Tag: Russia

Russian Post breaks into Europe

Posted by | Oct 4, 2007 | |

Russian Post has launched the direct postal exchange between Kaliningrad and Warsaw, which is to reduce the international mail delivery time several times. Besides, an agreement simplifying visa granting to RF and EU citizens has been enforced, so the project might make it easier for Russian citizens to receive invitations from Polish partners.

Russian Post has launched the direct automobile transport communication between Kaliningrad and European between Kaliningrad and Warsaw. The given issue was resolved by Kaliningrad Region Governance on cooperation with the RF Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Communication and the Federal Customs Service.

Till recently the European mail was first sent through Kaliningrad to Moscow, where it had to go through customs clearance. Under the given conditions the international mail went back to Kaliningrad only in 20-25 days. In the immediate future the international mail delivery terms are to be reduced to 7-10 days, while in the future, when the regular mail routs are implemented, to 3-5 days.

The international mail customs clearance will be held in Kaliningrad main sorting center, one of the Federal Unitary Enterprise Russian Post Departments. After the given procedure the mail set for free float will be delivered by a firm forwarder exactly to the addressee. If the mail or package is to be paid for then it will be sent to corresponding post-offices to be paid for by the addressee. Private individuals and entities will be able to send the international mail through post offices.

The direct mail exchange between Kaliningrad and EU is to ease the free float of goods, services, finance, facilitate to free economic activity and make the region more attractive as a special economic zone, Kaliningrad Region Governance Press Service says.

The main international mail users in Kaliningrad Region are private individuals and entities of Russia, Poland, as well as other foreign countries, including foreign diplomatic missions accredited in the region.

Read More

DHL introduces new product

Posted by | Oct 3, 2007 | |

As of the 1st of October, DHL, the world leader in express delivery and logistics market, will be offering its customers in Russia a new product – Domestic Transport Collect Cash. The recipient will now be able to pay for the shipment in cash. Until now this type of product was available for those customers that had an account with DHL.

At present Domestic Transport Collect Cash product is available for Moscow-based customers only. In the nearest future the company plans to introduce this product in other cities of Russia.

The payment procedure for Transport Collect Domestic shipments will be as follows. The recipient will have to contact DHL office, sign a shipment agreement and make a prepayment. DHL will take care of arranging the shipment pick-up from the consignor and its delivery to the final destination. Upon arrival, the shipment will be weighed to determine the final transportation fee to be paid by the consignee. As soon as final payment has been provided, the shipment will be handed over to the customer.

By using Domestic Transport Collect Cash product one can ship documents and goods across Russia by the end of the working day. In addition the customers may use DHL packing solutions and insurance.

Transport Collect products are traditionally in high demand with DHL regular customers that have an account with the company. By introducing new forms of payment, DHL expects to attract new customers and provide more opportunities for those who have been using DHL services for a long time.

Read More

DHL announces appointment of head of commercial DHL CIS and South-East Europe

Posted by | Oct 2, 2007 | |

Claus Lassen was appointed Head of Commercial DHL CIS and South East Europe. He took on his latest role in the end of September and will be based in Moscow.

Claus Lassen will be responsible for the development and application of DHL business strategies and initiatives, which meet market requirements and provide stable business development.

Claus Lassen was born in 1965 in Denmark. In 1985 he graduated from Copenhagen Business School with a Major in ‘Business Administration’. Lassen joined DHL in 1992 as a Station and Operations Manager. In 1994 he moved to the position of District Sales and Operations Manager in DHL Denmark. In 1997 Claus Lassen was appointed Country Manager DHL Lithuania. In 2000 Claus Lassen moved to DHL Sweden to the position of the Commercial Product Manager and in 2002 he was appointed Head of Nordic Marketing and Communications for the Nordic, Poland the Baltic countries. Prior to his present appointment Claus Lassen worked as Managing Director and Partner at Moving Media Nordic.

Read More

Kuehne + Nagel Open New Offices in Russia

Posted by | Sep 26, 2007 | |

With the opening of a branch in Kaliningrad and an airfreight office at Moscow Domodedovo International Airport, Kuehne + Nagel is continuing its expansion
course in Russia.

Kuehne + Nagel’s new branch office in Kaliningrad will initially focus on offering seafreight services. In the course of next year, the portfolio will be expanded to include overland, warehousing and airfreight solutions.

Kuehne + Nagel has also opened a new airfreight office at Moscow Domodedovo (DME). Located on the premises of the cargo terminal, customers are offered the full scope of airfreight import, export and transit services, including Kuehne + Nagel’s new Cargo 2000 based airfreight products, as well as comprehensive customs services.

Read More

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

P&P Poll

Loading

What's the future of the postal USO?

Thank you for voting
You have already voted on this poll!
Please select an option!



View ResultsHide Results

Post & Parcel Magazine


Post & Parcel Magazine is our print publication, released 3 times a year. Packed with original content and thought-provoking features, Post & Parcel Magazine is a must-read for those who want the inside track on the industry.

Subscribe to the Magazine

 

Pin It on Pinterest