Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

Russian express firm SPSR grows 56% in 2007

Posted by | Mar 19, 2008 | |

SPSR, one of the largest Russian express delivery companies, generated high double-digit growth last year after expanding its network and offering a broader portfolio of services in the fast-growing Russian market.

The Moscow-based company increased revenues by 56% to RUB 2 billion (EUR 53.9 million). It delivered 2.6 million shipments, and transported total volumes of 16,300 tons. The total number of corporate customers increased to more than 25,000 by the end of last year.

SPSR said it also further extended its branch network by opening four new branches and seven offices in 2007. It now counts 117 branches and 77 offices throughout Russia. To expand its capacity, SPSR opened a new 10,000 sqm logistics complex in Moscow equipped with modern handling technology.

To speed up delivery times between regions, the company has introduced eight new routes and added more delivery rounds. The fleet was expanded by 15%, and larger trucks were put into service.

Since the beginning of this year SPSR has considerably improved its services by optimising its warehousing logistics and introducing a new “economy-delivery” service which is a cost-effective domestic delivery solution for heavier-weight parcels and freight.

To improve its customer relationships, SPSR launched a special industry solution offering a broader service range that responds to the individual needs of each customer. This new customised service also provides a personal manager for each customer who is not only familiar with general logistics topics but also with the industry sector of each customer.

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DHL turns to the next chapter in UK publishing

Posted by | Mar 19, 2008 | |

Supply chain expert provides delivery service at London Book Fair
Taking the theme of The Next Chapter, DHL will be on stand U575 at this year’s London Book Fair (14 -18 April 2008, Earls Court), highlighting its full range of services for the publishing industry, which is currently facing similar threats to those experienced by the retail supply chain, most notably ‘route to reader’ issues.
DHL provides innovative supply chain solutions to 85% of the UK publishing industry.
Mark Siviter, Executive Board Director from DHL, is heading a multi-functional group from across the supply chain business that has been created to serve the publishing sector. He explained that the sector has a number of significant challenges it needs to overcome over the next decade.

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Swiss Post International continues success in cross-border business

Posted by | Mar 19, 2008 | |

Swiss Post achieved excellent results again in 2007. With group profit of 909 million Swiss francs (EUR 551 million), it beat the previous year’s figure by 72 million (EUR 44 million). Operating income rose by over 800 million francs (EUR 485 million) to 8,712 million (EUR 5,280 million). The international division, Swiss Post International, increased its operating income by 6 per cent to 1,145 million francs (EUR 694 million) and contributed 34 million francs (EUR 20.6 million) to the overall group profit.

Operating exclusively in the mail, parcel and express business, Swiss Post International (SPI) increased its revenue again in 2007. Having exceeded the billion mark in revenue the previous year, it achieved a further rise of 6 per cent in the last year to 1,145 million francs (EUR 694 million).

In the last year, SPI has been driving forward the expansion of its international network, which included the opening of a sales agency in Denmark at the end of March 2007. In October 2007, SPI became privileged sales partner of the German Hermes Logistics Group (HLG) for international B2C traffic in the European markets. Previously, SPI sold 30 per cent of its shareholding in Italian parcel and logistics company, Swiss Post Porta a Porta, to HLG. At the beginning of 2008, SPI also acquired the Swedish letter processor, IMS Europe AB, strengthening its position as a provider in the Swedish postal market. To strengthen its customs expertise, SPI took over FM Verzollungs AG in Basel on 1.1 2007.

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TNT progresses towards full integration of Speedage

Posted by | Mar 18, 2008 | |

TNT announces the successful integration of its Indian road express division, TNT Speedage, into TNT’s global information technology system, called Global Link. As a result, customers using TNT’s domestic road infrastructure in India can now benefit from a 24-hour real-time track and trace facility of their shipments. The IT upgrade is a major step towards the transformation of Speedage into a full-fledged express delivery services business completely integrated in TNT’s global network.

TNT now offers a common IT network for all its branches in India, including 168 Speedage offices. TNT has invested approximately euro 4 million (INR 18 Crores) in hardware and IT network to achieve a complete Internet and computer sharing during the IT integration process. All 168 Speedage locations are connected to TNT’s Bangalore data centre, using MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching Architecture), IVPN and dial up networks. This launch makes TNT India the first multinational express services company to provide a single platform to track any consignment shipped through TNT – be it international or domestic, air or road.

Global Link is backed by PC-based Customer Interface Technology (CIT) tools that enable customers to book consignments online, view consignment status and history, and access proof of delivery. TNT offers a secure online environment, which protects customers’ confidential shipping information.

In India, TNT’s IT Data center is located at ITPL Bangalore. TNT’s full-fledged global IT hub is in Atherstone, UK. It houses a 24- hour real time online Track and Trace system, which is linked worldwide and is continuously updated, second to second.

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DHL honored with

Posted by | Mar 18, 2008 | |

DHL today announced it has received the “Chairman’s Above and Beyond Award” from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The Ohio Committee of the EGSR annually recognizes those individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service to the nation’s defense through continuing support of the National Guard and Reserve service members and their employers.

An employee based in Ohio nominated DHL for the Award due to the support he received over the years as a reservist. The nomination was reviewed for higher consideration of DHL’s overall support for military duty of its employees in the State of Ohio. DHL was awarded for going “above and beyond” the legal requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) over the past year for granting leave and providing support for military duty by its employees.

The “Chairman’s Above and Beyond Award” is awarded at the State Committee level, and is approved by the Committee Chair. The “Chairman’s Above and Beyond Award” is given to honor the Employers of Reserve Component members who have gone above and beyond the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). ESGR’s goal is to support America’s employers who share their employees with the Department of Defense to ensure our National security.

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