TNT Express has launched a new, cost effective road distribution solution in Europe called DirectExpress offering high volume customers direct connections to domestic networks.
The new solution offers customers that ship high parcel volumes a faster, more flexible andreliable service by means of a direct connection from customer pick-up to TNT’s domestic network inthe destination country, the company said in a statement today.
Direct Express is a solution where shipments are collected directly from the customer andthen transported on a dedicated vehicle to TNT’s domestic infeed point in the destination country,bypassing the depot and hub in the origin country. TNT’s domestic network in the destinationcountry then delivers each parcel door to door, on time and in perfect condition.
With Direct Express, customers of TNT Express benefit from the dedicated process and highercost efficiency, while enjoying the reliability, unrivalled reach and renowned customer experienceof TNT’s domestic networks in Europe. Bypassing the origin country depot and hub offers thecustomer more flexibility in collection time, enabling a better adaptation to the specific needs ofthe customer. At the destination, TNT offers the receivers a wide array of delivery possibilities,by 9:00 am, 10.00 am, noon or by the end of day, all serving their specific requirements.
“TNT is proud to be the first company to offer this product with a true European-widecoverage thanks to our strong domestic networks throughout Europe,” said Jan Willem Breen, DirectorMarketing and Sales of TNT Express. “The most efficient route is a direct route and travellingfewer kilometres saves time and money, and has a smaller impact on the environment. Meanwhile, ourcustomers enjoy the high customer experience which they can expect from TNT, such as increasedreliability, end to end visibility and control and more flexibility in collection times.”
