Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

DHL to acquire leading domestic express company in the Czech Republic

Posted by | Dec 21, 2005 | |

DHL, the subsidiary of Deutsche Post World Net, has agreed to acquire 100 percent of the shares of PPL CZ sro. Based in Prague, PPL is the No. 1 private player in the Czech domestic express parcel market, serving customers mainly from the IT, pharmaceutical and electronic industries. PPL operates more than 450 vans and 11 depots across the Czech Republic. The acquisition follows two strategic objectives: Firstly, to expand business in Central and Eastern Europe and secondly, to combine DHL’s strong international business with a strong domestic business. DHL is the No. 1 player in the Czech international express parcel market.

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DHL signs landmark agreement for regional hub at Jordan Queen Alia Airport

Posted by | Dec 21, 2005 | |

DHL Jordan recently announced the development of a 4,000 square metre regional hub at the Queen Alia Airport to be operational before the end of 2006. The development of the hub was confirmed on November 29th 2005 with the signature of the agreement by Rhys Williams, Jordan Country Manager of DHL and Captain Suleiman Obeidat, Director General of the Jordan Civil Aviation Authority. The hub will act as a link between the Middle East, Europe and North Africa facilitating trade and enhancing the DHL express services through a state-of-the-art facility with onsite customs clearance. ‘We are delighted that DHL has chosen to develop a regional hub in Jordan and believe this initiative will build a long-lasting relationship and generate further investments,’ said Captain Suleiman Obeidat. ‘Our aim is for Queen Alia Airport to become a cargo hub in the region and DHL is contributing to this vision.’

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GCC 2006 express market set to rise 15 per cent, says TNT Gulf Chief

Posted by | Dec 20, 2005 | |

The GCC’s express market is set to grow by around 15% in 2006, according to the Managing Director of TNT Gulf. According to Mark Pell, Saudi Arabia’s imminent entry into the WTO and the progressive unification of the GCC, will contribute to growth. However, he warns that initiatives will only pay real dividends if commitment is at all levels of government, especially customs. ‘The ambiguity, understanding and application of customs legislation varies from country to country and officials around the region need to consult the industry more regularly to ensure any new implementations can be practically achieved by us and ultimately encourage legitimate trade growth,’ he said. ‘Failure to recognise and deal with these issues in a coherent and timely way will result in businesses creating alternatives and circumventing the system. When this happens, it’s generally the freight industry that has to pick up the pieces.’ Nevertheless Pell says there is reason for optimism.

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Austria Post and TNT are evaluating co-operation in Slovenia

Posted by | Dec 19, 2005 | |

Considering economies of scale, Austrian Post has decided to change its strategy in the Slovenian parcel market towards a partnership model. Austrian Post and TNT are currently engaged in negotiating a respective agreement. This agreement is expected to be signed by year end.
Anton Wais, CEO of Austrian Post: „Our current business strategy for parcel logistics in South Eastern Europe requires a flexible approach that can be tailored individually to local market environments. In a small market like Slovenia bundling of resources is crucial and therefore we give preference to a co-operation model.“

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DHL announces rates for 2006

Posted by | Dec 19, 2005 | |

DHL Express (USA) today announced new rates effective February 5, 2006, in line with recently announced annual increases in the express and parcel industry, including a 5.5% increase for DHL Domestic Air Express and International Express and a 3.9% rise for DHL Ground Service. Concurrent with the 2006 rate changes, DHL will institute a cap of 14.5% on its published fuel surcharge for Domestic Air Express and International Express, a move that will allow customers to better predict and control their transportation spending, and will reduce the index used to determine its air fuel surcharge by 2%, resulting in an effective rate increase for DHL Domestic Air Express and International Express services of 3.5%. The fuel surcharge index calculation for Ground products remains unchanged. Rates for DHL@Home, the company’s expedited business-to-residence shipping service, will increase an average of 6.5%, effective January 2, 2006.

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