Tag: North America

DHL USA wins new contract with Re/Max Network

Posted by | Feb 6, 2007 | |

DHL announced a multi-million dollar agreement with RE/MAX International, a global realty company with a franchise network of more than 119,000 agents in more than 60 countries. RE/MAX International Headquarters and franchisees will now use DHL for domestic express and international shipping.

DHL offers several solutions for a mobile workforce, including DHL ProView (TM), DHL’s latest online service which provides access to shipment status information wherever needed – via email or SMS text messaging to a PC, cell phone or mobile device.

DHL developed a dedicated web site to welcome all RE/MAX associates to the DHL Approved Supplier program. The customized site provides complete information about the new DHL-RE/MAX agreement, rates, shipping solutions, and information on how to get started shipping online. Additionally, DHL personnel will ensure individual RE/MAX agents have answers to specific questions and everything they need to use DHL shipping services.

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UPS Chairman to chair Hands on Network Corporate Service Council

Posted by | Feb 6, 2007 | |

Michael Eskew, Chairman and CEO of UPS, will succeed Bob Nardelli, former chairman, president and CEO of The Home Depot, as the next chairman of the Hands On Network Corporate Service Council, an alliance of more than 65 CEOs from leading corporations and civic organizations who are changing the face of corporate volunteerism in America. Nardelli has served as chairman of the Corporate Service Council since its launch in early 2005.

“UPS has long been a leader and change agent in support of effective engagement of volunteers, and we are thrilled to elevate our already established relationship with UPS by engaging Mike Eskew to lead the Council through its next phase of growth and impact,” said Michelle Nunn, co-founder and CEO of Hands On Network. “We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Bob Nardelli for his tremendous leadership of the Council and his ongoing support of Hands On Network. Bob has been a truly amazing personal champion of service and an incredible advisor to us, setting a high bar in terms of his commitment and willingness to contribute his own “sweat equity.”

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FedEx freight launches long-haul LTL service

Posted by | Feb 5, 2007 | |

FedEx Corp. announced the official launch of its new long-haul less-than-truckload (LTL) service, FedEx National LTL. Additionally, the company formally launched direct LTL service in Canada through the newly-formed FedEx Freight Canada. The addition of these services, combined with the industry-leading regional service provided by FedEx Freight, offers a more comprehensive solution for LTL customers and expands the FedEx portfolio.
FedEx National LTL and FedEx Freight Canada were created through the acquisition of the business assets of the former Watkins Motor Lines and Watkins Canada Express, which was finalized on Sept. 3, 2006. The new services respond to customer demand for greater flexibility in the LTL sector.
“In five months, we have made tremendous progress in our strategy of providing a reliable and cost-effective service for long-haul shippers,” said Douglas G. Duncan, president and CEO of FedEx Freight. “The cultural fit between the former Watkins Motor Lines and FedEx, with a shared focus on employee engagement and customer service, has made it possible for us to achieve a great deal in a short period of time. We have hired close to 9,000 employees, re-branded equipment and integrated Web sites to allow customers to quickly and seamlessly navigate between our regional and long-haul services.”
FedEx National LTL has also re-engineered its operations to focus on the long-haul market with a strictly scheduled network, similar to FedEx Freight’s operations in the regional market. These changes enhance FedEx National LTL’s already strong on-time performance, a key requirement of shippers in all sectors.

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USPS name Kingsley as Senior Vice President

Posted by | Feb 2, 2007 | |

Postmaster General Jack Potter announced today that Linda Kingsley, Vice President of Strategic Planning since 2003, will be serving in the new position of Senior Vice President, Strategy and Transition.

In her new role, Kingsley will retain responsibility for the development, coordination and tracking of plans and analyses that contribute to the establishment of the Postal Service’s strategic goals. In addition, with the recent enactment of the first comprehensive new postal law since 1970, Kingsley and her new organization have a lead role in identifying, planning and managing the timelines and processes necessary for the successful and timely implementation of the new law’s provisions. In this regard, the Strategy and Transition group will serve as the primary liaison among all functions with roles in this critical and complex process, contributing to maximum levels of integration, cooperation and success.

“The Postal Service has entered a period of accelerated transition. This will require flexibility, innovation and focus to continue achieving our transformation goals within the context of the significant changes required by the new postal law,” said Potter. “We have an enormous responsibility to do our part in achieving the law’s goals of putting the Postal Service on a firm financial footing for the future, preserving universal service at affordable rates, with price increases tied to the rate of inflation. Linda’s new position is intended to help us accomplish that.”

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UPS hits US 'bump in the road'

Posted by | Jan 31, 2007 | |

UPS has warned it faces a “challenging year” in the US as the slowing domestic economy puts the brakes on parcel shipments.
Shares in the group were down more than 3 per cent yesterday afternoon after it issued lower-than-expected earnings guidance for 2007 and said the year had started slowly in the US.
But Scott Davis, chief financial officer, remained “bullish” about the long-term outlook, predicting that the US slowdown would prove short-lived.
Mike Eskew, chief executive, said domestic weakness would be offset by continued strength in international business this year, predicting that global trade would remain robust.
Surging international shipments, particularly from Europe and Asia, helped lift fourth-quarter net profits by 7.5 per cent, in spite of weaker-than-expected US volumes in the peak shipping season before Christmas.
UPS has invested heavily in its international network over the past decade to take advantage of soaring cross-border trade and reduce dependence on the mature US market.
UPS is building a new Asian hub in Shanghai, China, and last year completed a Dollars 135m expansion of its European hub in Cologne, Germany, almost doubling capacity.
International revenues rose 10 per cent in the fourth quarter, compared with a 4 per cent increase in domestic business.

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