DHL Express has launched London’s first ever scheduled helicopter delivery service. Beating congestion, DHL’s new helicopter service will enhance the connection between key financial centres in the USA and the UK, in particular. It will guarantee next day delivery of urgent documents from New York, Boston and Chicago to London’s financial district, reducing the transit time to just one day. With a daily flight connection from DHL’s Heathrow Hub to the centre of … [Read more...] about DHL launches London helicopter service
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UPS expects to handle 4 million gift returns
With a record number of consumers shopping online for the holidays, post-holiday returns and exchanges will keep UPS busy right through the new year. UPS National Returns Day is Jan. 6, 2015, when the company expects consumers will ship more than 800,000 packages back to retailers and merchants. By the end of the first full week in January, UPS anticipates transporting 4 million return packages in the United States. "We have successfully completed two of three phases of the Peak holiday … [Read more...] about UPS expects to handle 4 million gift returns
Mokulele Air launches same-day rush shipping
Mokulele Airlines has begun offering same day rush shipping service to and from the 10 airport locations it serves on Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, Lanai and Molokai. The service is available for envelopes up to five pounds and boxes up to 70 pounds. To use the service, individuals simply deliver their package to any Mokulele ticket counter and the package can be picked up just hours later at the destination airport. A special introductory flat rate of just US$5 for envelopes or boxes … [Read more...] about Mokulele Air launches same-day rush shipping
UPS buys e-commerce enabler i-parcel
UPS has acquired US-based international e-commerce enabler and logistics company i-parcel, LLC. UPS said that the acquisition complements its international cross-border logistics capabilities from the US and UK to over 100 countries. "UPS continues to look ahead to the expanding worldwide demands in the ever-growing global e-commerce market," said Alan Gershenhorn, UPS executive vice president and chief commercial officer. "According to a Pay-Pal study, cross-border e-commerce will reach … [Read more...] about UPS buys e-commerce enabler i-parcel
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