Tag: Domestic

China Post tries to squeeze out small operators

Posted by | Oct 23, 2006 | |

A million people in the express service industry could be out of work in China if a draft proposal revising the Postal Law is passed by the National People’s Congress. It will give China Post’s express arm EMS (Express Mail Service) the sole authority to handle documents weighing under 150 grams, effectively forcing most domestic express companies to shut down as 90 percent of their business is derived from handling such small items.

Domestic freight forwarders as well as foreign express operators expressed their discontent with the draft during a meeting last month with Dong Chaojie, deputy division director of the Legislative Affairs Office (LAO) of the State Council and Da Wa, director general of the Department of Industrial Administration of the State Post Bureau. Attending the meeting were executives of 16 domestic companies as well as representatives from the big four foreign operators – DHL, TNT, FedEx and UPS.

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Howard Webber: New Chief Executive of Postwatch

Posted by | Oct 2, 2006 | |

Postwatch, the watchdog for postal services, is pleased to announce that Howard Webber will take up the post of Chief Executive on Wednesday 25 October. Howard was until recently the Chief Executive of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.

Millie Banerjee, Chair of Postwatch, welcoming Howard Webber’s appointment said: “I am delighted we have been able to attract a candidate of Howard’s calibre and look forward to working with him on the challenges ahead.”

Howard will be the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of Postwatch.

Howard has worked in many parts of the public sector. For the past seven years he has been Chief Executive of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. Previously he spent a number of years at the Arts Council, running a grant programme and as Head of Policy and Planning, and at the Home Office was responsible for relations with the voluntary and community sector.

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German Deutsche Post Might Start Paying VAT on Mail Deliveries 2008

Posted by | Jul 18, 2006 | |

German postal services group Deutsche Post AG could start paying value-added tax (VAT) for its courier, express and package services after the revocation of its exclusive licence on mail dispatching, German economic newspaper Wirtschaftsmagazin Euro reported on July 17, 2006, citing sources from the German Ministry of Finance.

Deutsche Post currently holds a monopoly on the dispatching of letters and catalogues of up to 50 grammes.

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A Sharp Reduction in the Home Delivery Market's Growth Reflects Declining Business by Traditional Mail Order Specialists

Posted by | Jul 13, 2006 | |

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39469) has announced the addition of “UK Home Delivery & Fulfilment 2006” to their offering.

“UK Home Delivery & Fulfilment 2006” provides a thorough analysis of the home delivery market – products ordered online, by phone, in store and by catalogue and delivered to the customer’s home or place or work. It includes full analysis of a survey of 2,000 consumers, exploring their motivations for using home delivery and their expectations of home delivery services.

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New DHL International Trade Centre helps US customers go global

Posted by | Aug 18, 2005 | |

www.dhl-usa.com/international includes up-to-date information on customs rules and regulations, online applications to facilitate international trade, and
Additional features of the DHL International Trade Centre include:
• Trade Automation Services (TAS) – offers customs and trade information to assist customers with the preparation and management of international shipments, including an extensive library of customs and trade documentation for over 45 countries, an interactive search of product classification codes, and a glossary of international trade terms.
• Import Express Product Information – features information about DHL Import Express, an all-inclusive, door-to-door service for expediting imports to the United States and between third countries.
• International Product Information – provides information about trade-lane specific DHL services and solutions specifically designed for customers importing high volumes from major US trading partners such as China and Mexico; covers DHL’s suite of international shipping services, including DHL Same Day Service, DHL Worldwide Priority Express, and DHL International Document Service.
The International Trade Centre is the newest enhancement to DHL’s US website, launched in May as a result of extensive research into the needs, priorities and preferences of domestic and international online shippers. The new DHL-USA.com site also features the DHL Small Business Resource Centre, an online resource for small businesses to gather peer-to-peer knowledge, as well as access specialized content, reference guides and special offers from DHL.

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