Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

Deutsche Post plans major parcel restructuring in Germany

Posted by | Dec 4, 2006 | |

Deutsche Post is reportedly planning to merge its parcel delivery operations in Germany into the mail business in one of its largest restructuring moves for a decade. At the same time, unions are threatening strike action over plans to lengthen working times next year.

According to a report in German newspaper Die Welt, there would be only one delivery organization and one administration for both the mail and parcel businesses. At present, there are separate delivery organizations for parcels and mail in urban areas, while rural deliveries are bundled into one service. The 83 mail sorting centres and 33 parcel sorting centres that are no longer fully utilised could also be combined into one structure.

Unions Verdi and DPV said they feared a new round of job cuts among tens of thousands of staff affected by the move. Deutsche Post’s domestic parcel business is reportedly loss-making due to high operational costs of the parcel sorting centres and pay levels above those of competitors.

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DHL Express announces appointment of Keith Lovetro as Executive Vice President of Marketing for its U.S. operation

Posted by | Dec 4, 2006 | |

DHL Express today announced the appointment of Keith E. Lovetro, as Executive Vice President of Marketing for its U.S. operation. In his new role, Lovetro will be responsible for the company’s key marketing functions. Lovetro reports to Hans Hickler, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Express USA, and is a member of the Express U.S. Management Board.

“Keith is a seasoned industry veteran with the skills and in-depth knowledge of our industry that will be critical as we build on the momentum DHL Express has accomplished in the U.S.,” Hickler said. “Keith brings a strong track record of accomplishment to his new position and deep experience in development of sound go-to-market strategies that will serve us well in 2007 and beyond.”

Lovetro began working in the transportation industry in 1980 for C.F. Airfreight. He gained additional experience working at Emery Worldwide, Amdahl Computers and most recently spent 12 years in various positions of increasing responsibility at FedEx Freight West. Lovetro was most recently President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Freight West, based in San Jose, Calif. He received a Master of Business Administration degree from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Davis.

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Deutsche Post to merge parcel delivery ops in Germany with mail ops – report

Posted by | Dec 4, 2006 | |

Deutsche Post World Net AG is planning to integrate its parcel delivery operations in Germany with the mail delivery operations, Die Welt said, citing company sources.

It said the move will be part of a radical restructuring of the company’s ailing parcel delivery operations.

Trade union officials said they are worried the move could affect around 180,000 employees.

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market moves: Wal-Mart may look at home delivery in India

Posted by | Dec 4, 2006 | |

Wal-Mart, which is foraying into India through a tie-up with the Bharti Group, is considering `home delivery’ for the Indian market, which will be the first in the world for the company. Its market research has shown that Indian households usually stock vegetables and groceries on a weekly basis.

Therefore home delivery makes sense for top-ups for a household’s grocery requirements.

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TNT analyst conference confirms Focus on Network strategy – New initiatives to strengthen competitive position TNT Post in the Netherlands

Posted by | Dec 4, 2006 | |

Today at a meeting with analysts in London, TNT will present an update on its ‘Focus on Networks’ strategy. TNT has made good progress in all aspects of its strategy over the past year, with the sale of the Logistics division completed, the sale of Freight Management announced and share repurchases approaching Euro 2 billion nearly completed. Furthermore TNT has begun to accelerate growth through strategic acquisitions in China and India and continued delivering strong results from its mail and express divisions.

TNT Express, the express division of TNT, strives to further strengthen its number one position in Europe. The integration of the recent acquisition of TG+ in Spain, is well on track. Outside the European market TNT Express aims to achieve leading positions in selected intercontinental routes, as well as building number one positions in the major emerging markets. The acquisition of Speedage in India is completed and the acquisition of Hoau in China is awaiting final approval by the local authorities. The last element of growth for TNT Express is the expansion into the broader express market through “Special Services”. Overall, the medium term revenue growth guidance of between 10 – 15%, with margin levels reaching 10% from 2007 onwards, will be confirmed

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