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DHL introduces GoGreen service to China

Posted by | Jul 10, 2008 | |

DHL will introduce its GoGreen Express service in 17 countries across the Asia-Pacific region this year. The service is created for customers who are looking for an eco-friendly shipping option. In China, the carbon-neutral service will begin in July.

The GoGreen Express service was first launched in January 2007 in Europe at the World Economic Forum in Davos to help the forum achieve its carbon neutral commitment. Participants at the meeting were provided with the opportunity to ship event materials via the carbon-neutral package delivery service.

In addition to that, DHL is also stepping up its use of low emission and energy efficient vehicles for its pick-up and delivery services in China.

DHL-Sinotrans, a 50-50 joint venture between DHL and China National Foreign Trade Transportation (Group) Corp, has bought 43 delivery vans that meet the stringent Europe IV emission standard.

Over the past two decades, DHL-Sinotrans has developed the largest network of international express delivery firms in China by covering more than 400 cities. It operates over 1,800 vehicles.

China is one of DHL’s fastest growing markets by contributing 25 percent of its revenues in Asia Pacific and 10 percent of the global sales. DHL maintained annual growth rate of 35-45 percent in China in the past years.

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GLS Germany upgrades vehicles for more safety

Posted by | Jul 10, 2008 | |

GLS is equipping all its new lorries with special reflection markings for safety reasons in order to increase the visibility of vehicles in road traffic during night.

To minimize this risk, the company is pasting up the backside or long side of trailers and trunks with retro-reflecting stripes on purchase or varnish renewals. Up to now, the EU directive 2007/35/EG does only apply to newly produced vehicles in Germany. With effect from 2011, all vehicles over 7,5 tons will have to be equipped with reflecting markings. In some states of the EU like Italy and Poland, this is already obligatory for all heavy vehicles.

“As we purchased new transport vehicles in Germany last year, we equipped them with reflecting material straight away”, said Klaus Conrad, managing director of GLS Germany. “High quality of transport services should not negatively impact the road safety. With the retro-reflecting markings we increase the visibility and thus minimise the risk”, he added.

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TNT triples Thai express capacity

Posted by | Jul 9, 2008 | |

TNT has tripled its express service capacity in Thailand, opening a new hub in the Lam Luk Ka district, Pathum Thani, the Bangkok Post reports.

The hub is capable of handling 40 tonnes or 4,500 consignments per day.

The new hub integrates both warehouse and distribution centres under the one roof, designed to reduce transit time by at least two hours.

Southeast Asia is TNT’s fastest growing market, contributing 30 percent to their annual revenue from emerging markets of USD 11.5 billion.

TNT stated it has investment funds of USD 100 million to meet the growing freight service demand between China, Asia and Europe over the next five years.

This investment is part of TNT’s plan to turn Thailand into a hub for the Indochina market.

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DHL Turkey and government promote investments

Posted by | Jul 9, 2008 | |

The first stage of the campaign, starting today, includes the slogan “Investors Love Turkey, Turkey Loves Investors” printed on packages being sent abroad from Turkey. It is estimated that these packages will reach some 150,000 recipients around the world each month. In the second phase, starting in September, the slogan will be printed also on TIR trucks exiting Turkey. In the third phase ISPAT will organize a press tour for foreign journalists introducing investment opportunities in Turkey. The third phase is slated for November.

Michel Akavi, director of Middle East, North Africa and Turkey at DHL Express, noted the campaign’s costs are low compared to the results it is likely to achieve. “A campaign like this does not cost much, but will be efficient. In no other country except Turkey has DHL engaged in activities like this,” he noted.

In 2007, Foreign Direct Investments, or FDI, to Turkey totaled USD 22 billion. First half figures for the current year are expected to be released later this month.

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TNT reaching out in Dubai

Posted by | Jul 9, 2008 | |

TNT has started a new operational facility close to Dubai International Airport.

It will offer more space for sorting and delivery, as well as increase cargo and heavy freight capacity for road and air services, the company said.

The facility also gives TNT more room for future expansion with the ability to service more areas before 9am, 10am and noon, enhanced by the connectivity.

The premises will support handling all Dubai local market collections; and processes upwards of 35,000 shipments per week.

It is to be the main hub for local market road collections outside Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi and is expected to process hundreds of thousands of kilos per month into TNT’s road and air networks.

“It has been necessary to expand our facilities in order to cater to increased demand and future growth,” Country General Manager Bryan Moulds said.

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