Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

ASEAN nations should grow high-value exports and reassess strategies to further strengthen their economies: EIU report

Posted by | Jan 8, 2007 | |

DHL today revealed the findings of a study commissioned to Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) at the 4th ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2006 (ASEAN-BIS). The study, entitled “ASEAN Exports: Today, Tomorrow and the High-value Challenge”, aimed to analyze where ASEAN countries stand today in relation to China and India, and how they measure up as a trade bloc, in terms of high value exports, against the European Union (EU) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, today revealed the findings of a study commissioned to Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) at the 4th ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2006 (ASEAN-BIS). The study, entitled “ASEAN Exports: Today, Tomorrow and the High-value Challenge”, aimed to analyze where ASEAN countries stand today in relation to China and India, and how they measure up as a trade bloc, in terms of high value exports, against the European Union (EU) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

One of the key findings states that China had not only outpaced ASEAN in high-value exports as early as 2003, but it has also overtaken ASEAN as the biggest exporter in Asia since 2004. Against this backdrop, ASEAN governments would have to review their trade policies in comparison with China and in meeting the challenges ahead

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TNT Airways selects KLM Engineering

Posted by | Jan 8, 2007 | |

TNT Airways has selected KLM Engineering & Maintenance (KLM E&M) for the maintenance of its two Boeings 747-400 Extended Range Freighters. KLM E&M already maintains TNT’s growing Boeing 737F/QC fleet, under a full support contract. In addition, KLM E&M executes C-checks** on TNT’s BAE146 aircraft at its subsidiary KLM uk Engineering in Norwich; this contract has recently been extended by five years.

KLM Engineering & Maintenance and Air France Industries, which joined forces following the Air France KLM merger, are world-leading multi-product MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) providers with a joint workforce of 15,000, offering comprehensive repair capability, integration expertise, component pool operational support and a powerful logistics network. Together they support the aircraft of Air France and KLM as well as more than 150 major customers worldwide.

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How changes in U.S. Postal Service will affect you

Posted by | Jan 7, 2007 | |

The first comprehensive reforms of the U.S. Postal Service in 35 years was signed into law by President Bush Dec. 20. The principal sponsor of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act in the House was Rep. John McHugh, R-Pierrepont Manor, who fought for the measure for 12 years.

Here’s what the bill means to you:
1. The cost of mailing a letter
The bill prohibits the Postal Service from raising its rates above inflation for the next 10 years. Only an independent regulator can allow higher increases.
2. The cost of Express Mail, Priority Mail and parcels.
– The Postal Service will be given pricing freedom for these products, which compete against shippers such as UPS and FedEx.
– The legislation prohibits the Postal Service from regulating areas in which it competes.
3. Universal service
The Postal Service will be required to give everyone in the nation access to affordable postal service and delivery. The Postal Service must assess scope and standards for universal service, which could ensure continuance of rural post offices.
4. Saturday delivery
Likely to continue.
5. Incentives for better service
– The Postal Service would no longer operate under a break-even mandate.
– Any earnings could be distributed as incentives to management and employees.
6. Oversight
For the first time, regulators can hold the Postal Service accountable for delivering mail on time.

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Post Danmark buys 51 per cent of Transportgruppen

Posted by | Jan 4, 2007 | |

Post Danmark A/S and Transportgruppen A/S have entered into an agreement concerning the purchase by Post Danmark of 51 per cent of the shares in Transportgruppen by direct placement. The shares will be acquired with effect from 1 January 2007.

By this agreement, Post Danmark will become the most complete carrier in the Danish market. A cooperative venture with the carriers of Transportgruppen will enable us to offer our customers a total concept covering courier shipments, parcels and mixed cargo of all sizes and of a high quality as hitherto. In addition, it will make it possible for us to offer a range of new products, says Carsten Dalbo, Deputy Executive, Post Danmark.

The purchase of the shares in Transportgruppen will give Post Danmark access to a finely meshed and efficient nationwide network for the distribution of goods. In the same way as Post Danmark, Transportgruppen has cargo centres at its disposal at Brøndby and Taulov in addition to 80,000 sq. metres of warehouse facilities in Copen-hagen and Århus. Via its carriers, Transportgruppen has access to 18 regional cargo terminals and 900 rolling units. In 2006, Transportgruppen generated a turnover of approx. DKK 280 million and some 1,100 people are employed with its carriers and in the company.

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UPS to launch major AD campaign

Posted by | Jan 4, 2007 | |

UPS Inc., will spend about USD35 million to launch a new advertising campaign in its biggest marketing push since “What Can Brown Do For You” in 2002.

The new campaign, including television, newspaper, magazine and online ads, will begin airing Saturday in the United States, said Larry Bloomenkranz, vice president for brand management, advertising and sponsorships for the Atlanta-based company.

“In terms of jump-starting our business, this is a tough business, very competitive,” Bloomenkranz said in an interview Thursday. “We’re always trying to make our brand more relevant, more appealing than the other guy’s.”

UPS’ 100-year anniversary is this year, but the new ad campaign is not connected to that.

“We’re really doing this for business reasons,” Bloomenkranz said.

In October, UPS said third-quarter profit rose 8.9 percent, but it also announced it was cutting 1,200 jobs in its air freight and logistics business as it completes an integration of recent acquisitions. The company has been restructuring in an effort to improve execution. It releases its fourth-quarter results on Jan. 30.

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