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Support in Dutch Parliament for postal vision of Minister Brinkhorst – TPG welcomes clarity on the future of the postal market

Posted by | Dec 16, 2004 | |

The postal vision of Laurens Jan Brinkhorst, Minister of Economic Affairs, was discussed in Parliament today. This vision, which provides clarity on the future liberalisation of the Dutch postal market, received support from the Members of Parliament. The support from Parliament means that there is clarity about the following issues: full liberalisation of the postal market in 2007 (conditional on full market liberalisation in the UK and Germany), the price of a stamp for consumers will remain at 39 euro cents in 2004, 2005 and 2006, from 2007, rates for services provided under the universal service obligation will be regulated using a price cap system linked to inflation. Non-discrimination is applicable to the services of TPG. Competitors and customers to be treated equally in terms of rates and conditions.

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HSE24 and Deutsche Post agree on long-term partnership

Posted by | Dec 16, 2004 | |

DHL and the shopping channel HSE24 (Home Shopping Europe) signed on to a far-reaching alliance today. Konrad Hilbers, Chairman of the HSE24 Board and Peter Kruse, Deutsche Post World Net board member, sealed the deal by signing an agreement in the presence of North Rhine-Westphalia Undersecretary Miriam Meckel in Düsseldorf. DHL Fulfilment will take over HSE24’s entire logistics beginning in 2006 and will be constructing a new logistics center in Greven as a result. DHL’s Euro 35 million investment, going up in the immediate vicinity of an already existing parcel center, will create some 250 new jobs. HSE24 customers will benefit from even faster and more reliable delivery service.

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DHL announces US rate changes for 2005

Posted by | Dec 16, 2004 | |

DHL Express (USA), Inc., today announced new express and ground delivery rates and fee adjustments effective January 16, 2005.

In keeping with price adjustments applied throughout the express and parcel shipping industry, rates for DHL Domestic Air Express and International Express will increase an average of 3.4percent. DHL Ground Service rates will increase an average of 2.9percent. Rates for DHL@Home, the company’s expedited business-to-residence shipping service, will increase an average of 3.7percent.

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DHL continues expansion of North American Network

Posted by | Dec 16, 2004 | |

DHL today announced the location of its new West Coast distribution facility in Riverside, California. DHL will spend USD65 million in the lease and development of the new hub as part of a USD1.2 billion North American network expansion program launched by the company in June 2004. Recently, the company also announced the buildout of an expanded DHL Air & Ground Hub in Wilmington, Ohio, and the addition of seven new Regional Sort Centers that will be opened this year.

“DHL promised to be a strong alternative to the duopoly of FedEx and UPS, allowing customers to do business more quickly, efficiently and competitively,” said Fred Beljaars, executive vice president for operations, DHL Americas. “The new West Coast Distribution facility is the latest element of our USD1.2 billion investment program to expand and enhance DHL’s North American service network.”

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DHL launches upgraded online shipping

Posted by | Dec 16, 2004 | |

The web shipping service was set up to enable customers to organise their shipping needs online to save time and eliminate stress. The service is now on its third version and offers a new look and feel together with greatly improved navigation and clearer user instructions.

“Users can now more easily and quickly complete all the steps to prepare shipments and book pick ups,” said David Wild, General Manager, DHL UAE.

DHL UAE, the Emirates’ leading express and logistics provider, has launched a new version of its on-line shipping service following recommendations from an external competitive and customer study.

The web shipping service is an effective way to; schedule pick-ups, prepare and print airway bills, complete customs paperwork, determine which shipments are customs declarable and track shipments.

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FedEx reports strong revenue and earnings growth in second quarter

Posted by | Dec 16, 2004 | |

FedEx Corp. reported the following consolidated results for the second quarter:
revenue of USD7.33 billion, up 24% from USD5.92 billion the previous year, operating income of USD600 million, up from USD183 million a year ago operating margin of 8.2%, up from last year’s 3.1% and net income of USD354 million, up from USD91 million the previous year. “We have very strong momentum across our business segments,” said Frederick W. Smith, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “Global and U.S. economic conditions remain favorable, and businesses are replenishing inventories and investing at a healthy pace. The demand for FedEx services is strong and we are highly optimistic about our growth and profitability during the second half of our fiscal year.”

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PROFILE – RICHARD ROCHE, Head of RM multi-channel retail strategy

Posted by | Dec 16, 2004 | |

As the man responsible for Royal Mail’s multi-channel retail strategy, Richard Roche is keen to help etailers deliver on the promise of Internet shopping, he tells Clare Goff

There are no postmen at Royal Mail’s media centre in Covent Garden. Indeed, the office looks more like a creative hotshop, with its glass walls and open-plan layout. “We deliberately wanted to give the appearance of an agency,” says Richard Roche, head of multi-channel retail.

While others deliver the letters, Roche – with 20 years of financial services marketing behind him – concentrates on the delivery process itself. His expertise is in helping businesses use the medium of mail as a marketing or logistics tool.

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France’s La Poste sees sales up 3 pct in 2005 on like-for-like basis

Posted by | Dec 16, 2004 | |

The French state-owned post office operator, La Poste, expects sales to rise 3 pct in 2005 on a like-for-like basis, according to the provisional budget approved by the board.

It foresees an operating profit margin of 3 pct in 2005, up from the 2 pct margin expected in 2004, and said it will earmark 982 mln eur for internal spending.

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