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GCC 2006 express market set to rise 15 per cent, says TNT Gulf Chief

Posted by | Dec 20, 2005 | |

The GCC’s express market is set to grow by around 15% in 2006, according to the Managing Director of TNT Gulf. According to Mark Pell, Saudi Arabia’s imminent entry into the WTO and the progressive unification of the GCC, will contribute to growth. However, he warns that initiatives will only pay real dividends if commitment is at all levels of government, especially customs. ‘The ambiguity, understanding and application of customs legislation varies from country to country and officials around the region need to consult the industry more regularly to ensure any new implementations can be practically achieved by us and ultimately encourage legitimate trade growth,’ he said. ‘Failure to recognise and deal with these issues in a coherent and timely way will result in businesses creating alternatives and circumventing the system. When this happens, it’s generally the freight industry that has to pick up the pieces.’ Nevertheless Pell says there is reason for optimism.

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TNT adds NA President

Posted by | Dec 14, 2005 | |

TNT Express, looking to raise its profile in the United States and Canada, created the new position of president for North America and named Matthew McDonough to the post. The new structure separates North American and South American regional duties that had been overseen entirely by Curtis Watson, president of the Americas for TNT Express. The shift comes as Netherlands-based TNT is preparing to sell its separate logistics unit in a move to focus more closely on its mail and express divisions, which are strong in Europe but lag far behind the large express operators in the United States.

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TNT Middle East grows vertical markets business

Posted by | Dec 12, 2005 | |

TNT Express is growing its vertical markets business by focusing on key Middle East sectors including oil and gas, telecoms, IT, electronics, banking and retail. Newly-appointed National Major Account Manager, James Edgeworth, will spearhead the company’s vertical markets division. Edgeworth, who has worked for TNT for over five years in various senior level sales positions, will focus on driving and growing the company’s customer base and market share in its key vertical sectors. ‘TNT is now servicing these sectors with specialist key account managers who have industry knowledge and a better understanding of our clients’ business,’ said Bryan Moulds, Country General Manager, TNT UAE. ‘This structure is already in place in Europe and the Middle East is now large enough to adopt the same specialised segment strategy. Our dedicated team of specialists will improve order to deliver cycle times and help customers reduce the total supply chain costs.’

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Polish parcel delivery sector attractive for global giants

Posted by | Dec 5, 2005 | |

Another courier company is planning expansion in Poland. TNT Express wants to double its domestic market share in two years by extending its branch network or taking over one of its competitors. There are two courier companies in Poland, which will certainly attract attention of investors. They are Opek and Siodemka. TNT does not reveal the target of its potential acquisition, however it should be expected that the company be interested in one of them.

“We are analysing the possibilities of taking over one of Polish courier companies. If it worked, our incomes would increase by ZL70-80m annually. The final decision concerning the transaction will be made at the turn of January and February,” said Robert Mianowski, TNT’s general director in Poland. It is worth reminding that Poczta Polska post office was also interested in Opek. “Recovering our position on the courier market is still one of our priorities,” stated Marcin Anaszewicz, Poczta Polska’s spokesman. “There is no other way of winning market share quickly than by taking over one or two companies,” said a manager from one of TNT’s competitors.

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TNT Express sees revenues slowing in 2005

Posted by | Dec 2, 2005 | |

Delivery services provider TNT Express Worldwide Philippines, Inc. yesterday said it expects revenues this year to grow by 28percent, slower than the 40percent revenue growth it posted last year.

TNT Express country general Manager Jose Luis R. Salas said revenue growth will slow this year due largely to the decision of one of its major clients, Acer Philippines, Inc., to transfer its manufacturing operation to China.

“Revenue growth for the year is expected to soften on account of Acer’s decision to transfer to China,” Mr. Salas told reporters yesterday in a briefing in Makati City.

He said growth for 2005 is expected to come from its high-end special services business as well as its courier and logistics operations.

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