Der US-Paketdienst Fedex will seinen niederländischen Wettbewerber TNT Express übernehmen. Das teilen beiden Unternehmen heute in einer gemeinsamen Presseerklärung mit. Demnach werden acht Euro je TNT-Aktie geboten. Damit wird TNT Express mit 4,4 Milliarden Euro bewertet. Das TNT-Management empfiehlt seinen Aktionären die Annahme der Offerte. Fedex will die Übernahme in der ersten Hälfte des Jahres…
Implied equity value of approximately EUR 4.4 billion: FedEx and TNT Express agree on recommended all-cash public offer for All TNT Express shares FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) (FedEx) and TNT Express N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: TNTE) announces that they have reached a conditional agreement on a recommended all-cash offer for all issued and outstanding ordinary shares,…
4,4 Mrd. Euro Kaufpreis: Übernahme von TNT Express durch die amerikanische FedExCorporation soll bis zum 1. Halbjahr 2016 unter Dach und Fach sein Die FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) (FedEx) und TNT Express NV (Euronext Amsterdam: TNTE) verlautbaren ihre bedingte Vereinbarung über ein empfohlenes Barangebot für alle ausgegebenen und ausstehenden Stammaktien, einschließlich der Aktien von American…
Loggi is an urban logistics company bringing instant delivery within anyone’s reach. Founded in São Paulo, Brazil, Loggi uses the massive network of motor an bike curriers to form a logistics network that’s fast and reliable. As Ti’s second report of the year, Latin America Logistics and Transport, gets set for publication later this week,…
FedEx SupplyChain and Advanced Supply Chain will be carrying the 3PL flag at IntraLogisteX as they joining numerous others for the UK’s only intralogistics exhibition in 2015. FedEx SupplyChain offers specialty logistics services that include critical inventory logistics, transport management and temperature-controlled transport and warehousing through a network of owned and managed resources – all…
Jeder fünfte Online-Käufer in Deutschland kauft ein Mal im Monat oder häufiger in ausländischen Online-Shops ein. Besonders beliebt sind dabei Web-Angebote aus den USA, Großbritannien und China. Das sind Ergebnisse einer Untersuchung zum weltweiten grenzüberschreitenden Internet-Handel, die Forrester Consulting im Auftrag von FedEx realisiert hat. Die Marktforscher haben mehr als 9.000 Verbraucher aus 17 Ländern…
FedEx SupplyChain is to exhibit at IntraLogisteX, highlighting its range of logistics services that include critical inventory logistics, transport management and temperature-controlled transport and warehousing. The integrated logistics provider leverages the FedEx transport and information networks in commercial markets around the world. The company provides integrated FedEx services for customers with high-value products or complex…
John Wagner’s latest article explores some of the critical factors to watch for this year; and overviews how they might affect the logistics and transportation landscapes. As we begin 2015 it looks like the economy will keep chugging along at the hot pace we saw in the third and four quarters of 2014. There is…
Das Stuttgarter Softwareunternehmen AEB wird auf der diesjährigen Fachmesse LogiMAT seine Lösung ASSIST4 Carrier Integration präsentieren. Die intelligente Software ermöglicht verladenden Unternehmen die reibungslose Kommunikation mit Spediteuren sowie mit Paket- und Expressdiensten. Das Ergebnis: Transportdienstleister-Anbindungen „aus der Steckdose“ – schnell und kostengünstig eingerichtet und wartungsfrei. Mit weiteren Informationen stehen die AEB-Experten am Stand 7B61 in Halle…
This is the final post in the “Retailers, Supply Chains and the Holiday Season” blog post series and it addresses one of the most difficult parts of the supply chain that retailers have to deal with each holiday season – returns. An article from the Wall Street Journal offers some interesting data surrounding returns: According…
The Post Office is predicting its biggest ever pre-Christmas returns surge, with 3.6m consumers expected to return £813m worth of online purchases. The poll of 2,000 consumers found that 75 per cent of Christmas present returns are carried out before 25 December, with 42 per cent of all gifts purchased online. In the UK, the…
A recognized leader in reverse logistics, GENCO transforms the FedEx suite of e-commerce and supply chain solutions. FedEx Corp. has agreed to buy logistics provider GENCO, which has revenue of about $1.6 billion. Pittsburgh-based GENCO, with more than 130 warehouse locations, has customers in technology, consumer, industrial, retail and health-care markets. Its services include contract…
As the holiday season is in full swing, Chuck Moyer, CEO Express Delivers, forecasts what eCommerce delivery will look like. If you thought the 2013 holiday season was a wild ride, CLDA board member Chuck Moyer says 2014 has all the makings of a train wreck. Chuck was a presenter at Eye for Transport’s 12th…
John Wagner Jr. oversees the upcoming holiday shopping season in regards of retail sales opportunities, online shopping and industrial production, including the latest transportation and intermodal news and challenges. The arctic chill is hitting most of the USA early this year, but retail sales heated up in October by 0.3 percent. The Census Bureau reports…
Have a look at John Wagner’s perspective on the economy and today’s logistics landscape trends: Land, Rail and Sea. The Federal Reserve noted that the economy continued to expand modestly from late August to early October as the transportation sector expanded. Minneapolis, Atlanta, Cleveland, Richmond and the Kansas City Federal bank heads spoke to transportation…
Following 2014’s European SME Week, David Binks, President for Europe, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa, FedEx Express, reveals why SMEs will continue to miss out on growth potential unless they adopt a fresh way of thinking. Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes. And during European SME Week, we have recognised, promoted and celebrated…
Thomas Loock (Foto, 48), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) der DPD Geo-Post (Deutschland) GmbH, ist neuer Finanzvorstand des Bundesverbandes Paket und Expresslogistik (BIEK). Er folgt auf Dr. Philipp Nölling, ehemals kaufmännischer Geschäftsführer der Hermes Logistik Gruppe Deutschland GmbH, der das Unternehmen und den Verband Ende Juni verlassen hat, um sich neuen beruflichen Herausforderungen zu stellen. „Der…
Die FedEx Corp. rechnet für die diesjährige Weihnachtszeit erneut mit Rekordzahlen beim Versand von Paketen. Das Unternehmen geht davon aus, dass zwischen dem „Black Friday“ (Tag nach dem Erntedankfest, 28. November 2014) und Heiligabend über 290 Millionen Sendungen transportiert werden. Im Vorjahresvergleich bedeutet das einen Anstieg um 8,8 Prozent des gesamten saisonalen Spitzenvolumens. Prognosen zufolge…
Joe Lynch, Business Development Executive at E. L. Hollingsworth and creator of the website ‚The Logistics of Logistics‘, gives his insight on how to minimize the impact of LTL rate increases, offering 10 ways to approach it. LTL rate increases are here and I believe they are here to stay for the foreseeable future. The…
FedEx Corp. hat FedEx® Global Returns eingeführt, eine Versandlösung zur Vereinfachung von weltweiten Rücksendungen. Damit können Einzelhändler Rücksendungen für ihre Kunden noch bequemer machen. Das Angebot beinhaltet bearbeitbare Rücksendungsfrachtbriefe, Zolldokumentation und flexible Rücksendeorte über FedEx Express. „FedEx Global Returns gibt dem Versender die Kontrolle“, sagt Raj Subramaniam, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Communications bei FedEx….
Easier Global Access Than Ever for Customers in the Dynamic Polish Market FedEx Express has reached another important milestone in its European growth program—which has involved business expansion and acquisitions and started in October 2011—by successfully completing the integration of Opek Sp. z o.o. into its global network. The Polish shipping company was acquired in…
The economy continues to heat up while the temperatures cool down this fall season. Along with economic growth there is a greater demand on our nation’s transportation capacity. The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) non-manufacturing index grew to a 59.6 reading in August from 58.7 in July, showing that the service sector is on a…
Volkswagen, BMW und Lufthansa – das sind die drei beliebtesten Arbeitgeber für angehende Fach- und Führungskräfte im Bereich Logistik und Supply Chain. So das aktuelle Ergebnis der VerkehrsRundschau-Studie „Top- Logistik-Arbeitgeber 2014“, die die Wünsche und Vorlieben von jungen Berufstätigen und Studierenden analysiert. Unter den Top 10 Arbeitgebern des insgesamt 60 Arbeitgeber umfassenden Rankings finden sich…
Unternehmen, die ihre eiligen und zeitsensiblen Sendungen mit unterschiedlichen Kurier- und Expressanbietern auf den Weg bringen, können diese nun online über die zentrale Logistik IT-Plattform AX4 beauftragen und im weiteren Sendungsverlauf managen. Mit dem neuen Service integriert AXIT führende KEP-Dienstleister (Kurier, Express, Paket) und vereinfacht Auftraggebern aus Industrie und Handel den Versand von Paket- und…
After global logistics company FedEx Express acquired Supaswift businesses in southern Africa earlier this year, David Binks, President for Europe, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa, visited the region to gain an on-the-ground view of the local market. Here, he reveals why trade with Europe, SME growth, and global-local logistics partners, are priming Africa to…
Alternative fuels and hybrid drive technologies are not only a step towards sustainability – they are also a great path toward cost efficiency Embracing sustainability initiatives in your fleet’s fuel management means combining green practices with your fleet’s strategic objectives. Alternative fuels and hybrid drive technologies can certainly be integrated with great success. While a…
John Wagner Jr. looks at figures from across the logistics industry and how they point to a slow but steady recovery for the US economy There are a lot of numbers to discuss today; most of them show a slow, sustained growth trend for the U.S. economy. June retail sales came in at a fairly…
Georgia Logistics compiles a monthly set of facts and figures regarding the Logistics Markets. We selected a few facts to share with you U.S Market Gross Domestic Product: The U.S. GDP decreased 2.9% in the first quarter of 2014 according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. U.S. Trade Deficit: The…
With urbanization, cities worldwide grow fast. Changing consumer behavior is leading to new requirement in final delivery; more frequent, faster, just-in-time and much more complicated. Smarter cities, sharing open data, and better software capabilities create possibilities for innovation in parcel delivery services. More, and even more Continuous growth in home shopping and peer-to-peer marketplaces will…
The winners for this year’s eft North American 3PL Awards were announced and celebrated at a reception during the eft 12th Annual North American 3PL Summit Each year the eft 3PL Awards aim to recognise those 3PLs that continuously deliver excellence in logistics operations and superior service to their customers. The nominees are shortlisted by…
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