Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

FedEx contract update

Posted by | Feb 6, 2007 | |

Business Post Group plc announces that, further to its statement on 18 December 2006 regarding FedEx Corporation’s intention to terminate the Group’s contract as its Global Service Participant in the UK, the terms of that termination have been satisfactorily agreed. The contract will now terminate on 30 April 2007 with the people and dedicated assets related to the contract and associated costs being transferred to FedEx. This early termination avoids the potential for an increasingly unprofitable run-down of the contract over the full term of the original notice period.
In the year to 31 March 2007 the FedEx contract will generate revenue of approximately GBP19m, and a profit contribution of some GBP2m. Business Post will incur an exceptional cost in the current financial year of some GBP1m relating to contract exit costs.
Guy Buswell, Chief Executive of Business Post, said:
“We are pleased to have reached an agreement with FedEx. We wanted this early termination to allow us to focus our resources immediately on the development of the new, longer term opportunities now open to the group,”

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UPS Chairman to chair Hands on Network Corporate Service Council

Posted by | Feb 6, 2007 | |

Michael Eskew, Chairman and CEO of UPS, will succeed Bob Nardelli, former chairman, president and CEO of The Home Depot, as the next chairman of the Hands On Network Corporate Service Council, an alliance of more than 65 CEOs from leading corporations and civic organizations who are changing the face of corporate volunteerism in America. Nardelli has served as chairman of the Corporate Service Council since its launch in early 2005.

“UPS has long been a leader and change agent in support of effective engagement of volunteers, and we are thrilled to elevate our already established relationship with UPS by engaging Mike Eskew to lead the Council through its next phase of growth and impact,” said Michelle Nunn, co-founder and CEO of Hands On Network. “We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Bob Nardelli for his tremendous leadership of the Council and his ongoing support of Hands On Network. Bob has been a truly amazing personal champion of service and an incredible advisor to us, setting a high bar in terms of his commitment and willingness to contribute his own “sweat equity.”

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New DHL Logistics location in Ludwigsau

Posted by | Feb 5, 2007 | |

DHL Exel Supply Chain is constructing a new distribution centre for mail-order customers in Ludwigsau near Bad Hersfeld (Germany). The centre will deliver to customers in Germany and Europe starting summer 2007. Construction is expected to start at the beginning of February this year.

The new distribution center will be operated by DHL subsidiary GPL a mail-order logistics company handling bulky and transport-sensitive goods. GPL has belonged to the contract logistics division of DHL since 2005 and has been under the umbrella brand of DHL Exel Supply Chain since the beginning of the year.

The logistics center will replace the previous property, located in nearby Bad Hersfeld. Its lease contract will end in summer. The business in Bad Hersfeld as well as the employees will be transferred to Ludwigsau.

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DHL Express Colombia launches new online service

Posted by | Feb 5, 2007 | |

DHL Express Colombia announced on February 5, 2007 the launch of its online service Import Express On Line in the country.
The online service allows the customers of DHL Express’ to more easily manage their shipments via Internet. This service is available for 40 countries now.
DHL Express plans to invest USD 15 mln (11.6 mln euro) in the period from 2007 to 2011 in its express national postal service.
DHL Express’ sales grew by over 20 pct year-on-year in 2006, where the biggest increase was registered in its import operations.
The strategy of DHL for Colombia is concentrated on the expansion of its chain and the diversification and improvement of its services. DHL, a global leader in the national express postal service provision, is also the leader on the Colombian package delivery market with a share of 60 pct.
The company was encouraged to expand its operations in Colombia due to the trade liberalisation in the region and the company’s positive performance on other markets there as Mexico.

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FedEx Express EMEA announces new senior management positions

Posted by | Feb 5, 2007 | |

FedEx Express announced the promotions of Hamdi Osman to Senior Vice President of the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Africa, and Jacques Creeten to Vice President of India. Both promotions fill newly created positions and are effective immediately.

Hamdi Osman began his employment at the frontlines of the company in 1978 as a truck washer. His long tenure and career advancement demonstrates FedEx commitment to its people, encouraging promotion from within the organization. Prior promotions and positions include courier (1979); Manager Operations, Edison, New Jersey (1982); Senior Manager Operations (1985); Managing Director for the Northeast District, US (1990). In September 1991 Hamdi moved to the Middle East, taking on the role of Managing Director for the Middle East and Indian subcontinent region. In 1997, Hamdi was appointed to the position of Vice President, Operations, Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Africa.

Jacques Creeten joined FedEx in 1985 and has held various positions in Belgium, Italy, Turkey, and Dubai before moving to India in 1999 as Managing Director Operations for the Indian subcontinent. In 2005 Jacques became the Managing Director, Sales & Marketing with responsibility for all FedEx sales and marketing activities across the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa region.

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