TNT beefs up infrastructure to further support freight service
TNT Express announced the completion of the latest in a series of infrastructural enhancements as it further readies itself for expected demands and developments in the freight services sector in the Philippines.
TNT Express announced the completion of the latest in a series of infrastructural enhancements as it further readies itself for expected demands and developments in the freight services sector in the Philippines.
TNT recently upgraded its 3,500- square metre Pasay depot, increasing operational warehouse space by 33% with changes to the floor layout, making the company better equipped to accommodate palletised shipments and capable of handling airline palettes as well.
This follows an increase in the company’s fleet size by 10%, adding several vans and two six-wheelers, with a capacity to carry shipments weighing more than five tonnes, in 2008.
Cetin Yalcin, TNT Philippines country general manager, said, “These are some of the changes that we’ve implemented to complement the continuous surge in demand for our freight services. Our team has also been undergoing various trainings and we are set to conquer bigger and heavier shipments while providing TNT’s brand of service excellence.”
Since the introduction of TNT’s Freight Services in 2008, demand for freight services continues to grow. In Southeast-Asia alone, the freight volume increased by 40% in the same year and demand is still growing.
TNT Philippines expects double digit growth in freight services despite current economic conditions, with the bulk of shipments coming from the semiconductor, electronics, industrial, garments, and print industries. Local products such as Philippine crafts and ornaments are also shipped for export via TNT’s freight services.
“TNT is optimistic in our role in providing alternative – and better – means of bringing local shipments to the world. It is our firm commitment to constantly innovate, not only in the services that we offer, but also on our equipment, our people and on our local operations as we bring the best of Philippine products to the world,” adds Cetin.
To further underline its freight capability, TNT launched a direct mail campaign for local freight traders. Emphasising on its expertise and capability in bringing shipments of any size and weight, anywhere – TNT credits this feat on the expertise of its 75,000-strong manpower, strengthened by its air and road networks, more than 2,000 depots, 26,000 trucks, and 47 planes.
