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Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
DHL has temporarily suspended shipments from Germany to the U.S. due to uncertainties caused by President Trump's elimination of the de minimis exemption on tariffs for goods under $800, leading to concerns over customs costs and procedures amid ongoing trade tensions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Postal services including Royal Mail and DHL are suspending some US deliveries due to new import tax rules that eliminate the duty-free exemption for parcels over $100, leading to disruptions as companies adapt to the updated regulations signed into effect by the US government.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
A DHL cargo plane crashed into a house in Lithuania, killing one crew member, amid suspicions of Russian involvement. Authorities are investigating the possibility of a terrorist act linked to a broader campaign allegedly orchestrated by Russian operatives targeting DHL across Europe. The crash occurred near Vilnius Airport, with no evidence of an explosion before the incident. Lithuanian officials urge caution in drawing conclusions, while similar suspicious incidents have been reported in Poland, Germany, and the UK.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Jalopnik
A DHL cargo plane crash in Lithuania, which resulted in one fatality and three injuries, is under investigation amid concerns of potential Russian sabotage. Lithuanian officials have not ruled out terrorism, especially after previous incidents involving incendiary devices linked to Russian efforts. The crash occurred as the plane attempted to land at Vilnius International Airport, and while no evidence of sabotage has been found yet, the possibility remains a focus of the investigation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by One Mile at a Time
A Swiftair Boeing 737-400 cargo jet, operating on behalf of DHL, crashed on final approach to Vilnius Airport, impacting a residential building and catching fire. The crash resulted in one crew member's death and injuries to three others, with no ground casualties. The cause is under investigation, with possibilities including technical failure or human error, though terrorism hasn't been ruled out. The incident occurred after normal communication with air traffic control, but contact was lost before switching to the tower frequency.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times
A DHL cargo plane operated by Swiftair crashed into a house near Vilnius airport in Lithuania, killing one crew member and injuring three others. The crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff from Leipzig, Germany, is under investigation, with technical fault or human error considered likely causes. Lithuanian authorities have not ruled out terrorism, amid recent incidents involving parcel fires linked to Russian military intelligence. All house residents survived, and no explosion was reported before the crash.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by DW (English)
A DHL cargo plane operated by Swiftair crashed near Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania, resulting in the death of a Spanish crew member and injuries to three others. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with terrorism not ruled out. The plane, en route from Leipzig, Germany, missed a residential building by chance, causing minor damage and leading to the evacuation of 12 residents. DHL and German investigators are probing the incident, while Lithuanian authorities are considering potential sabotage links to previous cargo-related incidents.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by View from the Wing
A DHL-operated Boeing 737-400 cargo plane crashed into a residential building near Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania, during an emergency landing attempt, resulting in one crew member's death and three others hospitalized. The crash set the building and nearby structures on fire, but all 12 residents were evacuated safely. Investigations are underway to determine the cause, considering technical failure, human error, and terrorism, although no explosion was reported before the crash.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
A DHL cargo plane, operated by Swift Air, crashed into a house near Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania, resulting in the death of at least one crew member and injuring three others. The Boeing 737 was en route from Leipzig, Germany, when it made a forced landing about a kilometer from the airport. All residents of the house were safely evacuated. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, with possibilities ranging from technical faults to human error, and have not ruled out a terrorist attack.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO Europe
A DHL cargo plane crash in Lithuania has resulted in at least one fatality. Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned of a serious and real threat of global war, expressing concerns about the uncertain future. In other news, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit, criticizing the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant as a defamation of international law. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing the ongoing war's impact on Ukraine. The EU marked the 1,000th day of the war by raising a Ukrainian flag at the European Commission headquarters.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
A DHL cargo plane crashed near Vilnius, Lithuania, killing one of the four people onboard. The Boeing 737-476, operated by Swiftair, was en route from Leipzig, Germany, when it crashed into a building in a residential area. Emergency services responded promptly, and while departures at Vilnius Airport were delayed, operations resumed shortly after. One incoming flight was diverted to Riga, Latvia. The crash did not disrupt overall airport operations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A DHL cargo plane flying from Leipzig, Germany, crashed near Vilnius Airport in Lithuania early Monday morning, leading to delayed departures as rescue efforts are underway. The crash occurred near Zirniu Street, south of Vilnius, with no immediate confirmation of casualties. This is a developing story.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Russia is accused of attempting to plant incendiary devices on cargo planes through DHL logistics hubs in Germany and the UK, aiming to start fires on flights to North America. Polish authorities have arrested four individuals linked to the plot, which involved packages containing flammable substances disguised as electric massagers. The U.S. and European officials have increased cargo screening and are investigating the incidents as part of a broader Russian sabotage campaign targeting Western support for Ukraine. Russia denies these allegations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by collectSPACE.com
DHL has partnered with Astrobotic to deliver a diverse array of items to the moon, including a rock from Mount Everest, a "meme" coin, a time capsule from Belgium, Reddit posts, and a letter from a private astronaut. The items are being transported on the Peregrine probe, the first U.S. commercial lunar lander, which experienced an anomaly after launch. DHL's MoonBox service allows individuals to send mementos to the moon, with prices starting at $460. Astrobotic is now accepting reservations for its next DHL MoonBox mission.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Over 1,100 unionized DHL Express workers at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) went on strike, demanding a fair contract and protesting unfair labor practices. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing DHL workers, initiated the strike during the busiest time of the year. Negotiations for a first union contract began in July, and the Teamsters have filed multiple unfair labor practice complaints against DHL. The company expressed disappointment and stated that operations ran at full capacity with contingency plans in place. The strike follows a series of labor actions across various industries in 2023.