Tag: DHL

DHL announces rates for 2008

Posted by | Nov 27, 2007 | |

DHL Express (USA), Inc., today announced new list rates for 2008. Rates will include a 4.9 percent increase in the net average shipping rate for DHL Domestic Air Express and International Express as well as an average increase of 4.9 percent for DHL Ground shipments and for DHL@Home. The increase for air express and international shipments is comprised of a 6.9 percent average increase in the base rates, offset by a 2.0 percentage point reduction in the Air fuel surcharge index. The new rates will be effective January 6, 2008.

Other changes effective January 6, 2008, include a USD 0.10 increase in the surcharge for Residential Delivery and for both residential and commercial Delivery Area Service. Exception Handling will increase by USD 0.50. The Large Package Fee will increase to USD 45. Additional details of the 2008 fee and rate changes will be available at www.dhl-usa.com as of December 14, 2007, and will be updated as further details become available.

In 2008, DHL customers can experience benefits resulting from service enhancements including:

– Improved on-time performance across the U.S. resulting from expanded hub capacity with state-of-the-art automation

– Increased shipment visibility with twice the number of checkpoints per domestic shipment and even more security, driven by a global containerization program

– Earlier U.S. delivery of International shipments, with all packages destined for locations within DHL’s morning delivery footprint now qualifying for noon delivery.

Read More

DHL Express awards global contract to Quintiq for dispatch system

Posted by | Nov 26, 2007 | |

DHL has expanded its contract with Quintiq for a real-time advanced planning & scheduling solution into a worldwide agreement. The new global contract will enable DHL to improve its dispatch process and customer service around the world. DHL already signed a European contract earlier in 2007. DHL has decided to begin the implementation in Asia-Pacific.

The Quintiq solution will enable DHL Express to streamline and standardize its dispatch process and activities around the globe. Additionally, the solution will reduce the workload of dispatchers and improve their productivity and also increase tour efficiency.

The benefits of the Quintiq system are expected to be significant, as the majority of all pick-up and delivery (PUD) workload will be automatically assigned to the correct sector and tour. This will enable dispatchers to focus on exceptions and on the quality of the dispatch operation. DHL Express has particularly complex dispatch needs that require coordination of the pick-up and delivery for customers around the world. Its dispatch process includes processing dispatch workload, daily workload allocation, managing daily tours and allocating daily tour resources. To improve the productivity of its PUD, DHL Express decided to replace the existing heterogeneous landscape of solutions and functionalities with one centralized dispatch solution.

Read More

Parcel providers to expand in Asia

Posted by | Nov 26, 2007 | |

DHL is investing USD 175 million to build the DHL Express North Asia Hub at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai. According to a statement from DHL, the development of the North Asia Hub is part of DHL’s “hubs and spokes” regional air network strategy. “Hubs like Shanghai, are optimally positioned to reduce transit times and distances within the regions but also ensure that the region is better connected with the rest of the world. Shanghai will provide added flexibility for its customers with guaranteed Time Definite morning delivery for more major cities in North Asia.”

In an interview with Bloomberg, Jerry Hsu, DHL’s president of Greater China, said, “It’s the right location with the resources in the Yangtze River Delta and China’s economic growth.”

The facility at Pudong should be opened by the second half of 2010.

But TNT is taking a different approach in Asia. Rather than focusing solely on air freight for small parcel shipments in Asia, TNT is focusing on developing a road-based network to reduce costs of shipping parcels across Asia.

In a recent Reuters report, Onno Boots, TNT’s managing director for Southeast Asia, says TNT is seeking a niche between fast-but-costly air transport and slow-but-cheap sea freight, which accounts for about two thirds of the intra-Asia market.

TNT’s plan is to develop a road infrastructure in Asia as it has done in Europe.

Read More

DHL to create faster links between Asia and the rest of the world

Posted by | Nov 26, 2007 | |

DHL announced its decision to establish a USD 175 million DHL Express North Asia Hub in Shanghai, China. This new facility, to be located at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport, will build on DHL’s already extensive global network and provide better connections from Asia to the US and Europe.

The development of the North Asia Hub is part of DHL’s ‘hubs and spokes’ regional air network strategy. Hubs like Shanghai, are optimally positioned to reduce transit times and distances within the regions but also ensure that the region is better connected with the rest of the world. Shanghai will provide added flexibility for its customers with guaranteed Time Definite morning delivery for more major cities in North Asia.
DHL has been working to further boost its global aviation strategy, and provide better global transport links for its customers. This year it entered two important strategic partnerships: in June, DHL Express completed a strategic partnership transaction with air cargo carrier Polar Air, in which DHL Express holds a 49 percent stake; in September, DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo also established a joint cargo airline. These partnerships, effective from late-2008 and April 2009 respectively, will enable DHL to meet the anticipated strong increase in demand for cargo space between Asia Pacific and Europe as well as the US, providing customers with assured long-term airlift capacity for their shipments.

Read More

DHL Vietnam expands its fleet

Posted by | Nov 25, 2007 | |

DHL has reinforced its commitment in Vietnam with the expansion of its fleet.

This expansion will extend the pick and delivery capability of DHL–VNPT Express and bolster the company’s market position.

DHL–VNPT has the largest fleet in the industry with over 100 vehicles, including motorbikes, trucks, and pick-up vans.

General Director of DHL–VNPT Express Ltd., Tim Baxter, said “The new fleet directly benefits our customers, with faster transit times and better direct service.

“The decision to expand our fleet in Vietnam reinforces DHL Express’ commitment to enhance our service offerings so that our customers can rely on efficient and reliable first-rate express and logistics service through DHL.”

The company will continue investment in network expansion, ground infrastructure, personnel development and improved processes to support business growth, he said.

Read More

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

P&P Poll

Loading

Have you noticed a decrease of non-EU inbound parcel volumes since the implementation of the new €3 charge?

Thank you for voting
You have already voted on this poll!
Please select an option!


View ResultsHide Results

Post & Parcel Magazine


Post & Parcel Magazine is our print publication, released 3 times a year. Packed with original content and thought-provoking features, Post & Parcel Magazine is a must-read for those who want the inside track on the industry.

Subscribe to the Magazine

 

Pin It on Pinterest