The CEO of Deutsche Post's DHL, Frank Appel has given an “unequivocal" denial that the logistics giant is looking to shed its troubled freight forwarding division, dismissing the flurry of reports as nothing more than “false rumours”. In a statement Deutsche Post DHL Group CEO, Frank Appel, said: “To clear up false rumours and to be unequivocal, Deutsche Post DHL Group is not exploring the sale of our Global Forwarding and Freight Division. “We have a market-leading position in this … [Read more...] about DHL chief issues “unequivocal” denial of global forwarding sale
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DHL chief issues "unequivocal" denial of global forwarding sale
The CEO of Deutsche Post's DHL, Frank Appel has given an “unequivocal" denial that the logistics giant is looking to shed its troubled freight forwarding division, dismissing the flurry of reports as nothing more than “false rumours”. In a statement Deutsche Post DHL Group CEO, Frank Appel, said: “To clear up false rumours and to be unequivocal, Deutsche Post DHL Group is not exploring the sale of our Global Forwarding and Freight Division. “We have a market-leading position in this business … [Read more...] about DHL chief issues "unequivocal" denial of global forwarding sale
DHL said to be looking at possible sale of forwarding arm
Deutsche Post unit, DHL, is said to be looking at shedding its troubled freight forwarding division either by spinning if off in some form of strategic joint venture, or outright sale with Japan Post highlighted as a potential suitor, according to a Reuters report. The air and ocean forwarding units would be included in this move, with the land freight forwarding unit likely kept, the report noted citing an un-named source. An outright acquisition of the entire forwarding divison has been … [Read more...] about DHL said to be looking at possible sale of forwarding arm
FedEx introduces zero-emission all-electric vehicles in Japan
Marking the first use of all-electric pickup and delivery vehicles in Japan, FedEx Express (FedEx) has announced the introduction of two zero-emission all-electric Nissan e-NV200 vehicles at the Shinsuna station for Tokyo area pickups and deliveries. FedEx also installed an e-NV200 battery charging station at the facility. This goal, a part of the FedEx EarthSmart initiative, will further advance the company’s existing target of improving fleet fuel efficiency by 30 per cent by 2020, from a … [Read more...] about FedEx introduces zero-emission all-electric vehicles in Japan
FedEx Express opens new Copenhagen airport facility
FedEx Express has opened a new facility at Copenhagen airport for inbound and outbound shipments for Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. It marks the company's ninth facility in the Nordic region in the last five years. Between June 2014 and May 2015 FedEx says shipments from the region increased 24 per cent overall compared to the previous period with North America increasing 22 per cent. “The Nordic gateway will bring our Nordic customers even closer to the rest of the world. By … [Read more...] about FedEx Express opens new Copenhagen airport facility
DHL eCommerce launches new services in Thailand
DHL eCommerce, a division of global logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL Group, has expanded its operations into Thailand and is offering end-to-end domestic delivery service for Thai e-commerce merchants. With its new service, DHL eCommerce is offering a range of unique service options that caters to Thailand's burgeoning e-commerce market. "Thailand, with its tremendous growth potential, fast e-commerce adoption and high smartphone penetration rates, has been identified as the first … [Read more...] about DHL eCommerce launches new services in Thailand
