Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

DHL adds new Asia Pacific flights direct to New York

Posted by | Aug 3, 2006 | |

DHL, the express delivery and logistics company, today announced the introduction of five new direct overnight flights from key Asia Pacific markets directly into DHL’s International Gateway located at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The new flights will increase the air capacity of DHL’s global transportation network by eight tons daily, enhancing DHL’s ability to serve current and new customers along the fast-growing U.S.-Asia Pacific trade lane.

DHL’s new flights to New York’s JFK Airport consist of two daily direct flights from DHL’s Central Asia Hub in Hong Kong, and one direct flight each from DHL’s hubs in Bangkok, Thailand; Singapore; and Taipei, Taiwan.

In 2004, the Asia Pacific-U.S. trade lane accounted for USD 533 billion in exports to the U.S. The new direct DHL flights to New York significantly increase cargo capacity on air routes from Asia Pacific to the U.S. East coast to meet customer demand, and underscore DHL’s ongoing commitment to providing the most extensive international air express network for customers throughout Asia Pacific and the U.S. With the addition of these new flights, DHL customers will also benefit from enhanced next day express services to the U.S. using DHL International Document Service and DHL Worldwide Priority Express; later cut-off times, and earlier delivery times for shipments originating in Asia Pacific and destined for the greater New York/New Jersey area.

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The mail and the Net U.S. Postal Service gets an online boost

Posted by | Aug 3, 2006 | |

At a recent conference that attracted 15,000 eBay enthusiasts to Las Vegas, the main sponsor was a big advocate of online shopping: the U.S. Postal Service.

Yet the Internet is actually injecting new life, and sorely needed revenue, into the Postal Service. And it is happening with packages, millions of them shipped every day, in a journey that starts with a few mouse clicks and ends days later at a customer’s door.
In 2005, revenue from first-class mail like cards and letters, which still made up more than half the Postal Service’s total sales of USD 66.6 billion, dropped nearly 1 percent from 2004. But revenue from packages helped make up for much of that drop, rising 2.8 percent to USD 8.6 billion last year, as it handled nearly three billion packages.
It is impossible to say how many of these were online orders, but Postal Service officials give e-commerce a lot of credit.

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UPS Opens First Retail Centers in China

Posted by | Aug 2, 2006 | |

UPS today announced the opening of two UPS Express retail centers in Shanghai, China. This is the first retail endeavor launched by UPS in China.

The centers are located in key central business districts of Shanghai, one in the Shanghai Stock Exchange building and the other in the Shanghai Mart Convention Center. Both are owned and operated by UPS and offer extended operating hours to attract nearby businesses.
“UPS is committed to making its services not only the most reliable, but also the most convenient to businesses around the world,” said Jerry Drisaldi, vice president of UPS Retail Services. “Our diverse network of 70,000 full service and drop-off locations enables us to support the overall growth of UPS around the globe through innovative concepts that best meet the needs of our customers.”
The launch of the UPS Express centers is the latest in a series of strategic initiatives to expand UPS’s operations and brand presence in China. In 2005, the company took direct control of its operations, serving more than 330 cities in China, which represent 85 percent of the country’s international trade activity. UPS also expanded its air operations in China throughout 2006 and now flies to more points in China than any other U.S. airline, freight or passenger. The company also has grown its China workforce to more than 4,000 employees.

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Fast couriers – Fastway couriers

Posted by | Aug 2, 2006 | |

Fastway Couriers have grown to become the world’s largest franchise courier network specialising in the efficient delivery of “time sensitive”, parcel-sized freight.

With 1600 franchisees, in 96 cities across 12 countries, Fastway Couriers pride themselves on their affordable yet highly profitable franchise business system, giving franchisees the opportunities to grow their businesses without massive capital outlays or ongoing fees.

Limited opportunities are still available for individuals who would like to take up the opportunity to become part of the Fastway Couriers award-winning courier network.

For more information visit Stand I9 at the Franchising & Business Opportunities Expo or log on to www.fastway.com.au.

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TNT Express launches consumer parcel service in France

Posted by | Aug 1, 2006 | |

TNT Express has launched a consumer parcel delivery service in France designed to profit from increasing e-commerce sales in the country. The new service responds to an increasing demand for reliable, rapid and efficient deliveries of goods purchased on the internet, the company said in a statment.

TNT Express France now offers a choice of home delivery or drop-off at the closest ”Relais Colis” parcel collection point to the consumer’s home. There are 3,800 such collection points across France that are being used by TNT under a cooperation agreement.

The Dutch-owned express operator offers three delivery solutions: direct delivery, with a second attempt the following day, direct delivery, with delivery to a Relais Colis if the recipient is absent, or delivery directly to a Relais Colis.

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