Opening of New Freight Hub near Hanover by DHL

On 13 Sept European transport giant DHL Freight opened new freight hub with an area of 8700 sq m at Airport Business Park in Langenhagen near Hanover Germany .

This facility will provide 86 loading bays managed by 290 employees support for its freight services Euroconnect & Eurrapid .

In order to increase its strength DHL has also introduced automated weight, volume & cargo data recordings system in its new hub in order to increase efficiency & speed .

In order to promote Group's environmental programme DHL promoted sustainable construction methods & use of renewable energies while constructing this site including photovoltaic system & LED lighting .

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To Kick Off Farnborough Airshow DHL orders 14 B777Fs

Based on current list prices worth $4.7bn DHL orders 14 Boeing 777 Freighters with purchase rights for additional 7 freighters.

After this order DHL fleet of B777 will be double in size.

This order was announced at Farnborough International Airshow, is in response to increasing express demand & also to replace ageing aircrafts.

 Ken Allen, chief executive, DHL Express, said: “The acquisition of the 14 Boeing airplanes reflects a gradual replacement of our older intercontinental fleet.

"As the most fuel-efficient, most reliable freighter type with the best long-haul range, these aircraft will contribute to our emissions reduction targets and allow us to serve even more markets with non-stop flights.

"DHL was an early adopter of this type of aircraft for the logistics industry and took delivery of the 3rd B777F produced by Boeing in 2009. With extensive experience operating this freighter type, it has proven to be superior in all aspects of operation making it a logical choice."

The 14 aircraft are capacity neutral, but operational wise offer "significant cost, efficiency and reliability benefits", DHL said.

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DHL Global Forwarding planning to expand freighter service

With increasing demand DHL Global Forwarding is planning to expand its freighter services to meet customer expectation & demands.

According to David Goldberg , Chief Executive, Global Forwarding , US , steady & predictable service along with steady rates to be provided to customer throughout the year.

As per him last year there were many airlines who cancelled there capacity at certain ports which resulted in huge delay for our customers hence deploying own capacity on those lanes where we expect high demands will help sustain customers & increase business.

People are using air freight to avoid delay in production & they prefer cargo movement in accordance with production time table so as to have it when it is needed.

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