This week, DHL Global Forwarding released news that it is considering launching additional dedicated Asia-Pacific freighter routes, according to an interview with the forwarding’s giant’s U.S.-division CEO in Air Cargo News. DHL currently employs Atlas Air to operate 747 freighters that service its Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
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Cargolux bans ‘hunting trophies,’ citing environmental sustainability
Today, Luxembourg-based all-cargo carrier Cargolux has banned the transportation of wild game, otherwise known as “hunting trophies,” to take effect immediately. “This practice does not align with the company’s ethical engagements and policies,” said Richard Forson, CEO of Cargolux, stating that the carrier is “committed to building a sustainable business model,”
Every foot counts in warehousing
Storage warehouse As capacity tightens throughout the United States, shippers make best use of existing and future storage space. Escalating demand for freight storage in the United States is not expected to let up anytime soon, but industry analysts say various measures can be taken by warehouse operators and shippers to ensure
DHL breaks ground on Illinois Innovation Center
A two-story, 27,905-square-foot DHL Innovation Center is expected to open next year in Rosemont, with exhibit space showcasing the company's products and projects in development. Courtesy of DHL Technologies and innovations in logistics will be showcased in Rosemont beginning next summer. DHL has broken ground on its Americas Innovation Center in Rosemont
Uber’s ‘business is finished’ in Turkey, Erdogan says
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Uber is pictured during the presentation of their new security measures in Mexico City, Mexico April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Ginnette Riquelme/File Photo Istanbul (Reuters) - Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan has said ride-hailing app Uber is finished in Turkey, following pressure from Istanbul taxi drivers who said it was
DHL Parcel adds POST Luxembourg partner to delivery network
Regional postal service provider, POST Luxembourg, will be DHL Parcel’s newest partner in the logistics giant’s “Parcel Connect” service, which aims to capitalize on inter-European trade, especially of e-commerce cargo. The services will initially be limited to imports from Europe to Luxembourg, but “in a second phase,” will begin offering exports
UPS set to roll out price hikes for larger parcel packages
Effective Tuesday, June 4, UPS will begin to implement rate increases for large packages moving through its parcel network. (Logistics Management) - Effective Tuesday, June 4, UPS will begin to implement rate increases for large packages moving through its parcel network. These charges, which were initially announced by the company last October, call for
Demonstrations in Brazil, Canada, Italy could mean logistics delays
Truckers block the federal highway BR-116, which connects to Mercosur countries, to protest rising fuel costs, in Embu das Artes, on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, May 24, 2018. (Andre Penner/Associated Press) Concurrent labour actions and protests from various logistics sectors’ unions could potentially send ripples through the supply