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DPD supports an army of cyclists

Parcel delivery company DPD has partnered with Army Cycling to encourage more service people to get on their bikes – whether to get around the base or to enter elite competitions. The Army Cycling Union (ACU) was created in 1950 to encourage and promote all branches of the activity. As well as facilitating on-camp unit bikes as a healthy way to get around, Army Cycling also supports riders at all levels ... [+]

DHL goes for the treble in Porto

DHL Express Portugal has opened a new facility at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, Portugal. The €25 million site strengthens its support for the growing export industry in the north and central regions of the country.A total footprint of over 18,000 square meters more ... [+]

Danx sees double in Sweden

Scandinavian spare parts distribution company Danx is now using Duo trailers, in its Swedish operations following a change in legislation. The new rules allow trucks with two or three trailers up to 34.5 metres in length to operate on around 590km of the country’s road ... [+]

DHL ready for the end-of-year rush

DHL Express is investing over €100 million in transport and handling capacity in the fourth quarter in anticipation of increased demand for express services during the traditional end-of-year peak season. The company is investing in eight new Boeing 777 freight aircraft on trans-Pacific and intercontinental routes ... [+]

UPS to buy German healthcare specialists

UPShas agreed to acquire German-based healthcare logistics provider Frigo-Trans and its sister company BPL, for an undisclosed sum. Frigo-Trans’ network includes temperature-controlled warehousing that covers six temperature zones from cryopreservation (-196°C) to ambient (+15° to +25°C), a pan-European cold chain transportation solution and temperature-controlled and ... [+]

Cathay offers piece-level tracking

Cathay Cargo has added piece-level tracking to its Cathay Courier solution for express delivery of small urgent shipments. It offers a “flown as booked” service, either either airport-to-airport or with collection and delivery and a booking window that closes four hours before departure, or 90 ... [+]

Speedlink’s four-legged workers to star on TV this Thursday

Belfast and Dublin based Speedlink International Logistics is showcasing its Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs) service on the ITV series, ‘Dogs with Jobs’. The programme will give a behind-the-scenes look at the air cargo screening process being used by companies across Ireland. The programme will ... [+]

King’s Award for Priority Freight

The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent has presented Priority Freight with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade at the company’s head office in Dover. The award recognises the company’s good business practices and significant, sustained growth in overseas sales. The Lord-Lieutenant, Lady Colgrain, presented the award to ... [+]

Chimp retires to Dorset with a little help from DHL

DHL Express has moved a partially disabled orphaned chimpanzee to a new home in Dorset. Chocolat fell victim to the Congo’s illegal bushmeat poachers 20 years ago, ending orphaned and with shotgun injuries that paralyzed hand and foot. She spent two decades in Kenya but has ... [+]

DHL opens Cambridge hub

DHL Express has opened a new service centre near Cambridge. It features a £2m automation system and is powered by 100% renewable energy. Covering 125,000 sq ft, the site is projected to handle over 50,000 items per week and can sort 4,000 items per hour.    [+]

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