Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

Bionorica and trans-o-flex to extend cooperation for another five years

Posted by | Apr 2, 2008 | |

Bionorica AG, the leading manufacturer of plant-based medicines based in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, and trans-o-flex, the logistics group with a focus on specific solutions for the pharmaceutical sector, have made an early decision to extend their cooperation which has been in place since 1998. The new contract runs from October 1, 2008 and provides for trans-o-flex to add responsibility for warehousing and picking to the existing tasks of delivering packages and pallets for the phyto-pharmaceuticals maker. “The five-year term is a reflection of our positive experience with trans-o-flex and of the attractive total package they have offered us,” according to Dr. Kurt Neudecker, Bionorica sales head. The proximity of the Bionorica production facility in the Oberpfalz area to the trans-o-flex pharmaceutical warehouse in Roth has a positive effect on the business and makes it possible for consignments picked up late in the day to be delivered the following morning, without costly express surcharges being due. The logistics site in Roth is one of several certified pharmaceutical warehouses in Germany which trans-o-flex operates in addition to conventional warehouses.

Apart from reinforcing its market leadership in plant-based medicines in Germany, Bionorica has set itself the goal of further international expansion in 2008. Within the past three years the company has tripled its sales to EUR 115 million. “The high flexibility of the trans-o-flex system, which carries both packages and pallets, is a decisive advantage, especially for fast-growing businesses,” says Peter Astor, Managing Director of trans-o-flex Logistik-Service GmbH. “Highly diverse consignees, from wholesalers to individual pharmacies, can be served in one network, always with the ideal lot sizes and units.” The fact that the new contract covers complete logistics management, and not only distribution services, just shows what a broad spectrum of solutions are offered by trans-o-flex these days.

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DHL teams up with Cincinnati Reds (U,S)

Posted by | Apr 2, 2008 | |

DHL has entered a new multi-year agreement with the Cincinnati Reds to become the team’s Official Express Delivery and Logistics Provider through the 2010 Major League Baseball(R) season.

Under the agreement, DHL will be the exclusive provider of domestic and international shipping services for the Cincinnati Reds. The deal provides for DHL in-stadium signage in the Reds’ and visitor’s bullpens, the DHL “First Ball Delivery” before 40 home games, DHL’s presenting sponsorship of the Reds’ three-game series versus the New York Mets, July 17-20, 2008, and sponsorship of the annual off-season event, Redsfest. Additional benefits include in-stadium hospitality and a discount ticket program for DHL employees and customers.

DHL’s primary air and ground hub in Wilmington, Ohio, is the country’s largest privately owned airport with a workforce of more than 9,000 DHL employees and contractors.

DHL is entering its fourth season as an official sponsor of Major League Baseball, serving as the Official Express Delivery and Logistics Provider of Major League Baseball and MLB.com. The new agreement with the Cincinnati Reds brings the total number of DHL team alliances for the season to seven, which includes sponsorship agreements with the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians.

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GeoPost announces sales of 3.1 billion euros in 2007

Posted by | Apr 1, 2008 | |

In 2007, sales of GeoPost, subsidiary of the French La Poste Group and leader in the European BtoB express delivery market, topped the EUR 3-billion mark. Its 2007 sales totalled 3.171 billion euros, an increase of 6.8 pct compared to 2006, on a like-for-like basis and at constant exchange rate.

GeoPost consolidated its position in Europe by acquiring Seur’s Santander franchise, in Spain, and reinforced its partnership with the leading express delivery company in Turkey, Yurtiçi Kargo, by acquiring a 25 pct-stake in the company. In South Africa, a new joint venture with the Laser group has enabled GeoPost to move into the country’s domestic express market.

GeoPost has expanded its international brand DPD into Poland, Benelux, Russia and the Baltic States. Thanks to its subsidiaries, leaders in their respective countries, and to a first rate DPD European transport network, GeoPost is today, in terms of sales, the third leading express parcel service provider in Europe.

Agreements signed with Air France /SoDeXi and Aramex have given GeoPost access to intercontinental routes.

Hence, in terms of volume, 2007 saw GeoPost confirm its position as the second largest express company in Europe – 528 million parcels delivered, in 2007 – for 300,000 customers.

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DHL simplifies global product range to create widest-time based express range in the industry

Posted by | Apr 1, 2008 | |

DHL is unifying and simplifying its entire express product range to create the widest time-based express portfolio in the industry.

The new products will be structured in three categories – emergency same day deliveries, time definite next business day deliveries, and cost-effective day definite deliveries – and will align DHL’s brand worldwide. All of the core products are supported by a number of optional services that will provide the flexibility to meet specific customer needs.

The rollout of the new-look product range began throughout the 220 countries and territories serviced by DHL’s global network in January 2008 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Customers worldwide will benefit from a harmonized suite of reliable products and services that use standardized tools, processes and systems including e-commerce tools, waybills and the internet, ultimately offering a simplified shipping experience. In addition, the DHL brand leverages the assets of the integrated DPWN group to offer freight and mail deliveries.

“As one global organization, we are fully leveraging our integrated network and worldwide presence without limiting our local expertise. Our updated product portfolio ultimately makes it easier to do business with us, both for large, multinational customers as well as small, local businesses, no matter where in the world they are based,” notes John Pearson, EVP Global Marketing & Sales, DHL Express.

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TNT Express opens new depots in France

Posted by | Apr 1, 2008 | |

TNT Express France has opened three new depots in eastern and central France to expand its network that already comprised 120 locations across the country.

The new platform at Nitry, 25 km south of Auxerre, is perfectly located next to the A6 motorway and will become a key base linking together the Paris region, the north and the south-east of France, TNT said.

The 3,300 sqm facility, on a 17,000 sqm site, is fitted with 39 docks for trucks and vans. Some 1,200 palettes are loaded and reloaded daily at the centre, which is served by 24 linehaul routes, the company added.

TNT has also opened a new depot in Pont-sur-Yonne near Sens in the same region to replace a smaller site at Appoigny. This 1,800 sqm facility, on an area of 9,200 sqm, has about 37 docks for 28 light vehicles and 9 lorries destined for regional transportation of shipments. The new depot, serving about 1,000 customers in the region, has increased the overall handling capacity at the location.

In addition, TNT opened a new sorting centre near Chambéry, the capital of the French department Haute-Savoie in eastern France. Situated next to the A43 motorway, the centre is a central distribution point in the region for the collection, sorting and express delivery of parcels and documents.

The 1,500 sqm facility has 30 docks for lorries and light vehicles, and already handles 3,200 inbound and outbound parcels a day. It replaces the previous building in the same area which became insufficient in terms of capacity.

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