Tag: International

UPS expands in France

Posted by | Jul 15, 2008 | |

UPS wants to expand its presence in France with the opening of two new branches this year. In addition, the company expects to double the number of its employees in the next five years with the aim to become an important market player in the country, the French newspaper La Tribune reported.

To expand its regional network, UPS plans to open two new branches in France this year increasing the total number to 39 in the country, after having doubled the capacity of its road hub in Chilly-Mazarin, a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris. Moreover, the company opened a new training centre in Rennes two months ago destined for future UPS managers to be responsible for Western Europe.

Even though UPS doesn’t have a strong position on the French market yet, it increased its turnover in France by 13 pct last year with the market growing by 4 pct. In the first 4 months of 2008, the turnover of the company increased by 16 pct.

Separately, UPS plans to recruit 300 new employees this year and expects to double its staff in 5 years. The company currently counts 2400 employees in France 800 of which are drivers.

To establish itself on a very competitive and mature market in France, UPS mainly targets small and medium sized enterprises (SME) focusing on luxury goods, vine, clothes, perfume etc. Due to booming e-commerce, UPS also tries to move increasingly towards private customers. Following this trend, the B2C sector is estimated to make up 20 pct of the turnover this year compared to 10 pct in 2007.

Established in France since 1981, UPS hasn’t been very active on the French market until now as it was busy expanding its presence in Asia and Eastern Europe. In China alone, the company opened 37 centres within one year.

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First DHL branded Tupolev now linking Moscow and Leipzig

Posted by | Jul 15, 2008 | |

DHL launched its first DHL branded Russian-built aircraft, a narrow-body Tupolev-204C aircraft. The Tupolev, branded in DHL’s trademark yellow and red coloring, took to the skies from Sheremetyevo International Airport on July 5, 2008, going to Leipzig/Halle airport, the home of DHL’s new European hub, which opened in May 2008. The Moscow-Leipzig flights will operate 6 days per week, and offer a capacity of 28,000kg per sector.

‘We are proud to also have a Russian aircraft flying in DHL branding. This shows our commitment to Russia and underlines our successful development in the Russian market’, said Adrian Marley, General Manager of DHL Express Russia.

DHL plans to strengthen the network for its customers’ cargo to ensure maximum uplift of their goods. This is expected to further enhance DHL’s proven ability to provide on-time, reliable delivery of shipments around the world and to take the company’s customer service to a new level.

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FedEx seeking incentives for proposed shipping centers (U.S)

Posted by | Jul 15, 2008 | |

Guilford County commissioners plan a public hearing this week on whether to provide nearly USD 1 million in incentives for FedEx Ground’s proposed shipping center.

Commissioners are to hear from the public Thursday about a proposal to provide USD 952,000 in incentives for FedEx’s proposed USD 110 million shipping center.

The News & Record of Greensboro reported Tuesday the center’s first year of operation would bring 80 full-time jobs paying an average of more than USD 40,000 annually.

FedEx is considering building the center in Kernersville, a few miles from Piedmont Triad International Airport where the company is building an East Coast air shipping operation.

Dan Lynch with the Greensboro Economic Development Partnership says the region is competing with Tennessee and South Carolina for the ground shipping

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TNT Romania ups profits by 45 pct

Posted by | Jul 14, 2008 | |

TNT Express again grew strongly in Romania in the first half of 2008, according to a newspaper report.

TNT Romania increased its revenues by 25 pct in the first six months of 2008 and improved its net profit by 45 pct year-on-year in the first half of 2008. No exact figures were available.

In 2007, TNT Romania reported a net profit of EUR 5.6 million and revenues of EUR 33 million targeting an increase by 20 pct on the year in 2008, with international courier services generating 75 pct of the total revenues, TNT Country Manager Bogdan Enache said.

The company reportedly plans to build a new road hub at the international airport in TImisoara, western Romania, this year. It has now 20 offices located in main cities of the country, a fleet of more than 180 vehicles and employs 360 people.

TNT Romania competes with the other leading global players DHL, UPS and FedEx as well as domestic companies such as Cargus, Fan Courier, Cargus, Alo Curier, Concorde and Pegasus.

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New FedEx depot shows faith in region (UK)

Posted by | Jul 14, 2008 | |

FedEx has opened a new facility close to Exeter.

The new FedEx depot, at the Greendale Business Park, Woodbury Salterton, has the capacity to sort 500 packages per hour along a 70-metre conveyor system designed to quickly process parcels. And Trevor Hoyle, FedEx UK Managing Director, said: “This depot demonstrates our commitment to playing a central role in the future growth of the South West of England.

“Our investment in Exeter means faster and more flexible services for local businesses and ensures they can continue to benefit from connections with the global economy.”

The 17,000 sq ft facility was also specially adapted to allow vehicles to load from any of the 13 double-shutter doors at the front and side of the building — freeing warehouse space inside.

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