DHL connect Bangalore with Leipzig

DHL has launched a Boeing 777 freighter service between here and Leipzig in Germany in response to the growing air cargo demand in and out of South India.

Originating from Bangkok and Singapore, the new service would operate five times a week between Bangalore and DHL's European hub in Leipzig, company officials said here.

The new freighter would be operated by AeroLogic, a joint venture cargo airline of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo.

"India continues to be a high growth market for us and the launch of this freighter is a part of our larger commitment to customers in India,"Senior Vice President&Area Director, South Asia, DHL Express, Malcolm Monteiro, told reporters here.

DHL said the B777 freighter, which offers more than 100-tonne capacity, would boost transit times on key trade routes between Europe and Asia.

Applied Materials appoints Aninda Moitra as India Country Prez * Applied Materials Inc, a global supplier of manufacturing solutions for the semiconductor, display and solar industries, today announced the appointment of Aninda Moitra as the Country President for Applied Materials India.

Moitra's responsibilities will include overseeing alignment, coordination and execution of Applied's business, operational and strategic activities in the country, a company statement said.

The company said the India market was a growth priority for Applied, particularly in the solar space. Much of the product engineering design and software development for its business groups is done in India, and"it is critical that we continue to drive a vision and strategy for success here", the statement added.