Menlo Logistics, the US$1.5 billion global logistics and supply chain management subsidiary of Con-way Inc., will increase its presence in Thailand and Malaysia, and adding to its portfolio supply chain services for two major new industries as key opportunities for 2015. These and other developments, including the company's recent rebranding initiative, were discussed in a briefing held last week in Singapore hosted by Robert Bassett, Menlo's vice president of marketing and sales, and Desmond … [Read more...] about Menlo Logistics to invest in Thailand and Malaysia
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DHL deploys new intra-Asia air routes
DHL has launched a new intra-Asia flight, connecting the economies of Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong. The flight commenced on 3 November, connecting Bangkok, Hanoi and Hong Kong five times per week. Utilising a newly converted B737-400SF freighter featuring a gross payload of 21 tonnes, the route will be operated by K-Mile Air of Thailand, a partner of DHL. The new route shortens the transit time for intra-Asia shipments to and from Hanoi to one day, allowing businesses and consumers to enjoy … [Read more...] about DHL deploys new intra-Asia air routes
Bangkok Airways IPO targets late October
Bangkok Airways has filed a submission to the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO) of just under 25 per cent of the company. Subscription is expected to open for individual investors around mid-October, while the shares are expected to commence trading in the Stock Exchange of Thailand by the end of October. The Company is confident of its growth potential and believes future business expansion will put it in a prime position to capitalise on the … [Read more...] about Bangkok Airways IPO targets late October
UPS opens new contract logistics facility in Thailand
UPS announced the opening of its newest contract logistics facility in Amphur Sungnoen, Nakhonratchasima Province. The facility is dedicated to Seagate Technology and offers small package delivery, freight and contract logistics services, and technology solutions that together demonstrate the value of a fully integrated logistics solution. Situated next to Seagate's Korat plant, the facility is a contract logistics warehouse that will operate around the clock and double its existing storage … [Read more...] about UPS opens new contract logistics facility in Thailand
Menlo opens new warehouse in Thai
Menlo Logistics (Menlo), a US$1.5 billion global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc., announced the opening of its new multi-client warehouse facility in Ladkrabang, Thailand. Menlo is a global provider of logistics, transportation management and supply chain services with operations on five continents. With a base of more than 36 operating locations in the South Asia region, the company’s services range from dedicated contract logistics to warehousing, distribution and transportation … [Read more...] about Menlo opens new warehouse in Thai
Thailand looks for new cargo manager
The Airports of Thailand (AoT) has agreed on the terms for a bid to find a new contractor to manage the duty-free air cargo zone at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. The terms are broadly similar to what AoT had applied when it awarded the original contract, to Thai Airport Ground Services (Tags), according to The Bangkok Post. AoT recently cancelled its contract with Tags after it ran into financial trouble, including an inability to pay its employees since November, and saw a change … [Read more...] about Thailand looks for new cargo manager
