Tag: Europe

eBay focused on reducing shipping & handling charges

Posted by | Sep 4, 2008 | |

eBay updated two listing tools so sellers can update the shipping details on all of their listings at once as part of the new requirement that sellers specify at least one domestic shipping service when listing an item. eBay said it has added new bulk-edit functionality, available on Friday, to its Selling Manager and Turbo Lister listing tools.

To comply with eBay’s new rule, sellers must either select a flat-rate shipping rate, or they must use eBay’s shipping calculator that displays actual charges in their listings based on the shopper’s zip code. The calculator supports USPS and UPS, but it does not support other carriers, such as FedEx and DHL.

eBay has been focused on getting sellers to reduce shipping & handling fees and make it clearer in search results and in listings what those charges are. In an unprecedented move, eBay recently announced limits on shipping and handling charges in the media category (Books, DVDs & Movies, Music and Video Games). Beginning next month, media sellers must offer at least one shipping option within the specified limits. Maximum shipping & handling costs vary by subcategory.

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Isle of Man Post Office provides improved parcel delivery service for customers with Skillweb solution

Posted by | Sep 3, 2008 | |

Isle of Man Post Office provides improved parcel delivery service for customers with Skillweb solution

New mobile computing system provides track and trace parcel service

Isle of Man Post Office is the largest postal and courier service on the Isle of Man. It has selected a full track and trace managed service from Skillweb, a supplier of innovative mobile computing solutions for the logistics industry. The service enables the Post Office to capture customer signatures and delivery information in near real-time for deliveries throughout the Island. Using the new system has enabled the Post Office to offer an improved customer delivery service and more accurate data collection for third party business parcel carriers.

Isle of Man postal delivery workers have been equipped with mobile devices incorporating barcode scanners and a touch screen to capture customer signatures. The Post Office selected Skillweb’s 2020ePOD solution following a tender process, where it reviewed several other competitive products. Skillweb’s solution most closely matched the organisation’s needs and was also priced competitively.

The Customer Services Team has access to real-time delivery information and is quickly able to update customers exactly on the status of their delivery. Using just one system has also improved efficiencies, both in the time taken to input and process delivery information and for the production of invoices for large accounts.

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The transaction between Itella Logistics and Russian NLC finalized

Posted by | Sep 3, 2008 | |

Itella Logistics’ acquisition of leading Russian warehousing operator NLC (National Logistic Company) has officially closed.
The acquisition agreements were signed at the end of April this year. The closing of the acquisition took place after the passage of all necessary procedures and obtaining merger approvals by Russian FAS (Federal Antimonopoly Service). Finalization of the transaction allows Itella Logistics to start the integration process with NLC, and to develop the new Itella-NLC brand in the Russian market.
The acquisition is an important step in implementing Itella Logistics’ business strategy in Russia and consolidates its position in the international market. -The deal will reinforce the position of Itella Logistics as one of the strongest logistics operators in Northern Europe and make it a one of the market leaders in the rapidly growing Russian logistics market. Itella Logistics will provide and develop further logistics services throughout Russia via its extensive logistics centre network and transport connections, Mr Vertanen, Head of Itella Logistics Business Unit commented.

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DHL Romania offers highest growth opportunities after Cargus integration

Posted by | Sep 3, 2008 | |

After more than two years of talks over the acquisition of Cargus, DHL Romania will begin to make joint decisions on behalf of both companies.

According to estimates, DHL and Cargus will operate an over 80 million-euro business together, double the business volume of the players behind them (Fan Courier and TNT), based on the budgets announced by the companies at the beginning of the year.

On the other hand, Cargus had a gentlemen’s agreement with the owners, negotiating the sale exclusively with DHL. Cargus, one of the leading domestic courier companies was worth 50 million euros at the time of the deal, according to sources on the market, a value its officials did not confirm. The sale-purchase contract included a number of conditions such as dropping Cargus’ partnership with GeoPost and keeping the Cargus brand. As Sharp explained, working out the final details was actually the most difficult moment of the negotiations.

The two companies are now awaiting the approval of the Competition Council and have already set their first joint budget – an increase of 30 pct in 2009. In addition, management consultant Baron & Associates has been hired to help integrate Cargus.

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trans-o-flex extends European network capacity

Posted by | Sep 3, 2008 | |

trans-o-flex has invested EUR 13 million in a new centre in Herford in eastern Westphalia, boosting capacity in the company’s domestic and European distribution network.

The new sorting centre, which has three times the capacity of the old facility on the site, became operational on August 30th.

According to head of operations, Wolfgang Weber, the new facility represents several steps forward in the implementation of the company’s sustainability strategy:

– 100% of the electricity used in the centre comes from completely CO2-neutral hydroelectric sources.
– Forklifts are powered by three-phase AC motors, which required fewer charging phases.
– Special door seals reduce heat loss in the winter months
– Rainwater is pre-treated and then drains into the groundwater

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