Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

DHL Express Singapore appoints new CFO

Posted by | Sep 12, 2007 | |

DHL today announced the appointment of Shoeib Reza Choudhury as chief financial officer, DHL Express Singapore, with effect from September 4. Shoeib succeeds Dennis Tan, who recently took up a global position in Bonn, Germany.

As CFO, Shoeib’s key responsibilities include managing DHL Express Singapore’s assets and working capital. He is also entrusted with developing the annual financial plan and providing internal and external financial reporting that is produced in accordance with all local regulations and accounting standards. Shoeib was previously vice-president, Asia Pacific Business Controlling.

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European courier TNT eyes Subic logistics facility

Posted by | Sep 12, 2007 | |

European courier TNT NV is looking at the possibility of taking over the Subic Bay logistics facility that will be vacated by US-based Federal Express when it relocates its Asia-Pacific hub operations to Guangzhou, China next year.

Sources said the Dutch courier, in line with its expansion binge amid increased traffic in the region, could be eyeing the Subic facilities currently being used by FedEx for its Asia- Pacific regional hub operations.

Earlier, the country tried to lure another foreign courier to take over the facility, which is adjacent to the Subic Bay International Airport.

European courier DHL International GmBH has announced as early as last year that it was definitely not taking over FedEx’s facility in Subic.

US-based United Parcel Service of America Inc., on the other hand, has a hub in Clark, Pampanga.

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Blue Dart calls for dedicated cargo space in top airports

Posted by | Sep 12, 2007 | |

Courier major Blue Dart Express is in talks with airport operators in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kolkata for dedicated cargo space to be shared with its international parent company, the DHL Group.

In these major airports, the express company is looking at taking around 15,000-30,000 sq metre of space while in smaller ones like Kolkata, the space requirement would be below 5,000 sq metre.

The move will help cut down on turnaround time for loading and unloading cargo and courier in airports, Blue Dart managing director Anil Khanna told ET.

We are keen on dedicated cargo space in major airports with access to both air and city sides. The private airport operators are receptive to our needs, Mr Khanna added. While Delhi and Mumbai airports are getting upgraded and modernised, Bangalore and Hyderabad will have new greenfield airports by middle of next year.

Blue Dart already has some dedicated space in the Delhi airport but company executives said there is a need to expand this further with growing demand from the air expresss business. The turnaround time at airports is key to our business, Mr Khanna said. Most of the metro airports currently undergoing upgradation, including greenfield projects in Bangalore and Hyderabad, plan to have dedicated cargo terminal.

The courier and package distribution major has chalked out plans to invest about Rs 1,000 crore over five to eight years to expand its infrastructure and ground services.

This will be funded through our internal accruals, Mr Khanna said. Blue Dart plans to expand aircraft fleet, ramp up group handling facilities and double warehousing capacity from the current one million sq ft. Its ground express service would cover 17,500 locations around the country from around 14,600 at present over the next five years. We plan to have 20 pct market share of the ground segment by 2015, he added.

The size of organized ground handling segment is pegged at around Rs 1,200 crore, which is just about 30 pct of the total market. The remaining market is dominated by local players. Blue Dart has over 40 pct market share of the domestic air express segment.

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Green Office award underscores DHL’s commitment towards environmental sustainability

Posted by | Sep 12, 2007 | |

DHL today announced that its Singapore-based Asia Pacific Regional Office at Parkview Square has been successfully certified as a ‘Green Office’ by the Singapore Environment Council, making it the first and only international company in the industry to be awarded the label here.

DHL is one of the 10 corporate and government offices in Singapore to have made the cut, passing a rigorous audit covering indicators such as environmental policy and commitment, energy consumption, paper usage, purchasing practices especially those related to IT, focus on recycling, as well as training linked to environmental issues.

Some of the best practices adopted by the regional office include installing water saving devices, converting to energy saving lights, reducing the extent of lighting and elimination of disposables, as well as switching to recycled paper and encouraging double-sided printing. The office has also introduced a Let’s Go Green campaign to educate the employees on environmental-friendly practices, and encourage them to do their part for the environment.

By adopting these effective measures, DHL’s Asia Pacific Regional Office has significantly reduced its electricity and water consumption by 30 pct and 25 pct respectively.

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FedEx invests to support Manchester economic growth

Posted by | Sep 12, 2007 | |

FedEx Express outlined its growth strategy for the Manchester region which involves the first direct flight from Manchester to the U.S., the creation of 40 new jobs, a new station and domestic express services through its recently purchased operating company, ANC Express.

Officially launching the new FedEx MD-11 wide-body express freighter which flies daily, Monday-Thursday, from Manchester direct to Memphis, Elliott also provided details of a range of FedEx investments aimed at further enhancing the region’s trading opportunities.

Additionally, U.K. domestic express transportation company, ANC Express, acquired by FedEx in December last year, is also helping FedEx customers access the new flight. ANC’s depots, spread throughout the region, will play an important role in picking up and delivering FedEx customers’ packages to Manchester Airport.

FedEx investments also include relocating to a new station in Trafford Park. At 27,000 sq ft., the new purpose-built facility is nearly twice the size of the old facility and is required to meet increased volumes and to support the new flight.

The new station, plus the new flight, means FedEx has almost doubled its workforce in Manchester to 84 while adding 13 new vans and 17 new courier routes to service businesses in and around Greater Manchester.

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