Logistics Deal Survey 2001
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SBB/DHL Express service expands
The express parcel service of the Swiss railway company SBB and the express service of the German Post Office, DHL express4you, have expanded to 29 Swiss railway stations. The new stations where the service is available are: Brig, Sitten, Montreux, Neuenburg, Thun, Biel, Solothurn, Olten, Aargau, Baden and Schaffhausen.
Read MoreDeutsche Post raises stake in DHL to 100%
Deutsche Post World Net AG said it has taken 100% control of DHL International by acquiring the remaining 23% from two investment funds and 1.4% from Japan Airlines.
A company statement did not disclose financial details but noted that DHL plays “a decisive role” in Deutsche Post’s strategy.
Read MoreDeutsche Post 'surprised' at BHF bad loans
Deutsche Post has conducted due diligence of ING Group’s German banking unit as speculation grows that the Dutch financial services company is seeking to sell the business.
Postbank, the German postal company’s own financial unit, examined the BHF business several weeks ago, according to people close to the company. However, it was said to be “surprised” at BHF’s rising exposure to bad corporate loans.
Read MoreKuehne & Nagel gets Airbus Deutschland contract
Kuehne & Nagel has secured a contract to handle production logistics for Airbus Deutschland’s A380 programme. The deal includes the construction and operation of a dedicated logistics centre in Hamburg.
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