FedEx Express takes over French express transportation company TATEX

Last week, the international courier, FedEx Express confirmed that it will acquire the French express transportation company, TATEX. FedEx Express had announced initial plans back in April.

Six days ago, the following statement by Fredrick W. Smith, chairman, president and chief executive officer of FedEx Corp., was published:

“The TATEX business complements FedEx existing operations in the French market, and will enable the company to provide additional local services in one of Europe’s largest geographies, to its customers around the world.”

Over the last 38 years, TATEX was able to form a nationwide network consisting of a hub at Lieusaint near Paris delivering parcel to 35 shipping centres all over France.

Following the purchase of the Polish courier company, Opek Sp.z.o.o., FedEx Express hopes that this acquisition will contribute to the its organic growth and benefit future expansion plans for the European market.

Source: FedEx

UPS close to final offer for TNT Express EU market shares

After TNT Express' initial rejection of a share agreement in late February, the United Parcel Service (UPS) has now been given a strict deadline by the Dutch government asking the courier to hand its final offer to buy TNT Express European market shares. 

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The international courier offered to pay 9 EUR per TNT Express share which added up to a total sum of 4.9 billion EUR. 

However, the second-largest European parcel delivery company rejected last month's the offer. Yet, the discussions continued.

According to Bloomberg, the Dutch government has now set a date. UPS has got until 16th March to state its concrete terms and intentions.

If TNT Express decided to go forward with the sale, UPS would have a share of 17.3 percent in the EU express parcel market - only tenths away from DHL's market share.

Source: Bloomberg.com

TNT Express announces Building on Strength business strategy

Today, the global express parcel services provider, TNT Express, announced its new "Building on Strength" business strategy.

Marie-Christine Lombard, CEO TNT Express, took a confident stance when talking about the new plans: 

"Our leading market positions, together with management actions, make us confident we can realised our medium term growth and profit ambitions."

Building on Strength is going to focus on the following five main objectives:

1. TNT Express & European markets

• No more boarder-based pricing, instead distance-based charges to be implemented. 
• Traditional express parcel services for health care, lifestyle and related industries. 
• Aim to double market share for high-end business-to-customer parcel delivery services.
• Cost reduction by €150m  (end of 2013) - especially for European and MEA fixed costs.

2. EU and worldwide networking 

• Business deals with airline operators to expand customer range.

3. Partnerships with Brazil and China

• To increase profitability and meet short term targets with domestic TNT Express parcel services in Mercurio, Brazil and Hoau, China.

4. Cash flow & financial management

• To continue to optimise investments, working capital etc.

5. Corporate responsibility

• To maintain high levels of health and safety in order to protect employees.
• CO2 efficiency 
• Corporate responsibility and interconnected working environment with input from customers, suppliers etc. 

You can find the full press release on the TNT Express website. 

Source: TNT Express

UPS Foundation makes $ 6 million donation to support diversity and diverse communities

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Yesterday, the UPS Foundation announced that it is going to give 120 grants worth $ 6 million to national and international NGOs supporting a wide range of different programmes. Behind this initiative lies the parcel express company’s aim to support diversity and diverse communities around the globe.

Moreover, the NGOs receiving the grant have been carefully selected by the UPS Foundation. Amongst others, UPS is going to support wounded veterans, women and girls, culturally distinct ethical groups such as Native American citizens and disabled persons.

“Supporting diversity is the largest area of our funding. We have long sought to help bridge opportunity gaps in areas like education, leadership, mentorship and advocacy”, said Ken Sternad, the UPS Foundation president. 

Beyond that, the express parcel delivery and logistics company hopes to improve the lives of many disadvantaged and create new educational and employment opportunities.

The selected non-profit organisations and community groups include:

• the National Urban League
• 100 Black Men of America
• Native American students of the American Indian College Fund and Brigham Young University
• as well as the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

A full list of the NGOs supported by the UPS Foundation as well as their allocated grants can be found on the UPS website. 

Source: UPS

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Manchester United and DHL Express travel around the globe as part of the Champ19ns Trophy Tour

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Manchester United and the international parcel delivery company, DHL Express, are going to partner up for the Champ19ns Trophy Tour, celebrating the club's 19 league titles. 

Accompanied by former Man United players Denis Irwin and Quinton Fortune, the Premier trophy is going to travel 48,000 miles around the globe to over 27 destinations such as India, Turkey, Korea, Japan, Africa and Norway. 

"The 19th League title was a special moment for everyone in the Manchester United family and the DHL Champ19ns Trophy Tour is our way of being able to share that historic achievement with our 333 million fans. The passion and fever of United fans are famous around the world. We are looking forward to being able to continue that celebration in India", said Richard Arnold, Commercial Director of Manchester United. 

The Champ19ns Trophy Tour is set the kick off in three days time in Delhi before making its way to Mumbai on 6th February. The express parcel company and Manchester United invite all fans to join the celebrations and to snap some shots with the trophy and football legends. 

DHL Express Europe's CEO, John Pearson, welcomes this unique opportunity for their customers to catch-up with the Man United players: 

"The DHL Champ19ns Trophy Tour provides us with the unique chance to showcase DHL's behind-the-scenes operations with Manchester United to our key customers and employees in the country we will be touring."

Source: DHL Express

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FedEx Express to fly Chinese Pandas to France

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Today, the French ZooParc de Beauval and the logistics & express parcel company, FedEx Express, published an official statement about the upcoming loan of Chinese giant panda couple. 

FedEx Express agreed to fly three-year-old Huan Huan (female) and her male partner Yuan Zi (same age) from Chengdu Airport to Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport using their latest FedEx Panda Express. The flight is scheduled to be non-stop and will be carried out with a custom-built Boeing 777F. 

Gerald P. Leary, President of FedEx Express, Europe, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa, said that FedEx was “honoured to lend [its] expertise and capabilities in welcoming the arrival of the pandas to France.” 

According to the express parcel provider, the Boing 777F is highly fuel-efficient. The plane has also been described as the world’s largest twin-engine cargo aircraft. After the latest Panda arrival in Edinburgh Zoo back in January 2011, the Panda Express is going to fly out once again.

"With the arrival of the giant pandas, ZooParc de Beauval has further cemented its role in the future conservation of one of the world's most endangered species. This is the beginning of a fruitful, long-term partnership and cooperation which will drive research and conservation programs between Beauval and the Chengdu panda base," confirmed Rodolphe Delord, Chief Executive ZooParc de Beauval.

The public is going to be excluded from the departure and arrival of the FedEx Panda Express due to reasons of security. 

**Transglobal Express offers a variety of highly discounted FedEx express parcel services to a variety of international destinations. 

Source: FedEx Express

FedEx flies Chinese pandas to Edinburgh

• 4th Dec 2011: The FedEx Panda Express arrived safely at Edinburgh Airport
• Sweetie and Sunshine to stay at Edinburgh Zoo for next 10 years

Giant Panda Yang Guang (Sunshine) enjoys his meal of bamboo shoots before his journey to Edinburgh Zoo Photo: AFP/GETTY, Source: The Telegraph

Thanks to FedEx Express, a subsidiary of the world’s largest express transportation company, Tian Tian (“Sweetie”) and Yang Guang (“Sunshine”) safely touched down at Edinburgh Airport in Scotland yesterday afternoon. The eight-year-old Chinese panda couple left the Boeing 777F, also known as “FedEx Panda Express”, at approximately 1pm before heading to their new home at Edinburgh Zoo.

According to FedEx Express, the on-board dinner consisted of a mix bamboo, apples, carrots and a special panda cake. The panda couple was under constant surveillance of two animal handlers and an Edinburgh Zoo veterinarian. A custom-built enclosure by FedEx ensure the safety of the two throughout the 12-hour flight.

Captain Paul Cassell said that he was “delighted to confirm that the FedEx Panda Express has safely touched down at Edinburgh International Airport. (…) It was an absolute privilege and honor to fly Tian Tian and Yang Guang, and to be part of this significant moment to bring the pandas to their new home in the UK. Although every flight is unique, this flight has been particularly special—carrying such rare animals made the journey very exciting for all of us.” 

Tian Tian and Yang Guang were relocated to Edinburgh Zoo where they will spend the next 10 years of their lives. According to the Telegraph, “Edinburgh Zoo will pay £1 million a year for the privilege of housing the pair, money which it hopes to recoup by attracting visitors from across the UK.”

**Transglobal Express offers a range of FedEx worldwide express parcel delivery services which are particularly recommended for shipments going to the Far East, South America and USA. 

Source: FedEx Express / The Telegraph

DHL increases US prices by 5.9%

The staggering global economic crisis also seems to have taken a hit on the international logistics and express parcel delivery giant, DHL Express.

Yesterday, the carrier announced an increase of their US prices by 5.9%. The rate change is set to take place on 1st January 2012.

DHL Express, which is owned by the Deutsche Post DHL, justified the price increase due to account inflation and dramatically rising network costs.

By doing so, DHL joins other courier companies and parcel services including UPS or FedEx which were also forced to increase their - primarily air and freight - rates by 5,9 to 6.9%.

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Source: PostAndParcel.info / DHL Express

DHL gets into bed with Nokia Siemens Network over new distribution system in Saudi Arabia

• DHL Express, subsidiary of the Deutsche Post DHL, has signed a three-year agreement with Nokia Siemens Network (NSN) in order to establish a nationwide distribution system of telecommunications in Saudi Arabia. 

The global market leader in express services and parcel delivery is obliged to deliver storage and inventory solutions as well as mobile devices and spare parts across the Saudi Arabic kingdom. Moreover, DHL Express will coordinate customer service activities in a Dubai-based NSN call centre. 

DHL claims that this kind of initiative would confirm significant trends in outsourcing spare parts logistics as Dirk van Doorn, Vice President, Multi-National Companies, DHL Express, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, confirms: 

“(...) The key objective was to enable Nokia Siemens Network and their telecommunications client to focus on core business and competencies.” 

The spare parts will be sourced from 10 different locations in the Saudi Arabia before being reallocated to specifically selected DHL Express multi-use facilities in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran. Originally manufactured in Eastern Europe and China, these parts will also be shipped by the carrier. 

According to Andres Fuentes, Hardware Services Operations Manager (Middle East Centre), Nokia Siemens Networks, “(…) DHL has demonstrated tremendous experience and knowledge in ensuring the success of a robust distribution system for Nokia, Siemens in Saudi Arabia.” 

With the help of the parcel service, DHL Domestic Export, end users will benefit from specific delivery time frames, ranging from 2 to 6 hours. 

Source: DHL / PR Newswire