Germany’s Deutsche Post has emerged as a potential bidder for a stake in Britain’s Royal Mail, as the UK government attempts to partially privatise the stateowned postal company. The parent of express and logistics giant DHL has joined a short list including TNT and CVC, a private equity company already active in the European postal industry. The government says indicative bids are due in April and firm offers are expected in the summer. Business minister Peter Mandelson said a … [Read more...] about Deutsche Post potential Royal Mail bidder
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DHL Express, Japan
DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, has announced the appointment of senior finance veteran Taketo Yamakawa as president and representative director for DHL Express, Japan with effect from 1 April. Recognised as one of Japan’s respected voices of industry, Yamakawa will be responsible for managing business operations and supervising strategies to enhance DHL’s market leadership through greater efficiencies and service quality.With his appointment at DHL … [Read more...] about DHL Express, Japan
The crusading captain
Nervous jitters on the eve of a new business launch? Do not expect Captain Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar Gopinath to show it, even if he has a bad case of them. Affable and easily approachable, Captain Gopi, as he is known around the country, was busy campaigning for a seat in Parliament even as he kept in touch on his ever-beeping Blackberry with the top management of his new venture: Deccan Express Logistics (DEL). Parliament, however, was priority number one. The election had come– to … [Read more...] about The crusading captain
DHL ups capacity on its Asia Air Network
Robust intra-Asian volumes have led DHL to increase capacity between Hong Kong and Singapore, which it serves through Air Hong Kong, a joint venture between Cathay Pacific and DHL. A 110 tonne capacity Boeing 747-400F will replace the current 45 tonne capacity A300-600F, and will operate between both cities six days a week, more than doubling capacity on the SIN-HKG route, a vital link for Intra-Asia trade, DHL said. “The Boeing 747-400F service will link DHL’s Central Asia Hub … [Read more...] about DHL ups capacity on its Asia Air Network
DHL ups capacity on its Asia Air Network
Robust intra-Asian volumes have led DHL to increase capacity between Hong Kong and Singapore, which it serves through Air Hong Kong, a joint venture between Cathay Pacific and DHL. A 110 tonne capacity Boeing 747-400F will replace the current 45 tonne capcity A300-600F, and will operate between both cities six days a week, more than doubling capacity on the SIN-HKG route, a vital link for Intra-Asia trade, DHL said. “The Boeing 747-400F service will link DHL’s Central Asia Hub … [Read more...] about DHL ups capacity on its Asia Air Network
China throws up barrier to int’l express carriers
A new Chinese postal law may make life difficult for international express carriers operating in China to expand their business. The Chinese government on enacted a new postal law on 24 April that bars foreign companies from delivering domestic express letters. Without access to this segment it may be difficult to operate international express business in the country according to the Brussels-based Global Express Association, who called the move by China "protectionist". The market for express … [Read more...] about China throws up barrier to int’l express carriers
