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July 02, 2018 17:00
Qantas Airways and Hong Kong Airlines Achieve 5-Star Status in OAG’s On-time Performance Star Ratings
Asia Pacific airlines and airports delivered impressive on-time results in the 12 months to May 2018, as OAG, the global leader in flight information, releases its On-time Performance (OTP) Star Ratin
June 27, 2018 11:30
OAG Launches Its Annual Customer Council in Beijing
OAG, the leading global provider of digital flight information, successfully hosted the 2018 China Roundtable in Beijing to launch its new OAG Customer Council initiative; an elite invitation-only for
June 08, 2018 13:55
Groupe ADP Steps up Its Innovation Efforts by Investing in the White Star Capital Investment Fund
As part of its Innovation Hub programme, to amplify its investment strategy, Groupe ADP (Paris:ADP) has just invested in the White Star Capital fund. This subscription is done as part of a $180-millio
May 28, 2018 10:45
FUELSAVE GmbH: FS MARINE+ is Revolutionizing Shipping Efficiency, Helping Ship Operators to Become Cleaner & More Profitable for a Unique Win-Win
FUELSAVE GmbH is launching a revolutionary efficiency enhancement technology for Diesel (MGO / MDO) and Heavy-Fuel-Oil (HFO) engines on maritime vessels, which has been field & laboratory proven to si
May 24, 2018 17:55
GCEL Releases G20 Nations Case Study Involving 90 Ministries, NGOs & IGOs Defining the Guidelines for the Digital Economy Era
GCEL, INSME, BVMW and CONFAPI executed a strategic agreement at the European Union Parliament to deploy the Digital Economy Platform (DEP) through GCEL’s HumaWealth Program that digitizes the USD 140
May 11, 2018 17:00
31st World Ports Conference Emblem Launched at Baku, Azerbaijan
On May 9th, the mid-term conference of the World Ports Conference was held by International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Over 300 ports and port-related companies and o
May 08, 2018 18:15
C.H. Robinson Launches Rail Service, Connecting China and Europe
C.H. Robinson announced today the launch of its trans-Eurasian rail freight service between China and Europe. The new service offering connects nine origin terminals in China with eight destination ci
May 04, 2018 14:30
Kuala Lumpur-Singapore Claims the Global #1 Ranking as Asian City Pairs Occupy the Top 5 Positions on OAG’s Busiest International Routes List
Kuala Lumpur-Singapore has claimed the crown as the world’s busiest air passenger flight route topping the OAG Top 20 Busiest International Routes rankings with 30,537 flights in 12 months to February
May 04, 2018 10:40
RTA to Hold the 5th Dubai International Project Management Forum in Dec 2018
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai will hold the fifth round of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) from 8th -11th December 2018 under the theme ‘Building Nations.’
May 02, 2018 17:40
RTA Opens Registration for the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai opens today, May 1st, 2018, the registration for the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport through the website www.sdchallenge.com. HE Matta
April 27, 2018 14:10
Leading Marine Container Leasing Management Team Launches Global Container International
Jeffrey Gannon and Adrian Dunner, in partnership with investment vehicles managed by Wafra Inc., today announced the formation of Global Container International LLC (“Global”), a new marine container
April 26, 2018 18:20
Panasonic Is Exhibiting Latest Connected Supply Chain Solutions for Industry 4.0 Realization at CeMAT 2018 Trade Fair in Germany
Panasonic Corporation is exhibiting its full range of logistics solutions at CeMAT 2018, the world's leading trade fair for the intralogistics and supply chain management sector, which is being held f
April 20, 2018 11:15
New Website to Help Overseas Visitors Plan Japan Travel Starting at Narita Airport
On April 16, 2018, NAA launched a new English-language tourist information website to provide the ever-increasing numbers of overseas visitors to Japan with information on tourist attractions around J
April 17, 2018 14:30
FedEx Freight President & CEO Michael L. Ducker to Retire August 15
FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) today announced that Michael L. Ducker, President and CEO of its FedEx Freight subsidiary, will retire effective August 15, 2018. Ducker took the helm at FedEx Freight in
April 13, 2018 18:25
Lineage Logistics Breaks Ground on Sunnyvale Site Expansion to Be among the World’s Most Advanced Automated Warehousing and Food Distribution Facilities
Lineage Logistics, LLC (Lineage), the world’s most innovative and trusted provider of temperature-controlled supply chain solutions, broke ground this week on a significant expansion to its Sunnyvale,
April 03, 2018 15:10
ALLN-The World's First Airline Blockchain Project Is Born
Huafu Enterprise Holdings Limited announced today that they are going to publish the very first Airline aerospace blockchain application in the world, the Airline and Life Networking Token (ALLN). Hua
March 30, 2018 17:40
Outdoor Activity Trips to Enjoy in Nikko, in the Suburbs of Tokyo
Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 9001): Nikko, at roughly two hours from Tokyo, abounds with both the shrines and temples that are World Cultural Heritage Sites and other buildings rich with historic
March 28, 2018 10:35
FedEx Expanding E-Commerce Capabilities with Acquisition of P2P
FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) announced today that it has acquired P2P Mailing Limited, a leading provider of worldwide e-commerce transportation solutions, for £92 million. P2P’s capabilities complement and
March 27, 2018 14:15
AerLine Holdings to Sell XTRA Airways
AerLine Holdings has entered into negotiations to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary XTRA Airways. XTRA Airways has operated Boeing 737 aircraft in its charter fleet flying sports teams, rock bands,
March 06, 2018 23:20
ACI World Announces the World's Top Airports for Customer Experience in 2017
Airports Council International (ACI) World announces the winners of the prestigious 2017 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. This year an unprecedented sixteen airports are first time winners, ch
February 13, 2018 17:40
OAG Strengthens Leadership Team with New Chief Product Officer
OAG, the global leader in flight information, is expanding its leadership team with the addition of Vipul Nakum as Chief Product Officer. The appointment represents another significant investment by O
January 29, 2018 11:50
FedEx Committing More Than $3.2 Billion in Wage Increases, Bonuses, Pension Funding and Expanded U.S. Capital Investment Following the Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
FedEx Corporation is announcing three major programs today following the recently enacted U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: 1) Over $200 million in increased compensation, about two-thirds of which will
January 29, 2018 11:30
David Binks, FedEx Express Europe President and CEO of TNT, to Retire
FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) today announced that David Binks, FedEx Express Europe president and CEO of TNT, will retire in June. Bert Nappier, currently FedEx Express senior vice president of fi
Global Eagle to Elevate Airline Passenger Experience Over North America with More SES HTS Satellite
January 23, 2018 17:20
Global Eagle to Elevate Airline Passenger Experience Over North America with More SES HTS Satellite Capacity
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: ENT) is aiming to provide airline passengers travelling across North America with a connected inflight experience far more like the one passengers enjoy on the
Sue Holt, Executive Director ITP Media Group and Eugene Barry, EVP Commercial at Dubai Airports with
January 11, 2018 11:10
Dubai Airports and ITP Media Group to Launch Breakthrough Media Brand
In a world-first, Dubai Airports and ITP Media Group have joined to launch Time Out DXB, a new media brand with the opportunity to engage with the 90 million passengers that pass through the world’s l
January 09, 2018 11:00
Hong Kong Airlines, Jetstar Asia, Japan Airlines and Osaka and Tokyo Haneda Airports Lead Global on-Time Punctuality Rankings
Hong Kong Airlines is the most punctual airline in Asia Pacific, and the second most punctual carrier worldwide after airBaltic, according to the OAG Punctuality League 2018, the most comprehensive an
Winter Wonderland DXB arrives at Dubai International Airport
December 14, 2017 16:10
Photo Press Release: Giant Gingerbread Burj Khalifa Unveiled at DXB
A 14 metre tall Burj Khalifa made of gingerbread takes centre stage at Dubai Airports’ Winter Wonderland DXB now open at Dubai International’s Terminal 3, B gates. “Winter Wonderland DXB is the perfec
November 01, 2017 14:30
Virgin Voyages Begins Construction of First Ship and Starts Taking Deposits
Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin hosted a ‘Ship Tease’, where key details were revealed about what sailors can expect on the first of three shi
July 18, 2017 13:55
FedEx Files 10-K with Additional Disclosure on Cyber-Attack Affecting TNT Express Systems
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) (“FedEx”) today filed its annual report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2017 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing includes additional information regarding the
July 07, 2017 10:00
C.H. Robinson Selected as Official Partner for 2017 Taipei Summer Universiade
C.H. Robinson, a global logistics provider, has been selected as an Official Partner for the 2017 Summer Universiade in Taipei. The company was selected due to its leading expertise in global air and
June 29, 2017 17:45
TNT Express Operations Disrupted
FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) today announced that the worldwide operations of its TNT Express subsidiary have been significantly affected due to the infiltration of an information system virus. While
June 15, 2017 17:05
Groupe ADP Launches Global Innovation Contest to Imagine the Airport Experience of the Future
Groupe ADP is launching the global challenge “Play Your Airport”. This open innovation initiative will allow students, businesses, travellers and the group's employees to reinvent the airport experien
June 08, 2017 10:20
AGCO Smart Logistics Closes Digital Gap
AGCO’s Smart Logistics initiative won the ‘European Gold Medal in Logistics and Supply Chain’ from The European Logistics Association (ELA) in Brussels. AGCO was recognized for its efforts in digitali
May 24, 2017 17:30
Koch Supply & Trading, JOVO, MISC, Teekay Marine Solutions Sign Pioneering Deal in LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer
Providing another example of its innovative solutions within a developing LNG market, Koch Supply & Trading (KS&T) today announced the completion of the first of multiple and regular ship-to-ship (STS
March 15, 2017 10:55
DXB Wows Passengers with the World’s Fastest Free Airport Wi-Fi
Dubai Airports has unleashed the world’s fastest free wi-fi connection at an airport to millions of passengers that travel through DXB each month. Aptly named WOW-Fi, the service provides internet con
February 23, 2017 15:45
Dubai Airports: Concourse D Welcomes 16.6 Million Passengers in First Year
Concourse D marks its first anniversary on February 24 following a successful inaugural year that saw over 16.6 million passengers enjoy its customer-friendly design and top-flight retail and food and
February 17, 2017 09:25
ABB Wins $70 Million in Equipment Orders to Expand European Rail Fleets
ABB has won orders worth $70 million from Swiss train manufacturer Stadler to supply state-of-the-art traction and onboard power equipment to three European rail operators. The new equipment will enab
January 24, 2017 17:30
DXB Extends Its Lead as #1 Airport for International Passengers
Dubai International has retained its title as the world’s number one airport for international passengers with annual traffic reaching 83.6 million passengers in 2016, according to the annual traffic
December 13, 2016 13:30
Intrepid Announces Delivery of New B777-300ER on Lease to Philippine Airlines
Intrepid Aviation confirmed today the acquisition of a new B777-300ER aircraft from Boeing in Seattle and its delivery on long-term lease to Manila-based Philippine Airlines. “We are very pleased t
October 19, 2016 14:20
Virgin Cruises Sets Sail under New Moniker “Virgin Voyages”
Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson today revealed Virgin Voyages as the inspiring new identity for the company’s cruise line. Joined by the company’s President and CEO Tom McAlpin, they announce
September 27, 2016 10:55
InnoTrans 2016: Records Tumble as the Leading International Transport Trade Fair Opens Its Doors
Tomorrow, when this year’s InnoTrans opens its doors it will be the largest ever. The eleventh edition of the event has broken records in every area: 2,950 exhibitors from 60 countries are occupying e
September 07, 2016 16:20
Hitachi Metals to Introduce Harness Assembly Lines in Europe to Strengthen Its Rolling Stock Cable Business
Hitachi Metals, Ltd. (hereafter, Hitachi Metals)(TOKYO:5486)(ISIN:JP3786200000) will introduce harness assembly lines for rolling stock wire and cables at its operation base in the Czech Republic in o
July 21, 2016 15:10
Supporting Asia-Pacific Jobs, Economic Growth and Sustainable Development Through Aviation
Aviation is vital to the modern, globalised world, supporting millions of jobs and driving economic growth. But the benefits of connectivity must be protected with appropriate support from governments
July 13, 2016 09:20
C.H. Robinson Voted #1 3PL by Inbound Logistics Readers for Sixth Year
C.H. Robinson, a global leader in third party logistics (3PL), was named the #1 3PL by readers of Inbound Logistics magazine for the sixth consecutive year. “Our people are dedicated to providing o
July 01, 2016 11:50
East Nippon Expressway Company Limited: Drive to Discover a New Japan
Why not go for a drive, and travel to the hot springs, folk entertainments, and World Heritage sites of northeastern Japan? East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. proposes a fun, five-day drive for visitors
June 24, 2016 13:20
The Bigger Picture: Dubai International as Viewed From Space
Dubai International (DXB) makes an indelible impression even when viewed from outer space with the addition of Concourse D. Concourse D, which is the last major facility that DXB has space for, has bo
June 23, 2016 11:30
C.H. Robinson Named Best Logistics Service Provider - Air Freight
C.H. Robinson, a global leader in third party logistics (3PL), was named the Best Logistics Service Provider for Air Freight at the 2016 Asia Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards. The co
June 21, 2016 13:55
Panasonic Acquires UK Technology Systems Integrator Alan Dick Communications
Panasonic Europe has announced the acquisition of Alan Dick Communications, a leading UK technology integration specialist providing end-to-end telecoms-based services to the transportation and mobile
May 31, 2016 11:50
AerCap Delivers First of Two New Airbus A350 XWB Aircraft to Cathay Pacific Airways
AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”)(NYSE: AER) today announced the delivery of a new Airbus A350-900 to Cathay Pacific Airways, the first of two new A350-900 aircraft deliveries on long-term lease from Ae
March 31, 2016 13:00
Contract Award for Thailand Red Line Construction Project - MHI, Hitachi and Sumitomo
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO:7011), Hitachi, Ltd. (Hitachi) (TOKYO:6501) and Sumitomo Corporation (Sumitomo) (TOKYO:8053) were awarded a contract by State Railway of Thailand (SRT) t
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