Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

POD signature capture portal launched by NetDespatch

Posted by | Jan 11, 2007 | |

An industry portal for handling electronic Proof of Delivery (POD) has been launched by NetDespatch. A world first, PODXchange™ is an open Internet exchange that provides a central data hub for parcel carriers to view, search and receive parcel tracking information submitted by any courier. Couriers can submit delivery information for any carrier by sending their status updates and signatures electronically to PODXchange.

Meanwhile, shippers who use different carriers will be able to use PODXchange to track all of their shipments in one place. With a fit-for-all web based reporting mechanism, PODXchange streamlines the use of both internal and sub contract couriers through an off-the-shelf solution for processing electronically submitted collection and delivery information.

PODXchange is a ground-breaking development in the parcel industry, both in the UK and abroad. It gives carriers complete freedom to use any third party courier knowing that they will be equipped to provide data in the right format. With live status updates and POD signatures posted directly to the web portal, all consignment details are available immediately for customers to view and for importing into a carrier’s own tracking system.

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DHL Korea launches global mail solutions

Posted by | Jan 11, 2007 | |

DHL has launched a tailored mailroom and document management solutions for corporate customers in Korea, the company said yesterday. The express and logistics company said it is the first in the industry to provide the services called GlobalMail Solutions to companies here.

The company said that GlobalMail Solutions, by providing mailroom and document management service, is committed to taking the entire responsibility for a client’s mailroom to enhance business efficiency.

The services include technology-driven software solutions for corporate customers.

“With our 30 years of know-how in Korea, DHL Korea will provide an integrated and professional service called GlobalMail Solutions, which will offer services customized to fit in with the Korean corporate environment,” Alan Cassels, country manager of DHL Express Korea, said in a statement.

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TNT acquires Mercurio, the express market leader in Brazil

Posted by | Jan 10, 2007 | |

TNT today announced the completion of its acquisition of 100% of the shares of Expresso Mercúrio S.A. (Mercúrio), the market leader in the Brazilian domestic express market. The acquisition provides TNT with an ideal platform to further develop an integrated South American road express network. Parties do not disclose further details on the price of this cash funded transaction.

Mercúrio leads the Brazilian domestic express market with a market share of 15%. In 2006, revenues of Mercúrio are expected to amount to around EUR 190 million. Mercúrio has developed the largest owned network in South and Southeast Brazil connecting 3,300 cities and has been expanding its reach into the Northeast since 2004, fulfilling its ambition of nationwide coverage. Its leadership was established by offering a high quality product portfolio with, among others, day definite services and track and trace. Mercúrio has a broad, diverse and loyal customer base in the domestic express market. The company employs over 6,000 employees and has a well developed network with 101 depots and 2,044 vehicles.

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FedEx Kinko's introduce two new offerings to their portfolio

Posted by | Jan 10, 2007 | |

FedEx Kinko’s, an operating company of FedEx Corp. today announced the introduction of two new offerings – FedEx Kinko’s Direct Mail Services and Print Online – further establishing the company as a convenient resource for office, printing and shipping services.

For advertising and marketing campaigns, FedEx Kinko’s Direct Mail Services helps small and medium-size businesses easily communicate to target audiences.
Print Online is the company’s new Web-based print management tool that enables customers to digitally send documents to FedEx Kinko’s Office and Print Centers for printing.
Research shows that direct mail is an effective way for businesses to reach consumers and motivate them to action. According to InfoTrends, Inc., a leading consulting and market research firm, USD64.2 billion was spent on direct mail marketing in North America in 2006, and spending is forecasted to grow at 4.5 percent annually.

Extending the FedEx legacy of technology innovation, Print Online delivers the next generation of print-on-demand and e-commerce, connecting customers via the Web to FedEx Kinko’s network of office and print centers in the U.S. as well as select international locations.

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Spain's Nacex expands Portuguese services

Posted by | Jan 9, 2007 | |

Spanish express company Nacex is improving its distribution in Portugal by expanding daily services and increasing geographical coverage to cover the whole country, including the islands of Azores and Madeira.

The three mainland services consist of next-day, door-to-door delivery before 10.30, within a 30km radius of one of its now 24 agencies spread across the country, and before 13.00 or 19.00 within a 100km radius.

Delivery times to Madeira vary between 24 and 48 hours, and transit to the Azores is estimated at 72 hours. The island services have the same tariff as the Portugal 10.30, subject to weight supplements.

Nacex has been part of Grupo Logísta, which also has subsidiaries in France, Italy and Portugal, since 2002, and only first formed 11 years ago.

Since then the carrier has expanded and now says it can deal with 60,000 items an hour through 275 agencies, 18 Spanish hubs, 1,170 vehicles and over 2000 staff.

Nacex is the sixth leading express company in Spain, behind DHL, Seur, MRW, TNT and Mex, according to the trade magazine Logística, Paquetería y Almacenaje.

In 2005, the company increased revenues by 21.5% on the previous year to EUR 164 million and, in the first quarter of 2006, registered a 12% rise in volume of items transported compared to the same period in 2005.

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