Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

DHL continues UK Superbrand supremacy

Posted by | Jul 22, 2005 | |

DHL has retained its status as one of the UK’s leading brands by being named a Business Superbrand for 2005. The Business Superbands programme is run by Superbrands Ltd, the independent arbiter on branding. Thousands of business brands were judged by a panel of 13 independent business leaders who selected a final list of 83 winners. “This award is testament to the successful integration of DHL, Securicor Distribution and Danzas under the DHL brand,” said Suzy Elliott, Marketing Director at DHL. “Our customers have responded well to this and we continue to focus on delivering a seamless service in order to retain the finest reputation in our field.” This is the second year in a row that DHL has won superbrand status.

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China volumes aid UPS results

Posted by | Jul 22, 2005 | |

A doubling in shipments out of China helped UPS increase earnings by a better than expected 22 per cent in the second quarter. Rapid international expansion, especially in Asia, has helped the package delivery and logistics group offset slower growth in the US over recent months. But there were signs in the second quarter that the domestic business was recovering strength, following management restructuring and an increased focus on medium-sized business customers. International export volume rose 18 per cent, helped by “steady” growth in the world economy. Asian exports were up nearly 40 per cent. This month the group announced plans to launch a domestic express delivery service in China and build a new hub for Asian operations in Shangahi.

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ASA dismisses TNT Express gripe

Posted by | Jul 22, 2005 | |

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has thrown out a complaint lodged by TNT Express (UK) against Royal Mail’s Special Delivery service following a spat over whose premium service is the best. TNT Express complained to the advertising watchdog about a direct marketing campaign in which Royal Mail claimed its service was cheaper and better than its competitors. TNT Express complained that both mailings were misleading, because the methodology of the surveys was not made clear.

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UPS earnings climb 22% on global volume growth

Posted by | Jul 21, 2005 | |

UPS today reported a robust 22.2% gain in diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2005, driven by double-digit export volume gains in every international region and an increase of 387,000 packages per day in the United States. For the three months ended June 30 net income totaled USD986 million compared to the USD818 million reported for the period in 2004. Revenue of USD10.19 billion increased 14.9% from the USD8.87 billion reported last year, reflecting, in part, the acquisition of Menlo Worldwide Forwarding late last year. Consolidated average daily worldwide volume for the second quarter rose by 557,000 packages, or 4.1%, to 14.1 million. Worldwide average revenue per piece showed a strong 4.7% increase. “UPS is a company that’s on the move,” said Mike Eskew, UPS chairman and CEO. “Our U.S. domestic volume climbed well above our expectations. And the international segment’s performance was outstanding with export volume growth exceeding 18%.” Consolidated operating profit rose 18.2% to USD1.55 billion compared to USD1.31 billion for the prior-year period.

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UK Amtrak’s GBP2.5m deal

Posted by | Jul 20, 2005 | |

Bristol delivery company Amtrak Express Parcels has won a GBP25 million contract from Warmley firm Kleeneze. The deal means that for the next five years Amtrak will deliver goods to Kleeneze customers the day after they are ordered. Amtrak believes the contract is the biggest next-day home delivery contract ever placed. The contract will see Amtrak deliver 9,000 parcels a night after collection from Kleeneze’s Bristol distribution centre.

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