Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

DHL India to launch time-bound delivery for US

Posted by | Apr 11, 2007 | |

DHL will start booking Indian consignments for the US from April 15 under its time-bound delivery scheme.

“In India, the time definite delivery (TDD) service to the US will be on offer starting from April 15,” DHL said in a statement after USA was added into the TDD scheme.

The scheme was earlier available only for Asia-Pacific, Europe and Middle East.

The TDD service, currently available in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore would be extended to Hyderabad by this month-end, while DHL plans to cover other cities like Pune, Jaipur and Kolkata in a phased manner.

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DHL launches YES awards

Posted by | Apr 11, 2007 | |

DHL announced on Tuesday the launch of the Young Entrepreneurs Sustainability (YES) Awards, focussing on the achievements made by the young social entrepreneur for the achievement of the millennium development goals.

The award seeks to recognise and promote young social entrepreneurs in Asia working towards the UN millenium development goals and DHL Pakistan seeks to identify and highlight the initiatives undertaken by young Pakistan entrepreneurs in pursuit of excellence in the respective fields of the MDGs.

In the inaugural year, the awards will initially take place in five countries in Asia Pacific region; Bengladesh, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. The objectives of the programme is to identify, recognise and promote outstanding young social entrepreneurs in Asia Pacific, invest in and support young entrepreneurs to expand and replicate their innovative solutions and create a platform to share resources and best case practices within the Asia Pacific region.

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APC plans growth through mini-hubs

Posted by | Apr 10, 2007 | |

APC Overnight, the next-day courier co-operative, is relying on “mini-hubs” to improve efficiency in the network.

One mini-hub already exists at Bellshill, Glasgow. From there, all cross-border Scottish consignments are trunked for sorting and onward distribution. Similar facilities are now planned for London, the West Country and the M62 corridor.

New hubs, new branding

“Mini-hubs are at the core of our growth strategy, ” said MD Quentin Abel. “With a huband-spoke system, everything goes into the main hub near Wolverhampton.

“Why should something from, say, the West Country go all the way to the Midlands and then all the way back? Not only is that an inefficient way to operate, but we are concerned that we are harming the environment.” Double-decker trailers are also helping APC to increase operational efficiency. Eight new double-decker trailers have been ordered at a cost of GBP 250,000 to allow more cages to be carried on key trunk routes.

In addition to the investment in vehicles, APC has spent over GBP 2m on re-branding, including a new logo, and an electronic driver communication system. The company is the first to use Intermec’s latest solution, the CN3, which combines GPS-based satnav, wireless LAN (local area network) and Bluetooth in one handheld device.

“The system will allow drivers to capture digital signatures for real-time proof of delivery – a first for APC – but, more than that, it will enable members to introduce dynamic planning and scheduling and task allocation, ” said Abel.

“This will enable us to give business and home consumers a greater choice of delivery time. The driver can send an SMS or email telling the recipient the estimated time of delivery – which we think we can do within a 20-minute accuracy – and if the customer will not be at home, he can arrange a more suitable time or take the package back to base – but without the extra effort of trying to deliver.”

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Hermes implements Motorola equipment to improve delivery times

Posted by | Apr 10, 2007 | |

The wide range of functionality and features that the Motorola devices offered also played a crucial part in Hermes’ decision. One of the functions that it required on its new mobile computers was a 2D imager to enable drivers to read any kind of two-dimensional code, such as PDF417, Datamatrix or QR-Code, as well as barcodes. Motorola’s MC3090 not only allows this advanced data capture, but can also store high-resolution pictures of digital-camera quality. The Motorola devices can therefore be used to provide evidence of damaged shipments on site. Additional functionality allows customer signatures to be captured and displayed on the colour screen, as well as displaying other relevant information about the delivery.

Hermes operates in harsh environments and its mobile computers are subjected to considerable stress. The MC3090’s rugged design and IP54-rated sealing ensure continued use and uptime by protecting against dust, moisture and extreme temperatures. But even the most robust and reliable products require a maintenance plan and support strategy, given by the crucial role they play in the Hermes logistics system. To meet these needs, Hermes chose Motorola’s comprehensive support agreement, which helps to minimise down time through a next-day promise to exchange damaged devices with new ones.
Motorola, Inc. announced that Hermes Logistics Group, Germany’s largest independent logistics provider, is replacing its existing data capture system with 23,000 MC3090s mobile computers to help streamline the delivery process and improve delivery times. 8,000 of the devices from Motorola’s enterprise mobility business (formerly Symbol Technologies) have already been deployed at Hermes Hamburg operations, and the remaining 15,000 devices will be rolled out over the next two years. The devices were chosen by Hermes because of their robust yet ergonomic design that allows them to be used in even the most demanding environments. Motorola is also providing special service and maintenance as part of the project. The project is being led by Motorola’s Premier Solution Provider, PDS Entwicklungs- und Service GmbH, known as a specialist for mobility IT solutions. PDS has also developed and customized the system software.

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TNT Bulgaria offers new direct connection

Posted by | Apr 10, 2007 | |

TNT Bulgaria, the local branch of the global provider of express, logistics and mail service, launched a new service to offer clients direct connections with Greece and Romania.

Balkan Express has been especially tailored to service Bulgarian clients who need express road transport from and to Greece and Romania. The service will make it possible for shipments and cargoes to be transported “from door to door” for up to two days to Bucharest and Thessaloniki and up to three days for the rest of the country.

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