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Global trade will continue to grow, but at slower pace
The latest DHL Global Trade Barometer (GTB) predicts that global trade will continue to grow over the next three months but more slowly, especially in the UK which is at stagnation level.The barometer, which looks at seven major trading countries representing 75% of global trade, indicates that India will continue ...
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Big business prepares for US-China trade tariff battle
Big business is preparing for the impact of the escalating US-China trade tariff battle, but small and medium enterprises may find it harder to recoup the additional costs generated.Greg Hewitt, chief executive for DHL Express US, believes that there is still a “big question mark” over the longer term impact ...
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DHL Express adds delivery feature as US peak season volumes surge
DHL Express has introduced a new service feature in time for the record holiday season that helps customers and future shipping recipients tailor their delivery options ahead of time for incoming deliveries.The roll-out of the On-Demand Delivery service across DHL's global network comes as the parcel and e-commerce giant is ...
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China Post and Lufthansa Cargo in strategic cooperation
Lufthansa Cargo and China Post Group Corp have inked a strategic cooperation that has the cargo capacity scope of a weekly Boeing 777 freighter on the Shanghai (PVG) – Frankfurt (FRA) route.Li Xiong, vice president of the official postal service of the People’s Republic of China, and Peter Gerber, chief ...
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Ho Ho Bergamo airport expects Christmas cargo boost
Italy’s Milan Bergamo airport expects a "healthy increase" in freighter operations heading up to the Christmas period.The commitment to the northern Italian airport from cargo operators follows on from a 2.5% increase in regular cargo movements versus 2017.Last year, Milan Bergamo handled 125,948 tonnes of cargo, accounting for 10% of ...
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JetPak swoops on Belgian express firm
Nordic courier specialist Jetpak has purchased express logistics company Right Away for an undisclosed sum.Jetpak described Right Away as a small sized air express company with annual revenues of €4m located in Brussels Airport.The purchase is part of the courier firms' European growth strategy. Last year, Jetpak began operations in ...
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JD.com launches dedicated air cargo operation to increase delivery speed
E-commerce company JD.com has added a dedicated air cargo operation through Tianjin Air Cargo freighter as it continues to expand its logistics business and improve reliability.The new service, which launches today, will fly six round trips a week between Tianjin and Guangzhou using a dedicated freight Boeing 737 aircraft branded ...
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DHL Express launches Vancouver-Cincinnati freighter as e-commerce booms
DHL Express has launched a direct flight from Vancouver to Cincinnati in order to serve an "unparalleled growth" in e-commerce.The direct flight from Vancouver International Airport into Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, the DHL Express Americas hub, comes as a result of "double-digit shipment growth" into Vancouver generated from growing international ...
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Blue Dart reports Q2 profit as expansion continues
Indian express logistics services provider Blue Dart has posted $2.9m profit after tax for the quarter ended September. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at $107.8m, it confirmed.The Mumbai-headquartered company, part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, has been working hard to strengthen its presence across India. Earlier this ...
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DHL Parcel UK strengthens UK presence
DHL Parcel UK (formerly UK Mail) is to take over 3,500 Pass My Parcel ServicePoints across the UK in the face of increasing demand from online shoppers for convenient and flexible delivery options.DHL Parcel UK chief executive Peter Fuller said: "Rebranding [UK Mail] to DHL Parcel UK is a significant ...
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UPS expands investment in India
UPS has taken full ownership of its express service joint venture in India. It previously held a majority stake in the unit which exclusively serves UPS's international express small package shipping business in the country.UPS says the move to obtain full ownership, along with planned network upgrades, demonstrates the company's ...
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FedEx buys Australian forwarder Manton Air-Sea
FedEx has acquired Sydney-based forwarder Manton Air Sea to operate as a subsidiary of the FedEx Trade Networks operating company.Richard Smith, president and chief executive, FedEx Trade Networks, said: “Adding Manton’s capabilities to FedEx Trade Networks and the broader FedEx portfolio will open up opportunities for us to continue to ...
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UPS adds sortation capacity to cope with peak season rush
UPS has opened a new Atlanta sortation and delivery centre which can process 100,000 pieces per hour. The 1.2m sq ft facility is the integrator’s second largest ground package processing facility in the US and fourth largest package operation in its worldwide network.The hub serves primarily the southeastern US and ...
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UPS expands coverage of My Choice capability
UPS is now offering its My Choice service in Africa, the Asia Pacific region, the Indian Sub-continent, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and Oceania.My Choice allows users to control delivery dates and locations.The service includes actionable text alerts in many countries and territories. And in countries where ...
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Amazon Air lands at Miami
Amazon Air has launched a twice daily Prime Air-branded Boeing 767-300F service through Miami International Airport (MIA).The service, connecting the Florida gateway to other airports across the US, is operated by Atlas Air Worldwide.A facility at MIA sorts the Amazon packages prior to their flight out on the Atlas freighters.Lester ...
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Fly Express, a piece of cake for Saudia Cargo
Saudi Airlines Cargo has launched Fly Express, offering high priority express delivery for urgent international shipments.The new service offers customers high priority status for shipments that can be accepted three hours prior to the scheduled time of departure, alongside quick handling procedures at arrival.Fly Express, said the Middle East carrier, ...
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Doctor-coptor VIDEO: DHL drone delivers medicines in East Africa
A DHL-led pilot project to deliver medicines by parcel drone to remote areas in Kenya, East Africa, has completed more than 180 take-offs and landings.During a six month test period, the German logistics giant, together with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and drone manufacturer Wingcopter, flew the rapid response ...
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3D printing poses a risk to 2%-4% of airfreight volumes
Fears over 3D printing are unfounded in that the technology is unlikely to eat into airfreight volumes in a significant way, conference goers in Brussels heard on September 26.That's because 3D printing is best suited to a limited number of products, in particular those that need customisation.Talking at the Air ...
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Express firm Blue Dart to extend delivery network to every home in India
Indian express airline and parcel delivery firm Blue Dart has revealed plans for a network expansion that will enable it to reach every home in India by December.The DHL joint venture has decided to make the investment in response to rising demand for deliveries in tier II, III & IV ...
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Healy becomes regional chief operating officer at FedEx Express Europe
FedEx Express has confirmed that Sean Healy is to become the regional chief operating officer of FedEx Express Europe.Healy is to take over from Michael Holt, who will retire by the end of this month (September).Holt is staying on until the end of the month to assist with the transition.A ...