Atlas Air, DHL termina la empresa conjunta de carga de aire polar

Atlas Air y DHL Express disolverán su empresa conjunta de carga aérea polar después de 18 años. ATLAS continuará brindando servicio de transporte aéreo para su socio comercial desde hace mucho tiempo bajo los arreglos de proveedores tradicionales, confirmó Freightwaves. Atlas Air es el operador...

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Atlas Air, DHL terminate Polar Air Cargo joint venture

Atlas Air and DHL Express will disband their Polar Air Cargo joint venture after 18 years. Atlas will continue to provide air transport service for its long-time commercial partner under traditional vendor arrangements, FreightWaves has confirmed.

Atlas Air is the world’s largest operator of Boeing 747 freighter aircraft. The decision to exit the Polar Air Cargo venture is consistent with Atlas Air’s new strategic focus of diversifying its customer base and concentrating on high-margin,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/atlas-air-dhl-to-terminate-polar-air-cargo-joint-venture

DHL deja caer a las aerolíneas de SmartLynx como socio de carga en Europa

DHL Express ha finalizado su contrato con SmartLynx Airlines para proporcionar servicios de transporte aéreo en su red de paquetes europeos, según el transportista con sede en Riga, Letonia. Una base de datos de aviones muestra SmartLynx a principios de febrero colocó cinco aviones en...

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DHL drops SmartLynx Airlines as cargo partner in Europe

DHL Express has ended its contract with SmartLynx Airlines to provide air transport services in its European package network, according to the Riga, Latvia-based carrier. 

An aircraft database shows SmartLynx in early February placed five aircraft in storage. A conservative assumption that the planes lease for about $225,000 per month suggests that the idle aircraft will cost the airline more than $1 million per month. 

SmartLynx Airlines is a provider of outsourced capacity for commercial...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dhl-drops-smartlynx-airlines-as-cargo-partner-in-europe

DHL Express’ Miami air hub meets the moment for peak season

MIAMI – DHL Express’ parcel volumes during the peak season are expected to grow 1% year over year in the U.S. and 4% to 5% in Latin America, according to company officials. That growth wouldn’t be possible without the delivery company’s strategic air hub at Miami International Airport (MIA), which connects Central and South America, as well as the eastern Caribbean, to the rest of DHL’s global network.

DHL operates 14 daily flights from Miami with its Panama-based cargo airline DHL Aero Expreso...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dhl-express-miami-air-hub-meets-the-moment-for-peak-season

DHL Express appoints new CEO for MENA region

DHL Express has announced the appointment of Abdulaziz Busbate as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, effective 1 January 2025.

Busbate will succeed Nour Suliman, who has recently taken on a non-executive advisory role within DHL Group as President of MENA region. Based in Bahrain, Busbate will report directly to John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express.

With 24 years of leadership experience at DHL Express, Busbate brings a wealth of expertise to his...

https://container-news.com/dhl-express-appoints-new-ceo-for-mena-region/

DHL Express breaks ground on maintenance center at Cincinnati airport

DHL Express has begun construction on a $292 million aircraft maintenance facility and expanded parking apron at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to improve efficiency at its primary U.S. air cargo hub, the company announced Tuesday.

The 305,000-square-foot facility will enable the express carrier to more quickly handle repairs, resulting in reduced aircraft downtime and improved service reliability for parcel customers. The larger aircraft apron will allow DHL to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dhl-express-breaks-ground-on-maintenance-center-at-cincinnati-airport

DHL and Central Airlines sign partnership agreement

DHL Express has signed a Letter of Intent to enter into an Operating Agreement with Central Airlines (HLF / I9) to deploy two DHL B777 freighters.

This marks the first collaboration between DHL Express and a local Chinese cargo airline.

“The signing of the Letter of Intent is an important milestone for both parties in the process of establishing a partnership and is another important step for DHL Express to deliver its commitment to long term development in China, and to seek and deepen its...

https://container-news.com/dhl-and-central-airlines-sign-partnership-agreement/

DHL Express to add aircraft maintenance center in Spain

DHL Express announced plans last week to invest more than $43.4 million to develop a new European aircraft maintenance hangar at Vitoria Airport, reinforcing Spain’s role in the company’s global strategy. Expected to be operational by mid-2027, the new facility will be DHL Express’ second major maintenance center in Europe and will alleviate pressure on DHL’s primary facility in Leipzig, Germany, as parcel business grows.

The hangar will initially employ about 50 people and focus on maintenance...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dhl-express-to-add-aircraft-maintenance-center-in-spain

DHL Express outsources 777 operations to Chinese airline

DHL Express will hand Central Airlines a pair of Boeing 777 freighter aircraft to operate on its behalf on routes from China. This will be the first time the global logistics integrator has partnered with a domestic Chinese airline to support its air cargo network. 

DHL’s deployment of cargo jets to Central Airlines provides extra capacity for Chinese companies to reach global markets, especially e-commerce platforms that are heavily booking commercial aircraft to fulfill cross-border consumer...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dhl-express-outsources-777-operations-to-chinese-airline