Tag: DHL

US PostNet signs agreement with DHL

Posted by | Feb 9, 2005 | |

PostNet World Headquarters announced today that all PostNet locations will become authorized shipping centers for DHL, a worldwide leader in express shipping. This makes PostNet the only major player in the postal, business and communications services industry offering customers the choice of four major express shipping and mailing services. In addition to DHL, PostNet is an authorized shipping center for FedEx, UPS and the U.S. Postal Service. PostNet has more than 500 locations throughout the United States, and more than 935 worldwide.

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DHL heads for a greener future and supports government`s sustainable energy initiative

Posted by | Feb 7, 2005 | |

DHL will from today take its electricity from a green energy source supplied by Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE). Instead of traditional electricity, 181 UK offices will now be drawing energy from a good quality combined heat and power source (CHP). Unlike conventional forms of power, CHP is a fuel-efficient energy that puts the heat by-product normally wasted to environmental good use.
This initiative contributes to DHL`s current goal of achieving global ISO 14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management systems and reinforces DHL`s commitment to being environmentally responsible.

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DHL eyes Sinotrans increase

Posted by | Feb 5, 2005 | |

DHL may raise its 5 per cent stake in Hong Kong-listed Sinotrans as it beefs up delivery operations in China. The company – which expects to report revenue growth of more than 50 per cent in the mainland this year – said that China Domestic, its domestic parcel service, was expanding its reach to 50 cities from the initial 16. “There is a chance of raising the 5 per cent Sinotrans holding,” Klaus Zumwinkel, chairman and chief executive of Deutsche Post, told a briefing in Singapore. But he cautioned: “There is no immediate offering, or immediate need.” DHL acquired the 5 per cent holding in Sinotrans in February 2003 for USDollars 57m, building on a joint-venture tie-up that the companies have had since 1986.

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DHL to build 10.5 Mln Euro logistics platform in Bilbao

Posted by | Feb 4, 2005 | |

DHL will invest 10.5 mln euro (USD13.6 mln) in a new logistic platform at the Loiu airport in Bilbao, Vizcaya province, northern Spain, it was reported on February 4, 2005.

The new platform will spread over 18,000 sq m of which 6,200 storage area and 1,275 office area. The platform will include 94 points for loading and unloading. The platform will be fully automated. DHL will install a system with a capacity to handle 4,500 parcels an hour. The construction works are scheduled to begin at the end of 2005. The new platform will serve DHL operations in the Vizcaya province.

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German Saxony-Anhalt to invest 67 mln Euro to help DHL project

Posted by | Feb 4, 2005 | |

The state government of the northern German state of Saxony-Anhalt will invest 67 mln euro (USD86 mln) to support German-based global courier firm DHL’s project to build an air freight logistics centre at the Leipzig-Halle airport, the state transport minister Karl-Heinz Daehre said on January 3, 2005. The Saxony-Anhalt government will invest in a new runway at the Leipzig-Halle airport, and will provide land for the logistics centre. DHL’s decision to move its logistics centre to the Leipzig region is important not only for the city, but will also positively affect the labour markets of the states of Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony and Thuringia, Daehre said.

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