Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

Qantas announces purchase of Asia-based Express Freight operator

Posted by | Aug 31, 2007 | |

The Qantas Group announced today that it had acquired 100 per cent of the Asia-based express freight operator, DPEX Worldwide.

Qantas Executive General Manager Freight Enterprises Grant Fenn said the investment in DPEX, whose worldwide network included 18 countries across Asia, represented an important development for Qantas Freight Enterprises.

“The DPEX Worldwide acquisition will provide us with an exciting opportunity to enter the Asian express market and significantly expand our footprint in the region,” he said.

“This is a high-growth market that complements Qantas’ focus on Asian air freight and our Australian express operations and provides a great building block for expansion and growth.

“We will be concentrating on expanding the company’s operations in key markets, building the DPEX brand and developing enhanced products and services for clients.”

Mr Fenn said that the purchase of DPEX Worldwide followed the successful acquisition of 37.5 per cent of the DPEX franchisee in China on 30 May 2007.

He said that the CEO of DPEX Worldwide, Mr Donald Tay would continue to lead the business as it develops and grows.

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The American Red Cross presents FedEx Corp with Humanitarians Award

Posted by | Aug 30, 2007 | |

The Red Cross has proudly presented FedEx with a Circle of Humanitarians award in gratitude for its generous contributions and longstanding commitment to the humanitarian mission of the organization. The Circle of Humanitarians award, one of the organization’s highest honors, recognizes companies and individuals whose contributions provide life-saving support through Red Cross programs.

FedEx Corp. has provided support for the American Red Cross for more than a decade. Most recently, FedEx committed USD 6 million over the next five years to support the American Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (International Federation). Around the world, the International Federation carries out relief operations to assist victims of disasters, and works to strengthen the capacities of its member National Societies, which includes the American Red Cross.

Domestically, FedEx is donating USD 350,000 annually to the Disaster Relief Fund and to the Red Cross Mid-South Chapter in Memphis, Tenn., and is donating USD 850,000 annually with in-kind disaster shipping. On the international level, FedEx is donating two USD 95,000 grants, one in support of the International Federation Climate Center and the second to the American Red Cross for Disaster Management Units located in Dubai, Panama and Malaysia. FedEx has also generously contributed a USD 25,000 grant to the International Federation Global Disaster Management and Coordination Appeal, which is an international disaster preparedness training initiative.

On a local level, FedEx employees are directly involved with the organization as trained volunteers and instructors in their communities working to build awareness and increase preparedness among community members.

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FedEx Custom Critical (USA) unit names Operations Director

Posted by | Aug 30, 2007 | |

FedEx Custom Critical, the Akron-based subsidiary of shipper FedEx Corp., has hired a manager of a sister FedEx company as its new Director of Operations.

Jason Frederick will oversee all divisions of operations and manage a team of more than 300 employees in the position, according to a statement from FedEx Custom Critical.

A native of the Akron area, Mr. Frederick has 15 years of experience in operations, including the past 10 years with FedEx Freight in Atlanta. He has served as service center manager since 2002.

Before joining FedEx Freight, Mr. Frederick worked in operations at American Freightways in Akron. Mr. Frederick spent four years at Roadway Express as an operations supervisor and sales representative prior to his position at American Freightways.

FedEx Custom Critical provides expedited shipping services throughout North America and internationally.

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trans-o-flex has extended its Eurodis network with the addition of a new partner in Hungary.

Posted by | Aug 30, 2007 | |

Since 13th August, Road Parcel Logistics Services Kft., a Hungarian logistics company, has taken over the nationwide delivery of all trans-o-flex shipments in Hungary, including parcels with a weight of up to 40 kilogram as well as pallets. Special services, such as express deliveries or c.o.d. consignments, complete the company’s service range. Road Parcel operates a hub in Budapest and 10 additional depots.

In May 2007, Austrian Post, the majority shareholder of trans-o-flex, acquired 100 % of the shares in Road Parcel Logistics Kft and Merland Expressz Logistics Services Kft, a special service provider for general cargo and pallets. This year, both companies together will deliver more than 1 million shipments, generating sales amounting to EUR 7.5 million.

“Among the Hungarian KEP service providers, Road Parcel holds a top position and, given its expertise in the combi-freight business and transportation of hazardous goods as well as the application of the shipment concept and its high EDP competence, presents itself as an optimal partner to join our Eurodis network,” commented Klaus J. Heinz, Spokesman of the Management Board of trans-o-flex.

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TNT launches comprehensive program to cut CO2 emissions

Posted by | Aug 30, 2007 | |

TNT’s Chief executive officer Peter Bakker launched TNT’s strategy to improve transparency on the company’s carbon footprint, to drastically reduce CO2 emissions from the company’s operations and to stimulate its 159,000 employees to do the same in their private lives. TNT’s program is called “Planet Me”.

Firstly, TNT is installing a certified system to measure, report and manage its CO2 emissions. Secondly, the company is implementing CO2 reduction initiatives in its eight most important operational areas: aviation, buildings, business travel, company cars, partnering with customers, operational fleet, procurement, and investments. Thirdly, the program stimulates employees to use less energy at home and on the road. Their personal contribution to TNT’s partnership with the United Nations World Food Program has demonstrated how powerful such participation can be.

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