Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

Ciblex: “H Proximity” service

Posted by | Jul 1, 2007 | |

Ciblex structured the “H Proximity” network in 2006. “H Proximity” involves 3,400 local computerized 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 personalized badge system.

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.

The order can be tracked online directly on the merchant’s Web site. Each month, 40,000 packages pass through the “H Proximity” network, which is now used by more than 40 Ciblex customer companies, for example Nextiraone (telephony), Fujitsu Siemens, (information technology), Diagnostica Stago (medical), etc.

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Foreign courier services to be allowed to compete in Vietnam

Posted by | Jun 29, 2007 | |

Foreign companies will be eligible to provide forwarding services in the domestic market by 2012 if the Government approves a draft decree by the Ministry of Post and Telematics (MPT).

Under the draft, businesses allowed to join the domestic market will be wholly-owned foreign companies, branches of foreign companies and joint venture companies where foreign partners hold more than 51 percent of the total registered capital.

According to the MPT, the decree was drafted to meet the country’s pledges following Vietnam’s accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

The draft decree also outlines conditions surrounding an express service, which specialises in forwarding letters and documents that weight under two kilograms. According to the draft decree, the State will subsidise this service to ensure the post industry is able to develop sustainably.

MPT’s official said the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) will be selected to provide the special express service, however, forwarding fees will be regulated by the Government. Other businesses will be allowed to take part in the service, however, their charges must be ten times higher than VNPT’s.

The Government will provide exact details of the State’s subsidy of the special express service.

The first forwarding joint venture to be set up since Vietnam joined the WTO as DHL – VNPT, which has a total registered capital of 5.8 million USD.

Besides joining with VNPT, and participating in Vietnam’s forwarding market, DHL said it will also invest in five another projects in the field with a total capital of 6.5 million USD. – VNA

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Amtrak Express Parcels looks to a bright future under new ownership

Posted by | Jun 29, 2007 | |

The Amtrak Express Parcels business has moved into new ownership following events over last week when the company, Amtrak Express Parcels Limited was placed into administration. Amtrak was sold earlier last year by 3i to a US-based investment company and Amtrak had been looking for a buyer or refinancing in recent months.

Ownership of Amtrak changed hands at the end of last summer, but the company suffered financial difficulties during the autumn and early winter trading, and had been seeking a refinancing in recent weeks.

The deal represents a landmark for the company, bringing ownership back into the transport and logistics market for the first time since 1998. The new owners Netfold Ltd represents one of the industries most experienced management teams with a solid background in the express parcels, freight and logistics business sectors. The sale was concluded by KMPG and the business will continue to trade under the Amtrak name.

Following the acquisition the new owners have confirmed that it is business as usual and that all existing employee contracts have been transferred to the new company. Amtrak has a turnover of GBP80m with nearly 1000 employees and a 2000-strong fleet of commercial vehicles. As well as a national operational centre in the West Midlands, the company has a regional hub in Warrington and an administration office in Bristol. There are 80 owned and franchised depots across the country.

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