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DPD launches new modeshift campaign

Posted by | Jul 16, 2008 | |

DPD has launched a new modeshift campaign promoting its product DPD Classic and committing itsself to sustainable development under the slogan “Why fly parcels in Europe?”.

As part of the new campaign, the multi-language website www.whyflyparcels.com represents different aspects of DPD’s sustainability strategy introducing the modeshift concept as well as the ECO Calculator. This web-based calculator which calculates the CO2-equiv. emissions representing all green house gases produced during the transportation of package consignments by road and in the air.

The company’s strategy for ecologically and economically sound trade is helping shippers make a better choice. With whyflyparcels.com DPD shows that flying parcels within Europe can create up to eight times more CO2 equiv. although air freight remains the ideal method of transport for goods are required urgently such as relief supplies, high-value goods or spare parts that need to be transported over great distances. The company points out that there are numerous non time-critical goods and that could easily be transported by road and not by air.

The ECO Calculator allows customers to compare the effects of the two transport modes by road and by air on climate change. The simulation is based on a totally virtual network and uses data to reflect the reality in a best possible way. It has been supported and assisted by an independent sustainable development agency O2 France relying upon expert sustainable development knowledge.

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FedEx trials diesel-electric hybrids in Italy

Posted by | Jul 16, 2008 | |

FedEx is trialling 10 Iveco diesel-electric hybrid Daily vans in its Italian operation. Iveco claims the vans offer a 30 pct cut in fuel use and CO2 emissions over a standard diesel model, through a number of systems such as Stop & Start and regenerative braking.

Paolo Monferino, Iveco’s CEO, says: “We are committed to the development of this technology and the next step is to make it affordable for our customers. In order to meet customer demand, Iveco will
will introduce hybrid power train technology in our vehicle production facilities by the end of 2009.” The vehicles will be used on routes between Milan and Turin, but FedEx will test more of the vehicles in its Paris operation.

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UPS expands in France

Posted by | Jul 15, 2008 | |

UPS wants to expand its presence in France with the opening of two new branches this year. In addition, the company expects to double the number of its employees in the next five years with the aim to become an important market player in the country, the French newspaper La Tribune reported.

To expand its regional network, UPS plans to open two new branches in France this year increasing the total number to 39 in the country, after having doubled the capacity of its road hub in Chilly-Mazarin, a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris. Moreover, the company opened a new training centre in Rennes two months ago destined for future UPS managers to be responsible for Western Europe.

Even though UPS doesn’t have a strong position on the French market yet, it increased its turnover in France by 13 pct last year with the market growing by 4 pct. In the first 4 months of 2008, the turnover of the company increased by 16 pct.

Separately, UPS plans to recruit 300 new employees this year and expects to double its staff in 5 years. The company currently counts 2400 employees in France 800 of which are drivers.

To establish itself on a very competitive and mature market in France, UPS mainly targets small and medium sized enterprises (SME) focusing on luxury goods, vine, clothes, perfume etc. Due to booming e-commerce, UPS also tries to move increasingly towards private customers. Following this trend, the B2C sector is estimated to make up 20 pct of the turnover this year compared to 10 pct in 2007.

Established in France since 1981, UPS hasn’t been very active on the French market until now as it was busy expanding its presence in Asia and Eastern Europe. In China alone, the company opened 37 centres within one year.

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First DHL branded Tupolev now linking Moscow and Leipzig

Posted by | Jul 15, 2008 | |

DHL launched its first DHL branded Russian-built aircraft, a narrow-body Tupolev-204C aircraft. The Tupolev, branded in DHL’s trademark yellow and red coloring, took to the skies from Sheremetyevo International Airport on July 5, 2008, going to Leipzig/Halle airport, the home of DHL’s new European hub, which opened in May 2008. The Moscow-Leipzig flights will operate 6 days per week, and offer a capacity of 28,000kg per sector.

‘We are proud to also have a Russian aircraft flying in DHL branding. This shows our commitment to Russia and underlines our successful development in the Russian market’, said Adrian Marley, General Manager of DHL Express Russia.

DHL plans to strengthen the network for its customers’ cargo to ensure maximum uplift of their goods. This is expected to further enhance DHL’s proven ability to provide on-time, reliable delivery of shipments around the world and to take the company’s customer service to a new level.

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FedEx seeking incentives for proposed shipping centers (U.S)

Posted by | Jul 15, 2008 | |

Guilford County commissioners plan a public hearing this week on whether to provide nearly USD 1 million in incentives for FedEx Ground’s proposed shipping center.

Commissioners are to hear from the public Thursday about a proposal to provide USD 952,000 in incentives for FedEx’s proposed USD 110 million shipping center.

The News & Record of Greensboro reported Tuesday the center’s first year of operation would bring 80 full-time jobs paying an average of more than USD 40,000 annually.

FedEx is considering building the center in Kernersville, a few miles from Piedmont Triad International Airport where the company is building an East Coast air shipping operation.

Dan Lynch with the Greensboro Economic Development Partnership says the region is competing with Tennessee and South Carolina for the ground shipping

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