Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

Aramex wins innovative logistics pitch

Posted by | Oct 25, 2007 | |

Aramex will provide global logistics for Terraplana, creator of fashion products from recycled materials.

Aramex won the business following a three-way competitive pitch and is now responsible for all aspects of the Terraplana group’s import and export business, worldwide.

“The diverse nature of Terraplana’s products means we are providing a wide range of value-added logistics including pick and pack, storage and e-commerce distribution on a global basis,” says Aramex’ UK managing director air & ocean, Jim Armour.

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DHL United Arab Emirates scores high in logistics security audit

Posted by | Oct 25, 2007 | |

DHL United Arab Emirates (UAE) today announced that it has received the prestigious TAPA A security certification. TAPA, the Transported Asset Protection Association, is a professional association of high-tech companies promoting higher security standards in the international shipping and air cargo industry. In an ever-changing global market environment, security is a vital concern and a definite competitive advantage within the express and logistics industry.
The certification was awarded to the Dubai Country Office, Hub and Gateway with a score of 98.86 pct – the highest recorded among the DHL network in the Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa region. In addition, DHL’s Al Quoz Service Centre, Saharjah Service Centre and the Dubai Airport Free Zone Express Logistics Centre and Service Centre both received the TAPA B certification reaching a score of 99%. The TAPA certifications were awarded to The global security policies followed by Deutsche Post World Net, the parent company of DHL, such as security training for staff and up-to-date security measures at its facilities, have helped with the certification process for DHL UAE. The TAPA A and B certifications which have been awarded in turn offer high added-value to the transport and logistics processes and services of DHL UAE.
There are now six DHL TAPA-certified facilities in the UAE, including the Abu Dhabi Country Office and Service Centre (TAPA B) and the Jebel Ali Free Zone Service Centre (TAPA A).

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Canadians who click online for bargains suffer long delivery delays

Posted by | Oct 24, 2007 | |

Shoppers seeking more variety and lower prices from online retailers in the U.S. are finding it’s taking weeks for packages to be delivered to Canadian addresses.

Toronto-based writer Stephanie Pearl-McPhee said she ordered yarn from a U.S. retailer in late September, and it took nearly three weeks before it was delivered. A package of yarn shipped from the United States typically arrives in Canada within four or five working days, McPhee said.

The Canada Border Services Agency said it has recorded an uptick in mail.

“The number of online purchases arriving by mail has recently surged, in part due to the strong Canadian dollar and the commencement of the holiday season — the busiest time of the year for postal services,” Chris Williams, a CBSA spokesman, said in an e-mail.

Williams said that despite challenging circumstances, the CBSA is releasing the majority of incoming mail into the Canada Post system for delivery.

Yvonne Yoerger, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Postal Service, said service standards and delivery times remain the same on the U.S. side. But, she said, she’s personally heard of some delays at the border.

Over the past few years, changing border security regulations along with increased volume have caused some border delays, said United Parcel Service spokeswoman Cristina Falcone. She said the rise of the loonie against the U.S. dollar over the past month may be affecting shipping times.

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GLS Netherlands started Express service

Posted by | Oct 24, 2007 | |

The GLS Netherlands express service guarantees the deliveries of parcel in a national level by 17:00 of next day. The customers can also book the delivery service by 9:00 and 12:00. GLS Netherlands also will extend the delivery on Saturday.

GLS also guarantee the money back in case of delays or deliveries in a different time as booked. “The company insures each parcel for a EUR 1000 value” said Aart Bon, Managing Director GLS Netherlands.

GLS Netherlands also offers a free software “Label – Lite 0.3”, which allows the customer to label the parcels and scheduled the express deliveries.

“GLS wants to offer more service to small and medium enterprises, which prefers One-Stop-Shopping, said Mr. Bon. “The additional express services means an important expansion of our portfolio”.

The national express services launched in October 2007 expand the range of service of GLS in The Netherlands; in addition to parcel delivery services, freight and warehousing services.

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John Lewis selects Home Delivery Network as partner

Posted by | Oct 24, 2007 | |

Home Delivery Network has been selected by John Lewis Partnership to carry out home deliveries on behalf of the department store chain.

Under the terms of the rolling contract, Home Delivery Network will handle more than one million parcels annually for the John Lewis Partnership.

Walter Blackwood, Home Delivery Network managing director, said: “We are delighted the John Lewis Partnership has chosen our next day delivery service and we look forward to a long association with this well established company.”

Stuart Hill of John Lewis Partnership added that Home Delivery Network had been selected for its “unique ability” to adapt operations to the retailer’s increasing needs.

The UK’s largest dedicated home delivery service, Home Delivery Network delivers items from flowers to furniture, with more than 120 million items a year delivered to all 120 postal regions of the UK.

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