Tag: International

Leading retailer signs renewal with DHL

Posted by | Oct 23, 2007 | |

DHL Exel Supply Chain has agreed to sign a GBP 100 million contract renewal for a further five years with TK Maxx, the retailer offering famous designer brands at up to 60 percent lower prices. A subsidiary of the US-based TJX Companies Inc., TK Maxx has stated that this is the largest and longest contract it has ever signed.

The contract extends TK Maxx’s activities with DHL’s specialist Department Stores and Fashion team beyond its existing operations into a partnership that will support the retailer’s key growth strategy in the UK and Europe through a continually enhanced transport network.

The “green” challenge has played a fundamental role in the contract, which contains a specific clause stipulating both companies must work together to achieve key environmental and social responsibility goals. TK Maxx and DHL will be working in partnership to deliver an efficient operation, whilst reducing vehicle movement, fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

DHL has managed a dedicated transport operation for TK Maxx in the UK since 1994, and during that time has seen the number of stores increase from the original two to 213. Since May 1, 2007, as part of the expansion plans, DHL has begun operating two Cross Dock Centers (CDCs) at Hatfield and Rochdale on behalf of TK Maxx. The number of CDCs is set to increase to nine, in order to support new store openings over the next five years, and transport operations will continue to deliver TK Maxx fashion apparel, home wares and accessories to all stores in the UK and Ireland.

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Online healthcare retailer signs USD 47 million agreement with DHL USA

Posted by | Oct 23, 2007 | |

DHL announced it has signed a 3-year, USD 47 million agreement with Dr. Leonard’s Healthcare, an online retailer of healthcare equipment, apparel and products. DHL will now be the exclusive business-to-residential ground carrier for distribution of all Dr. Leonard’s products, including apparel and footwear, support & mobility products, exercise equipment, and personal and dental care products.

Dr. Leonard’s chose DHL to affect quicker deliveries and improve service levels for its nationwide consumers. “The DHL service improved our shipment transit times and visibility and provided us with a dedicated customer service support team – at a better value than our previous provider’s solution,” stated Gary Porto, vice president of operations for Dr. Leonard’s Healthcare.

Dr. Leonard’s selected DHL@home, a service for businesses that ship high volumes to residential destinations. DHL has set up a direct induction of Dr. Leonard’s shipments at five DHL U.S. regional sort hubs where they are sorted, processed, and delivered to the closest DHL service center, with the U.S. Postal Service providing the final mile delivery.

DHL is now handling 15,000 1 to 70-pound pieces per day for Dr. Leonard’s for delivery to consumers within the 48 contiguous states. “From DHL’s automation and billing solution, to the operational aspects involved, we couldn’t imagine a smoother transition to an express parcel carrier,” said Porto. “We look forward to leveraging DHL’s expansive network and personalized support to help us improve and enhance delivery services to our valued customers.”

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UPS 3rd quarter earnings

Posted by | Oct 23, 2007 | |

UPS today reported a 9.4 pct increase in adjusted diluted earnings per share for its third quarter on a 4.7 pct gain in revenue. The company saw significant improvement in the supply chain and freight segment and good gains in its international business. Its U.S. small package operation posted modest improvement in spite of a sluggish economy.
For the three months ended Sept. 30, 2007, adjusted diluted earnings per share climbed to USD 1.05 as consolidated package volume rose to an average daily total of 15.25 million.
The adjusted financial results exclude a USD 46 million restructuring charge and related expenses for a supply chain business in France. Including the impact of this charge, diluted earnings per share increased 6.3 pct to USD 1.02 compared to USD 0.96 per diluted share in the same period in 2006.
“This was a very good quarter for the company from many perspectives,” said Mike Eskew, UPS’s chairman and CEO. “First, UPS turned in a solid performance in the face of a slower U.S. economy. We reached tentative agreement with the Teamsters on a new contract almost a year early. And we unveiled industry-leading service and technology innovations.”
Adjusted operating profit improved 11.3 pct with gains in all three business segments. Consolidated revenue per piece increased 3.1 pct.
“Once again, UPS’s balanced network around the globe produced solid results even in the face of a lackluster U.S. economy,” said Scott Davis, UPS’s vice chairman and CFO. “Fourth quarter results will be driven by good performance in our international operations and further gains in supply chain and freight. We expect slowing retail sales will restrain U.S. domestic volume growth. For the full year, we expect adjusted diluted earnings per share to be between USD 4.13 and USD 4.19, well within the range we provided at the beginning of 2007.”

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USPS aims to leave yesterday’s image behind

Posted by | Oct 23, 2007 | |

The United States Postal Service is introducing “Today’s Mail,” which highlights improvements in services and technology.

The campaign, getting under way this week, offers the theme “Today’s Mail” as a way to refer to the post office. The phrase, accompanied by the Postal Service’s familiar stylized eagle logo, appears as the closing signature in print, online and direct-mail advertisements in place of the words “United States Postal Service.”

The campaign is being produced by Campbell-Ewald in Warren, Mich., part of the Interpublic Group of Companies, which has been the lead creative agency for the Postal Service since July 2002. The Postal Service spends USPS 30 million to USPS 35 million each year on advertising.

Although the campaign refers to the Postal Service as “Today’s Mail,” the Postal Service is not changing its official name, which it adopted in 1971.

Executives at the Postal Service and Campbell-Ewald describe the theme as an invitation to consider the post office in a new light, reflecting improvements in service and technology, like the Postal Service Web site (usps.com).

Experts in brand and corporate identity offered generally positive comments about “Today’s Mail,” with some notable caveats.

Ads for the Christmas season, which carry headlines like “Today’s Holidays Need Today’s Mail,” are also focused on specific services like automated postal centers and free “eco-friendly” packaging in which to mail gifts.

The campaign is the first time in about a decade that the Postal Service has used a theme in its ads.

In addition to print and online ads, the Postal Service will announce the new theme in postcards that it will send to 146 million addresses.

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Angel Garcia del Arenal, new director of the Seur Internacional subsidiary

Posted by | Oct 22, 2007 | |

SEUR appointed Ángel García del Arenal the new director of its subsidiary SEUR Internacional. An Aeronautical Engineer from the Universidad Politécnica, Madrid, Ángel García del Arenal, who joined SEUR in 1992, besides directing the company also carries out the function of coordinating the international networks and continues to direct the subsidiaries of Integración Logística in Barcelona, Valencia and Madrid.

Ángel García del Arenal has broad experience in the company where we can emphasise his activity as director of Logistics and Technology in the Cold division and as director of Logistic Projects in SEUR S.A.

Before joining SEUR, Ángel García del Arenal was a consultant with Seinca S.A., Norsistemas S.A. and Timken España.

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