CEP service provider DPD has now expanded its network in Russia to thirty locations. The three recently opened depots in Novokuznetsk, Orenburg and Astrakhan enable DPD to serve all of Russia’s regions with a comprehensive service portfolio, ranging from DPD CLASSIC to Express shipping. As is the case in Germany, this means that in Russia, too, DPD remains true to its strategy of operating close to the customer on a regional basis.
Read MoreFreightways Limited has been able to shrug off a challenging domestic market to achieve record revenues and earnings for the year ended 30 June 2008.
Managing Director Dean Bracewell reports that the successful execution of Freightways’ growth strategy in the Australian market, a sound result from its core express package division in a challenging local market and outstanding performance from the information management division, all combined to help the company continue its run of consecutive record annual results since listing on the NZX in September 2003.
Consolidated operating revenue for the year (to 30 June) of USD 324 million – topping USD 300 million for the first time – was 14pct up on the previous year, with earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and goodwill amortisation (EBITDA) of USD 68.5 million, 9pct ahead of the previous year. Earnings before interest, tax and goodwill amortisation (EBITA) of USD 60.5 million for the year were up 7pct on the previous year.
Cash generated from operations for the year before interest and tax was USD 67.5 million, 8pct higher than the previous year, while consolidated net profit after tax (NPAT) of USD 32.3 million was 5pct higher than the previous year.
FedEx Express, committed to the development of small and medium businesses in Puerto Rico, announced efforts to help local artisans to export their art globally.
Starting in July, in celebration of Artisan’s Month, FedEx will provide shipping discounts to certified artisans that join the FedEx PyMEx Membership Program. This is the first complete program offered by a transportation company to facilitate access to the global market for small and medium businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean. Among the main benefits provided by the program are: technology for their shipments, specialized consultancy in global trade and direct advice with no additional cost to members.
Artisans should access www.fedexpymex.com and register for the Program free of charge. The only thing need to participate is a FedEx account number.
FedEx Express Latin America and Caribbean Division services more than 50 countries and territories throughout Latin America and the Caribbean and employs more than 3,400 people committed to total customer satisfaction each business day.
Read MoreUPS announced significant enhancements to its UPS On-Call Pickup service in the United States for air packages, providing customers even more options for urgent business demands.
UPS has made On-Call Pickup service for air packages available for the first time in more than 4,000 ZIP codes, and air pickup times have been extended in nearly 6,000 ZIP codes. Together, the enhancements represent improved service for 26 percent of all U.S. businesses.
The enhancements were completed last month and provide customers without a daily scheduled pickup even more flexibility to meet critical deadlines. UPS On-Call Pickup now is available for same-day pickup in most parts of the country. A driver also can be called to make a pickup later in the day even after a regularly scheduled daily pickup.
In addition to more on-call pickup options, there are more than 4,400 The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. locations in the United States offering packaging expertise along with access to the global UPS network.
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