Czech courier company Direct Parcel Distribution CZ (DPD CZ) reported a 30 pct year-on-year revenue growth for 2005, mainly due to the two-fold increase in the number of international shipments. The strong performance in 2005 was also a result of the economic upturn in the Czech Republic and the rising exports and imports, company CEO Daniel Mares said. DPD CZ handled nearly 5.0 million shipments, up by 25 pct year-on-year.
Read MoreTNT N.V. today announced that the delisting from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange will be effective 1 June 2006. The last trading day is 31 May 2006. On February 20 2006 TNT announced its intentions to delist from both the London Stock Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as costs for these listings are not justified by the low trading volume in TNT shares at both stock exchanges. The delisting from the London Stock Exchange became effective on 21 March 2006.
Read MoreNightfreight has secured a renewed 12 month contract with B&Q to continue its two-man home delivery service for the retailer.
Read MoreInterview with Gary Marshall, executive director of the South African Express Parcel Association (Saepa).
Read MoreGeneral Logistics Systems B.V. (GLS), the European parcels, express and lo-gistics service provider continues to grow strongly. GLS Group’s revenues increased by 13.5 per cent to 1.5 billion euros – an increase of 180 million euros. The strength of its European network is demonstrated by the 26 per cent growth in international shipments. Volume growth together with continuing efficiencies contributed to a 37 per cent in-crease in Earnings Before Interest and Tax.
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