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New Look Signals Evolution of Aramex

Posted by | Jun 18, 2008 | |

Visual Identity Transformed to Represent Changing Face of Company

Aramex unveiled a new corporate image that is designed to catch up to the rapid growth of the company from a regional transportation solutions provider into a major player in the global logistics marketplace, with an updated look that marks the biggest change in the company’s visual identity to date.

Over the past decade, Aramex has become one of the Middle East’s leading brands in terms of exposure and recognition, and has long been considered one of the most respected and admired companies in the region.

Senior executives say that the last creative stroke to the brand was more than 10 years ago, and that the new logo more accurately reflects what Aramex represents today – a highly dynamic, global company whose vitality and innovation are fuelled by the passion of its people.

Following on a 26 year history of milestones, Aramex was the first company with Middle East roots to be listed on the NASDAQ, the first to issue a Corporate Sustainability Report, and aims to become the first carbon neutral company in the industry.

To complement the brand’s evolution, the company has adopted a new slogan – “delivery unlimited” – a tagline which, with its longevity and ambition, seeks to match the company’s vision.

Building its business on sustainable practices, the company continues to set its sights high, proving that corporations can be a force for change by playing an active role in the progress of communities.

The re-brand – which goes live today in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt – will be rolled out on all Aramex packages, vehicles, materials, uniforms, and facilities across the region in June, with full completion of global re-branding expected by end of year.

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GeoPost announces sales of 3.1 billion euros in 2007

Posted by | Jun 12, 2008 | |

In 2007, sales of GeoPost, subsidiary of the French La Poste Group and leader in the European BtoB express delivery market, topped the euro 3-billion mark. Its 2007 sales totalled 3.171 billion euros, an increase of 6.8% compared to 2006, on a like-for-like basis and at constant exchange rate.

GeoPost consolidated its position in Europe by acquiring Seur’s Santander franchise, in Spain, and reinforced its partnership with the leading express delivery company in Turkey, Yurtiçi Kargo, by acquiring a 25%-stake in the company. In South Africa, a new joint venture with the Laser group has enabled GeoPost to move into the country’s domestic express market.

GeoPost has expanded its international brand DPD into Poland, Benelux, Russia and the Baltic States. Thanks to its subsidiaries, leaders in their respective countries, and to a first rate DPD European transport network, GeoPost is today, in terms of sales, the third leading express parcel service provider in Europe.

Agreements signed with Air France /SoDeXi and Aramex have given GeoPost access to intercontinental routes.

Hence, in terms of volume, 2007 saw GeoPost confirm its position as the second largest express company in Europe – 528 million parcels delivered, in 2007 – for 300,000 customers.

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Aramex Inaugurates the Largest Documents Management Facility in the Region

Posted by | May 5, 2008 | |

ARAMEX unveiled its much-anticipated Infofort facility at a special ceremony in Jebel Ali Free Zone.

The AED 55 million (USD 13.61 million) centre was inaugurated by Mr Ibrahim Al Janahi, Senior Vice President, Commercial Sales, Jafza, Fadi Ghandour, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Aramex, along with Georges Harfouche, Managing Director of InfoFort.

The pioneering facility is designed to serve InfoFort’s expanding document management client base. Through innovative record management solutions, the company has already enhanced the operational efficiency of thousands of business groups and banks across the region.

Since acquiring InfoFort in 2005 and DocMan in 2006, Aramex has benefited from the region’s trend toward outsourcing the management of data storage, as a growing number of companies look to specialists to take care of their physical and digital archiving needs.

Built on 20,000 square metres, the three-level compound includes 12,000 sqm of warehousing space and 4,500 sqm of temperature-controlled space, with an operational capacity to hold over 1.5 million boxes and 12 million files.

The center is also equipped with sophisticated safety and security systems, and has advanced scanning and sorting capabilities for the millions of documents it will house.

Over the past 3 years, Aramex has successfully transformed InfoFort to become the leading documents management solutions provider in the Middle East. The new mega-facility’s reach will extend across the GCC and MENA region, acting as an unmatched regional force for InfoFort’s network of Records Management Centers in Saudi, Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar.

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Aramex increases Q1 revenues by 24pct

Posted by | Apr 23, 2008 | |

Aramex has announced a first-quarter revenue rise of 24pct to AED 494.4 million (EUR 84.1 million), from AED 399.6 million (EUR 67.9 million) for the same period last year, highlighting the company’s strong financial performance.

Net profits for 2008’s first quarter rose by 21pct to AED 36.2 million (EUR 6.2 million), from AED 29.9 million (EUR 4.9 million) posted in 2007.

Despite challenges in the market, Aramex said it continues to reap the benefits of a successful expansion strategy that has helped boost productivity and sales across key product and service lines, as reflected in the company’s healthy margins. Along with strong profitability for its freight and express product, the company has been pleased with the impressive growth of its logistics and records management services, which have witnessed 39pct and 57pct growth, respectively.

Across Aramex’s core Middle East market, performance in the Levant has improved notably, while rapid growth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and excellent results in the UAE have made an unequivocal impact on the company’s profitability, the company said.

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GeoPost announces sales of 3.1 billion euros in 2007

Posted by | Apr 1, 2008 | |

In 2007, sales of GeoPost, subsidiary of the French La Poste Group and leader in the European BtoB express delivery market, topped the EUR 3-billion mark. Its 2007 sales totalled 3.171 billion euros, an increase of 6.8 pct compared to 2006, on a like-for-like basis and at constant exchange rate.

GeoPost consolidated its position in Europe by acquiring Seur’s Santander franchise, in Spain, and reinforced its partnership with the leading express delivery company in Turkey, Yurtiçi Kargo, by acquiring a 25 pct-stake in the company. In South Africa, a new joint venture with the Laser group has enabled GeoPost to move into the country’s domestic express market.

GeoPost has expanded its international brand DPD into Poland, Benelux, Russia and the Baltic States. Thanks to its subsidiaries, leaders in their respective countries, and to a first rate DPD European transport network, GeoPost is today, in terms of sales, the third leading express parcel service provider in Europe.

Agreements signed with Air France /SoDeXi and Aramex have given GeoPost access to intercontinental routes.

Hence, in terms of volume, 2007 saw GeoPost confirm its position as the second largest express company in Europe – 528 million parcels delivered, in 2007 – for 300,000 customers.

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