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Time:matters Courier Terminals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Group’s special logistics arm, time:matters has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shenzhen International Cargo Centre. Shenzhen Airport is a key player in e-commerce and has seen a significant increase in air transport volume. Lufthansa Cargo has been operating a scheduled freighter connection between Shenzhen and Frankfurt twice a week since July 2024.
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Heathrow on-airport express courier handler CFL has is introducing an Automated Import Manifest System (AIMS) to help Border Force better target suspect incoming packages for inspection.
It will automate and simplify manifest information sharing with Border Force and other parties, including HMRC, and will mean less ...
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Parcel carriers will collectively distribute 1.29 billion shipments across the UK between October and December 2024, 10.9% more than in the same period in 2023, according to a new study by Effigy Consulting, commissioned by FedEx, the world’s largest express carrier.
The data also shows a ...
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DHL Express has appointed Abdulaziz Busbate as chief executive of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, succeeding Nour Suliman, who becomes president MENA. Abdulaziz Busbate will be based in Bahrain and will report to chief executive, John Pearson and brings 24 years of ...
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Priority Freight has appointed Andreas Schwertfeger as its new director of marine logistics sales. He joins Priority Freight from Crane Worldwide Logistics, where he led account management for the EMEA region. At Priority Freight, Schwertfeger will oversee sales strategies across Europe for the marine logistics ...
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FedEx Express Swiss Post, the joint venture between FedEx Express and Swiss Post, is to open a new facility in Gossau near Zurich in autumn next year. It increases capacity to handle growing volumes, including shipments from larger customers. FedEx Express Swiss Post will consolidate ...
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Parcel fires in courier packages in the UK, Poland and Germany in July were dry runs aimed at attacking flights to North America, the BBC is reporting, citing Polish prosecutors.
According to the report, Western security officials have now told US media they believe the fires ...
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The European Express Association (EEA), which represents DHL Express, FedEx and UPS, has published a manifesto for EU policymakers.
Its ten key recommendations include integrating a strong logistics component within an existing Executive Vice President portfolio as a transitional step to appointing a future dedicated Commissioner ...
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DHL Group posted revenue of €20.6 billion in the third quarter of 2024, up 6.2% compared with the same period of 2023. Operating profit (EBIT) was €1.37 billion, similar to last year.
Chief executive Tobias Meyer said that global trade momentum was weak but the group ...
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Chris Zheng, founder and chief executive of last-mile delivery specialist SpeedX has acquired New York City headquartered, Accelerated Global Solutions, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition builds on a two-year collaboration between SpeedX and AGS, combining SpeedX’s last-mile delivery with AGS’s customs brokerage and freight ...
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