DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of DHL Group, has announced changes in its global leadership team with Thomas Mack, current executive vice president for air freight, set to move into a new senior advisor role. Max Sauberschwarz, who currently holds the role of Senior Vice President Global StarBroker, DHL Global Forwarding’s air charter organisation, will assume the role of Head of Global Air Freight on 1 October 2023. Max Sauberschwarz has more than … [Read more...] about DHL promotes new head of global air freight
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Singapore shares plans to ‘future-proof’ aviation sector
Singapore has laid out plans to better position the city state as an aviation hub and make it ready for the future, as the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore unveiled the Air Transport Industry Transformation Map 2025 in early August. Developed by the CAAS in consultation with industry and unions, the Air Transport ITM 2025 comprises four key strategies to position the Singapore air hub for growth. These include building a safe and sustainable air hub, transforming airport operations, … [Read more...] about Singapore shares plans to ‘future-proof’ aviation sector
Etihad Cargo stretches express moves on e-commerce
With cargo volumes way below what the industry saw over the last 2 years, airlines, logistics players and other stakeholders are trying to figure out which sectors could likely drive back more shipments moving by air. One of those that could be a driving factor is e-commerce, particularly exports coming from Asia. With operations between Abu Dhabi and China, Etihad Cargo is well aware of this trend and has been a step ahead in maximising the opportunities. In April this year, it added a fourth … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo stretches express moves on e-commerce
Emirates brings seamless parcel delivery to Kuwait
Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery platform of Emirates SkyCargo, has launched in Kuwait, facilitating fast, reliable, and cost-effective international delivery for purchased items from the UK and the US. Emirates operates over 120 weekly flights to the UK and 96 weekly flights to the US, and the new service will provide a door-to-door solution with competitive shipping rates to transport e-commerce purchases from the UK and the US within 3 to 5 working days. To … [Read more...] about Emirates brings seamless parcel delivery to Kuwait
9 questions with NeX eCommerce’s Justus Klüver
NeX is an international group of experts focused on advancing the interests of the e-commerce supply chain logistics industry through tight-knit networks and digital solutions. The platform was formed by Neutral Air Partner and ATEM Group back in May to serve as an ecosystem for shippers and stakeholders to engage with e-commerce logistics professionals and suppliers to the trade. In an interview, Payload Asia talks to Justus Klüver, CEO of NeX eCommerce to learn more about the group and its … [Read more...] about 9 questions with NeX eCommerce’s Justus Klüver
Bolloré expands in Africa with Qatar’s Kigali hub
Bolloré Logistics and Qatar Airways Cargo have been working together for several years and now the two are offering more efficient air freight services to Africa with Qatar’s new Kigali hub. The Kigali hub is Qatar Airways’ first cargo hub outside Doha, which was officially launched in May together with Bolloré Logistics Europe and China. The airline has been operating its Boeing 777F twice a week between Doha and Kigali since March with up to 100 tonnes of payload capacity on … [Read more...] about Bolloré expands in Africa with Qatar’s Kigali hub