Tag: International

FedEx increases overnight prices

Posted by | Oct 27, 2007 | |

The price of sending a FedEx package overnight will take its biggest leap since 2001 when new prices go into effect in early January.

The customers who will notice it most are small businesses and walk-up customers at FedEx Kinko’s who don’t get contract discounts.

FedEx announced a 4.9 percent increase Friday on packages shipping overnight within the United States and to foreign countries.

“These rate increases will allow FedEx to continue making the necessary investments in our business so we can continue to give our customers a superior shipping service,” said FedEx executive Mike Glenn.

Increases and fuel surcharges for FedEx Ground will be announced later.

The company also said customers exporting goods to the United States will pay U.S. dollar rates, removing the uncertainties caused by currency fluctuations.

The hike was higher than analysts expected. Morgan Stanley said it signals that customers are still willing to pay a premium for overnight delivery despite a tide of rising economic concerns.

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FedEx Express to increase net average shipping rates 4.9 percent in 2008

Posted by | Oct 26, 2007 | |

FedEx Corp. will increase the net average shipping rate for FedEx Express by 4.9 percent, which is composed of a 6.9 percent increase in standard list rates, offset by a 2.0 percent reduction in the fuel surcharge. The new rates will be effective Jan. 7, 2008 and apply to U.S. and U.S. export express package and freight shipments.

Rates and surcharges for FedEx Ground also will increase for 2008. These changes will be announced later this year.

New in 2008, FedEx Express customers importing goods to the U.S. will pay U.S. dollar rates. This provides a consolidated set of U.S. import rates to U.S. customers allowing them to avoid uncertainties caused by currency fluctuations. Increases in rates for shipments inbound to the U.S. from certain international locations will also be effective Jan. 7, 2008.

“FedEx continues to provide market leading express services,” said T. Michael Glenn, FedEx executive vice president, Market Development and Corporate Communications. “These rate adjustments will allow FedEx to continue making the necessary investments in our business so we can continue to give our customers a superior shipping experience.”

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“DHL Express Logistics Strategy Seminar” addresses trends in global logistics centering on Japan-U.S. trade lane

Posted by | Oct 26, 2007 | |

DHL hosted customers from a broad selection of industries at the “DHL Express Logistics Strategy Seminar”, where they participated in a series of lively discussions on the current and future trends for global logistics, with a focus on trade between Japan and the United States.

Demand for sophisticated logistics strategies is on the rise among businesses pursuing growth in the increasingly competitive global marketplace. The “DHL Express Logistics Strategy Seminar” featured a keynote speech by famed management consultant Kenichi Ohmae, who discussed critical logistics solutions for companies seeking a sharper competitive edge, especially in the United States, which continues to be one of Japan’s most important trading partners.

The seminar also featured experts from logistics magazine publisher discussing the logistics challenges facing key industries in Japan, and they presented case studies on the impact of strategic logistics solutions provided by DHL Japan on the Japan-U.S. trade lane.

In recent years, DHL has been reinforcing its infrastructure in the U.S. market, investing USD 1.2 billion in upgrades such as the opening of new air and ground hubs and expanding existing facilities. In June this year, DHL also reached an agreement on a strategic partnership with Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, a wholly-owned subsidiary of global air cargo services provider Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWW).

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Aramex wins innovative logistics pitch

Posted by | Oct 25, 2007 | |

Aramex will provide global logistics for Terraplana, creator of fashion products from recycled materials.

Aramex won the business following a three-way competitive pitch and is now responsible for all aspects of the Terraplana group’s import and export business, worldwide.

“The diverse nature of Terraplana’s products means we are providing a wide range of value-added logistics including pick and pack, storage and e-commerce distribution on a global basis,” says Aramex’ UK managing director air & ocean, Jim Armour.

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DHL United Arab Emirates scores high in logistics security audit

Posted by | Oct 25, 2007 | |

DHL United Arab Emirates (UAE) today announced that it has received the prestigious TAPA A security certification. TAPA, the Transported Asset Protection Association, is a professional association of high-tech companies promoting higher security standards in the international shipping and air cargo industry. In an ever-changing global market environment, security is a vital concern and a definite competitive advantage within the express and logistics industry.
The certification was awarded to the Dubai Country Office, Hub and Gateway with a score of 98.86 pct – the highest recorded among the DHL network in the Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa region. In addition, DHL’s Al Quoz Service Centre, Saharjah Service Centre and the Dubai Airport Free Zone Express Logistics Centre and Service Centre both received the TAPA B certification reaching a score of 99%. The TAPA certifications were awarded to The global security policies followed by Deutsche Post World Net, the parent company of DHL, such as security training for staff and up-to-date security measures at its facilities, have helped with the certification process for DHL UAE. The TAPA A and B certifications which have been awarded in turn offer high added-value to the transport and logistics processes and services of DHL UAE.
There are now six DHL TAPA-certified facilities in the UAE, including the Abu Dhabi Country Office and Service Centre (TAPA B) and the Jebel Ali Free Zone Service Centre (TAPA A).

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