Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

Deutsche Post World Net Chairman and CEO lauds DHL''s Bahrain operations

Posted by | Feb 20, 2007 | |

DHL was today praised for its regional operations by Deutsche Post World Net Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Klaus Zumwinkel in his regional visit.

The visit coincides with the group’s 30th Anniversary in the region.

Dr. Zumwinkel was in Bahrain as part of his regional visit which has seen him meet with DHL Express, DHL Exel Supply Chain and DHL Global Forwarding employees, as well as select VIPs and dignitaries in the region.

DHL recently invested into its Bahrain airside hub to enhance its service offerings and continue to provide a safe and secure service to all its customers.

DHL Bahrain is a key contributor to the local economy and its reputation, as a strong supporter of the local community for over 30 years is well known. Over 80% of employees promoted this year at DHL’s training programs, particularly in supervisory and management roles are Bahraini nationals, making a total of over 90% of DHL’s workforce Bahrainis.

A significant milestone for DHL was implementation of the Single Point of Entry agreement in July as part of the GCC Customs Union. With Bahrain being the centre of DHL operations in the region, the express and logistics provider now offers a swift enhanced service to DHL GCC customers by cutting shipment delivery times by up to half a day. Implementation of the agreement also allows DHL to perform one time processing of customs clearance upon entrance into its hubs in the region.

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Record growth for DPD Masterlink in 2006

Posted by | Feb 20, 2007 | |

In 2006 Masterlink registered a record growth of volumes – 12,2 million parcels delivered. This figure represents an approximate 50% rise in comparison with 2005. This increase is also reflected in the growth of turnover by 40%.

Since the beginning of 2006 investments began in operational and IT infrastructure of DPD Masterlink. This resulted in the establishment of a second depot in Warsaw, enlargement of the company’s headquarters by further warehouse and office areas and expansion of the Katowice depot area and the modernization of other existing branches in the country. Simultaneously, the company invested in necessary warehouse equipment, conveyor belts and IT systems.
For the second year in a row the company registered growth three times bigger than the market, without jeopardising its commitment to maintaining a high quality of service. The future plans will see continued growth with further investments in the infrastructure. Rafal Nawloka, DPD Masterlink President, predicts that the finalization of the first phase of investments in operational infrastructure will occur in 2010.
The change of the legal name of the company is the last step in the transition phase of the two brands coexistence. Thanks to this change Masterlink will be able to build a new international image, as well as compete more effectively on the market and increase its share in the international parcels segment.

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UPS names Bernhardt Wagner as MD for Southern Europe

Posted by | Feb 19, 2007 | |

Bernhardt Wagner has been named as the UPS Managing Director for Southern Europe and also as country manager for Italy. The former MD James Smith has taken up the position of Mid-South District manager in the USA.

Wagner will be responsible for the strategic development and operational management of UPS in Italy and the Southern European region. Based in Milan he will tasked with reinforcing the company’s presence in these markets. The Southern European Region includes Italy, Switzerland, the Mediterranean, Greece, the Balkans, Africa and the Middle East.

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FedEx Ground opens distribution center in Florida

Posted by | Feb 19, 2007 | |

As part of its nationwide expansion plan, FedEx Ground has opened an automated distribution center in Pompano Beach, Fla.

FedEx said the 215,377-square-foot center will add more than 200 new jobs. Located 10 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the facility is triple the size of the two company operations in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach that it replaces.

The center has advanced package-sorting systems that can process 12,000 packages an hour.

Moon Township, Pa.-based FedEx Ground is the small-package ground delivery unit of Memphis-based FedEx Corp. Its growth plan, under way since September 2002, includes 10 new hubs, the expansion of 30 existing hubs and the relocation or expansion of more than 300 additional pick-up and delivery terminals.

In Florida, FedEx Ground has operations in Boynton Beach, Miami and West Palm, with a total work force of 1,000 employees and independent contractors.

FedEx Ground recently opened a 303,000-square-foot package-sorting facility in Olive Branch, Miss. The automated terminal employs 300 and complements the hub FedEx Ground operates in Memphis, which employs 900. The Olive Branch terminal can process up to 15,000 packages per hour.

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SAS Cargo hires Knudsen as vice president

Posted by | Feb 19, 2007 | |

Nile Pries Knudsen, director of freight for DHL since 2001, has been hired by SAS Cargo as vice president and head of global sales, the company announced earlier this month. Knudsen, 46, will lead SAS Cargo’s 160-member sales staff, which has representatives in North America, Europe and Asia. His past experience includes positions at A.P. Moller Maersk Group, Hangartner, J.F. Hildebrand and DHL Express. During that time, Knudsen held leading positions, including watching over DHL’s land-based transportation network in Europe.

Knudsen said he joins the company as it continues efforts to increase cargo capacity through agreements with other airline-cargo companies.

“The sales side has big ambitions,” he stated.

The move comes nine months after SAS Cargo refocused its energies toward sales by removing air-cargo handling operations from its direct control. The company outsourced those duties to Total Airport Services at its Newark, N.J., branch and created a new subsidiary for its Scandinavian market. SAS Cargo owns 100 percent of the new subsidiary, Sprint Air Cargo Handling Group AB.

SAS Cargo also has inked several agreements in recent years that allow it to access other airlines’ cargo inventory. The latest move came last July when SAS Group made a deal with Spanair.

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