Tag: International

TNT Express offers paperless invoicing in Germany

Posted by | Nov 15, 2007 | |

TNT Express Germany has launched a new internet-based mode of paperless invoicing called ExpressInvoice providing invoice data in all common data formats and transmission routes to keep up with customers’ needs.

Customers can use a password-protected online platform to manage and receive their invoices in different formats and according to legal requirements by different transmission routes without having to adapt their IT infrastructure. The new offer is designed for both large and small customers, TNT Express Germany said in a statement.

The advantage of the web-based application is that there is no software installation necessary. ExpressInvoice provides not only PDF or Excel files but also the formats CSV, XML, EDIFACT und IDOC without any additional charges which are especially suitable for customers who have a lot of invoices to manage.

Invoices can be electronically transmitted by a number of methods, including FTP, SFTP, E-Mail or X.400, and integrate them easily into their accounting systems. A digital signature is available on demand.

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DHL wins prestigious regional award for its Flu Pandemic Preparedness Handbook

Posted by | Nov 15, 2007 | |

DHL has won the top award for ‘Corporate Publications’ at the ‘Asia Pacific PR Awards’ for its pioneering employee publication, Be Informed – Be Prepared: DHL Employee Flu Pandemic Preparedness Handbook. The Certificate of Excellence was bestowed on DHL – the only winner in the category – at a ceremony in Hong Kong on 14 November 2007.

The ‘Asia Pacific PR Awards’ is one of the foremost events in the Public Relations calendar in the region, rewarding work across all the disciplines that are essential in the PR process. A panel of leading PR and communications specialists and clients are responsible for judging the Awards.

Anita Gupta, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and Sustainability, DHL Asia Pacific, said, “DHL is extremely honoured to receive this award. The Preparedness Handbook is a ground-breaking initiative to educate DHL employees across Asia Pacific. The safety of our employees and customers is of utmost importance to us; hence this recognition as a corporate leader in raising awareness of a potentially global health threat is very gratifying.”

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Deutsche Post gives up minimum wage plan after political parties fail to agree

Posted by | Nov 14, 2007 | |

Deutsche Post World Net AG has given up on its plans to introduce industry-wide minimum wages after German coalition parties conservatives CDU/CSU and Social Democrats SPD failed to agree on it, Die Welt reported.

‘We will accept current conditions,’ the report quoted a spokesman as saying.

Deutsche Post initiated the extension of its minimum wage agreement with services union ver.di, which foresees minimum wages of 8-9.80 eur per hour, to the whole industry.

The plan was supported by SPD, but in the end opposed by CDU/CSU, which argued Deutsche Post’s agreement does not cover enough postal workers to be extended to other postal companies. Both parties failed to come to an agreement during a meeting of a mutual committee governing coalition issues Monday night.

Meanwhile, Deutsche Post’s competitors who created their own employers’ association offered unions to negotiate a separate minimum wage agreement, the report said.

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Business Post Group: Interim Results 2007/08 (Unaudited)

Posted by | Nov 14, 2007 | |

Highlights

– Group revenues up 9 pct to GBP 167 m (2006: GBP 153m)
– Group revenues excluding Federal Express up 15pct
– UK Mail Revenues up 59 pct to GBP 60m (2006: GBP 37m)
– Profit before tax (before exceptionals) up 50 pct to GBP 4.8m (2006: GBP 3.2m)
– Profit before tax up 182 pct to GBP 4.8m (2006: GBP 1.7m)
– Interim dividend of 6.4p per share (2006: 6.4p)

Guy Buswell, Chief Executive said:

“We have seen a significantly improved Group performance compared to a year ago, with like-for-like revenue growth of 15pct and profit before tax (before exceptionals) up 50pct. This has been driven primarily by further very strong growth in UK Mail, good performances in the business-to-business segment, which makes up 80pct of our parcels business, and in our pallets business. In UK Mail we continue to win significant new business, including Abbey, HBOS, and Virgin Media.

We are making good progress in changing and improving the way in which we both market and operate. Central to this is the greater integration of our businesses – particularly mail, parcels and courier – and the introduction of new products and services. The advancements we are making bode well for the future.”

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DHL UAE celebrates 30th anniversary with glittering gala dinner for customers

Posted by | Nov 14, 2007 | |

DHL UAE recently held a glittering gala dinner to commemorate its 30 year anniversary in the UAE and Middle East.

Present at the dinner in Emirates Towers were over 300 key customers of DHL UAE as well as senior DHL management who gathered together to commemorate 30 years of DHL.

“Our 30 year anniversary in the UAE is a momentous occasion to celebrate 30 years of achievement, and one which we are proud to celebrate with our loyal customers, who have helped us to reach and maintain our leadership position,” said Janet Jweihan, DHL UAE Country Manager.

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