Tag: DHL

Robust demand prompts DHL to increase capacity from Hong Kong

Posted by | Jul 13, 2004 | |

Logistics firm DHL Express has increased payload capacity on its dedicated Hong Kong-Shanghai and Hong Kong-Manila services in response to increasing demand and surging intra-Asia shipment volumes. On June 21, DHL upgraded the payload capacity of the Hong Kong-Manila service, now operated by an Airbus A330-300 passenger aircraft four times weekly, from Monday to Thursday. The A330-300 passenger aircraft has a lower deck capacity of about 20 tons in various container and pallet configurations.

On June 16, capacity on the Hong-Kong Shanghai service was also increased by 60%, and began to be operated by an Airbus A300B4 freighter with a capacity of 35 tons. The aircraft can accommodate 18 main deck pallets and up to 20 lower deck containers.

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Air Express firms see vast Asian market potential

Posted by | Jul 6, 2004 | |

Foreign air express companies such as UPS and FedEx say they will expand their business in China following the Sino-US aviation agreement signed recently.

The new agreement contains a key provision that allows US cargo carriers to establish hubs in China once specific criteria are met.

FedEx is looking at hub expansion opportunities in Asia, including consideration of the new Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, says David L Cunningham, president of FedEx Asia-Pacific operation.

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DHL introduces Trade Automation Service to simplify international shipping

Posted by | Jul 6, 2004 | |

Global express delivery leader DHL has announced the launch of a new online international shipping resource designed to take the guess work out of estimating duties, taxes and other customs-related charges. The new Trade Automation Service (TAS) is one of the most comprehensive databases available, providing trade and customs data covering more than 64 countries that are responsible for 95percent of the world’s trade.

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DHL to become shipper for the United States olympic team

Posted by | Jul 6, 2004 | |

DHL, the world’s leading express delivery and logistics company, has announced that it has been signed as the Official Express Delivery and Logistics Provider of the United States Olympic Team for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. As part of the agreement, DHL will provide express delivery services to and from Athens for U.S. athletes, United States Olympic Committee staff, volunteers, and attending sponsors.

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DHL expects Malaysian operations to register double digit growth

Posted by | Jul 5, 2004 | |

DHL expects its Malaysian operations to register double-digit growth this year, DHL Express Malaysia Country Manager, Charles Brewer said.

In 2003, DHL Malaysia, which controlled 40 percent of Malaysia’s express cargo business, handled 3.8 million shipments. “I hope this year’s growth will be more than the 20 percent registered last year,” he told a press conference here after the unveiling of the first DHL-liveried plane operating within Asia.

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