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DPWN splits Logistics division into two operating units

: Latest News; Wednesday, 12 March 2008

Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN) has split its Logistics corporate division into two operating units.

Kuehne + Nagel reassesses market

: Latest News; Wednesday, 12 March 2008

Swiss logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel, which previously had said it aimed to grow its business in sea and air freight at double the market average, has reported a weaker-than-forecast full year result.

South Africa plays Good Samaritan

: Latest News; Wednesday, 12 March 2008

The South African government’s National Disaster Management Centre has agreed to send consignments of water purification tablets, female sanitary wares, 10,000 blankets, 1,000 mosquito nets and 1,000 tarpaulins/plastic sheeting worth around R4m in total to Kenya.

Air France-KLM to decide on Alitalia?

: Latest News; Wednesday, 12 March 2008

At next Monday’s Air France-KLM board meeting, pundits are tipping a decision will be made on whether or not to launch a binding offer for Italy's struggling Alitalia. The airlines haven’t commented.

Good month for Finnair

: Latest News; Wednesday, 12 March 2008

Finnair’s February 2008 cargo traffic increased by 17.2 per cent over February 2007 in terms of cargo tonnes carried. The increase in Asian traffic was 35.0 per cent, while volumes of European traffic increased 4.7 per cent. North Atlantic cargo volume increased 4.3 per cent, although chartered cargo traffic was down 43.4 per cent. Cargo load factor in the Far East was 71.2 per cent.

National focus follows freight merger

: Latest News; Tuesday, 11 March 2008

A company set up by two brothers 12 years ago has merged with another Victorian-based freight firm – but the brothers still have a major role to play.

Soil Association clears the air

: Latest News; Tuesday, 11 March 2008

Following a four-month research project, the UK’s Soil Association’s Standards Board has recommended the organisation’s standards be changed so that organic produce can only be air-freighted to the UK if it meets the Soil Association’s own Ethical Trade or the Fairtrade Foundation’s standard.

Airline stocks fall

: Latest News; Tuesday, 11 March 2008

Cathay Pacific and other Asian airlines fared badly on their home stock markets late last week on the back of rocketing oil prices and concerns about slowing cargo markets.

Lufthansa boosts Asia services

: Latest News; Tuesday, 11 March 2008

Lufthansa Cargo is boosting its flight program from the start of the summer timetable on March 30. New services include a pair of direct weekly freighter flights to Beijing and non-stops from Frankfurt to Shanghai and Seoul.