Tag: DHL

FedEx delivers strong results on solid growth

Posted by | Jun 22, 2006 | |

FedEx said it remained optimistic about the economic outlook after solid growth in US and international markets helped the express delivery group lift fourth- quarter net profits by a better-than-expected 27 per cent. Fred Smith, chairman and chief executive, said he saw no sign of weakening in the economy, brushing off concern that rising interest rates and high energy prices could stifle growth.

Mr Smith’s upbeat comments followed similar remarks last week by US rail industry executives, suggesting that the transportation sector, an important bellwether of economic growth, remained in a bullish mood.

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UPS and GLS top German CEP sales ranking

Posted by | Jun 20, 2006 | |

UPS and GLS have been rated the best CEP operators in Germany in an in-depth survey of sales performance. Hermes and Trans-o-flex came bottom of the list of seven leading carriers which also included DHL, DPD and TNT. The survey by Wiesbaden-based consultancy Marketing Partner compared and evaluated the carriers’ entire offer process from initial customer contact, advice and offer through to reliable timing and the length of the whole offer phase. The survey was based on a concrete enquiry for a complex logistics outsourcing contract involving more than 50,000 shipments per year.

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Malaysia's Transmile says unaware Pos Malaysia selling 17.3 pct stake to DHL

Posted by | Jun 20, 2006 | |

Transmile Group Bhd said it has no knowledge of any plan by major shareholder Pos Malaysia & Services Holdings Bhd to sell its 17.3 pct stake in Transmile to DHL as reported recently in local newspapers. ‘The Board of Directors of Transmile Group Bhd wishes to clarify that TGB is not aware of Pos Malaysia’s intention to dispose of its 17.3 pct stake in TGB to DHL,’ it said in a statement.

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DHL acknowledged as a UAE 'Superbrand'

Posted by | Jun 18, 2006 | |

DHL UAE has cemented its position as the leading express logistics company in the country, after being selected for the third consecutive year as one of the UAE’s strongest business brands. ‘DHL is honoured to be acknowledged as a leading brand in the UAE. This tribute is a reflection of our strong investment in the country and, most of all, a reflection of the commitment and enthusiasm that our staff puts into delighting our customers,’ explained David Wild, DHL UAE General Manager. Eclipsing big names in the industry, DHL UAE was awarded the Superbrands status, along with 77 other brands, during the recently held awards ceremony, often referred to as the ‘Oscars of Branding’. As part of the acknowledgment, DHL UAE will be profiled in the ‘Superbrands’ book, where the company’s history, services and successes are to be traced and recognised.

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A survey of logistics: Chain reactions

Posted by | Jun 17, 2006 | |

Delivery companies are consolidating

“WE ARE competing with giants,” says Fadi Ghandour. The Jordanian businessman has first-hand experience of consolidation in the logistics business. He is chief executive of ARAMEX International, which began life as the Middle East partner of a number of American delivery companies. Partnerships and alliances allow operators to link with others to provide services in places where they have no operations of their own. All went well until 2003, when DHL bought Airborne Express, ARAMEX’s chief partner in America. The deal gave DHL a way to compete in the backyard of UPS and FedEx. But for ARAMEX it meant its link to the crucial American market was cut.

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