Deutsche Bahn, the German national rail operator, is reported to be facing the prospect of loss of business with postal service and logistics group Deutsche Post. The postal group has criticised the rail service for poor transport quality and slowness, and is therefore increasing concentration on air mail services.
Read MoreUS-based United Parcel Service (UPS), the world’s largest express forwarding group, is still refusing to withdraw its legal complaint against Deutsche Post, the German postal and logistics group, on grounds of unfair competition, in spite of the announcement by the German company that it is to sell its shares in US airline DHL Airways, which is to be renamed Astar Air Cargo by its new owners.
Read MoreThe European Commission said it invites comments on Deutsche Post World Net AG’s acquisition of full control of the distribution joint venture it shares with Securicor plc. On Mar 24, the company announced it is to buy Securicor’s stake in Securicor Omega Holdings Limited for 247 mln eur. Interested parties have 10 days in which to submit their comments to the commission which will announce the outcome of its initial inquiry on or by June 19.
Read MoreThe German, Dutch and French postal operators now control 45% of the European parcels market. The market was estimated to be worth 36bn Euros in 2002. According to Claude Béglé (Director General of European operator Geopost) “the smaller postal operators which are not currently part of one the three main networks will have to sell themselves to one of the three in the next five years. No postal administrations will be able to survive by concentrating on mail only due to the costs of maintaining a large retail network and sorting centres“. (translation from original)
Read MoreGeoPost GmbH, the majority shareholder of DPD strengthens its management structure by the appointment of Mr Chris Ohlund as CEO Germany and of Mr. Claes Österberg as Managing Director for Nordics & Eastern Europe. GeoPost GmbH, led by its Managing Director, Dr. Claude Béglé, has as its purpose to direct the business activities and development of GeoPost’s interests in the region, as a wholly owned subsidiary of GeoPost SA (Paris) and ultimately of the French La Poste Group.
Read More
Post & Parcel Magazine is our print publication, released 3 times a year. Packed with original content and thought-provoking features, Post & Parcel Magazine is a must-read for those who want the inside track on the industry.
