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Brussels national airport remains as regional hub for DHL

Posted by | Oct 21, 2004 | |

The letter of 19 October signed by the three governments and the ‘Federal Compromise’ of 30 September regrettably do not allow DHL to create an intercontinental hub at Brussels National Airport. The political consensus that was needed for DHL to further grow at the airport in Belgium could not be found. Until 2008, the current business activities at Brussels National Airport will remain stable. The company will continue its assessment of the remaining options for expansion: Leipzig (Germany) and Vatry (France).

DHL regrets that despite the intensive involvement of the Federal Government and major efforts by DHL, no official nor adequate proposal has been sent to the company’s management. This will prevent DHL from implementing its long-term expansion plan at Brussels National Airport and from creating an intercontinental hub.

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Palletways UK gets own team

Posted by | Oct 21, 2004 | |

Palletways, the network operator, has promoted Jon Hyatt from operations director to managing director of the UK business. He joined the business two years ago, having been divisional general manager at Wincanton. Cath McCann moves up to operations director, with a background in operations and having spent more than a year as group human resources manager. The changes free up Julian Maturi – also formerly with Wincanton – to concentrate on new developments in Europe. Palletways chief executive James Wilson, who bought into the company this summer along with new majority shareholder Phoenix Equity Partners, says the changes are in line with the company’s expansion plans. It is appropriate for the UK to have its own management, rather than simply having a single management structure for the whole group.

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Pallet volumes

Posted by | Oct 21, 2004 | |

Christian Salvesen volumes – 7.5k nights and similar on days = report (say) 15k

DHL Freight/Securicor Connect – 3.5 general + 3.5 for IBM = report (say) 7k

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Korea Post Loses 166 Bln Won After Investing in LG Card, SK Global

Posted by | Oct 21, 2004 | |

Korea Post, South Korea’s postal service agency, lost 166.2 billion won (USD145 million) last year after buying stocks in two troubled companies, LG Card Co. and SK Global Co., the Ministry of Information and Communication said Thursday.
Last year, the postal service also reported an investment loss of 22 billion won in managing some derivative products, the ministry said in a report to an annual parliamentary audit. Korea Post, considered the second-largest government investor after the National Pension Corp., reported a loss of 98 billion won after buying shares of LG Card, which narrowly avoided bankruptcy earlier this year only after creditors funded a USD4.5 billion bailout.

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Canada Post toughens rules on all incoming international mail

Posted by | Oct 21, 2004 | |

A birthday card addressed simply to Grandma won’t make it across the border now that Canada Post is enforcing stringent new rules on incoming international mail. From now on, her full name and address must be clearly spelled out and printed in ink. Citing security concerns, Canada Post is insisting that all mail from abroad must bear the complete name and address of both sender and recipient or it won’t be allowed in Canada. Canada Post spokesperson John Caines said Wednesday the postal service has increased its vigilance in screening incoming mail to enforce rules adopted by Canada Customs since June.

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Interlink Express unveils ground-breaking products and services for small and medium businesses

Posted by | Oct 20, 2004 | |

Interlink Express and its 100 depots are completing a £20 million investment to make it the easiest carrier for small and medium businesses to deal with them. This is one of the most significant steps in the express parcels carrier’s 23-year history. The company will launch three new timed next-day deliveries based on the result of research with more than 8,000 customers. In addition, and again as a result of listening to its customers and franchisees, it has re-engineered the customer experience to make it as simple, easy and quick as possible. These developments recognise that small and medium businesses have little time, and while parcel distribution is of critical importance, it is not something they wish to specialise in and spend time managing. It is therefore essential that they select a partner who shares and understands this view. This twin-pronged approach of introducing new products and services, along with creating the easiest customer experience, forms an offer currently unrivalled in the marketplace and which Interlink Express is confident will not be matched.

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GLS acquires further locations in Italy

Posted by | Oct 20, 2004 | |

Vicenza, Schio, Conegliano and Treviso: GLS acquired another four parcel businesses in Italy – this time from the franchise partner De Vicari. Just shortly before, GLS purchased the parcel businesses of the franchise partner Tavassi. These recent transactions are in line with GLS’ strategy of evolutionarily expanding and strengthening its own operations in Italy’s key regions.
“Including the most recent transaction, GLS’ own locations contribute 15 percent to GLS Italy’s total revenue”, explains Rico Back, CEO of General Logistics Systems B.V., Amsterdam. “In total, GLS has now direct access to customers at 13 locations in Italy. This proximity to the market provides a better understanding of the regional mentality and needs. It allows us to react even more flexibly to our customers’ requirements.”

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