Union Postale 2007 no 1
Union Postale 2007 no 1
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Business attitudes towards cross-border sales and consumer protection Analytical report
Business attitudes towards cross-border sales and consumer protection Analytical report
Read MoreHand in URGENT international mail at rail stations – URGENT courier service
From now on, customers will be able to hand in urgent international courier items at the luggage counters of 14 rail stations in Switzerland as well as at post offices. The documents and goods will be collected by TNT Swiss Post and sent to over 200 countries worldwide via the URGENT courier service.
With this simple and convenient service, URGENT items can be handed in at SBB luggage counters. They will be accepted daily during SBB luggage counter opening hours, also at weekends and on public holidays, enabling customers to benefit from the longer opening hours. SBB staff will fill out the necessary freight documents.
All types and sizes of parcels can be packed free of charge, but pre-packaged parcels will also be accepted. Documents and goods sent to addresses in Europe will usually arrive on the next working day, and parcels can be tracked by clicking “Track & Trace” at www.swisspost.com.
Read MoreTI Logistics Briefing & News: K+N continues to expand across all sectors
Swiss based logistics group Kuehne + Nagel has released its results for the first nine months of 2006. Turnover increased 31.8 per cent to CHF 13,289 million (*8,362m). Its operating profit (EBITDA) improved 53.1 per cent to CHF 611 million (*384m).
According to management, business performance during the period was characterised by strong growth in sea and airfreight particularly in the third quarter, as well as business expansions in contract logistics and overland operations as a result of the integration of recent acquisitions.
Seafreight activities recorded a 19 per cent rise in volumes due to a growth in container volumes on all trade lanes. The company put a 4.2 per cent EBITDA margin, up from 3.5 per cent, down to productivity improvements through intensified electronic data exchange with customers and shipping lines as well as stringent cost management. The operational result rose 36.8 per cent year-on-year.
Following a strong third quarter, Kuehne + Nagel’s airfreight business recorded an 11 per cent increase in tonnage. Despite pressure on prices due to what management described as the highly competitive market and lower rates, Kuehne + Nagel maintained a stable EBITDA margin at 4.5 per cent and improved its operational result by 15.3 per cent.
Read MoreSPI offers information at a glance
Different countries, different customs: every market has its own laws and national peculiarities. This is why a promotional mailing can be successful in one country, yet have little impact in another. To help businesses overcome these challenges, Swiss Post international (SPI) has developed a “Direct Marketing Passport to Europe” which describes the various country-specific preferences and customs and is now available free of charge.
Read MoreMER Magazine
The Mail & Express Review (MER) Magazine is our quarterly print publication. Packed with original content and thought-provoking features, MER is a must-read for those who want the inside track on the industry.