 trillion (US$1.4 billion), reversed from a net profit of KRW11.1 billion in 2007, citing the weak won as the biggest contributor to the heavy decline. It also said yesterday that it is boosting its A380 order from eight aircraft to 10 and will initiate "more aggressive investment" this year with the aim of achieving a "black ink balance" in 2009 while building "a foundation for future growth." It said it will focus on "increasing overseas … [Read more...] about Korean Air reports net loss
