TNT and Postal Corporation of Kenya sign parcel delivery deal
Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) and TNT Express Worldwide Kenya Ltd have signed an agreement that will allow the companies to extend their services and value-additions to customers.
TNT Express will begin the delivery of international parcels on behalf of EMS Kenya (PCK’s express delivery division) to an initial 90 international routes where EMS Kenya does not have an agreement. PCK will assume local distribution of TNT consignments through the 300-plus post offices.
The agreement was signed by the Postal Corporation of Kenya Postmaster General Fred Odhiambo for EMS Kenya, while TNT Express was represented by the Country Manager Sam Gichohi.
“This is a true ‘win-win’ agreement that will allow us to offer customers world-class and extensive express delivery of services,” said Mr Gichohi.
PCK has grown its international business to 109 countries. The new partnership will extend this count beyond 200.
PCK will, on its part, enable TNT Express to expand and streamline coverage in this market by offering better national coverage for their international consignments.
“The forging of this new partnership is in line with PCK’s refreshed go-to-market strategy, which includes forging useful partnerships with key players to widen our market,” said Odhiambo.
The move comes only two months after TNT Express announced its commitment to invest Sh136 million in expanding operations. This new announcement with further its objective of strengthening its presence Kenya.
