Tag: DHL

DHL Middle East first company in region to implement Single Point of Entry agreement

Posted by | Jul 12, 2006 | |

DHL, the Middle East’s leading express logistics provider, today announced it has successfully implemented the Single Point of Entry (SPE) agreement as part of the GCC Customs Union.

The move is set to provide a swift enhanced service to DHL GCC customers by cutting shipment delivery times by up to half a day. Implementation of the SPE agreement of GCC Customs Union allows DHL to perform one time processing of customs clearance upon entrance into its hubs in the region.

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DHL Japan starts ‘Green Logistics’ initiatives

Posted by | Jul 6, 2006 | |

DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, today announced the launch of its ‘Green Logistics’ environmental initiatives in Japan. As a first step, DHL Japan will begin using a fuel-cell car, a hybrid truck and bicycles in its collection and delivery services, primarily in Tokyo.

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Big Four Turn Cautious on China's Domestic Delivery Market

Posted by | Jul 6, 2006 | |

DHL, FedEx, UPS, and TNT have slowed down their expansion in the Chinese domestic delivery market these days due to high costs.

FedEx, the world’s largest express delivery company, is reported to only operate international express delivery business in China for the moment.

US-based FedEx has become the main sponsor of Chinese Badminton Team from 2006 to 2008, when members of the team would wear sports clothes with words “FedEx” when participating in international games.

A principal at the market division of FedEx’s Asia-Pacific region explained that this move was aimed to further enhance its brand recognition among Chinese small and medium customers.

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Growth and change drive the global 3PL market

Posted by | Jul 1, 2006 | |

Whether by acquisition, joint venture or alliance, consolidation in the third-party logistics (3PL) segment has been an almost daily occurrence over the last couple of years. This is one area where the global nature of logistics is clearly demonstrated.

Recent news that the European Court of Justice ruled the Dutch government’s “golden share” in TNT was illegal could facilitate two more acquisitions this year. TNT had announced its intent to exit the logistics business and concentrate on express and mail where margins are stronger. But, no word has surfaced on a potential buyer. German investor Cornelius Geber had expressed an interest in TNT, but his focus was on mail and express, not logistics.

The court ruling on the golden share defense could make TNT itself more attractive as a takeover target. Geber has not yet made any noises about reviving his interest in the company, but industry watchers note FedEx or UPS could be among prospective bidders for the express business. In fact, both have been jockeying for better global positions through expansions in Asia and Europe.

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Proposed USPS rate increases may influence express carriers' pricing

Posted by | Jul 1, 2006 | |

Earlier this year, the United States Postal Service (USPS) Board of Governors requested that the Postal Rate Commission (PRC) sign off on proposed increases for almost all of its domestic postage rates and fees, which would go into effect no sooner than May 2007.

The cumulative average of the proposed increases is 8.5 percent. Rates for priority mail and express mail would rise 13.8 percent and 12.5 percent, respectively. Parcel post rates would increase 13.7 percent.

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