Tag: USA

DHL Danzas lays off 50 salespeople

Posted by | Jun 23, 2003 | |

DHL Danzas Air & Ocean laid off approximately 50 salespeople, including support personnel, in what a spokeswoman described as “part of our ongoing effort to align our costs with the level of business.” The move reflects “the continuing weakness in the global economy and a trend by our largest customers to become more import-driven,” said Candace Bouchard, the spokeswoman.

DHL Danzas had approximately 280 salespeople in the U.S. before the cutbacks. The move is not related to any consolidation of DHL Danzas and DHL Express, she added.

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UPS Service Lauded By Customers

Posted by | Jun 20, 2003 | |

While UPS customers differ from industry to industry, they agree on one thing – Brown delivers for them. That’s why they’ve recognized UPS for its outstanding service, quality, leadership and innovation over the past year.
Four industry-leading customers recognized UPS for various achievements, but the overriding theme was the company’s superior performance and dedication to on-time small package delivery.

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US airlines bill seeks curb on foreign owners

Posted by | Jun 17, 2003 | |

Congress is considering legislation that would reinforce restrictions on foreign ownership of US airlines, in an attempt to ensure business for US carriers.

The Senate spending bill for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) includes language that would specify that US carriers should be controlled by US citizens.

The move comes as DHL Airways, part-owned by Deutsche Post, tries to convince the Department of Transportation (DOT) that it is not “effectively” foreign-owned. “If the present arrangement is allowed to stand, the Department of Transportation will set a precedent that allows foreign governments to compete with US companies for business which, by statute, is reserved to US carriers,” said Ted Stevens, the Alaska Republican who sponsored the language in the Senate bill.

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DOT begins review of DHL Airways

Posted by | Jun 17, 2003 | |

One month after Deutsche Post World Net announced plans to acquire the ground operations of Seattle-based Airborne Express Inc., shoe and apparel maker Nike Inc. informed United Parcel Service it was switching to the German delivery giant to move its European shipments.

According to UPS officials, Nike said it changed logistics companies because Deutsche Post offered rates 10 percent below those of UPS.

The loss of the $8-million account for standard, express and return logistics service adds fodder to the battle between global logistics integrators UPS, FedEx and Deutsche Post for global market share and access. And it reinforced the belief held by the U.S. integrators that Deutsche Post’s low package rates are being subsidized by its postal business and other state aid.

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