The eCommerce division of the world's leading logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL), announced the opening of its Melbourne distribution center. This is a step towards supporting the steady growth of e-commerce exports out of Australia. The distribution center co-located with DHL Global Forwarding's 16,700 sqm facility in Tullamarine will support e-commerce exports from Australia to popular destinations such as China, U.S., UK, Germany, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. This … [Read more...] about DHL eCommerce opens Melbourne Distribution Center
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Indonesia AirAsia X cleared to fly Melbourne-Bali
Indonesia AirAsia X, a long-haul offshoot of the Malaysia AirAsia group, has gained clearance to begin flights between Melbourne and Bali's Denpasar from 17 March. "The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has issued an Air Operator’s Certificate to Indonesia AirAsia X. This means Indonesia AirAsia X now has CASA approval for flights between Melbourne and Denpasar," the regulatory body said in a statement. AirAsia X has been expanding aggressively on the Australian front in the past few … [Read more...] about Indonesia AirAsia X cleared to fly Melbourne-Bali
Etihad doubles freight volume to Melbourne
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced plans for a second daily non-stop service between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne from 1 August 2015. The additional flight will be operated by a B777-300ER aircraft. This will double the airline’s freight handling capacity providing new opportunities for trade. In conjunction with its equity partners, Etihad Airways will offer double daily services to Rome and Milan with Alitalia, Berlin and … [Read more...] about Etihad doubles freight volume to Melbourne
TNT to build Melbourne logistics facility
The largest transport and logistics ‘super hub’ in TNT’s global network is under construction at Tullamarine. The 38,000 square metres facility – big enough to house more than five soccer pitches – occupies nearly a third of the 121,000 square metres site near Tullamarine Airport and is due for completion in July 2015. The new depot will open for business in September 2015 and operate as TNT's Victorian head office and as a hub to other TNT depots … [Read more...] about TNT to build Melbourne logistics facility