Tag: DHL

ProLogis Leases Almost 1 Million Square Feet to Deutsche Post Companies

Posted by | Jul 31, 2006 | |

ProLogis , a leading global provider of distribution facilities and services, announced today that it has leased almost 1 million square feet of space (91,400 square meters) in Canada and The Netherlands to subsidiaries of the Deutsche Post World Net group.

In Canada, third-party logistics services provider Exel has leased 650,000 square feet (60,400 square meters) from ProLogis for a new distribution center outside Toronto. In The Netherlands, DHL has pre-leased a 333,500-square-foot (31,000-square-meter) facility ProLogis will develop in Tilburg, approximately 50 kilometers southeast of Rotterdam.

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DHL signs MoU with Shanghai Airport Authority, plans north Asia hub

Posted by | Jul 28, 2006 | |

DHL said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Shanghai Airport Authority to explore building a north Asia hub in the city.

The two parties have yet to reach a final agreement, and discussions are likely to continue for the next few months, a DHL spokesperson said.

‘DHL’s signing of the MoU with the Shanghai Airport Authority is an indication of DHL’s interest in building a hub in Shanghai. We have not reached a final agreement,’ the spokesperson said.

DHL aims to have a north Asia hub operating by 2009.

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Logistics industry scenario is improving with better infrastructure

Posted by | Jul 27, 2006 | |

India has been growing rapidly with over 1 billion potential consumers and a 200 million middle class. Combined with a huge talent pool and progressive government policies, India is the focal point of growth. The logistics industry has over the years faced a few challenges such as central and state tax, local levies licenses, registrations and paperwork with infrastructure development. The market although large is predominantly fragmented with multiple factors demographic, retail, media, land & supplier fragmentation. But the scenario is fast improving with an enthusiastic upswing in infrastructure. The Golden Quadrilateral Project , a planned network of divided 4-lane highways to connect all its major cities, is a good start.

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Masters Pharmaceutical chooses DHL as primary small package transporatation provider

Posted by | Jul 26, 2006 | |

DHL, the world’s leading express delivery and logistics company, today announced it has been selected by Masters Pharmaceutical, a pharmaceutical sales, marketing and distribution company, as its primary provider for next-day delivery services. Masters Pharmaceutical recently switched from a two-day delivery service program to next-day service with DHL in order to better serve Masters’ growing customer base. Working within a highly competitive industry, Masters Pharmaceutical recognizes the benefits of offering the highest level of service to its more than 6,000 customers.

Masters Pharmaceutical distributes nationwide from a centrally located distribution facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through a customized late pickup service by DHL, Masters Pharmaceutical is able to fulfill orders late in the evening for next-day delivery to pharmacies nationwide.

“Masters Pharmaceutical is one of many customers that is enhancing its business model through successfully leveraging DHL’s domestic air network and expansive portfolio of services,” said Janet Flores, area vice president of sales at DHL. “By providing customers, large and small, access to dedicated support, customized solutions, and reliable expedited logistics, DHL can help give these companies the opportunity to offer their customers a high level of delivery service.”

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ICM Logistik AB sells remaining DHL contracts to Tornfrakt AB

Posted by | Jul 26, 2006 | |

The Swedish logistics services provider ICM Logistik AB said on Wednesday (26 July) that it has signed a preliminary agreement to sell its remaining distribution assignments from DHL Express to Tornfrakt AB.

The proposed transaction means that Tornfrakt will take over four vehicles and four employees from ICM Logistik.

The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, but ICM Logistik said that the assignments represent an annual turnover of approximately SEK4m.

One Swedish krona (SEK) is worth approximately 0.07 British pounds (GBP).

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