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Röhlig adds to GDP network

Röhlig Logistics has added to its network of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)-certified sites, adding Milan, Shanghai and Shenzhen. The forwarder now operates 15 GDP-certified facilities across China, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and the US and plans to certify over 20 additional branches by 2026. [+]

DHL offers hassle-free returns and two-hour London deliveries

DHL Express has introduced a new ‘label-free’ service for package returns. It relieves online consumers  of the need to search for a printer to print the label, or to use pre-printed merchant provided labels and returns form from the original shipment. The new services uses ... [+]

FedEx opens new south of Spain site

Federal Express has opened a new facility in Málaga, southern Spain. Located in the Santa Teresa Industrial Estate, it spans 3,244sq m (34,900sq ft) of warehouse space over a third more than the previous site. It triples FedEx’s sorting capacity, and can handle up to 1,500 ... [+]

CSafe unveils flask of the future

Cold chain specialist CSafe has launched a CGT Ultra D - a multi-use, dry ice dewar (vacuum flask) for advanced therapy medicinal products that maintains temperatures below -70C for over 37 days. The product is being unveiled at Meeting on the Mesa cell and  gene industry ... [+]

Vienna gains Li-batt certificate

Vienna International Airport has gained IATA CEIV certification for lithium batteries. Certification is a globally recognized program that ensures that companies meet the highest standards of safety and quality through training, process controls and regular audits. Joint chief executive and chief operating officer of Flughafen Wien, ... [+]

Swissport opens lounge for petsetters in Jo’Burg

Swissport has opened a dedicated area for unaccompanied pets at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa. Away from the bustle of the general air cargo warehouse it offers a calm environment, with water service, air –conditioning, and calming music. It also features a dedicated ... [+]

UPS opens Hyderabad healthcare cross-dock

UPS has opened a healthcare-focused cross-docking facility in Hyderabad, India. It can hold or sort 15 pallets in +15°C to +25°C, 7 Pallets in +2 to +8°C and 50 pallets under uncontrolled ambient conditions, eliminating the need for prolonged warehouse storage. The facility also serves as a ... [+]

Martinair founder dies

Martinair founder and former chief executive, Martin Schröder died on 2 October, at the age of 93. He founded  Martin’s Air Charter, a modest airline in 1958 which quickly grew into Martinair and became a key player in the cargo and passenger market. He also paved ... [+]

Peter Penseel takes the controls at SkyTeam

The SkyTeam Cargo alliance has appointed Peter Penseel, President – Delta Cargo, as the new chairperson of its cargo executive board, taking over from Saudia Cargo chief executive Teddy Zebitz, , who has served two terms in the role since 2021. Prior to joining Delta, Penseel ... [+]

Challenge Group adds Delhi option

Challenge Group has extended its Indian coverage, with two weekly flights from its Liege, Belgium base to Delhi from 3 October. The carrier already operates three flights a week to Mumbai. The new Delhi service will operate on Wednesdays and Sundays using a Boeing 767F ... [+]

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