Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

trans-o-flex becomes exclusive logistics partner of tea supplier Ronnefeldt

Posted by | Jul 22, 2008 | |

Premium tea manufacturer J.T. Ronnefeldt has contracted the German express company trans-o-flex to manage stock-keeping, distribution and debtor management for all orders made by private customers via internet.

For years, trans-o-flex has been carrying out the distribution of products from Ronnefeldt’s warehouse in Pennigbuettel near Bremen, Germany. Based on this successful cooperation, the partners decided to broaden their partnership. Ronnefeldt has now put in stock 350 items at the trans-o-flex logistics site in Weinheim awaiting direct orders from private customers via the new online shop.

Trans-o-flex IT specialists have programmed an interface between Ronnefeldt’s online shop and the internet ordering portal InetOrder for the tea company’s new consumer service. The tea order data now goes electronically to trans-o-flex, where the shipments are prepared and packed immediately in Weinheim. InetOrder also generates the recipient invoice according to Ronnefeldt’s specifications, encloses the invoice with the package and forwards all the data to the trans-o-flex accounting department. This department not only processes the data for invoicing to Ronnefeldt, but also takes care of debtor management and consumer debt recovery, where necessary, on behalf of the customer.

The new activity means added volume in the areas of warehousing and fulfilment, trans-o-flex said. Ronnefeldt benefits from the partnership by not having to take care of the logistics or accounting for the small-volume private orders.

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Mumtaz Post ensures swift delivery of documents and parcels to over 100 countries

Posted by | Jul 22, 2008 | |

Emirates Post’s Express Mail Service (EMS) or Mumtaz Post, which offers swift delivery of documents and parcels to over 100 countries through the global postal network, has been enhanced with value additions, including free insurance, money-back guarantee and tracking facility.

Emirates Post has launched a campaign to promote Mumtaz Post as an efficient and cost-effective service that gives customers total peace of mind and unmatched benefits.

The maximum weight and size vary from country to country. In most countries a maximum weight limit of 30 kgs (per item) applies. However, some countries allow higher or lower limits, and a detailed list is available at post offices. In general, the sum of the length and the greatest circumference must not exceed 3 metres.

Rates vary depending on the weight and destination of the postal item. Uniform charges apply within any emirate and between emirates. Post-dated payment facilities and monthly discounts are granted to contracted bodies.

All items accepted by Mumtaz Post are insured (free of charge) against delay, loss and damage.

In the case of loss or damage, the consignor will be paid up to a maximum of Dhs15,000 per item.

Compensation of up to (and not exceeding) Dhs20,000 per item may be paid for additional expenses, loss of market, reproduction costs and similar losses occurring as a result of delay, loss or damage.

The money back guarantee is not applicable if the item is returned by the customs from the destination country, if it is confiscated by the customs, if the address is wrong, if the delay is from the side of the destination country or if the item is detained by the destination country.

Each item under Mumtaz Post bears a bar code which enables the sender to track it by SMS or through the Emirates Post website .

Items under Mumtaz Post can be deposited at any post office in the UAE at normal postal hours.

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FedEx pledges to continue transforming lives of staff through learning

Posted by | Jul 22, 2008 | |

FedEx Express signed the Skills Pledge, a government initiative to support and encourage companies to raise their employees’ skills.

At a ceremony attended by Bill Rammell, Minister of State (Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education) at its Stansted Hub, FedEx Express pledged to encourage and support employees to gain more skills and qualifications through investing in valuable training opportunities to meet the needs of the business and support their future development.

All employees have the FedEx equivalent of a ‘passport’ which accompanies them in each position within the company, recording their training to ensure that employees can achieve their career and personal aspirations while working for the organisation.

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UPS releases 2nd quarter results 2008

Posted by | Jul 22, 2008 | |

UPS reported a 6.7 pct revenue increase in the second quarter but an 18.3 pct decline in diluted earnings per share to USD 0.85 compared to USD 1.04 the prior year. Increasing fuel costs and a stagnant U.S. economy caused the earnings decline in both the U.S. Domestic and International Package segments.

In contrast, the Supply Chain and Freight segment posted a substantial improvement in profitability.
“Although operating conditions in the second quarter were challenging, UPS firmly believes the long-term growth fundamentals for our company and for our industry are very favorable,” said Scott Davis, UPS chairman and CEO. “We are helping our customers manage through this difficult period while doing everything we can inside UPS to adapt to current conditions.”

For the three months ended June 30, 2008, UPS delivered consolidated volume of 959 million packages, essentially unchanged from the second quarter last year. Revenue rose to USD 13.0 billion and revenue per piece increased 5.9 pct. Results were negatively affected by a 67 pct increase in fuel expense, a reduction in premium product volumes and weakness in U.S. imports.

The slow U.S. economy caused average daily volume in the United States to decline 1.3 pct in the quarter and also contributed to a more pronounced reduction in premium products than in the previous quarter. Volumes per day declined 6.1 pct for Next Day Air, 2.3 pct for deferred air and 0.7 pct for ground. Consolidated revenue per piece rose 3.1 pct, increasing for all services.

These factors, along with the rapid increase in fuel cost and the impact of the two-month lag in the application of the fuel surcharge, were responsible for the declines in second quarter operating results.
During the quarter, UPS and DHL announced they were working on a 10-year agreement through which UPS would provide air lift for DHL’s express, deferred and international volume within the U.S. and between the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

International results were negatively impacted by higher fuel costs, declining U.S. import volume and slower growth in premium services in the major regions of the world.

Export volume increased an industry-leading 10.2 pct, aided by the calendar effect of an early Easter, which boosted growth rates by approximately 2 pct. However, volume growth slowed significantly through the quarter.

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Swift move for City Link

Posted by | Jul 21, 2008 | |

Parcel delivery company City Link has taken a 10 year sub-lease on a 42,125 sq ft warehouse at Silverstone Drive, Gallagher Business Park in Coventry from STP Group at a rent of GBP 212,731 a year. Jones Lang LaSalle & North Rae Sanders acted for STP Group. DTZ represented City Link.

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