Dutch based mail, express and logistics group TNT Management revealed that it was looking at the possibility of selling off this unit in addition to Logistics.

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While global small package growth continued, margins on international package shipments were lower than had been expected, standing at 18.5% as opposed to last year?s 19.9% operating margin. The initial reaction of the stock market was a sharp drop in the price of a share of UPS.

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As Deutsche Bahn (DB), Schenker and BAX Global strive to present a new joint identity, the future of the entire DB Corporation hangs in the balance, waiting for a political decision that may determine the conglomerate?s future.

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Deutsche Post World Net (DHL, published its first sustainability report, titled “Facing the challenges of global logistics”. For the first time, the Group’s commitment to the environment, employees and social issues has been detailed in a single comprehensive report.

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The Doha Development Agenda negotiations are to be suspended because gaps between key players remain too wide. Heads of delegations, speaking in an informal meeting of the Trade Negotiations Committee on 24 July 2006, agreed with WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy that this will be a setback for all members.

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Global Contract Logistics 2006 The Middle Eastern Express, Logistics and Transportation markets are some of the most dynamic emerging markets anywhere in the world. They are attracting an increasingly high level of interest and investment as global companies, seeking growth rates and profit levels far beyond what they can achieve in more developed markets, shift their strategic focus to the region.

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The global Kuehne + Nagel Group reports a jump in growth and profits for the first half of 2006. Turnover increased by 35.6 per cent to CHF 8,690.3 million. Gross profit, which serves as a key indicator of a logistics company?s performance, nearly doubled to CHF 2,505.8 million, and the operational result (EBITDA) was up by 60.2 per cent to CHF 415.7 million. In comparison with the same period last year net earnings advanced 62.2 per cent to CHF 208.1 million.

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TNT shows a robust second quarter were all business segments have realised increae of poperating income. The sell of Logistics will continue and TNT expect to announce the signing of a transactions during the third quarter of 2006.

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TNT announces that reports in the media indicating it has decided to discontinue its Monday mail delivery service are incorrect.

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