Tag: La Poste

Polish parcel consolidation intensifies

Posted by | Jun 30, 2005 | |

At end-2004 there were 90 parcel delivery companies on the market, six times as many as in 1996. Their number grew by 32 last year, as 42 new companies started operations and 10 moved out of business. Estimating how much the market is worth is difficult, with estimates ranging between ZL1-2 billion. Different companies define their market share in different terms, and many believe the regulator, URTiP, should set a standard in this regard. The URTiP recently drew up a report about the postal services market for the infrastructure ministry, but the report, as containing commercially sensitive data, is confidential.

According to Rzeczpospolita, the largest company on the market last year was DHL, with sales of ZL596 million, up 22 percent on the previous year, and a market share of 36.8 percent. It was followed by Stolica (recently acquired by UPS), Z192 million, up 5 percent, a share of 11.9 percent, and TNT, ZL160 million, up 26 percent, a share of 9.9 percent.

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Investment plan to modernize French Post

Posted by | Jun 9, 2005 | |

On June 2nd the Board of Directors of the French Post approved an investment plan of 770m euros to be spent over the 2005 to 2007 period to help modernize the network of Post Offices. Of the total amount 150m will be devoted to a training program and another 150m devoted to implementation of an IT system that would allow the Post to adopt new trends and launch new products. The balance will be devoted to renovations that will reduce queuing time in post offcies. Press Release available in French.

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World Bank and ‘La Poste’ team up to reach socially responsible French investors

Posted by | Jun 6, 2005 | |

The World Bank and La Poste, the French postal system, have teamed up to offer a new investment product for French retail investors. For the first time starting today, individual investors will be able to purchase a La Poste financial product called ‘Toniciel Banque Mondiale,’ making it easier for individuals to help fund, and have direct information on, the World Bank’s programs in developing countries. From June 6 to July 20, 2005, La Poste clients will be able to invest a minimum of EUR500 in the La Poste 5-year term deposit, ‘Toniciel Banque Mondiale.’ The funds invested in this product will be used by La Poste to purchase a bond issued by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the main lending arm of the World Bank.

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UK Postcomm consults on change to Mail Plus licence

Posted by | Jun 3, 2005 | |

Postcomm today issued a consultation notice proposing a change to the postal services licence held by Mail Plus Limited (subsidiary of La Poste France). The company has requested the change, which would enable it to provide mailroom services for customers. In practice, this means it could carry mail within and between customers’ premises, and also transport it to or from other licensed operators’ premises.
Mail Plus was granted its existing licence on 17 February 2005. That enables it to handle bulk mailings of over 4,000 items, and to “consolidate” mail.

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La Poste signs agreement regarding outlets managed by shopkeepers

Posted by | Jun 2, 2005 | |

La Poste, the French postal service operator, has signed an agreement with the association of the French chambers of industry and commerce, the permanent assembly of professional associations and the confederation of tobacco sellers regarding postal outlets that are managed by shopkeepers. The agreement allows shopkeepers to offer most of the services provided by a post office, including the sale of stamps, the dispatching of packages and registered letters and some financial services. Shopkeepers will not be able to set their own prices, but will be paid 250 euros a month for providing these services, compared with 130 euros at present, and will also receive commission of between 3 and 5 per cent on the turnover that they achieve on postal services.

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