OTA – Off the Record Research on Express Shipping Markets
number of shipments expected to rise, with more smaller & more frequent shipments, effects of documents via e-commerce being felt
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Deutsche Post takes over the Swiss Parcel service provider Qualipac AG expanding its existing market presence
April 1999 Deutsche Post acquired the Swiss parcel service provider Qualipac AG
Read MoreRoyal Nedlloyd Parcel And Logistics Division To Be Acquired By Deutsche Post And Danzas.
July 1 1999 Deutsche Post has acquired Royal Nedlloyd’s parcel and logistics business (European Transport and Distribution (ETD)) for DM 1.043 billion. Nedlloyd has an annual turnover of DM 2.84 billion, and has over 11,500 employees.
Read MoreTPG buys Portugese courier company Tranjato
TNT has taken over Portugese Courier Company Tranjato. Tranjato reported an equivalent net profit in 1997 of Fl 1.8m on a turnover of Fl 11m. No takeover price was announced.
Read MoreThe Parcel Network Of Deutsche Post Is Expanded Into Italy
January 1999 Deutsche Post is acquiring 90% of the Milan based Italian express and parcel company MIT. MIT has 47 offices in Italy and generates a turnover of around DM 176 million per year with 1,000 employees and partners.
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