Tag: International

DPD Austria increases revenues and parcel volumes

Posted by | Apr 3, 2008 | |

DPD Austria is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year after generating higher revenues and parcel volumes in 2007.

The company increased its parcel volumes by 4.4 pct to 35.8 million parcels last year, 90 pct of which are domestic shipments and 10% are international items. DPD Austria’s revenues grew from EUR 138.7 million to EUR 142.9 million which equals revenue growth of 3 pct.
For 2008, the company expects moderate revenue growth of 1.5 pct as well as an increase in parcel volumes of 2.2 pct. DPD Austria employs around 1.400 people and operates a fleet of 900 vehicles.

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UPS opens new sorting centre in NW France

Posted by | Apr 3, 2008 | |

UPS has strengthened its business in France with the opening of a new sorting centre at Rennes in the north-west of the country. It also plans to upgrade its flights between Rennes and the European air hub in Cologne.

The new sorting office covers 2,400 sqm, employs 57 people and handles some 5,000 parcels a day, French newspaper Les Echos reported. This has enabled UPS to double the volumes it handles at the site.

Moreover, in September, UPS plans to replace the B737 on its Rennes-Cologne route with a larger B767 freighter, according to the newspaper. This will operate weekday flights on the route. In addition, a new UPS Academy will also be opened in Rennes to provide training for 200 new employees over the next two years.

The Rennes region is a major express market, local newspaper Ouest France reported. ”Local companies have dramatically growing needs to ship parcels to France or Europe. Two thirds of companies use express carriers,” explained Claude Thomas, UPS operations manager Western France.

UPS operates out of 90 locations in France and has more than 3,000 employees.

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DHL United Arab Emirates obtains superbrand status

Posted by | Apr 3, 2008 | |

DHL UAE was named one of the UAE’s strongest business brands during a recent celebration ceremony held at the Intercontinental, Dubai Festival City, Dubai.

Superbrands, the independent authority and arbiter of branding, presented the award to Elliott Santon, Marketing Manager for DHL Express, UAE. “To be voted as a Superbrand by the independent council is a powerful endorsement and evidence that DHL offers existing customers, potential customers, suppliers, investors and employees significant benefits that distinguish us from the competition” said Santon.

Eclipsing big names in the industry, DHL UAE was recognised for its outstanding achievements along with 68 household names from across the UAE and the world.

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Bionorica and trans-o-flex to extend cooperation for another five years

Posted by | Apr 2, 2008 | |

Bionorica AG, the leading manufacturer of plant-based medicines based in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria, and trans-o-flex, the logistics group with a focus on specific solutions for the pharmaceutical sector, have made an early decision to extend their cooperation which has been in place since 1998. The new contract runs from October 1, 2008 and provides for trans-o-flex to add responsibility for warehousing and picking to the existing tasks of delivering packages and pallets for the phyto-pharmaceuticals maker. “The five-year term is a reflection of our positive experience with trans-o-flex and of the attractive total package they have offered us,” according to Dr. Kurt Neudecker, Bionorica sales head. The proximity of the Bionorica production facility in the Oberpfalz area to the trans-o-flex pharmaceutical warehouse in Roth has a positive effect on the business and makes it possible for consignments picked up late in the day to be delivered the following morning, without costly express surcharges being due. The logistics site in Roth is one of several certified pharmaceutical warehouses in Germany which trans-o-flex operates in addition to conventional warehouses.

Apart from reinforcing its market leadership in plant-based medicines in Germany, Bionorica has set itself the goal of further international expansion in 2008. Within the past three years the company has tripled its sales to EUR 115 million. “The high flexibility of the trans-o-flex system, which carries both packages and pallets, is a decisive advantage, especially for fast-growing businesses,” says Peter Astor, Managing Director of trans-o-flex Logistik-Service GmbH. “Highly diverse consignees, from wholesalers to individual pharmacies, can be served in one network, always with the ideal lot sizes and units.” The fact that the new contract covers complete logistics management, and not only distribution services, just shows what a broad spectrum of solutions are offered by trans-o-flex these days.

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DHL teams up with Cincinnati Reds (U,S)

Posted by | Apr 2, 2008 | |

DHL has entered a new multi-year agreement with the Cincinnati Reds to become the team’s Official Express Delivery and Logistics Provider through the 2010 Major League Baseball(R) season.

Under the agreement, DHL will be the exclusive provider of domestic and international shipping services for the Cincinnati Reds. The deal provides for DHL in-stadium signage in the Reds’ and visitor’s bullpens, the DHL “First Ball Delivery” before 40 home games, DHL’s presenting sponsorship of the Reds’ three-game series versus the New York Mets, July 17-20, 2008, and sponsorship of the annual off-season event, Redsfest. Additional benefits include in-stadium hospitality and a discount ticket program for DHL employees and customers.

DHL’s primary air and ground hub in Wilmington, Ohio, is the country’s largest privately owned airport with a workforce of more than 9,000 DHL employees and contractors.

DHL is entering its fourth season as an official sponsor of Major League Baseball, serving as the Official Express Delivery and Logistics Provider of Major League Baseball and MLB.com. The new agreement with the Cincinnati Reds brings the total number of DHL team alliances for the season to seven, which includes sponsorship agreements with the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians.

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