Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

British Airways in Euro air link with DHL

Posted by | Oct 23, 2003 | |

DHL will operate a short-haul freighter service between London and key European destinations for British Airways World Cargo, BA announced Thursday. The daily 757 service, which begins Friday, will boost by 50 percent the number of containers and pallets that BA can fly from continental Europe to London, said BA spokesman James Healy. DHL previously operated an Airbus freighter nightly from its hub in Brussels to London’s Heathrow Airport. That freighter connected with DHL feeder flights around the continent.

Read More

DHL China to surpass Japan in two years

Posted by | Oct 23, 2003 | |

China will eclipse Japan in two years as the largest market in Asia for express mail giant DHL, the company said.

The company’s business in China is growing by about 40% each year, said John Mullen, chief executive officer in Asia.

In the next 12 months, it plans to add 1,000 more employees to its staff of 3,800 in express services in China, Mullen said. DHL’s shipping unit plans to expand its China workforce of 380 by 40%, he added.

Read More

FedEx to play bigger role in Thailand

Posted by | Oct 22, 2003 | |

FedEx Express Corp is drafting a long-term investment roadmap for its Thai operations following the recent signing of a Thai-US “open skies” agreement for the air cargo industry.

A FedEx executive said the air cargo company would expand operations in Thailand but the Philippines would remain its hub for Asian operations.

“We are now looking to play a bigger role and to invest more in increasing flight capacity and upgrading facilities in Thailand, with a significant outlay projected for next year,” said David Cunningham, president of FedEx Asia Pacific. He declined to elaborate on the investment figure.

Read More

FedEx Custom Critical launches Point-to-Point Mexico

Posted by | Oct 22, 2003 | |

FedEx Custom Critical now offers overnight heavyweight freight deliveries to Mexico via a new service, Point-to-Point Mexico.

The service rollout covers overnight deliveries from the US and Canada to Mexico City, Toluca, Monterrey, Saltillo and Guadalajara.

Read More

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

P&P Poll

Loading

What's the future of the postal USO?

Thank you for voting
You have already voted on this poll!
Please select an option!



View ResultsHide Results

Post & Parcel Magazine


Post & Parcel Magazine is our print publication, released 3 times a year. Packed with original content and thought-provoking features, Post & Parcel Magazine is a must-read for those who want the inside track on the industry.

Subscribe to the Magazine

 

Pin It on Pinterest