DPD Austria has strengthened its market position on the domestic market during the financial year2008 with low growth rates.
Despite the difficult economic situation, the parcel operator managed to raise its revenuesby 1.3% to €144.8 million and volumes by 1.8% to 36.4 million parcels.
“Last year was a challenge not only for DPD, but for the whole industry. However, we managedto further improve our results. We can be really satisfied with it,” said Rainer Schwarz, managingdirector DPD Austria.
“Customers appreciate our quality. With a 98% transit time guarantee, we give our customers apromise that we keep day-to-day and thus support the business processes of our customers,” hefurther explained.
In addition to its quality, the company provides innovative solutions that correspond tocustomers’ demands. For example, DPD catalogue delivery has been recently launched as a new productthus offering an alternative to the conventional providers. In the field of wine logistics, thecompany has also expanded its product range. “Our strength is that we listen to our customers andtry to help them with their daily challenges,” Schwarz added.
Looking ahead, DPD is expecting to maintain the level of 2008 for this year. “Unfortunately,we are not able to assess the consequences of the current crisis completely. But the winners willbe those managing to keep the figures of 2008,” Schwarz concluded.
Based in Leopoldsdorf near Vienna, DPD Austria employs 1,400 staff nationwide and operates afleet of 900 vehicles.
