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Hermes Logistik eyes acquisition in Spain

Posted by | Jan 4, 2008 | |

Hermes Logistik is considering an acquisition in Spain and potentially elsewhere to strengthen its European B2C network, according to the company’s management.

Managing director Hanjo Schneider told the Deutsche Verkehrs-Zeitung (DVZ) that in Spain the Otto Group subsidiary was seeking “a solution in the next 12 – 18 months”. The Spanish B2C market is currently at an early stage of development, according to experts.

Hermes currently covers five countries, representing about 85 pct of the European B2C market, through its own network, Schneider said. The UK and France are served by Otto Group subsidiaries Parcelnet and Mondial Relay, while Hermes started operations in Austria in summer 2007.

In Italy, Hermes bought a 30 pct holding in Porta a Porta, which is majority-owned by Swiss Post, in October 2007. The Swiss postal group, however, might be prepared to split off the Italian company’s parcels distribution business, and sell it to Hermes completely, whilst retaining the mail and logistics activities, the DVZ reported.

Hermes currently uses partners to deliver to other European destinations. TNT covers the Benelux area, Swiss Post covers Switzerland, and DPD is used for all other markets.

French sister company Mondial Relay last year announced plans to expand into Belgium, Spain and Portugal, while British operator Parcelnet grew with the acquisition of the Redcats courier network last spring.

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Business Direct: New Board Appointments

Posted by | Sep 4, 2007 | |

Richard Martin has been appointed Managing Director of In-Night Division.

Richard joined Business Direct in April 2007 as General Manager / Director of the In-Night Division. Immediately prior to this, Richard was at Parcelnet, the UK’s largest national courier home delivery specialist, from October 2003 as General Manager; at Exel Logistics, from April 2002 to October 2003 as Commercial Manager; and at Christian Salvesen, from May 1994 to April 2002, latterly as Network Transport Director.

Richard Hunt CBE has been appointed as Senior Non-executive Director.

Richard has wide experience in the logistics industry. He was at The Go-Ahead Group from April 2002 to October 2005 as Chief Executive of its Aviation Division and Aviance Limited; at NFC, then the largest UK transport and logistics business, from April 1995 to December 1999 as Executive Director Operations – UK and Ireland and Chief Executive – Exel Logistics Europe; and at Brown & Tawse from March 1993 to April 1995 as Logistics Director, on the main Board of this fully listed company.

Composition of the Board:

Following Richard Martin’s and Richard Hunt’s appointments, Business Direct’s Board comprises eight Directors: five executive Directors – Paul Carvell (CEO), Martin Wright (CFO), Tim Houstoun, Richard Martin and Martyn Wilson – and three independent non-executive Directors – Russell Hodgson (Chairman), Richard Hunt and Graham Norfolk.

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UK Home Delivery and Fulfilment 2007

Posted by | Aug 29, 2007 | |

UK Home Delivery and Fulfilment 2007 is a new report published by Verdict that offers a unique insight into the home delivery retail market. It includes comprehensive consumer research analysing the demographic profile of home delivery shoppers, delivery frequency, motivations for using home delivery, ordering methods and satisfaction. The report also provides market value, growth and penetration data for the four leading home delivery channels – mail order, e-retail, TV shopping and store-based deliveries.

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Hermes Logistik will distribute goods for Lands’ End in Europe

Posted by | Jul 23, 2007 | |

German consumer parcel delivery company Hermes Logistik won a European delivery contract from US mail-order retailer Lands’ End.

Under the deal, Lands’ End is using Hermes to distribute goods ordered in Germany, while Parcelnet, the Hermes’ UK sister company, is handling distribution in Britain. The agreement will start to operate from16th September 2007.

Goods for German customers leave the European warehouse in Britain and the German warehouse the day after the order is received, are forwarded to the Hermes hub in Wiesbaden, and then delivered to homes or one of the Hermes Parcel Shops for collection.

Lands’ End is a direct merchant of traditionally styled clothing for the family, soft luggage, and products for the home. The company offer products through catalogs, on the Internet and in our Inlet stores.

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