Globalisations double-edged sword
Excerpt from IFW feature on Germany: The German parcels market is showing slower growth this year due to the countrys weak economy, according to leading operators.
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GeoPost/DPD – multi million investments
The French mall service provider La Poste wants to invest up to EUR 1 billion in the global expansion of its parcel subsidiary GeoPost, which operates under the brand name DPD. A competitive global network for international parcel services is to be created by take-overs, joint ventures and cooperations. The man is forcing the pace. Claude Béglé, CEO of GeoPost International Management & Development GmbH, lists the targets for GeoPost and DPD for 2005 in one quick breath. The most important ones are: to promote strong growth of sales and earnings, the introduction of a new core product for Europe, the expansion of warehouse capacities in the hub and above all the rapid intercontinental enhancement of the DPD network. The bill for the additional expansion in Europe and the remainder of the world could cost as much as EUR 1 billion in the coming years, said the Swiss national at a press conference in Frankfurt am Main (Germany).
Read MoreFrench La Poste to expand logistics network in Poland
French postal group La Poste seeks to expand its logistics services network in Poland as the logistics market growth in central and eastern Europe is very strong and the return on investments in the region is much faster than in western Europe, the company said on March 22, 2005. La Poste will invest in the near future between 25 mln euro (USD32.9 mln) and 30 mln euro (USD39.5 mln) in the markets of eastern and central Europe, while largest investment will be made in Poland, where the company is already present. La Poste has in Poland, through its subsidiary GeoPost, a courier services provider Masterlink Express and forwarding services provider Air Cargo Poland. The company plans to set up a new logistics services company in the country, which will operate within the network managed by its subsidiary and will offer parcel delivery services DPD.
Read MoreHand Held Products Signs Major Contract With La Poste Subsidiary
Hand Held Products, the worldwide leader in image-based data collection solutions, has signed a EUR10 million pan-European agreement with DPD, a subsidiary of La Poste and part of the Geopost group. This involves hardware and software for an automated delivery scan system.
DPD tested solutions from several vendors before choosing Hand Held Products’ Dolphin(R) 9500 as the basis of its new system. The 9500 is a rugged mobile computer with powerful scanning capabilities and a triple radio with GSM / GPRS, wireless LAN and Bluetooth applications. DPD is initially purchasing over 6,000 customised Dolphins for its depots and delivery trucks in Germany, Switzerland and Benelux.
Read MoreMoving into new markets: looking beyond consolidation and integration
Presentation at IEA by Claude Begle, GeoPost.
Includes European market share, GeoPost group data, the role of acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships in extending market position. Where opportunities lie worldwide.
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