TNT France to launch ecological IT solutions and new delivery service

TNT Express France has launched a new operational system for its IT network adapting more ecological and cost-saving methods in order to limit the environmental impact of its IT activities. In addition, the company has launched a new delivery service “12:00 Express” for shipments within France to be delivered next day before noon.

The current IT model applied at TNT operates in a traditional way with two systems, the “active” one in use and the “inactive” one in a sleeping modus that can be set in if the first system breaks down.

The new optimized system is equipped with two smaller systems that are both active. Thanks to the high quality of the equipment provided nowadays by the suppliers, this solution makes it possible to offer the same service in terms of the quality and reliability at a more favourable price.

Another advantage of the new system is the considerable reduction of the environmental impact in every stage of the projects including production, transportation, installation, energy consumption, maintenance and recycling of additional and inactive equipment.

“Today we deliver data as well as parcels. During the shipping process, our customers expect us to give them as much information as possible on the advancement of their shipments”, said Eric Micheau, IT manager at TNT Express France.

“Today we are proud to announce that we succeeded in considerably minimizing the financial and environmental impact of our IT projects”, he added.

This project is part of the TNT environmental programme “Planet Me” launched worldwide in 2007.

Meanwhile, TNT France has launched a new delivery service “12:00 Express” for shipments to be delivered nationwide next day before noon.

This service will go into operation in the beginning of April this year for all the shipments between 0 and 30 kg.

TNT assures a complete coverage of the market with 86% of the French companies using the delivery service before noon.