Tag: Europe

TNT Bulgaria offers new direct connection

Posted by | Apr 10, 2007 | |

TNT Bulgaria, the local branch of the global provider of express, logistics and mail service, launched a new service to offer clients direct connections with Greece and Romania.

Balkan Express has been especially tailored to service Bulgarian clients who need express road transport from and to Greece and Romania. The service will make it possible for shipments and cargoes to be transported “from door to door” for up to two days to Bucharest and Thessaloniki and up to three days for the rest of the country.

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Prepare for turmoil in Royal Mail

Posted by | Apr 10, 2007 | |

Confrontation in Royal Mail is virtually guaranteed as the public sector pay curbs dictated by the government are combining with bosses’ determination to cut costs in order to compete against TNT and other private mail operators.

Across the public sector chancellor Gordon Brown has told workers they will get only a 2 percent rise. Postal workers are facing even worse.

As Socialist Worker went to press the pay offer remained “closed” – a secret between bosses and union leaders. Details were expected to be released this week, but there are already plenty of indications about what Royal Mail want.

According to leaks seen by Socialist Worker, there will be no (or a very low) basic pay rise. In order to get a lump sum of a few hundred pounds, workers will have to assist in plans to save around GBP 350 million in operating costs.

Over 20 conditions must be met to reach this 90-day business plan target.
Bosses also want the pension age to rise to 65.

Royal Mail has told CWU union officials that it is going to implement savings whether the union likes it or not.

Meanwhile the Daily Express reports that up to 50,000 postal workers could lose their jobs in the biggest cuts in the history of the Royal Mail.

Almost a third of staff in the letters division could be hit, on top of 35,000 jobs which have gone through redundancies over the past five years.

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New hub manager appointed by Fortec Pallet distribution network

Posted by | Apr 10, 2007 | |

Brian Wright has been appointed as the new Hub Manager at the Rugby-based Fortec Pallet Distribution Network. Aged 48, Brian has a wealth of experience in the pallet industry. He joins Fortec from Pall-Ex, where he was Senior Operations Manager. Brian was also Commercial Director at PVS Meridian.

In his new role, Brian will be responsible for the smooth operation at the Hub and the safe and secure trans-shipment of freight from Fortec’s
licensees.

Commenting on his appointment, Brian said: “Fortec is going through some major changes. My intent is to maintain the stability of the network going forward in 2007 and support the growth of the company over the long-term, keeping Fortec in the forefront of quality palletised movement. I look forward to playing a part in the future development of such a dynamic organisation.”

Rod Abrahams, Director, Fortec Pallet Distribution Network added: “We are delighted to welcome Brian on board. His appointment as Hub Manager will strengthen our operations base and enhance our quality service delivery. We would like to wish Brian every success with Fortec.”

Brian is married and lives in Walsall with his two children. In his spare time he sits as a magistrate. He is a fully qualified UEFA coach and is chairman of his local Starlands football team.

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Fortis and An Post partnership will create 100 new jobs

Posted by | Apr 10, 2007 | |

The euro 112 million banking service joint venture between the international financial services group Fortis and An Post will begin to offer savings and investment products to the public by mid-year and will create 100 new jobs by the end of 2007, the partners said in an update today.

The operation, which is subject to the granting of a banking licence by the Irish Financial Services Regulator, will initially offer these products from a selection of post offices. The service will be rolled out across the Post Office network over the next 12 months. The initial savings and investment products will be followed in the autumn by a broader range of banking products including Internet banking and ATM facilities.

Commenting today, Margaret Sweeney, Chief Executive of the joint venture said: “Plans for the development of the new retail bank are progressing well. We expect to have an initial presence in a cross section of post offices by June and to complete the installation of our services network over the next 12 months. While our presence will vary among Post Offices depending on the facilities available, our target is to be represented in more than 200 Post offices initially and to extend across the post office network over the following 12 months.”

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