TNT has today signed an agreement to sell DomiCall s.r.o., a Czech telemarketing company to a private enterprise active in the call centre business. DomiCall, based in Prague, Czech Republic, is part of European Mail Networks and provides call centre/telemarketing services mainly to the automotive and insurance sectors. TNT said the sale of DomiCall is in line with its earlier announced strategy to manage its European Mail Networks business (EMN) for value realisation through partnerships and … [Read more...] about TNT sells its Czech call centre
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DHL Express continues European sell-off
DHL Express has announced the sale of its domestic parcels business in the UK, saying that Home Delivery Network Ltd (HDN) would be buying the business for an undisclosed price. Being sold is the part of DHL Express’ UK business which focuses on ‘day definite’ parcel services. DHL will retain the international ‘time definite’ and ‘same day’ express businesses. It will also continue the ‘DHLitNow’ online business. … [Read more...] about DHL Express continues European sell-off
TNT transports mast for Sydney-Hobart race
Global express and logistics provider TNT recently transported an unusual but key piece of yachting equipment from Liege to Sydney via Singapore for the renowned Sydney-Hobart sailing race. The 44 metre-long mast, separated into two sections each measuring 22 metres, was transported from TNT’s hub in Liege, Belgium to Singapore on board TNT’s B747 freighter. Following the Singapore stopover, the mast was subsequently flown into Sydney by another carrier. Due to its … [Read more...] about TNT transports mast for Sydney-Hobart race
101 new China stocking locations for UPS
UPS has announced plans to increase its service parts logistics network in China with 101 new field stocking locations (FSLs) which will complement its existing 950 FSLs in 120 countries. The UPS FSL network expansion will cover 89 key cities across China, spanning more than 110 bonded and non-bonded FSLs, the express company said. “This expansion in China is important to the growth of our Post Sales business worldwide and will benefit companies who require close-to-customer China FSLs for … [Read more...] about 101 new China stocking locations for UPS
DHL donates former US hub to community
Deutsche Post DHL and the Clinton County Port Authority (CCPA) have announced a preliminary agreement for the donation of DHL's former US express hub to the local community of Wilmington, Ohio for redevelopment and future use of the site as an airport/commerce park. … [Read more...] about DHL donates former US hub to community
FedEx Express ups Romanian service
FedEx Express announced a series of service enhancements that it says will allow customers to access Timisoara, Romania’s fastest growth area, within one to three business days for International Priority shipments. The improved service will also reduce outbound transit times for customers based in Timisoara, cutting delivery times to Asia and Europe by onebusiness day. Aimed at strengthening FedEx Express service proposition in Eastern Europe, customers will see improved transit … [Read more...] about FedEx Express ups Romanian service