Tag: DPD

Hermes Logistik eyes acquisition in Spain

Posted by | Jan 4, 2008 | |

Hermes Logistik is considering an acquisition in Spain and potentially elsewhere to strengthen its European B2C network, according to the company’s management.

Managing director Hanjo Schneider told the Deutsche Verkehrs-Zeitung (DVZ) that in Spain the Otto Group subsidiary was seeking “a solution in the next 12 – 18 months”. The Spanish B2C market is currently at an early stage of development, according to experts.

Hermes currently covers five countries, representing about 85 pct of the European B2C market, through its own network, Schneider said. The UK and France are served by Otto Group subsidiaries Parcelnet and Mondial Relay, while Hermes started operations in Austria in summer 2007.

In Italy, Hermes bought a 30 pct holding in Porta a Porta, which is majority-owned by Swiss Post, in October 2007. The Swiss postal group, however, might be prepared to split off the Italian company’s parcels distribution business, and sell it to Hermes completely, whilst retaining the mail and logistics activities, the DVZ reported.

Hermes currently uses partners to deliver to other European destinations. TNT covers the Benelux area, Swiss Post covers Switzerland, and DPD is used for all other markets.

French sister company Mondial Relay last year announced plans to expand into Belgium, Spain and Portugal, while British operator Parcelnet grew with the acquisition of the Redcats courier network last spring.

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DPD opens parcel shops at Staples stores

Posted by | Dec 11, 2007 | |

DPD has opened parcel shops at 56 stores of the office supply chain Staples in Germany to further develop its B2C business and broaden its product portfolio. Staples previously cooperated with GLS.

Staples expects to enhance its product portfolio with the new parcel shops, the DVZ transport newspaper reported. Managing director Sönke Feuerherm said Staples could offer customers nationwide parcel deliveries at attractive prices. The price is based on the box size rather than on weight.

“The Staples stores provide first-class locations, good service quality and high customer orientation”, DPD CEO Hans Fluri was cited as saying. The parcel company expected to increase its competitiveness with the new cooperation.

According to the DVZ, DPD agreed a deal with Staples for lower prices than had previously been the case with GLS.

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DPD chooses BroadVision

Posted by | Dec 10, 2007 | |

BroadVision, Inc., a global provider of e-business solutions, announced today that DPD selected BroadVision(R) CAS(TM) (Commerce Agility Suite(TM)) 8.1 as the web platform and application for global deployment of its new Internet presence www.dpd.com and the new e-commerce applications.

“We have developed DPD from a company serving domestic markets to a real international organization. We’re focusing on expanding the network and offering our customers a homogeneous product portfolio with international products and fully integrated services,” says Dr. Pia-Maria Zecevic, Director Communications of DPD. “BroadVision enables us to create a multi-language site with an integrated system and application architecture. Ease of web content management; reusable components; and reduced maintenance and administrative overhead made the decision easy to go with BroadVision’s solution suite.”

“We are pleased that DPD, a leading European parcel provider, selected our innovative BroadVision Commerce Agility Suite as its web platform,” said Andrea Rubei, General Manager of EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), BroadVision, Inc. “BroadVision Commerce Agility Suite is a proven integrated platform for strategic companies that want superior flexibility, scalability and cost-effective components.”

DPD also chose BroadVision Global Services to implement the project.

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DPD tests next-day express freight delivery in Czech Republic

Posted by | Dec 6, 2007 | |

DPD CZ has been selected as a pilot country within the DPD worldwide network to develop and implement B2B next day delivery of non-conveyable parcels up to 1000 kg. The service is a first within the DPD network.

The new service, branded DPD MAX, has been developed in response to growing demand for broader distribution services, the company said in a statement. Customers now benefit from using one company, one label, one invoice and one contact person for all logistic needs when shipping small as well as non-conveyable parcels of up 1,000kg.

“Our progress on the Czech market enabled the company to enter a new segment of distribution. This project is unique within the DPD world. The Czech Republic is a pilot country to develop and implement this solution,” said Daniel Mares, General Manager DPD CZ and Regional Manager GeoPost CEE. DPD CZ has set up a separate network of depots and hubs to handle the heavier freight pieces, added Oldrich Kalab, COO for the company.

DPD CZ was established in 1994, is a leading player in the Czech parcels market. In 2006, it increased revenues by 20 pct improved pre-tax profits by 50 pct and increased international parcel volumes by about 50 pct.

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Armadillo Group announces opening of 3 new branches

Posted by | Nov 19, 2007 | |

In the framework of ongoing regional expansion program Armadillo Group (DPD brand) has opened 3 new branches in a region of strategic importance.

New branches were opened in Siberian Region (in Irkutsk, Kemerovo and Surgut). Armadillo Group (DPD brand) branch network covering all Russia’s regions, from North West to the Russian Far East, has now increased to 26 branches. Each branch represents an office and a terminal facility with operations area; equipment and IT network providing connection of all the branches. With the area from 250 to 800 sq. meters the capacity of terminals is from 2,000 to 8,000 parcels a day. All the branches provide shipment processing and distribution solutions across Russia as well as local deliveries within the region.

The new branches offer a complete range of services of Armadillo Group (DPD brand) based on express forwarding: renowned DPD BizPak service, a unique domestic just–in-time delivery solution with unmatched financial guarantees, as well as other parcel and freight delivery services including DPD Avia, DPD Economy, DPD Classic, Full Truck, Rail Container.

The major volumes come from computer and telecom equipment, office appliances, spare parts, promotional materials, cosmetics, clothing and footwear.

‘Opening of new branches in Siberian Region enables Armadillo Group (DPD brand) to further enhance Russia’s coverage of road parcel and freight deliveries with guaranteed delivery times. Our expansion means responding to the needs of our customers who develop their business in new areas and require quality logistics solutions’, commented Leonid Zondberg, Commercial Director of Armadillo Group.

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