Tag: Courier/Express/Parcels

Consolidation gains momentum in Europe’s Express and Parcels market

Posted by | Apr 7, 2005 | |

The latest findings to emerge from independent market analyst Datamonitor’s (DTM.L) “European Express Benchmarking 2004,” research reveals that the European* 34 billion Euro express market is consolidating. The top 6 players in the industry account for over 50% of these revenues compared to 2001, when they accounted for 44% of the market value and 47% of that in 2002. “The European express industry forms one of the fastest growing segments in the transportation business. Industry consolidation has continued apace as express and parcel delivery companies merge, make acquisitions and form strategic alliances in order to gain scale and enhance their capabilities. 2005 promises new opportunities for these companies with the expansion of the EU. Europe’s fast moving express industry proves difficult to keep track of and the players must be aware of competitors’ operations, changes within the industry and opportunities,” says Emilio Pedrinaci, courier and express analyst at Datamonitor.

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UPS accepts return ground packages at its drop boxes in the US

Posted by | Apr 6, 2005 | |

United Parcel Service now accepts UPS Ground Authorized Return Service packages and other ground return services at its 40,000 drop box locations, the Atlanta company said yesterday. UPS said it created the option because post-sales customer service is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge among home-based shoppers. In a Harris Interactive survey, 92 percent of online shoppers said they are “somewhat” or “very” likely to shop again with a retailer whose returns process suits them. Also, 85 percent said that if the returns process is inconvenient, they are “not very” or “not at all” likely to shop again with a direct retailer.

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GLS increases its shareholding in General Logistics Systems Poland

Posted by | Apr 5, 2005 | |

General Logistics Systems Poland Sp. (GLS Poland) becomes a wholly owned subsidiary: “With effect from January 1st 2005, GLS adds the remaining 74.9 percent of GLS Poland to its existing holding of 25.1 percent”, explains Rico Back, Chief Executive Officer of General Logistics Systems B.V., Amsterdam (GLS). “GLS is planning to conclude a system-partner contract with the previous majority shareholder, the Raben Group, which will maintain and intensify the close and trusting cooperation.” The new Managing Director of GLS Poland will be Klaus Conrad, who, in addition, is also Managing Director of GLS Germany and is responsible for GLS’ activities in Central Europe.

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Brazil: TNT enters contract with Samsung

Posted by | Apr 5, 2005 | |

A contract worth R$20mil between TNT Logistics and Samsung SDI Brasil celebrates a five-years strategic partnership. In the first half of 2005, TNT will invest R$2.5mil in Samsung’s project in operations infrastructure and IT. TNT will be responsible for the whole supply chain of Samsung’s plant. The goal of TNT is that the long-term contract reduce logistic costs by 30%. The Brazilian subsidiary registered a net income of R$372mil in 2004 and predicts R$400mil for 2005 – 65% from the automobile sector; 15% from the agricultural area and 20% from industrial activity. The goal to reach R$1bil has been postponed from 2006 to 2008.

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Polish Postal competition: 2009 will see a revolution

Posted by | Apr 5, 2005 | |

In four years, in 2009, the European Unions postal service market will be subject to liberallisation. Does it pose a threat to Polish Post and can it do anything to avoid this – These are only a few of the questions the companies management should find answers to.

Competition in the postal service market is becoming stronger and stronger. The reason behind this is the development of alternative forms of communication, clients’ new needs and the ongoing liberalisation of this sector of services.

After Poland entered the EU, the domestic market is becomung increasingly affected by Union regulations. EU directives are the most important, as they determine a schedule for the liberalisation of this market. They foresee it’s full liberalisation by the year 2009, unless – which can’t be excluded – the European Commission puts forth a new draft.

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