DHL Global Forwarding appointed global transport manager for Singapore Airlines
March 29, 2011
DHL Global Forwarding has been appointed global transport manager for Singapore Airlines.
The freight forwarding arm of DHL will now manage all in-flight amenities from Singapore Airlines through its distribution hubs in China, Germany and Singapore – to all of its network destinations and offices in the world.
The contract covers both ocean freight and air freight services.
As part of the contract, DHL will also provide all inland transportation services to Singapore Airlines’ China and Germany hubs through its Supply Chain unit.
Having commenced 15 January, at Singapore Airlines’ hub in Singapore, operations are expected to roll out in China and Germany in April and May, respectively.
DHL Global Forwarding
CEO Southeast Asia Sam Ang says the deal is
a prestigious win for DHL.
“We look forward to bringing our worldwide logistics and international knowledge and expertise to this project,” Ang says.
“We are confident that DHL can help Singapore Airlines deliver reduced costs and enhanced logistics efficiency, in order to meet global passenger demands.
“We are very excited about this partnership with Singapore Airlines, one of the leading airlines in the world, as this contract further reinforces our footing in international aviation logistics.”