Business Overview: UPS is the world's largest courier organization, the world's largest parcel delivery company, but also the world's a major professional transportation and logistics service provider. Every working day, the company delivers parcels to 1.8 million customers and the number of recipients is up to 6 million. The company's primary operations are within the United States and in more than 200 other countries and territories. The company has built a large and trusted global transportation infrastructure, developed a comprehensive, competitive and guaranteed portfolio of services, and continually leverages advanced technologies to support these services. The company offers logistics services, including integrated supply chain management.
Business Distribution: UPS's business revenue shows different distribution characteristics by region and mode of transportation. Regionally, the U.S. domestic business accounted for 89% of the total revenue, Europe and Asia business accounted for 11%. From the point of view of the mode of transportation, domestic land transportation accounted for 54%, air transportation.html' onmouseover="javascript:showpos(event,this)" onmouseout="javascript:ClearTimer()" target="_blank" style="" color:#00A2CA"> Domestic air transportation accounted for 19 percent, domestic delayed shipments 10 percent, foreign shipments 9 percent and non-parcel business 4 percent.
On January 10, 2001, UPS acquired California Logistics, a subsidiary of the Fritz Group of companies, by issuing $433 million worth of new stock and integrating the company into UPS's expanding logistics business, making it a larger transportation group. on November 28, 2000, UPS increased its weekly round-the-world flights from three to five. On November 28, 2000, UPS increased its weekly round-the-world flights from three to five to handle the growing cross-border traffic, and the total amount of freight UPS moves on this route grew by 200,000 pounds per day.
2. FedEX
Business Overview: FedEX Corporation, formerly FDX Corporation, is a provider of global transportation, logistics, e-commerce, and supply chain management services. The company provides integrated business solutions to its customers through an independent network of subsidiaries. Its subsidiaries include FedEX Express, which operates a courier business; FedEX Ground, which operates packaging and ground delivery services; FedEX Custom Critical, which operates high-speed transportation delivery services; FedEX Global, which operates integrated logistics, technology, and transportation services; and Viking Freight, a a small transportation company in the western United States).
Business Distribution: By region, the U.S. accounted for 76% of total revenue, while international business accounted for 24%. In terms of transportation modes, air transportation accounted for 83% of total revenues, highway 11%, and other 6%.
On January 11, 2001, under a contract capable of generating $6.3 billion in revenues, FedEX will carry express and courier mail between airports for the U.S. Postal Service system. Over the next 18 months, FedEX will pay the Postal Service between $126 million and $132 million to set up drop boxes at 10,000 post offices and retain the right to set up drop boxes at the remaining 38,000 post offices. These moves will result in approximately $900 million in new revenues for the company.On December 29, 2000, FedEX announced plans to acquire 16.38 million shares of American Freightways, Inc. at a price of $28.13 per share, in fulfillment of its initial commitment to acquire 50.1% of the company.
3. Deutsche Post World Net
Business Overview:Deutsche Post, the national postal service of Germany, is the leading logistics company in the European region, with an eye on becoming No. 1 in the world. It has recently changed its brand (to Dertsche Post World Net, or DPWN). On the one hand in preparation for the listing and trading, and on the other hand in recognition of the global nature of its business and the growing importance of e-commerce, DPWN is divided into four autonomously operated divisions, namely Post, Logistics, Courier and Financial Services.
The postal division, comprising the postal, direct marketing and publication distribution businesses, has an operational network of the highest caliber, consisting of 83 standardized distribution centers throughout Germany, and is placing increasing emphasis on the high-growth direct marketing business. The Courier Division offers express services covering Europe through the Global Post and International Post business units of Euro Express Germany and Euro Express Europe, and global services through a partnership with DHL, in which Deutsche Post World Net has a 25% stake.
The Logistics division was established in 1999 through several acquisitions of companies under the Danzas brand. This division provides a one-stop shop and offers services for all parts of the entire logistics chain. Services include global air and ocean freight, European ground transportation services and customized logistics solutions.
Meanwhile, the financial services offered through Postbank became a wholly owned subsidiary in January 1999. In January 2000, DSL Bank (a bank specializing in private and commercial construction lending) was acquired to provide multi-channel banking services to private and commercial customers.
Business Composition and Distribution: In terms of net revenues, DPWN's four main businesses, Postal, Express, Logistics and Finance, accounted for 49%, 21%, 18% and 12% respectively. In particular, for the geographical distribution of the logistics business (in terms of net revenues), Germany, France, Italy and the rest of Europe accounted for 23%, 17%, 8% and 23%, respectively, while Scandinavia, the Americas and Far East Australia accounted for 12%, 11% and 6%, respectively.
In January 2001, the German government enacted new legislation for the postal sector, which would allow the state to sell its majority stake in Deutsche Post.In November 2000, Germany's Minister of Economics stated that the government would not end Deutsche Post's complete monopoly by the end of 2002, as had been originally planned. At the same time Deutsche Post intends to increase its shareholding in DHL International from 50 percent to 75 percent.
4. Maersk/A.P. Moeller
Maersk Sealand is the world's largest shipping company, with 250 ships, including container ships, bulk carriers, supply and special-purpose ships, tankers, etc. The group also owns a large number of loading and unloading terminals and provides logistics services. The company also conducts oil and gas drilling in Norway, Venezuela and other countries. In addition, the group is engaged in the manufacture of ships and intermodal containers, the production of pharmaceuticals, the operation of a domestic airline, Maersk Air, and the provision of information services. In addition, the company owns the second largest supermarket chain in Denmark.
5. Nippon Express
Nippon Express's business is divided into motor transportation, air transportation, warehousing and others, which account for 44%, 16%, 5% and 25% respectively. Geographically, 93% of its operating revenue comes from Japan. Its customers are mainly in the electronics, chemical, automotive, retail and technology industries.
6. Ryder
Business Overview:Ryder Systems, Inc. provides a range of technologically advanced logistics, supply chain, and transportation management services on a global basis. The company's product offerings include full-service leasing, commercial leasing, motor vehicle maintenance and integration services. It also provides comprehensive supply chain solutions, cutting-edge logistics management services and e-commerce solutions to support its customers' entire supply chain, from the input of raw materials to the distribution of products.
Business Distribution: In terms of regions, the U.S. business accounted for 82% of total revenue, while the international business accounted for 18%. In terms of business segments, transportation services accounted for 57%, logistics for 32%, and other for 11%.
On November 20, 2000, Ryder Systems, Inc. formed a joint venture with Toyota (Americas) Corporation and its Japanese parent company, the Toyota Group***, called TTR Logistics, Inc. The new entity, which is equally owned by Ryder and Toyota, will focus primarily on transportation and logistics business opportunities related to Toyota and other Japanese automotive companies in North America.On November 14, 2000, Ryder and From2 Global Solutions, one of the world's leading providers of international logistics technology and trade intelligence to major companies, announced a strategic alliance. One of the world's leading providers of international logistics technology and trade intelligence for major companies) announced a strategic alliance in which Ryder Systems will utilize From2's solutions to provide specific international trade services to its customers via the Internet.
7. TNT Post Group
Business Overview: TPG provides postal, courier and logistics services in more than 200 countries around the world and owns 50% of Postkantoren, the organization that operates the post offices in the Netherlands. TPG utilizes the TNT brand to provide courier delivery and logistics services (TNT's logistics business is focused on automotive, high-tech and pan-European markets). TNT's logistics business is focused on the automotive, high-tech and pan-European sectors), and its logistics area now consists of 137 warehouses on 1,550,000 square meters of land***.
Business Segmentation and Distribution: In terms of business type, TPG's three main businesses, Mail, Courier and Logistics (net revenue) accounted for 42%, 41% and 17%, respectively, while in terms of geographic performance (net revenue), Europe accounted for 85%, with Australia, North America, Asia and other regions accounting for 6%, 4%, 2% and 3%, respectively. If we look at operating profit, Postal, Courier and Logistics accounted for 76%, 15% and 9% respectively.
In January 2001, TNT Loop secured an efulfilment contract from Yamaha Motor Europe to provide an online store for Japanese car dealers to offer a "Back-End" service, including handling, warehousing and dispatch. In December 2000, Ctil Logistix merged with TNT Logitics in North America to become the seventh largest logistics company in North America. in November 2000, TPG selected Vivaldi Software as its global customer relationship management system to monitor and improve sales activities and manage customer service operations. in October 2000, TPG entered into a third-party logistics joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation. ***In October 2000, TPG and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) entered into a third-party logistics joint venture. This $30 million joint venture opened the door for TPG to enter the automotive logistics market in China.
8. Expeditors
Business Overview: Incorporated in the United States, Expeditors is a global logistics services company that provides its customers with a seamless, international network to support the transportation and strategic placement of commodities. The company's services include air and ocean freight (consolidation services) and freight forwarding. Customs Brokerage.html' onmouseover="javascript:showpos(event,this)" onmouseout="javascript:ClearTimer()" target="_blank" style="" color:#00A2CA">Provides customs clearance services, in addition to distribution management, consolidation, cargo insurance, order management and customer-centric logistics information services.
Business Distribution: In terms of business type, it mainly focuses on air transportation, ocean transportation and freight forwarding, accounting for 63%, 25% and 12% respectively according to revenue. And in terms of regional distribution, it is mainly concentrated in the Far East, accounting for 56%, and in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, South America, and Australia, accounting for 25%, 15%, 2%, and 1% of revenues, respectively.
9. Panalpina
Business Overview: Panalpina is one of the world's largest freight forwarding and logistics groups, with 312 branches in 65 countries and regions.Panalpina's core business is the integrated transportation business, which provides services that are integrated and tailored to customer solutions. Through its integrated freight services, it positions itself between standardized transport solutions and traditional shippers. In addition to handling traditional freight, the group specializes in providing logistics services to multinational companies, particularly in the automotive, electronics, telecommunications, oil and energy, and chemicals sectors.
Air Sea Broker is the Panalpina Group's global freight "wholesaler", which also coordinates the Panalpina Group's ocean freight system with regular connections around the world, and provides new services for intermodal transportation. Air Sea Broker is organized into three business units: Marine, West Africa, Chartering and Heavy Lifting.
Swissglobalcargo, a joint venture between Panalpina and Sairlogistics, was established in July 1999 as the world's first fully integrated, door-to-door, time-bound guaranteed, weight-restriction-free air cargo carrier.
Business Segmentation and Distribution: In terms of total profit, Panalpina's four main businesses, namely Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Logistics and Others, account for 44.9%, 31.3%, 20.3% and 3.5% respectively. In terms of geographic distribution, Europe/Africa accounted for 52.7%, the Americas 33.9% and Asia Pacific 13.4%.
In December 2000, it launched a customer-centric "e-commerce" platform designed to connect all operational phases of its freight and logistics operations. This "electronic network" provides an "integrated system" that connects both Panalpina's internal facilities and external electronic platforms for its customers.
10. Exel
Business Overview: On July 26, 2000, Ocean Group merged with NFC to become Exel, which is organized into five business units: (Consumer Goods/Retail/Medical) Europe, (Consumer Goods/Retail/Medical) Americas, Development and Automation, and (Consumer Goods/Retail/Medical) Americas. Americas, Development and Automation, Technology and Global Management, and Asia Pacific. The company has a global network of 1,300 locations and more than 50,000 employees. The company's three main operating subsidiaries are Exel (formerly NFC), Msas Global Logistics and Cory Environmental. Msas is one of the world's largest freight forwarders, providing multimodal transportation, regional distribution, inventory control, value-added logistics, information technology and supply chain solutions on a global basis. Environmental is one of the largest scrap handling companies in the U.K. Exel has a strong market position in ground transportation supply chain services, providing services that include warehousing and distribution, transportation management services, customer-focused services, JIT services and global aftermarket logistics services.
Business Distribution: In terms of business types, Exel is mainly concentrated in three areas, namely distribution, transportation management and environmental services, accounting for 58%, 39% and 3%, respectively, of net revenues, and 62%, 28% and 10%, respectively, if divided by operating profit. Geographically, the business is concentrated in the United Kingdom and Ireland, with operations in the Americas, Continental Europe and Africa, and Asia Pacific, accounting for 39%, 30%, 21% and 10% of net revenues, and 54%, 27%, 10% and 9% of operating profit, respectively.
In January 2001, Exel was selected to manage Motorola's distribution of semiconductor products in the U.S., Europe and Asia. The contract was valued at approximately ￡134 million. A 10-year contract was also signed with Mercedes Benz Espana to provide supply chain services, and Exel Automotive won a seven-year contract to provide supply chain management services to Sandouvilielear in France. in December 2000 Exel acquired Total Logistics, a regional supply chain management company based in Australia and New Zealand, specializing in supply chain management services to the US, Europe and Asia. (a regional supply chain management company based in Australia and New Zealand that specializes in providing supply chain management services to more than 30 major pharmaceutical and healthcare companies). In October of the same year, Exel and UPS*** worked together to create a supply network for Ford and a major revamp of Ford's supply chain requirements in Europe.