History of TNT China
History of TNT China
| Mar. 2007 |
TNT announced the completion of the acquisition of Hoau. |
| Jan. 2007 |
TNT launches Boeing 747-400 ER Freighter to Connect China and Europe Network. The new TNT Boeing 747-400 ERF flies four times a week between Shanghai and TNT's European Air Hub. The new flight links TNT's extensive network in China to its market leading European network, connecting more than 500 cities in China to over 400 cities in Europe |
| Sep. 2006 |
TNT signs the Equity Transfer Agreement with Hoau Group in Shanghai to acquire its nationwide road transport and freight business. |
| Mar. 2006 |
TNT and CYDF join hands to launch' Warm the World ' AIDS Orphans Relief Program in China, the first AIDS Orphan Relief Program in China to be jointly launched by a Fortune 500 multinational company and a Chinese NGO. It aims to provide those orphans with better educational and living conditions to ensure their healthy development. |
| Mar. 2006 |
TNT opens dedicated National Life Science Distribution Centre in Shanghai - Expansion of proven RDC approach to meet specific industry challenges in China. |
| Dec. 2005 |
TNT announces the second phase of its Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) programme, becoming the only integrator to use RFID to track shipments on a global scale.
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| Dec. 2005 |
TNT announces it is in advanced negotiations to acquire Hoau, China's leading domestic freight & parcels operator. It indicates that TNT takes a significant step to realize its ambition of becoming China's leading domestic transportation company. |
| Nov. 2005 |
TNT announces that it will lease two Boeing 747-400ERF freighters to start up a new direct service between Europe and China in 2006. The two freighters will enable the company to increase the total number of weekly trips to nine finally. |
| Oct. 2005 |
TNT launches 9:00am Express and Noon Express to China-based customers, providing first time-definite delivery express services and creating a new business category in China |
| Aug. 2005 |
TNT launches Consumer Preference Database "Eye", first of its kind in China. With the depth of information contained in "Eye", companies can now pinpoint and reach their potential customers more effectively than ever. |
| Apr. 2005 |
TNT becomes the diamond sponsor of 2005 Boao Forum for Asia to fully support Boao's mission. TNT shares Boao's commitment to explore the unfolding role of Asia in the world, and seek solutions for sustainable development in Asia. |
| Mar. 2005 |
TNT kicks off its Data Collection Campaign in Shanghai today as the initial step in building its Direct Marketing business in China. |
| Mar. 2005 |
TNT launches the first ever multi-media brand campaign in China |
| Mar. 2005 |
TNT introduces its logistics flagship suite Matrix™ Transportation Management to China, aiming at advancing the proficiency and efficiency of the logistics industry for TNT's clients and partners and advancing the industry standards and practices. |
| Nov. 2004 |
TNT, with Shanghai Jiaotong University's Antai School of Management as partner, establishes TNT China University, aiming at utilizing each institution's advantages for the purpose of training local talent in China's fast-developing industries of logistics, express, and mail services. |
| Sep. 2004 |
TNT opens its new China Corporate Head Office in China in conjunction with the week-long visit of the entire TPG Board of Management to China, demonstrating TNT's strong commitment to the growth strategy in China. |
| Aug. 2004 |
TNT launches heavy parcel service, Economy Express |
| Jul. 2004 |
TNT launches Internship programme, part of TNT's global Young Talent and Leadership Development Programme. TPG's CEO, Peter Bakker supported and sponsored program launched in China. As long-term program, it targets to train 20 plus interns per annum. |
| Jun. 2004 |
TNT launches 'Express Import' service |
| May. 2004 |
TNT, together with CNBC and CBN, hosted the 3rd annual Asia Business Leaders Awards in Shanghai at the Four Seasons Hotel. The Awards, touted to be the Oscars of the business world, was attended by 400 top decision makers from China and around Asia. The winner of the China CEO of the Year Award is the CEO of Datang Power. |
| Dec. 2003 |
Expand branches from 12 to 25 branches |
| Nov. 2003 |
TNT International Express was awarded Top 10 Best Companies to Work For |
| Sep. 2003 |
TNT demonstrates leadership in corporate Corporate Social Responsibility by organising 'Walk The World' event on the Great Wall of China to raise funds for the World Food Programme's School Feeding Project in Gansu. The fundraising event raised US25,000 through donations from employees, friends and business associates |
| Jun. 2003 |
TNT-Sinotrans JV agreement expired. Both companies mutually agreed not renew partnership |
| May. 2003 |
TNT expands China-Europe direct flights to 5 times per week |
| May. 2003 |
TNT launches nation-wide toll free Customer Service Hotline number |
| Apr. 2003 |
TPG and China Post signed Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation in areas of Express, Logistics and Mail |
| Oct. 2002 |
TNT launches new express direct air freight flights from China to Europe under code-share agreement with China Southern Airlines |
| Sep. 2001 |
Established the largest automotive logistics JV with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, providing state-of-the-art logistics technology, solutions design and implementation |
| Nov. 1999 |
TNT signs a strategic alliance with China State Post to develop the Chinese domestic market for express documents, parcels and freight. |
| Sep. 1998 |
TNT launched the world's first global 'Price Checker' facility on the worldwide Web to enable customers to conveniently make enquiries on-line on shipment price from one place to another, anywhere in the world. |
| Sep. 1997 |
TNT launched Asia's earliest 9am Express – the first time-definite, money-back guarantee service in Asia. |
| 1988 |
Formed International Express JV with Sinotrans |
Publication date: 23 April 2007 : 12:08
