Tag: Europe

DHL UK enhances international delivery service

Posted by | Jan 24, 2007 | |

DHL’s Sameday International Service now offers 24 hour delivery of urgent packages throughout the world, from anywhere in the UK, following the launch of a dedicated mission critical International Sameday team.

With its comprehensive network of strategically located same day service centres, the largest courier fleet in the UK, dedicated teams and specially trained couriers, DHL offers businesses tailor-made solutions for urgent international deliveries.

For deliveries that require extra special care, DHL provides worldwide onboard couriers. These specially trained staff hand-carry small packages, contents permitting, on commercial flights and personally deliver the package, providing greater safety and peace of mind. When speed and security is paramount, DHL offers a next available flight service which ensures documents and parcels are delivered in the quickest possible time.

Alternatively, DHL offers either a dedicated vehicle service to transport shipments into Europe or a cost-effective chartered aircraft service for mission critical shipments to worldwide destinations.

Sameday International is one part of DHL’s extensive family of Sameday services, which include UK and Europe.

Simon Croft, Managing Director of DHL Sameday, commented: “Sameday International has been developed to meet the growing demands of today’s fast-paced business environment. DHL’s resources and reach means we can offer unparalleled flexibility and reliability when it comes to urgent international deliveries, through a single dedicated worldwide network.”

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Four make shortlist for Royal Mail brief

Posted by | Jan 24, 2007 | |

Royal Mail is understood to have shortlisted four agencies to pitch for its GBP25m media planning and buying account. They are incumbent Carat, plus OMD UK, PHD and MediaCom.
Starcom was involved in the early stages but is not going through to the next round.
An appointment is set to be made at the end of March, when Carat’s contract expires.
No one from Royal Mail was available for comment at the time of writing.
In its invitation to tender document, the Royal Mail stated that the four-year contract was worth between GBP75m and GBP100m.
Up to two agencies will be appointed to the planning and buying account, which is divided into media planning and buying, including pre and post-campaign analysis, and communications planning for disciplines such as direct marketing and sales promotion. Both are currently handled by Carat and the latter is worth between GBP1m and GBP1.25m a year.

Carat has handled the account since 1997.

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Royal Mail walkout is cancelled

Posted by | Jan 23, 2007 | |

Strike action by UK postal workers has been called off for the second week in a row.

Royal Mail delivery staff at 11 offices were set to walk out for 48 hours tomorrow and Thursday in a dispute over the firm using part-time workers for full-time positions.

However, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has cancelled the action after a resolution was reached following national talks last week.

It comes after another 48-hour strike was called off on January 19 and 20.

The row has raged for more than a month and hit pre-Christmas deliveries when more than 700 staff from 11 offices walked out on December 9, 16 and 18.

They included employees from offices in Biddulph, Burslem, Cheadle, Kidsgrove, Leek, Longton, Stoke, Stafford, Stockton Brook, Uttoxeter and Werrington.

Last week’s two-day strike was averted at the 11th hour and the dispute was expected to be brought to an end at final talks yesterday.

However, progress was held up when the meeting had to be postponed due to illness.

Royal Mail confirmed an agreement had been struck with the CWU, but declined to reveal any details.

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UK Post offices' future 'lies with unique services'

Posted by | Jan 23, 2007 | |

Distinct products and unique services could safeguard the future of the threatened post office network.

That was the view of about 20 of Moray’s sub-postmasters and postmistresses who met last night to discuss the latest challenges facing their businesses.

It is not known how many in Scotland will be affected, but estimates range from 300 to 600.

Trade and Industry Secretary Alistair Darling said in December the cuts were needed because of losses of GBP4million a week.

Last night, those in Moray said some of the area’s post offices may no longer be viable, and that will be due in part to Government policy.

A sub-postmaster from Craigellachie said constant decisions to share once-unique post office services with other outlets was crippling the service.

Announcing the proposal, Mr Darling promised a GBP1.7billion package for the period up to 2011, including compensation, thought to be about GBP70,000 each, for sub-post office proprietors ordered to close.

There will also be an on-going subsidy of GBP150million a year to maintain a network of the remaining 12,000 main and sub-post offices.

But some at the meeting last night said they did not want a subsidy – they wanted to be part of a vibrant business that sustained itself.

They also expressed their desire to see the GBP1.7billion package spent wisely.

Former Fochabers sub-postmaster Paul McBain said: “They need to spend that money looking for business that is going to keep the post office vibrant.”

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DHL Express eyes acquisitions for Turkish growth

Posted by | Jan 23, 2007 | |

DHL Express is looking at acquisitions in Turkey to increase its growth in the country, according to reports in Turkish media.

The company, which claims a 50% percent of the Turkish express market, grew 30% in 2006 compared to an original target of 18%, the Dunya Gazetesi newspaper reported. Total revenue figures were not disclosed.

According to the Referans newspaper, DHL is in discussions with Aras Cargo, one of the leading Turkish logistics operators, about a strategic investment. The newspaper cited Enis Karsloglu, general manager of Aras Cargo, as saying that the company was in talks with three foreign investors, including DHL, about international growth plans.

DHL Turkey’s communications director Seda Susal was quoted as saying that DHL wanted to extend its operations in Turkey through acquisitions and was in talks with some companies.

Aras Cargo, a family-owned company, claims to be one of the largest freight transport groups in Turkey. According to information on its company website, it has 7,300 employees, 2,500 vehicles and 1,300 service points. Products include a nationwide next-day delivery service for small goods.

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