Tag: International

GCC postal managements discuss pan-GCC Logistics Company and improved speed post

Posted by | Nov 20, 2007 | |

Postal managements of GCC countries reviewed the progress of the proposed pan-GCC logistics company and an improved Mumtaz (speed post) for the region, at the 19th Steering Committee meeting of Arab postal corporations held in Jeddah recently. The meeting discussed a report submitted by the task force looking into the modalities of setting up the logistics company. The meeting also discussed the progress on the standardization of purchase operations and sourcing of postal items in bulk, in addition to issues such as customs procedures, inspection and movements of parcels, more efficient electronic money transfer within GCC.

A high-level Emirates Post delegation led by Mr. Abdulla Al Daboos, Director General of Post, took part in the deliberations. Other members of the delegation were Mr. Salem Al Shaya, Assistant Director General, Operations, and Mr. Abdullah Al Fan, Assistant Director General, Development and Marketing.

The postal heads appointed a team to study ways of improving movements of parcels within the GCC and another one to prepare a common Arab agenda for the UPU Congress in Nairobi in 2008. The stressed the need for a consensus so that their demands could be incorporated in the Nairobi 2008 Postal Strategy.

The GCC postal officials also met HH Prince Khalid Al Faisal Bin Abdulaziz, Chief of Mecca region, who urged for shared expertise in efficient mail and transport services within GCC countries. The meeting also honoured past heads of GCC postal organizations and recalled their contribution to the development of postal services in their respective countries.

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Austrian Post acquires City Express d.o.o. in Serbia

Posted by | Nov 19, 2007 | |

By taking over City Express d.o.o. in Belgrade, Austrian Post has entered the Serbian and Montenegrian parcel market and extended its presence in Central and South-Eastern Europe.

City Express, founded in 2002, will distribute over two million domestic shipments in 2007 with a total turnover of about 10 Mio EUR. This is equals 4 Mio door-to-door parcels and roughly for some 50 pct market share. With a headcount of 368 employees and a fleet of 248 vehicles, City Express is operating 14 sites in Serbia as well as a branch in the Republic of Montenegro.

„The takeover of City Express is following our expansion strategy in South-Eastern Europe. This step will unlock significant potentials for us, accessing the growth markets in Serbia and Montenegro”, says Anton Wais, CEO of Austrian Post.

After acquisition of City Express Austrian Post is represented on the market of parcels with subsidiaries in the following Eastern- and South-Eastern European Countries:

Slowakia: Slovak Parcel Service, and In Time (2002)
Croatia: Overseas (2003)
Hungary: Merland Express und Road Parcel (2007)
Serbia: City Express (2007)

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Armadillo Group announces opening of 3 new branches

Posted by | Nov 19, 2007 | |

In the framework of ongoing regional expansion program Armadillo Group (DPD brand) has opened 3 new branches in a region of strategic importance.

New branches were opened in Siberian Region (in Irkutsk, Kemerovo and Surgut). Armadillo Group (DPD brand) branch network covering all Russia’s regions, from North West to the Russian Far East, has now increased to 26 branches. Each branch represents an office and a terminal facility with operations area; equipment and IT network providing connection of all the branches. With the area from 250 to 800 sq. meters the capacity of terminals is from 2,000 to 8,000 parcels a day. All the branches provide shipment processing and distribution solutions across Russia as well as local deliveries within the region.

The new branches offer a complete range of services of Armadillo Group (DPD brand) based on express forwarding: renowned DPD BizPak service, a unique domestic just–in-time delivery solution with unmatched financial guarantees, as well as other parcel and freight delivery services including DPD Avia, DPD Economy, DPD Classic, Full Truck, Rail Container.

The major volumes come from computer and telecom equipment, office appliances, spare parts, promotional materials, cosmetics, clothing and footwear.

‘Opening of new branches in Siberian Region enables Armadillo Group (DPD brand) to further enhance Russia’s coverage of road parcel and freight deliveries with guaranteed delivery times. Our expansion means responding to the needs of our customers who develop their business in new areas and require quality logistics solutions’, commented Leonid Zondberg, Commercial Director of Armadillo Group.

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FedEx is BASELWORLD's New Courier Service Provider

Posted by | Nov 19, 2007 | |

FedEx is the new official courier service provider for the world’s leading watch and jewellery show, BASELWORLD. From 3-10 April 2008, the express courier company will offer exhibitors and visitors an extensive all-round courier service right on site.

“With its extensive and flexible range of services, FedEx is our ideal courier services provider,” said Sylvie Ritter, Show Director of BASELWORLD, on the new long-term co-operation. FedEx will handle all document, catalogue and sample dispatch directly on site for exhibitors and visitors, from preparing the paperwork to packaging and import and export management.

With its reliable Express Service, FedEx offers next day delivery to the most important business centres in Europe and the USA, as well as a 2-3 day delivery service to Asia. Especially for BASELWORLD, the courier company will extend its range of services and also offer an express service within Switzerland. The FedEx service centers are manned daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Hall 6 “Hall of Universe” and in the Business Centre.

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TNT inaugurates international air route at Rennes

Posted by | Nov 19, 2007 | |

TNT Express has inaugurated a new international air route between Rennes in north-west France and its European air hub at Liège to improve service to customers in the Brittany region.

The service, which has been in operation since October, was officially inaugurated on November 15 in the presence of TNT Express France CEO Eric Jacquemet, representatives of the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and numerous customers. During his visit, Jacquemet underlined the very satisfying capacity utilization of the new route one month after the start, and highlighted the advantages of the service for customers in the region.

The route is operated five days a week by BAE146 QT or B737 freighters, with capacity to transport 10 tons of international parcels, documents and freight, TNT Express France said in a statement.

The late departure time of 22:50 offers exporters in Bretagne maximum flexibility with later pick-up times. On its way back, the plane from Liège arrives at Rennes at 06:10, offering optimal organisation of import deliveries throughout the whole region.

The new service complements the daily route that already exists between Rennes and Marseille for domestic shipments. In France, TNT Express has flights to and from six airports: Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Paris CDG, Toulouse and Rennes.

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