TNT flies freight to new heights – Freight services to boost revenues in Southeast Asia

TNT Express announces the launch of its range of freight services for time-sensitive heavy shipments in Southeast Asia. Available now, a selection of three bespoke services – Express Freight, Economy Freight and Freight Plus – will offer customers a door-to-door, day-definite delivery service based on specified transit times schedules, fast tracked customs clearance and full track-and-trace visibility.
The move forms part of the company’s EUR 100 million investment over the next five years to build a leadership position in the region, a strategy which it announced in April this year. This launch is also the first in a series of initiatives to further expand TNT’s network capabilities in Asia, leveraging on the seamless connectivity offered by its extensive road and air networks. These networks provide customers with the widest range of multimodal freight services between Southeast Asia and Europe, China and Europe and within Southeast Asia.
Based on studies undertaken of regional market needs, TNT expects the take up rate of these services to be high. The large demand is mainly driven by customers in the high-tech, equipment and machinery and healthcare sectors that are increasingly moving large volumes of high-value goods between Southeast Asia, China and Europe. Through its global customer base in these sectors, TNT has developed extensive sector knowledge which can now be leveraged in Southeast Asia. Correspondingly, TNT’s integrated road and air services are set to be a main business driver for the company over the next five years.
As the market leader with the biggest air and road express delivery infrastructure in Europe, TNT offers a best-in-class service that is both fast and cost effective. TNT’s recent acquisition of Hoau in China , as well as an extensive knowledge of Chinese customs requirements, coupled with the recent re-routing of TNT’s Boeing 747-400 ER Freighter withthrice weekly freighter service between Singapore, Shanghai and Europe, ensures TNT has unrivalled connectivity between Southeast Asia, China and European air and road networks.
With these new capabilities in Southeast Asia, TNT’s customers will benefit from an integrated, comprehensive global network without any reliance on third party organisations. TNT’s expertise in managing all required paperwork and trans-border regulatory matters means that customers experience a true door-to-door service.
TNT's three bespoke freight services:
Express Freight
• Fast door-to-door delivery before the end of business on the next or earliest possible business day.
• Pick-up today before end of business, for guaranteed delivery the next or earliest possible business day
• Delivery to more than 200 countries worldwide
• For freight shipments up to 500kg
• Available as export and import service
Economy Freight
• Economical, day-definite, door-to-door delivery for less urgent freight to most destinations worldwide.
• Pick-up today before end of business, for guaranteed delivery on a specified date within 2-5 working days
• Delivery to more than 200 countries
• For freight shipments up to 1500kg
• Available as export and import service
Freight Plus
• The flexible solution for freight shipments that require special handling or delivery options tailored to meet you or your client's needs.
• Tailored pickup and delivery times
• No size or weight limits
• Delivery to Door or Delivery to Airport
• Special handling including dangerous goods and temperature control
• Choice of road and air services