FedEx will move its Asia-Pacific transport and distribution centre from the Philippines to Guangzhou, China, the Guangzhou Daily has reported. According to FedEx, the lease of the eight-year-old Asia-Pacific hub in Subic Bay in the Philippines expires in 2007, and the runway and apron at Subic Bay have limited expansion room due to its deep water and hillside boundaries.
Read MoreThe expres parcels service TAT Express (see photo), which belongs to the french stata mail service La Poste recently announced a comprehensive restructuring programme. Under the first phase, 380 jobs will be cut and depots closed. TAT Express is to close 14 of its present 47 branches across France. The affected branches are those in Agen, Angers, Arras, Beauvais, Chilly- Mazarin, Limoges, Metz, Mulhouse, Pau, Saint-Etienne, Saintes Toulon, Valence and Roissy.
Read MoreThe GLS Holding, parent compamy of 18 European parcel, courier and express serbice companie, is to construct new premesis costing EUR 5 million in Lyon (France. Upon completion, the present depot and regional hub will be merged. Construction work is expected to start in the first quarter of 2004 and to be completed in time for the companys autumn season.
Read MoreThe express and courier industry has had a good year with corporates adopting logistics solutions in a big way. At the same time, the common man is accessing express and courier services on a daily basis, according to Mr Tushar Jani, Chairman, Blue Dart Express Ltd.
The demand for express and courier services has spurred around 20% growth in the segment over the year, he said.
Read MoreContents 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. The size and reach of the express industry 4. The role of the express industry in facilitating Italian trade 5. The role of the express industry in facilitating productivity and investment 6. The role of express services in facilitating the new economy 7. The express industry – a leading growth sector 8. The total contribution of the express industry to the Italian economy 9. The economic impact of restrictions on night flights 10. Annex: Survey of Italian companies
P:LibraryCourier Express ParcelsImpact of Express Carriers Italy 04 Report.pdf
Post & Parcel Magazine is our print publication, released 3 times a year. Packed with original content and thought-provoking features, Post & Parcel Magazine is a must-read for those who want the inside track on the industry.
