Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

Gottschalk Brothers Carry Their Burden for DHL Päckchen. TV celebrities promote reduced costs for parcel shipping

Posted by | Aug 21, 2006 | |

Since May 1, the price for parcels (Päckchen) sent German-wide with DHL has been reduced from EUR 4.30 to EUR 3.90. Also, from August 21 until October 31, customers of the leading parcel and express provider can send their items abroad at a lower price: during this time, the charges are only EUR 7.90 instead of EUR 8.60 to send DHL parcels within Europe. Starting Monday, Thomas and Christoph Gottschalk will promote this offer in a major campaign, featuring themselves as the well-known defiant pair.

Themed “Only our prices are small” the Gottschalk brothers will be presented all over Germany on posters, advertisements, brochures and the Internet during the next three weeks. At a number of selected railway stations their images can be seen as so-called mega air posters. In metropolitan areas radio commercials will be aired and bulk mail distributed to 5 million households. More than that: 500 DHL vehicles will bear the campaign motifs and attract further attention.

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China Cargo Carriers act to vie with foreign rivals

Posted by | Aug 21, 2006 | |

Jade Cargo International Co., Ltd., a Sino-Germany carrier, made its maiden flight on August 17, part of efforts by Shenzhen Airlines Co., Ltd., the Chinese parent of the joint venture, to tap the cargo segment in China.

President of Shenzhen Airlines, China’s largest private airways, will take over as chairman of Jade Cargo, in which Lufthansa Cargo AG and DEG holds a stake of 25% and 24%, respectively. Shenzhen, a manufacturing center in southern China, will be the largest resource for the company.

Jade Cargo has chosen Swiss WorldCargo, the air cargo division of Star Alliance carrier Swiss International Air Lines, to be its partner for sales and services in major European markets, including France, Germany, Italy and Swiss.

Foreign investors are playing a leading role in China’s cargo market for a long time. Recently, however, state-run carriers and private companies have started to cast eyes on the market along with their expansion and hope to get a slice of the profitable market.

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US FedEx Corp. board declares quarterly dividend

Posted by | Aug 18, 2006 | |

The Board of Directors of FedEx Corporation have declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD0.07 per share on FedEx Corporation common stock. The dividend is payable October 1, 2004 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 10, 2004.

FedEx Corp. provides customers and businesses worldwide with the broadest portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of USD25 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand.

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Offers Relief To Beleaguered Air Travellers

Posted by | Aug 18, 2006 | |

With the current heightened security at UK airports placing major restrictions on hand luggage and recent reports of over 20,000 bags going missing, air travellers’ confidence in the system has been severely shaken. This could explain why centres run by international delivery specialist, Mail Boxes Etc.are reporting an increase in the number of packages containing valuable items – traditionally carried in aircraft cabins – which are being sent overseas by holidaymakers. Frank Bigley, of MBE Sheffield, adds: “Since reports of an increase in theft from baggage, many air passengers are switching to parcel carriers to ensure the safe handling and arrival of their valued personal items. We have packed and shipped via UPS, FedEx and Parcelforce Worldwide everything from contact lens solutions to cameras, Ipods and laptops in the last few days.”

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DHL rewards customers in 'Gift Splash'

Posted by | Aug 18, 2006 | |

DHL, one of Nigeria’s leading air express company has rewarded its loyal customers with a gifts splash. More than 300 customers won over 1,000 gifts during the 2006 IDOX promotion which held between May 15th and July 31st this year. Customers included private individuals and corporate organisations drawn from diverse sectors such as banking, information technology, manufacturing, oil & gas and services. Customers went home with items such as flasks, cell phone pouches, bags, radios and flash disks.

The grand prize includes a trip for two to Italy, two return flight tickets to Rome, airport taxes, return airport/hotel transfers, hotel accommodation for seven nights and spending money to the tune of 650 dollars.

DHL was the first courier firm to offer a service transporting documents within and outside Nigeria. Despite its capabilities in covering all locations in Nigeria, the company’s unique strength lies in transporting documents to over 220 countries around the world.

The need to transport documents across the globe has remained necessary despite the advances in technology. The prevalence of computers with e-mails, fax machines, on-line banking and the Internet have not diminished the need for this service.

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