Singapore Post (SingPost) has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Jing King Tech Solutions to dispose its 90 per cent stake in DataPost for approximately S$39.3 million (approx. US$29.5 million). This is on the back of another divestment that SingPost made in May of its whole stake in Novation Solutions and DataPost Hong Kong for S$24.4 million. The company says that it is selling off stakes in the more traditional forms of the postal service business to support the … [Read more...] about SingPost divests 90% stake in DataPost
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UPS promotes Willis to west region president
George Willis has been promoted to West Region president for UPS, an appointment that follows a two-year tenure as UK, Ireland and Nordics district manager. Willis succeeds Jerry Mattes, who has accepted the assignment of US operations manager at UPS. Willis, now responsible for all package delivery operations in 25 central and western states in the US, has held a number of positions at UPS during a more than 30-year career with the company. In 2012, Willis took on the role of … [Read more...] about UPS promotes Willis to west region president
Modal shift to sea is reversing says Drewry
An ongoing reversal of the much discussed modal shift from air to sea will continue despite the recovery of port operations on the US West Coast following the crippling strike last year, according to the latest report from Drewry Shipping Consultants. The damage done to supply chains ahead of the Thanksgiving and Christmas peaks last year has apparently left a lingering bad taste in the mouths of shippers in some high-value sectors. “As port operations improve on the US West … [Read more...] about Modal shift to sea is reversing says Drewry
DHL bags Kate Spade contract in Japan
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a contract to manage the supply chain operations for Kate Spade, the global lifestyle brand, in Japan. Under the new agreement, DHL is responsible for the storage and distribution of Kate Spade New York and Jack Spade products to its retail network of over 80 stores across the country; and manages e-commerce operations for customers purchasing via www.katespade.jp and other online shopping sites. Gavin Murdoch, president and … [Read more...] about DHL bags Kate Spade contract in Japan
DHL bags Kate Spade contract in Japan
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a contract to manage the supply chain operations for Kate Spade, the global lifestyle brand, in Japan. Under the new agreement, DHL is responsible for the storage and distribution of Kate Spade New York and Jack Spade products to its retail network of over 80 stores across the country; and manages e-commerce operations for customers purchasing via www.katespade.jp and other online shopping sites. Gavin Murdoch, president and … [Read more...] about DHL bags Kate Spade contract in Japan
Precision wins four P2Fs from SF Express
Precision Aircraft Solutions has been awarded the conversions of four former AerCap B757 aircraft for Chinese delivery services company SF Express Co., Ltd. “We are thrilled to put the Precision capabilities to work for SF Express as it further develops its 757 fleet,” said Precision president Gary Warner. “Converting four aircraft in one calendar year requires real performance and we are pleased that SF has confidence in Precision during this period of growth in … [Read more...] about Precision wins four P2Fs from SF Express