DHL, UPS, TNT, FedEx, DPD in international unions’ sights

Two world trade union federations are meeting in Frankfurt this week as part of their mission to hold the big five worldwide logistics companies to account – and will make their presence felt at DHL’s annual general meeting in the city, too.

Boeing delivers FedEx Express its first 777 Freighter

Boeing and FedEx Express have celebrated the delivery of the world’s largest air cargo carrier’s first 777 Freighter.

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FedEx Express has presented the Australian Salvation Army Emergency Services division with a disaster recovery unit to assist disaster response personnel in reacting to emergencies.

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Will home deliveries save express freight?

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The express industry is becoming increasingly reliant on the B2C segment and growing demand for online shopping deliveries as the economic downturn reduces B2B parcel volumes.

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FedEx x 5 to Vietnam

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FedEx x 5 to Vietnam

FedEx Express has announced the launch of a new Airbus A310 flight service to Vietnam, which will increase its daily capacity into and out of the country fivefold.

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FedEx plans to acquire TNT would shake up the industry

Independent research company Datamonitor says FedEx is reported to be interested in acquiring TNT.

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NZ, Australian students win at Regional International Trade Challenge

After a gruelling three-day test of their business acumen, analytical capabilities and mental strength, a teenage duo from New Zealand has won the International Trade Challenge (ITC) regional finals.

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UPS trumps FedEx in race to buy TNT

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UPS trumps FedEx in race to buy TNT

The Dutch delivery company TNT NV may fall into the hands of its US rival United Parcel Service (UPS), following FedEx’s short-lived attempt to acquire the European company.

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DHL retreats from USA with 14,900 casualties

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DHL retreats from USA with 14,900 casualties

DHL Express has announced it would exit its US domestic-only services by the end of January 2009, in a desperate attempt to restore its balance sheet in deepest red.

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Express freighters flock to rail

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Express freighters flock to rail

The long-buried potential of rail is at last to be realised with the help of the global express delivery industry, a market analyst has argued.

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