This week, DHL announced that as of January 30, 2009, they are halting US domestic service and focusing on “what we do better than anyone else - international shipping”. The move allows them to cut US costs by 80%, although with half of their top customers and global shipping volume based in or routed through [...]
DHL’s Domestic US Pullout Shakes Up Parcel Market
November 17th, 2008 · 2 Comments · LCCS and trade, sourcing, supplier management, supply management
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Will a TNT Acquisition make UPS or FedEx Truly Global?
November 10th, 2008 · 2 Comments · LCCS and trade, sourcing, supplier management, supply management
TNT has been the center of rumors that both UPS and FedEx may be interested in acquiring the company. While all companies involved deny these rumors, similar rumors surfaced between Exel and UPS right before Deutsche Post World Net bought Exel to form DHL Exel Supply Chain.
If the rumors prove to be true and TNT [...]
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