Monthly Archives: May 2017

DHL and Auchan renew successful partnership

As part of the renewal, DHL International Supply Chain, the specialist supply chain management team of DHL Global Forwarding, will continue the nearly 10 years lasting partnership by providing purchase order and vendor management, origin consolidation and destination... DHL provides Purchase Order Management for more than 17,000 TEUs yearly worldwideWith the contract extension DHL and Auchan will celebrate 10th anniversaryDHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group has secured a contract renewal for continued management of Auchan’s inbound supply chain operations. Auchan Retail is the second largest supermarket operator in France, present in 16 countries in Western, Central & Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa with 3,836

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FedEx Office Team Members Deliver Mother’s Day Love to Their Moms with Shopping Spree at Waco’s Famous Magnolia Market

FedEx Office Team Members Deliver Mother’s Day Love to Their Moms with Shopping Spree at Waco’s Famous Magnolia MarketFive Team Members Won $1,000 Shopping Spree for Submitting Heartfelt Essays About Their MomsPLANO, Texas — May 11, 2017 — Consumers say they will spend more than ever on Mother’s Day this year, and FedEx Office team members are no exception. Hundreds of them shared family stories in a FedEx Office Mother’s Day contest to win $1,000 shopping sprees to Magnolia Market in Waco, Texa

By | 2017-05-11T00:53:00+00:00 May 11th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

Deutsche Post DHL Group remains on course for growth

Group revenue climbed by more than EUR 1 billion to EUR 14.9 billion. All four divisions contributed to the strong growth. Volumes and revenue saw substantial growth in particular in the German and international Parcel and eCommerce businesses as well as the... Group revenue climbed by more than EUR 1 billion to EUR 14.9 billion. With Group EBIT of EUR 885 million, Deutsche Post DHL Group surpassed the good prior-year result and registered the strongest first quarter in the company’s history¹.“Following a record year in 2016, the upward trend has continued at Deutsche Post DHL Group this year. The company has successfully expanded its Parcel business into international markets, and has also introduced new solutions in its Express business to continue c

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USPS posts FY2017 2nd quarter results

Even with continued achievements in improving operational efficiency and revenue, the Postal Service cannot overcome systemic financial imbalances caused by legal and other constraints. Passage of legislation that would allow the Postal Service to operate within a more sustainable business model is urgently needed. “America deserves a financially stable Postal Service that can continue to play a vital role in our economy and society. For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Se

By | 2017-05-10T00:53:00+00:00 May 10th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

UPS Express Critical Service Launches In Europe

US 05/10/17Atlanta, GADedicated service for time-critical shipments that require special handlingUPS Express Critical® service launched in Europe for urgent, time-critical shipments that require special handling such as aircraft parts or surgical tools. UPS Express Critical® options include air, charter, surface and a personal courier who can carry the shipment by hand from origin to destination on a commercial flight. UPS Express Critical® also partners with aerospace and manufacturing clients

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UPS Named One Of America’s Best Employers

US 05/10/17Atlanta, GAIndependent Forbes Survey Asks Employees To Rate Their CompanyUPS (NYSE:UPS) was named to the Forbes “Best Employers” list for the third consecutive year. The magazine enlists a third-party survey team from Statista, a research and statistics firm, to query 30,000 respondents from U.S.-based companies with more than 1,000 employees across 25 industry sectors. For this survey, employees were contacted anonymously online and without the involvement of their employer. In addit

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DHL brings Internet of Things to logistics

DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics specialist within the Deutsche Post DHL Group, forges ahead on its path of digitalization by implementing Internet of Things technology into warehousing to optimize operational efficiency and lay the foundations for safer... DHL Supply Chain launches Internet of Things cockpits at three smart warehouses in Germany, the Netherlands and PolandCollaboration with Cisco and Conduce leverages Internet of Things technology for more agile supply chain managementDHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics specialist within the Deutsche Post DHL Group, forges ahead on its path of digitalization by implementing Internet of Things technology into warehousing to optimize operational efficiency and lay the foundations for safer work

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DHL reveals the Sharing Economy is shaking up logistics

DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider, reveals in a new Trend Report today that embracing digital platforms and business models built around sharing not owning assets presents a significant future opportunity for the logistics industry. DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider, reveals in a new Trend Report today that embracing digital platforms and business models built around sharing not owning assets presents a significant future opportunity for the logistics industry. The report, entitled ‘Sharing Economy Logistics – Rethinking Logistics with access over ownership’ provides insights to help understand the Sharing Economy, learn best practices in the Sharing Economy from other industries, and presents practical applicatio

By | 2017-05-09T00:53:00+00:00 May 9th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

FedEx Extends Sponsorship of the FedExCup Championship on the PGA TOUR

FedEx Extends Sponsorship of the FedExCup Championship on the PGA TOURPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (May 9, 2017) – Having celebrated the first decade of the FedExCup last September with Rory McIlroy’s memorable charge to the championship, the PGA TOUR and FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the extension of the shipping giant’s sponsorship of the FedExCup season-long competition on the PGA TOUR. “The FedEx relationship has been invaluable to the PGA TOUR on multiple fronts for more than 30 years,

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UPS Joins With Expo 2020 Dubai As Official Logistics Partner

US 05/09/17Atlanta, GAUPS to deliver one of the world’s most complex logistics challengesExpo 2020 a symbol of the UAE’s position connecting the world to key marketsPrevious UPS expertise delivering Olympic Games will benefit Expo 2020 DubaiExpo 2020 Dubai has chosen leading global logistics firm UPS (NYSE: UPS) to handle the logistics operations for World Expo 2020 Dubai, which is expected to attract millions of visitors between its opening day on October 20, 2020 through April 10, 2021. The Ex

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