segunda-feira, 3 de outubro de 2011
Aéreo: Brasil e UE preparam liberalização de voos
02 October 2011
sexta-feira, 30 de setembro de 2011
DHL wins contract worth GBP 1.6 billion revenue over 10 years with the UK Government's Department of Health
DHL will run a division called NHS Supply Chain, on behalf of NHS Business Services Authority.
Under the agreement, DHL will run a division called NHS Supply Chain, on behalf of NHS Business Services Authority, and be responsible for delivering all procurement and logistics services across an initial 500,000 products to support 600 hospitals and other health providers in England. The business will ensure that public health (NHS) authorities can dedicate more resources to patient care and continue to manage their cost base. It will help protect existing jobs and lead to the creation of over 1,000 additional positions.
John Allan, Chief Executive of DHL's Logistics division and Management Board Member of Deutsche Post World Net, says, "This contract is both good for staff and good for the NHS. We are committed to targeting savings on behalf of the Department of Health that can be directed back to patient care by building upon the success of both NHS Logistics and some of the scope of the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency. The contract will ensure that NHS Trusts get access to a wide range of high quality, innovative products that will be selected by having extensive dialogue and testing procedures with clinicians. We are thrilled to play such a major part in this change to manage and deliver a world-class supply chain for the NHS."
John Pattullo, Chief Operating Officer for DHL Exel Supply Chain, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
John Pattullo, Chief Operating Officer for DHL Exel Supply Chain, Europe, Middle East and Africa, adds, "By applying commercial experience and procedures to core logistics and procurement functions, and working very closely with the supplier community, we now have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative, high quality products to support public health in England. This is exactly the kind of strategic sourcing deal where we think we can generate major value for our customers, in this case - the NHS."
The range of products NHS Supply Chain will manage encompasses a wide range of goods including key supplier and maintenance contracts, food, bed linen, office equipment, stationery, cleaning products, patient clothing, medical and surgical equipment (such as operating theatre equipment and machinery) dressings and provisions. NHS Supply Chain will have its own management team and be governed by a Board dedicated to managing the performance of the operations. In addition, it will be overseen by the NHS Business Services Authority, a government body responsible for managing core public sector support services.
In 2008, DHL will open a new 250,000 sq ft UK-based DHL distribution centre (DC) to act as a stockholding hub for food and other products. It is expected that around 1,000 extra employees will be recruited to manage this distribution centre and an additional DC in 2012.
With extensive experience in the healthcare sector, including over five years experience with the former NHS Logistics, DHL will build upon existing knowledge, relationships and capabilities to pass savings back to the Department of Health. In addition, DHL will have freedom to invest and develop the business along commercial best practice, work even more closely alongside industry professionals and suppliers, and introduce more employees to the benefits of working alongside DHL.
FedEx Completes Acquisition of Watkins Motor Lines
The operations of Watkins Motor Lines and Watkins Canada Express, Watkins' LTL carrier in Canada, which together include more than 140 service centers and more than 14,000 tractors and trailers, will be re-branded FedEx National LTL and FedEx Freight Canada, respectively. Re-branding of both operations will begin immediately.
"These strategic additions to the FedEx portfolio offer more flexibility and greater value to shippers in the less-than-truckload sector," said Frederick W. Smith, chairman, president and chief executive officer of FedEx Corp. "FedEx Freight, FedEx National LTL and FedEx Freight Canada create a reliable, single-source provider of one- and two-day regional as well as long-haul LTL services that customers have been requesting." Other benefits customers will enjoy include easy access to bundled transportation solutions available with other FedEx operating companies, specifically FedEx Express and FedEx Ground.
FedEx National LTL and FedEx Freight Canada each operate as a separate network within the FedEx Freight segment, which also includes FedEx Freight, FedEx Custom Critical and Caribbean Transportation Services. More than 470 service centers comprise the FedEx Freight, FedEx National LTL, and FedEx Freight Canada networks. The companies will operate nearly 54,000 tractors and trailers to meet customers' regional and long-haul LTL needs.
"FedEx National LTL and FedEx Freight Canada will provide the certainty and reliability of service that customers have come to expect from FedEx Freight," said Douglas G. Duncan, president and chief executive officer of FedEx Freight. "As integration moves forward, FedEx National LTL will strengthen its focus on providing core long-haul services, while FedEx Freight Canada begins identifying service enhancement opportunities as we work together to grow our LTL market share throughout North America."
With a workforce of nearly 9,000, FedEx National LTL will benefit from Watkins' rich heritage in the transportation industry and a strong workplace culture similar to that of FedEx. "Over the years, Watkins' teams have earned a stellar reputation for professionalism and dedication to customer service," added Duncan. "They share these customer-focused priorities with an engaged FedEx workforce, a factor that will facilitate a smooth integration process, help grow our business and guide our company toward an even brighter
TNT acquires Speedage to build leading position in domestic express market India
This acquisition is a key component of TNT's Focus on Networks strategy as announced in December 2005. Acquiring Speedage is in line with TNT’s strategic objective to become the leading provider of express deliveries in the emerging markets in Asia, specifically India. Combining Speedage’s strong domestic road network with TNT’s international and domestic networks will form a powerful platform for further expansion in the fast growing Indian express market.
Mr. Peter Bakker, Chief Executive Officer of TNT N.V. said: “We are pleased to announce another excellent step in the implementation of our Focus on Networks strategy today. TNT will gain a top 3 position in the fast growing Indian domestic road express market with the acquisition of Speedage. The combined revenues for TNT in India after this acquisition will be approaching € 100 million in 2007. We believe that the combination of Speedage road based capabilities with TNT's international express operations will form the first integrated and strongest network available in India. Furthermore, it clearly complements our network strategy in Asia".
Mrs. Marie-Christine Lombard, Group Managing Director of TNT’s Express division, said: "The road based Express segment is projected to more than quadruple in the coming decade. Furthermore, the sustainable economic growth in India, major government investments in infrastructure and an opportunity to leverage on Europe being the largest trade partner with India, should support us to reach our objective to become the market leader in Express in India by 2010.”
Founded in 1995 and with an annual profitable turnover of Euro 17 million in FY 2005 / 06, Speedage has a strong and impressive list of customers, which includes global players, large and medium sized companies. This acquisition will add 514 depots, 26 transit hubs, 730 vehicles and 1,195 employees (and approx. 1,300 sub-contracted staff) to TNT’s existing resources enabling TNT to offer a comprehensive network covering all parts of India.
“Speedage is a result oriented company that has established a substantial network in India. With a 60% growth in its revenue over the past year, it is one of the fastest growing companies in the road express industry. This acquisition will allow TNT to extend the integrated air and road products spanning across ‘time critical’, ‘day definite’ and special services to a broad range of customers”, said Abhik Mitra, Managing Director, TNT-India.
1. TNT Express is one of the world’s leading business to business express delivery companies. The company delivers 3.5 million parcels, documents and pieces of freight a week to over 200 countries using its network of nearly 900 depots, hubs and sortation centres. TNT Express operates over 19,000 road vehicles and 43 aircraft and has the biggest door-to-door air and road express delivery infrastructure in Europe.
2. TNT Express employed over 48,000 staff worldwide per year end 2005 and is the first ever organisation to achieve global recognition as an Investor in People. The company reported revenue of Euro 2.9 billion in the first half of 2006. Operating income from TNT Express increased by 21.5% to Euro 277 million in the first half of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005.
3. TNT N.V. provides businesses and consumers worldwide with an extensive range of services for their mail and express delivery needs. Headquartered in the Netherlands, TNT offers efficient network infrastructures in Europe and Asia and is expanding operations worldwide to maximize its network performance. TNT serves more than 200 countries and employs over 128,000 people. In the first half of 2006, TNT reported Euro 5.3 billion in revenues. TNT N.V. is publicly listed on the stock exchanges of Amsterdam and New York. TNT recognizes its social responsibility, and has formed partnerships with the United Nations World Food Programme and the United Nations Environmental Programme to fight hunger and pollution in the world.
quinta-feira, 29 de setembro de 2011
Aeroportos: Prazos de concessão serão diferentes
Aeroportos: Prazos de concessão serão diferentes
29 September 2011Acre: Zona de Processamento de Exportação recebe autorização para funcionamento
quarta-feira, 28 de setembro de 2011
Gol e Aerolíneas Argentinas decidem compartilhar voos
A íntegra está disponível para assinantes do jornal e do UOL (empresa controlada pelo Grupo Folha, que edita a Folha).
As duas empresas assinaram memorando de entendimento para a implementação de um acordo de compartilhamento de voos. Nesse tipo de acordo, uma companhia pode vender diretamente assentos em voos da companhia parceira.
Além de mais opções de frequência entre os dois países, os voos domésticos da Argentina passarão a ser emitidos com o código da Gol e vice-versa para a Aerolíneas no Brasil.
Segundo Marcelo Bento Ribeiro, diretor de alianças da Gol, o acordo deve levar cerca de cinco meses para ser implementado.
O acordo depende de aprovação da Anac (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil) e da agência equivalente na Argentina, além de órgãos de defesa da concorrência dos dois países.
Voos internos na Argentina, ou mesmo voos internacionais, como Buenos Aires-Miami, operados pela Aerolíneas contarão pontos para o Smiles, o programa da Gol.
segunda-feira, 26 de setembro de 2011
Cooperativas: Exportações atingem aumento recorde de 32%
Aéreo: Lufthansa Cargo apresenta cargueiro MD-11 em edição especial
sexta-feira, 23 de setembro de 2011
Logística: DHL torna-se única proprietária da empresa Lifeconex
Logística: DHL torna-se única proprietária da empresa Lifeconex
23 September 2011“Após desempenharem juntas, um serviço especializado e inovador, por seis anos, a mudança de propriedade permitirá à LifeConEx aumentar seu market share. Quando a joint-venture foi criada, em 2005, era única no setor de logística e, em função de sua abordagem imparcial das tecnologias, integrando todos os parceiros da cadeia a frio, tornou-se a líder mundial no atendimento de proeminentes empresas farmacêuticas e biotecnológicas. Este investimento vem ao encontro da estratégia corporativa 2015, do Deutsche Post DHL, para o setor de LifeSciences”, declarou Roger Crook, CEO mundial da DHL Global Forwarding & Freight, e membro do Conselho de Life Sciences & Healthcare do Deutsche Post DHL.
A empresa mantém seu nome LifeConEx e todo o quadro de funcionários. O CEO David Bang, continuará liderando a empresa, empenhado em supervisionar o processo de transição e lançar as bases para um desenvolvimento continuo. “Não haverá nenhum impacto negativo sobre serviços atuais e acordos em vigor com clientes e parceiros. Ao contrário, haverá maior integração e oferta de serviços mais ampla, para que os clientes possam escolher a opção mais equilibrada (entre qualidade e custo), com base na estabilidade do produto, o valor e o mercado”, assegurou Bang. (Informações/Foto: Divulgação)