Tag: China

TPG plans to enter Chinese market, and outlines growth strategy

Posted by | Jun 18, 2004 | |

Dutch postal and logistics company TPG NV aims to enter the Chinese market through acquisitions, joint ventures or by signing up a by signing up a “huge” customer contracts. Chief executive Peter Bakker told media representatives that the company expects to invest around EUR200 million in its Chinese operations over the next two years. 62 TPG employees are currently establishing operations in China, and Bakker said he aims to have around 150 Chinese workers by the end of the year.

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Landmark U.S.-China Air Pact to Expand Global Commerce

Posted by | Jun 18, 2004 | |

The bilateral aviation agreement have announced that between the U.S. and China will provide significant opportunity for UPS to grow its business in the region, the company said. UPS Chairman and CEO Mike Eskew applauded the landmark agreement, noting that it “will accelerate the flow of goods into and out of China, providing substantial benefits to American workers, businesses and consumers.”

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Chinese home delivery business sees strong growth

Posted by | Jun 15, 2004 | |

Carriers say they are seeing a boom year for their services, as more consumers do their shopping with the assistance of delivery services.

Since beginning in 2000, the domestic delivery business in Taiwan has grown sharply. According to Taiwan Pelican Express Co., the second largest domestic carriers in terms of size, the current average usage in Taiwan is 0.7 items per head per year.With the prevalence of online shopping, TV channel orders and multilevel marketing, savvy customers have become aware of the benefit of home carriers, and the market size could be valued at NTD.6 billion or more, Taiwan Pelican Express Manager Chieh Hsin-hsin said.

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Japanese, Chinese Postal authorities fail to agree on planned tie-up

Posted by | Jun 8, 2004 | |

Japan Post and Chinese postal authorities failed to reach an accord Tuesday [8 June] on a planned business tie-up aimed at opening business offices in each other’s country.

The two sides had originally planned to sign the tie-up accord during the day’s meeting between Japan Post President Masaharu Ikuta and visiting senior Chinese postal officials.They will continue discussions Wednesday, but it is unclear if they can reach an agreement on the tie-up.

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Success in the Far East is a matter of orientation

Posted by | Jun 7, 2004 | |

The rewards for whoever gets logistics right in Asia are going to be huge.
For DHL, which already boasts regional revenue of US$2bn, the challenge is to present one name, one colour scheme, but many local faces to current and potential customers.

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