Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

Deutsche Post CEO Zumwinkel disappointed with DHL integration in France, UK

Posted by | Oct 13, 2005 | |

Deutsche Post AG chief executive Klaus Zumwinkel said he is disappointed with the integration of DHL in France and the UK, according to an interview to be published in Handelsblatt tomorrow.

But Zumwinkel said he has taken steps to speed up the process, including sacking the head of UK operations.

Deutsche Post acquired DHL in 2002, and has successfully completed the integration of the unit at its German and Dutch operations.

The matter is significant because Deutsche Post must now focus on integrating Exel Plc, which it agreed to acquire for 5.5 bln eur last month.

Overall, Zumwinkel said Deutsche Post’s biggest upcoming challenge will be to ensure that its logistics operations grow at the same pace as the overall market.

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Magnet extends Lane Group Contract

Posted by | Oct 13, 2005 | |

Lane Group and Kitchen manufacturer Magnet have signed a three year extension to their distribution contract, which won an MT Award this year. Lane handles deliveries from Magnet’s operation centres in Darlington and Keighley to its 220 stores and carries out two-man home deliveries. Magnet supply chain director Ingemar Tarnskar says: “We have signed the contract to highlight the confidence we have in the future partnership.”

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Japan Post in mail distribution talks with TNT, Nippon Express, Sankyu

Posted by | Oct 12, 2005 | |

TNT NV is a candidate to set up a mail distribution company with Japan Post, Japanese daily Yomiuri Shimbun reported.

According to sources, Japan Post is eyeing several candidates at home and abroad to set up goods distribution companies. Currently, Japanese law effectively prevents local mail companies from teaming up with foreign partners.

Other candidates mentioned by the paper are Nippon Express and Nippon Steel Corp’s Sankyu Inc affiliate.

TNT was not immediately available for comment.

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Japan Post eyeing tie-ups for international distribution of goods

Posted by | Oct 12, 2005 | |

Japan Post is nearing the final stage of negotiations on comprehensive tie-ups with several major distribution companies such as TNT Post Group of the Netherlands and Japan’s major delivery company Nippon Express Co., a news report said Wednesday. The company wants the tie-ups, expected to be concluded by the end of the year, so it can set up joint firms to distribute goods for companies and gain a foothold in Asia, the largest daily Yomiuri Shimbun said.
Under the current law, Japan Post can only transfer international mail it receives in Japan to a postal service operator in another country. But the company wants to expand its services to better respond to the demands from domestic companies, such as speedy delivery, the paper said.

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DHL-Sinotrans’ USD200mn expansion plan in China goes smoothly

Posted by | Oct 11, 2005 | |

The USD 200 million expansion plan of DHL-Sinotrans, a local joint venture of express and logistics company DHL, makes great headway, according to the news released by the company. DHL-Sinotrans has enhanced the facilities and capacities of its service centers in Qingdao, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hefei and Xiamen in the first half of this year. Prior to that, the company had built and upgraded its service facilities in 9 cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

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