DHL Sees Loss As FedEx, UPS Dominate

[ABXbooger]

Jus thought I would add some info to the recall situation. The current recall took 9 guys back (1 to mil leave). It took all the way down to the 5th guy from the bottom. With that being said, I have no idea how many people that have bypassed will come back on their second chance. As far as hiring, I can only hope that there will be huge numbers.

 

[LearLove]

I think brand recognition is going to be a big problem for DHL. People use the terms "UPS" and "FedEx" like they use the words "Coke" and "Kleenex". Also, people have been using UPS and FedEx (sometimes interchangeably) for a very long time and may be reluctant to change to a new service.

I think DHL is going to be successful, but I don't see them overtaking UPS or FedEx anytime soon.

I think down the road 3+ years that DHL is going to put a BIG hurtin on UPS and FDX. A worldwide network of basically contract carriers that can be played off one another to keep costs down. FDX and UPS better start taking notice, I see the kind of same thing now that US Air did 14 years ago when the LCC came east. O well guess we will see.

 

[FN FAL]

I think down the road 3+ years that DHL is going to put a BIG hurtin on UPS and FDX. A worldwide network of basically contract carriers that can be played off one another to keep costs down. FDX and UPS better start taking notice, I see the kind of same thing now that US Air did 14 years ago when the LCC came east. O well guess we will see.

With the projected growth in freight, what makes you think there isn't room for three successful players?

 

[Fokkerflyer]

Just wonder who came up with the yellow 'n red paint scheme...

But anyway..., competition is always good.

Good luck to you banana bus drivers!

FF

 

[LarryinTN]

At least now we can find our airplane on a dark ramp!

 

[coolyokeluke]

But will the delivery drivers wear red shorts with yellow socks? And pilots with yellow suits with red ties? Then you can find personnel on a dark ramp too!

 

[LarryinTN]

The drivers are certainly wearing a lot of yellow! Just like in the commercials.

 

[coolyokeluke]

I guess it would beat wearing tight orange shorts if you fly for Hooters.