P&O Nedlloyd Results: Fourth Quarter 2003 and Full Year 2003
P&O NEDLLOYD RESULTS: FOURTH QUARTER 2003
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New initiatives from FedEx, DHL to compete in Thai shipping market
FedEx Express has opened a new service centre on Silom Road in Bangkok. Among customers expected to benefit from the increased convenience are those in the city’s high-value gem and jewellery trade seeking next day delivery to Asia, the company said. Meanwhile, DHL Express has introduced Time Definite Delivery (TDD) service to Shanghai. The “startday” and “midday” services would offer the latest possible collection times for early next-day deliveries at 9 am and noon respectively, DHL executives said.
Read MoreUSPS seeks more inclusive co-palletisation test
The U.S. Postal Service filed a request with the Postal Rate Commission that it hopes will open its co-palletization test to more mailers.
The co-palletization program, begun last April, gives mailers of small circulation periodicals the same work-sharing discounts enjoyed by large mailers when they combine bundles/packages of different periodicals on the same pallet and drop-ship them to an area distribution center or sectional center facility.
Read MoreTibbett and Britten: 2003 Full Year Prelims and announcement of retirement of John Harvey
Tibbett and Britten: 2003 Full Year Prelims
Read MoreExel sees steady growth in 2003
Exel sees steady growth in 2003
Read MoreUK Parcelforce Worldwide secures place as leading e-retail delivery service
Parcelforce Worldwide has strengthened its position as the leading provider of express and time guaranteed deliveries for e-tailers by winning a series of new contracts.
Vanessa Leeson, Managing Director of Parcelforce Worldwide, said: “The recent contract wins reinforce Parcelforce Worldwide’s role as the leading provider of express and guaranteed delivery services for higher value goods bought online. Among its new clients are the London department store Harrods, CD and DVD e-tailer Play.com, computer and electrical goods e-tailer komplett.co.uk, TV shopping channel Ideal Shopping Direct
Read MoreFedEx Express reduces intercontinental transit times to Greece
FedEx Express has announced a new, direct served flight into Greece as part of the company’s commitment to strengthening its intercontinental services to Europe. The new route recognises Greece’s growing position in the global marketplace and shortens transit times for customers exporting from Asia, the US, and many parts of Europe.
Read MoreRussia’s postal services market up 35percent in 2003
Russia’s postal services market soared 34.85percent on the year in monetary terms in 2003 to 28.2 billion rubles, Leonid Reiman, acting Communications and IT Minister told a ministry board meeting Tuesday. Turnover of traditional Russian postal services operators jumped 35.5% on the year to 26.3 billion rubles, Reiman said without elaborating.
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