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DHL launches the international initiative

Posted by | Apr 17, 2008 | |

DHL is launching the international initiative “Discover Logistics” on the inaugural nationwide “Logistics Day”. The aim of the initiative is to make this fast growing industry accessible to as many young people as possible and inform them about the international career prospects which the logistics industry offers.

On the internet site www.dhl-discoverlogistics.com, people can sign up for “DHL Fast Forward – The first worldwide Logistics Business Simulation” and get started on the tasks from the first level of the game.

During the business simulation, teams are assessed by a top-class jury from the worlds of business, science and media. The winners will receive attractive prizes with a total value of over EUR 50,000. These include management training, travel vouchers and an access-all-areas pass, plus VIP tickets, to top logistics projects like Formula 1 events and IMG Fashion Weeks.

All finalists invited to Post Tower, Deutsche Post World Net HQ, have the chance to meet top management and get a glimpse behind the scenes of some of the world’s most spectacular logistics projects. The accompanying entertainment program includes a high-ranking reception in the Foreign Office in Berlin.

Aside from being able to compete in the virtual game, visitors to the www.dhl-discoverlogistics.com internet portal are also offered a wide range of multimedia and interactive information compiled in cooperation with Darmstadt Technical University.

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DPD announces opening of a new branch in Stavropol, Russia

Posted by | Apr 17, 2008 | |

DPD in Russia (Armadillo Group) has opened a new branch in Stavropol, South Region.
The branch is located in the industrial area near Staromarievkoe Chaussee, in the Eastern part of the city. With the area of 427 sq. meters the capacity of the terminal is over 5,000 parcels a day. The investment to the new branch amounted to over 1 million Roubles. The branch network of DPD in Russia covering all Russia’s regions has now increased to 27 branches linked together by a unique linehaul network as well as by a common IT system.
The new branch offers a complete range of services of DPD in Russia 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 domestic DPD Avia, DPD Economy, DPD Classic, Full Truck services, complemented by DPD Classic international delivery service.

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DPD expands its business and enters the CIS markets

Posted by | Apr 17, 2008 | |

In response to the growing customer requirements for quality parcel and freight delivery within the CIS, DPD has taken a decision to enter the transportation logistics markets of these countries.
Partnerships with strong local players have already been formed in Kazakhstan and Ukraine; plans are in place to enter other CIS markets such as Belarus and Azerbaijan. Currently the development of an integrated road linehaul network in the CIS countries is under way. The opening of a number of branches in the CIS countries is planned, e.g. in Kazakhstan alone there will be between 9 and 12 branches by 2013.
The range and quality of transportation logistics solutions to be offered by DPD subsidiaries in the CIS will be similar to those provided in Russia.
These changes have driven the need to optimize the structure of corporate governance. Effective April 8th, Sergey Kruglov, until recently General Director of Armadillo Group, has taken up the role of CEO Russia and CIS Cluster. Nikolay Voinov was appointed Armadillo Group General Director (DPD in Russia).

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UK Competition in Delivery

Posted by | Apr 17, 2008 | |

Postcomm is seeking views on potential barriers to competition in delivery, the so-called ‘final mile’ in the UK postal sector.

As part of the regulator’s forward work plan it is assessing the potential benefits of delivery competition, particularly in ensuring a healthy universal service and supporting a range of reliable, innovative and efficient postal services, including a universal service reflecting the needs of users, valued by customers, and delivered through a successful Royal Mail and a sustainable competitive market.

While competition through access agreements has developed quickly since Royal Mail negotiated the first such agreement in 2004, competition in delivery has actually declined for the last two years.

Postcomm has already identified a number of possible barriers, and the regulator is seeking views on new and emerging issues affecting the growth of competition in delivery.

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FS enters the logistics market

Posted by | Apr 17, 2008 | |

Italian Railways has set up a joint venture with the Italian post office aimed at securing a share of the market for transporting high-value goods and packages. Italia Logistica was launched on February 28 when FS and Gruppo Poste Italiane announced that they were merging the activities of their respective subsidiaries Omnia Logistica and SDA Logistica following the signing of a letter of intent last year.

Italia Logistica will use the strengths of the two parent organisations to offer door-to-door services using pick-up and collection by road and long-haul transport by rail. The company plans to use the latest IT to manage and track consignments and to develop a range of new services.

Chief Executive Mauro Moretti said FS had added a new activity to its range of products and that the business would operate in a ‘very competitive market’. The move followed rationalisation and relaunch of the freight business which included plans to work more closely with Italian ports. Italia Logistica will focus on integrated services for high-value distribution including urban logistics, ‘reverse logistics’ when customers return products to suppliers, and the catering sector.

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