Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

TNT Post: collective mobility agreement applies to efficiency projects

Posted by | Dec 28, 2007 | |

TNT Post intends starting a number of new projects in 2008 to standardise the collection, preparation, and delivery of mail as far as possible. The intention is to work more efficiently and thus contribute to the annual savings targets that were already announced and are necessary to remain successful in the longer term within a declining but increasingly competitive postal market.

After coordinating with the trade unions and the Works Council, TNT Post has decided that the various “social instruments” should already take effect with regard to employees who are subject to these efficiency measures.

In anticipation of the new collective labour agreement, employees of TNT Post to whom these measures apply can make use of the provisions of the collective mobility agreement that has already been drawn up. This social plan comprises a wide range of measures making it possible to carry out the planned reduction in the number of employees in a socially responsible manner. The expectation is that the reduction can largely be achieved by means of natural attrition and voluntary redundancies.

The collective mobility agreement will only take effect at the point when a new and satisfactory collective labour agreement takes effect for the company. These negotiations are currently taking place with the unions.

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FedEx Express CEO sells and acquires shares

Posted by | Dec 28, 2007 | |

FedEx Express president and CEO David J. Bronczek has sold 50,000 shares of FedEx Corp. common stock and acquired 50,000 shares.

According to a Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the transactions were completed on Dec. 26 and Dec. 27.

The shares were sold in quantities ranging from 100 to 10,900 at prices ranging from USD 92.04 to USD 92.24. 2,885 shares with a value of USD 0 also were listed has having been disposed.

The acquired shares of FedEx stock were bought in one transaction at a price of USD 31.98 per share.

Separately, Harrah’s CEO Gary Loveman acquired 239 FedEx shares for USD 92.19, according to a Form 4 filed with the SEC. Loveman now has a total of 394 shares in the Memphis package shipper.

Shareholders of FedEx Corp. in September elected Loveman, chairman, president and CEO of Harrah’s Entertainment Inc., to the corporation’s board of directors for a one-year term.

Insiders file Form 4s with the SEC to report transactions in their companies’ shares. Open market purchases and sales must be reported within two business days of the transaction.

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FedEx Freight, FedEx National LTL announce general rate increase

Posted by | Dec 28, 2007 | |

FedEx Freight, a U.S. provider of regional next-day and second-day less-than-truckload (LTL) service, and a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., will implement a 5.48 percent general rate increase (GRI) effective January 14, 2008. Additionally, FedEx National LTL, the long-haul LTL company, will implement a commensurate increase for its general rates.

Rates for other operating companies within FedEx Corp., specifically FedEx Express and FedEx Ground, are not affected.

In 2007, FedEx Freight improved service standards in key markets throughout the U.S., and reduced transit times in more than 1,000 transportation network lanes. Additionally, FedEx National LTL re-engineered its network to provide long-haul shippers with higher levels of reliability and certainty. FedEx National LTL was created in September 2006 when FedEx acquired the business assets of the former Watkins Motor Lines.

Carey also noted that FedEx Freight and FedEx National LTL have taken a leadership role in the purchase of safe and more environmentally sensitive equipment. “It’s our goal to take necessary steps to benefit our employees, customers and the communities in which we live and work.”

The GRI increase will apply to interstate and intrastate traffic, and certain shipments between the United States and Mexico and Canada. Various additional adjustments will include minimum and accessorial charges, as well as adjustments in fuel surcharges and select lanes and service areas.

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ABX Air to provide two freighter aircrafts to DHL Network

Posted by | Dec 27, 2007 | |

ABX Air has agreed to provide two of its 767-200 freighter aircraft in support of DHL’s U.S. air network during 2008.

The agreement covers two 767-200 freighter aircraft that are not among ABX Air’s 29 767s already dedicated to DHL service. One of the two 767-200s will initially be operated in support of DHL through June 2008 with an opportunity to extend the term, and the second for the full year.

One of them has operated on behalf of DHL for most of 2007 under an agreement that expires at the end of this year.

Starting in 2008, DHL will pay ABX a fixed monthly fee for the aircraft and certain airframe maintenance expenses. Additionally, DHL will reimburse ABX Air with a mark-up for flight crew, maintenance and other expenses associated with operating the aircraft.

Wilmington, Ohio-based ABX Air is an air cargo services provider operating out of Wilmington and fourteen hubs throughout the United States. In addition to providing airlift capacity and sort facility staffing to DHL, ABX Air is a Part 121 operator and holds a Part 145 FAA Repair certificate.

The company provides charter, maintenance and package handling services to a group of customers.

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Ciblex launches "H Proximity" network

Posted by | Dec 27, 2007 | |

“H Proximity” involves 3,400 local computerised branches where packages are
available by 8:00 a.m. the next day: 3000 tobacco shops, 300 PartSpeed Sites with 3,200
locked boxes, 100 PUDO2 points (network made up of Ciblex branches and partner drop-off points),

With 80 pct of the French population less than 15 minutes from a point of delivery, this network offers unique geographical coverage. It has a wide range of business hours (some branches are open on Sundays) and even 24/7 access for PartSpeed sites (locked boxes).

The computer system makes real time tracking possible with verification of the correct allocation of the correct package at the correct local branch. In addition, secured package pick-up by the recipient is controlled by a personalised badge system.

This is a feature that guarantees the speed of operations. All outgoing packages are picked up during the day and delivered at the local branch by 8:00 a.m. the next day.

Return packages dropped off at a local branch before 12:45 p.m. are returned to a repair centre or any other site by 8 a.m., 9 a.m., or noon the next day.

Recipients (technicians, traveling sales representatives, medical visitors, traveling professionals, artisans, or individuals) are informed of the availability of their packages in real time by SMS. They can pick up the package at their chosen day and time, within the time limit determined by each package shipper.

The innovation lies in the proximity and accessibility of the network, but especially and above all in the feedback. Computer-equipped local branches, in the case of B to B, allow for automatic management of order and return transfers. Real-time tracking covers all of the steps of the package delivery and return process (from the acceptance of the package by Ciblex…to the pick-up by the recipient).

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