Express integrator TNT has announced that its hi-tech sector business achieved a double digit growth in Asia (year to date). In Singapore alone, revenue grew by more than 50 per cent while freight volume almost doubled, according to TNT. This growth occurred despite the economic downturn which TNT attributed to its lean supply chain solutions that address the key concern of hi-tech and electronics businesses – excess inventory. TNT pointed to recent studies conducted with hi-tech … [Read more...] about Double digit hi-tech growth for TNT
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TNT embarks on RFID field test in Netherlands
Capitalising on the improvements to supply chain management through the use of RFID, the Dutch arm of TNT Innight in collaboration with NXP Semiconductors and label manufacturer IPEX Group has embarked on a major field test to incorporate the technology into its overnight delivery service. The aim of the project was to enable returnable transport items to be tracked from the point of departure at the customer’s premises to the delivery locations, encompassing the entire supply … [Read more...] about TNT embarks on RFID field test in Netherlands
TNT puts own freighter on HK, Europe route
Express operator TNT is enhancing its service capacity between China and Europe with the addition of a new dedicated B747-400ER freighter. Non-stop flights will operate between Hong Kong and TNT's European air hub in Belgium. This will allow faster transit times, control and visibility over shipments moving between Asia and Europe, while optimising its costs and fleet utilisation, TNT said. TNT says that with its geographical and economic proximity to the Pearl River Delta and its central … [Read more...] about TNT puts own freighter on HK, Europe route
TNT awarded ISO security certification
TNT, provider of integrated express services, has become the first express integrator to achieve the ISO 28000 quality standard. The accreditation covers TNT’s regional head office in Singapore and operationsthroughout the Asia Pacific region. The ISO 28000 certification covers a wide range of requirements for a security management system, including those aspects critical to security assurance of the supply chain. Supply chain security is a key aspect in the transportation of high … [Read more...] about TNT awarded ISO security certification
Leading integrators need to reorganise networks: Datamonitor
Leading integrators DHL, TNT, FedEx and UPS need to reorganise their networks as a result of structural changes in the industry according to consulting firm Datamonitor. Despite severe cost cutting programmes, the four major integrators have all recorded a major drop in profi ts in the last quarter, largely due to significantly lower volumes as well as customers opting for cheaper alternatives, Datamonitor noted in anew report. “However, both DHL and UPS companies have gained some … [Read more...] about Leading integrators need to reorganise networks: Datamonitor
TNT opens PHP15 million Philippine depot
Express integrator TNT has opened a new Philippines-based depot in San Fernando, Pampanga province north of Manila. The PHP15 million (US$312,700) depot is expected to significantly increase TNT’s connectivity and presence in Pampanga, particularly in the special economic zones of Subic and Clark, as well as the rest of Northern Luzon. TNT said the new depot is part of its continued investment in Southeast Asia and is integral to the company’s plans to build its presence … [Read more...] about TNT opens PHP15 million Philippine depot
