CF EMEA 2019: lower asset utilization fuels European express market’s appetite for converted 767Fs

• Caryn Livingston
• February 7, 2019
• All Posts, Cargo Facts EMEA, Express

Low utilization rates and inefficient packaging are driving European express demand for freighter-converted 767Fs, said panelists at this week’s first-ever Cargo Facts EMEA event in Frankfurt. Dr. Joerg Andriof, Chief Operating Officer, Titan Aircraft Leasing, told delegates that the most efficient express networks in Europe utilize feeder aircraft, 737Fs, and 767Fs. “On the trunk routes […]

FedEx revenues rise, while Express trends worsen in 2QFY19

• Caryn Livingston
• December 20, 2018
• Earnings, Express

This week, Memphis-based FedEx reported a 9.3% year-over-year increase in revenue for its 2QFY19, ended 30 November, to US$17.82 billion. Operating income during the quarter was up only 4.8%, compared to a double-digit increase reported for 1Q, to $1.17 billion, and net income rose 20.6% to $935 million. The Express segment presented substantial headwinds for […]

Amazon’s potential threat to FedEx and UPS

• Caryn Livingston
• December 4, 2018
• All Posts, E-Commerce, Express, News, Strategy

More freighters are likely to follow the fortieth 767-300F delivered last month to Amazon Air’s fleet. Today, a research note from Morgan Stanley added that “the market is missing the risk” that Amazon Air poses to growth at United States-based integrators FedEx and UPS. Of course, the idea that Amazon may intend to become an integrator […]

DP-DHL 3Q operating profit under pressure from PeP division

• Chelsea Toczauer
• November 6, 2018
• Earnings, Express, News

Ongoing challenges in Deutsche Post-DHL Group’s (DP-DHL) Post-eCommerce-Parcel (PeP) segment depressed an otherwise positive third quarter for the Group. While DP-DHL posted operating profit (EBIT) gains in Express, Global Forwarding and Freight, and Supply Chain segments, a substantial year-over-year decrease in third quarter EBIT for the PeP division weighed heavily on the Group’s overall EBIT […]

SF Express’ parent company to acquire DHL’s supply chain ops in China

• Charles Kauffman
• October 26, 2018
• Express, News

Deutsche Post DHL Group (DP-DHL) will transfer its regional supply chain operations in Macau, Mainland China, and Hong Kong to SF Holding, the parent company of Shenzhen-based SF Express, the two companies announced today. Once the deal – which includes an upfront payment from SF Holding of €700 million, plus revenue-based royalties for the next decade – […]

Asian freighter fleet analysis part II: Fleets chart long-distance courses

• Charles Kauffman
• October 9, 2018
• Carriers, Express, News

Last week, in Part I of our two-part analysis of the freighter fleet in service with carriers based in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, we began with an overview of the freighter fleets operated by carriers based in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Today, we continue with an analysis of the freighter fleet based in mainland […]

Blue Dart expands network as industry preps for Indian e-commerce boom

• Caryn Livingston
• September 24, 2018
• E-Commerce, Express, News, Strategy

Reflecting rising optimism in India as a burgeoning e-commerce market, and subsequent investment into the country’s logistics, air cargo, and e-commerce markets, Deutsche Post-DHL Group’s Blue Dart is pursuing a major expansion plan to expand its logistics network to connect every home in India. Blue Dart is the leading third-party logistics provider in India and […]

How will FedEx beat back Amazon’s challenge? Here’s a hint

• JJ Hornblass
• September 14, 2018
• Aircraft, Capacity & Demand, Carriers, Express, Freighter Aircraft Transactions, Strategy

FedEx yesterday offered a glimpse at how the express company will fend off competition from Amazon, which continues to develop its own Amazon Air dedicated air network. The secret: infrastructure. David Cunningham, president and CEO of FedEx’s express business, said during a presentation before the Wings Club in New York yesterday that FedEx’s infrastructure gives […]