Deutsche Post DHL Group, increased revenue and operating profit significantly in the second quarter of 2017. Group revenue increased by EUR 623 million to EUR 14.8 billion, with the international parcel and eCommerce business and the global Express business in particular driving this strong growth. With EBIT of EUR 841 million, Deutsche Post DHL Group recorded the strongest second quarter in its history, and the seventh consecutive quarter in which the company has posted an all-time quarterly … [Read more...] about Group revenue increases by 4.4% to EUR 14.8 billion in Q2
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DHL expands environmentally-friendly ‘City Hub’ concept
DHL Express has extended its City Hub concept for environmentally-friendly inner-city deliveries to The Hague, Netherlands with a new pilot involving electric vehicles. This will also see the first deployment of Deutsche Post DHL Group’s highly successful street-scooter electric delivery van in the global DHL Express delivery network. The City Hub concept was first launched in March 2017 in Utrecht, Netherlands and Frankfurt, Germany. The successful pilots in these cities linked the … [Read more...] about DHL expands environmentally-friendly ‘City Hub’ concept
Celebrations at Hermes after ISO standard re-certification
Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, is celebrating after being re-certified to the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards. These three renowned standards recognise the effectiveness of the organisation’s quality management, environmental management and occupational health and safety management systems. This is the third time the company has achieved the standards after first securing the certifications six years ago. The latest certification is valid for a further three … [Read more...] about Celebrations at Hermes after ISO standard re-certification
KLM Cargo’s new and innovative sorting system
KLM Cargo has officially launched a new and innovative sorting system that can handle more than 2,000 items per hour, bound for more than 70 destinations. The system was built in cooperation with Lödige Industries and Vanderlande. The innovative sorter allows for faster handling of all post, express and pharmaceutical consignments. Bertholt Leeftink, director - general Enterprise and Innovation of the ministry of Economic Affairs and Kajsa Ollongren, alderman of the municipality of … [Read more...] about KLM Cargo’s new and innovative sorting system
Boeing and Fedex: ecoDemonstrator Testing
As part of the continuing effort to accelerate aerospace innovation, Boeing and FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world's largest express transportation company, will work together to fly the next ecoDemonstrator. Starting in 2018, a new Boeing 777 Freighter will test emerging technologies, such as propulsion advancements and flight deck innovations. The ecoDemonstrator program, now in its fifth iteration, serves as a series of flying testbeds designed to improve … [Read more...] about Boeing and Fedex: ecoDemonstrator Testing
Qatar Cargo and DHL charter oil and energy equipment
Qatar Airways Cargo transported over 80 tonnes of oil and energy equipment on board its Boeing 777 freighter for one of its major customers DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL. The collaboration with DHL Global Forwarding inaugurates Qatar Airways first charter flight into Cabo Frio, an airport strategically located close to the most important oil region in Brazil. Through integrated planning and proper coordination between all … [Read more...] about Qatar Cargo and DHL charter oil and energy equipment
