Ups/dhl
#31
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I'm just saying that no matter how much UPS likes control; No matter how arrogant they are; UPS could easily enter into any number of agreements with DHL that will result in your packages moving on some of those other planes because one thing UPS does know is that they want to lower their costs. And they will be able to get away with it when they are in bed with DHL.
Driver
I'm just saying that no matter how much UPS likes control; No matter how arrogant they are; UPS could easily enter into any number of agreements with DHL that will result in your packages moving on some of those other planes because one thing UPS does know is that they want to lower their costs. And they will be able to get away with it when they are in bed with DHL.
Driver
Since DHL is so bad..you'll be better off without them.
You guys are comparing them to the NAZIs, right?
Last edited by dudewannabe; 07-26-2008 at 08:01 PM.
#32
Dude,
Perhaps I was unclear in my post. I did not mean to imply doom and gloom. I meant to imply that there is the very distinct possibility that DHL and UPS will attempt this type of thing and you all should prepare for the battle. It is simply a warning.
Is it really that much of a stretch to imagine a scenario where UPS puts large amounts of boxes on DHL planes at overseas hubs? Do you really think it couldn't happen?
Lock and load and keep your powder dry because you can only win the fight if you are prepared. And I'd be happy for you if you won. I've got no horse in an overseas horse race and a UPS sleight of hand trick does none of us any good.
8
Perhaps I was unclear in my post. I did not mean to imply doom and gloom. I meant to imply that there is the very distinct possibility that DHL and UPS will attempt this type of thing and you all should prepare for the battle. It is simply a warning.
Is it really that much of a stretch to imagine a scenario where UPS puts large amounts of boxes on DHL planes at overseas hubs? Do you really think it couldn't happen?
Lock and load and keep your powder dry because you can only win the fight if you are prepared. And I'd be happy for you if you won. I've got no horse in an overseas horse race and a UPS sleight of hand trick does none of us any good.
8
#33
Do you think that we aren't? That is why one of the first sections of our contract is Scope. No one knows until it is pressed to test if it is ever good enough, but things like you mention have certainly been contemplated. They could happen right now, without a DHL and it is something we are always vigilant of.
#34
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Do you think that we aren't? That is why one of the first sections of our contract is Scope. No one knows until it is pressed to test if it is ever good enough, but things like you mention have certainly been contemplated. They could happen right now, without a DHL and it is something we are always vigilant of.
#35
Do you think that we aren't? That is why one of the first sections of our contract is Scope. No one knows until it is pressed to test if it is ever good enough, but things like you mention have certainly been contemplated. They could happen right now, without a DHL and it is something we are always vigilant of.
Last edited by Sideshow Bob; 08-02-2008 at 08:36 AM. Reason: Poor editing
#36
B&G Rumors.... passed there from ASTAR jet pilots...... FWIW...no names and no confidence level... maybe this is more of a PPRUNE posting... Ohio politicians have cancelled their weekend visit plans in Wilmington as the deal may be off between UPS and DHL- I guess the news will be much watched tomorrow and Mon AM.
Rumors or darts..... just passing a cheap $.02
Rumors or darts..... just passing a cheap $.02
Last edited by MoosePileit; 08-02-2008 at 05:37 PM.
#39
Who knows, this thing could fall apart tomorrow. On the other hand, I've been flying around Asia for the last two weeks observing Air Hing Kong and some of the other DHL carriers. Given our size and efficiencies, they probably have more to worry about than we do if this US deal goes through.
#40
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I would guess it would be different since USPS uses UPS and commercial carriers. You want to throw half of that DHL freight into FDX cans, there would be no difference. I can guess that is how the DOJ will be presented the case against it as well. Where is there information the DHL deal is off? I thought this would go all the way to the courts.