TNT Express has announced it has extended its Economy Express product offering to cover allcountries worldwide from Europe.
This expansion complements TNT Express’ focus on globalising its express product offering andfurther strengthening network capabilities with the extension of Economy Express (from Europe) toan additional 150 destination countries worldwide.
The Economy Express product uses TNT’s Express Road Network and air network capabilities tooffer customers an economical alternative for their less urgent shipments, the operator said.
Customers will experience ease of use and reliability when shipping with Economy Express tothe new destinations. Transit times for this day definite service are typically 1-3 days longerthan for TNT Global Express. Shipments may contain items up to 30kg with a total maximumconsignment weight of 500 kg.
Marie-Christine Lombard, Group Managing Director of TNT’s Express division, said: “I am proudthat TNT Express is the first Express company in the world that is able to offer Economy Express toworldwide destinations. By using a combination of the Express Road Network and the air network wecan now offer greater service flexibility and extended market coverage to customers for the newdestinations. We are excited that our customers now have the choice between Economy Express andGlobal Express when assessing their shipping requirements.”
The expansion of Economy Express coverage will continue in 2007 with the extension of theproduct offering from/to other regions as well as offering Economy Express inbound to Europe, wherethis is currently not offered.
