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
Frank Appel
DHL Express opens new €230 million Leipzig sorting centre
DHL, a global leader in international express services, today officially opened the new sorting centre at its express hub in Leipzig. The state-of-the-art sorting facility can now handle bulkier and heavier shipments which are sorted on a fully automated basis at Europe’s most modern shipment sorting facility. The investment of €230 million to expand the European hub has boosted the processing capacity of DHL at the site by about 50 per cent to 150,000 shipments per hour. “The successful … [Read more...] about DHL Express opens new €230 million Leipzig sorting centre
K+N’s Tim Scharwath appointed to DHL Global Forwarding
Fomer member of the Management Board at Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Tim Scharwath has been appointed to the Board of Management responsible for DHL Global Forwarding, Freight. Scharwath was K+N’s member of the Management Board responsible for global airfreight since 2011. The new CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Freight will join the Group within the next twelve months. In the meantime Frank Appel, CEO Deutsche Post DHL Group retains responsibility for this division. “We are very pleased … [Read more...] about K+N’s Tim Scharwath appointed to DHL Global Forwarding
DHL Supply Chain opens cutting edge Singapore facility
DHL Supply Chain, a global leader for contract logistics solutions, recently launched its Advanced Regional Center (ARC) in Singapore . Built at an investment of more than S$160 million (US$116.8 million), the new 90,000 sqm facility features an $18.8 million multi-customer automation system featuring advanced robotics. The pioneering system allows customers to enjoy the benefits of automation solution without the need for significant capital investment. The technological enhancement uses 130 … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain opens cutting edge Singapore facility
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 … [Read more...] about DHL chief issues “unequivocal” denial of global forwarding sale
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
