TNT Express, the world’s leading B2B express delivery company has launched its ‘Mobile Worker’ communication units in Kuwait and Bahrain which enable drivers to send and receive delivery information in real-time through one hand-held scanner.
Introduced as part of a global strategy for its worldwide delivery network, the ‘Mobile Worker’ units enable high speed wireless communication of large quantities of data between depots and drivers. “We will introduce ‘Mobile Worker’ units in our vehicles in Kuwait which will significantly improve the speed and efficiency of our delivery operations,” said Richard Clayton, Country Manager – Kuwait, TNT Express.
“Mobile Worker” consolidates seven different communication systems into one unified and multi-functional solution and enables customers across the world to track their shipments in less than five minutes of pick up or delivery. This is particularly useful for those operating time critical businesses.”
The ‘Mobile Worker’ unit was launched in the UAE last year and the company is planning to introduce the hand-held scanners in Saudi Arabia by year-end.
“By implementing a ‘single system’ solution, TNT can deploy this technology across its network without the need to install and maintain a server infrastructure in each country. This will help create savings of up to 70 per cent,” added Clayton.
TNT provides businesses and consumers worldwide with an extensive range of services for their mail and express delivery needs. Headquartered in the Netherlands, TNT offers efficient network infrastructures in Europe and Asia and is expanding operations worldwide to maximize its network performance. TNT serves more than 200 countries and employs over 128,000 people. In the first half of 2006, TNT reported € 5.3 billion in revenues and € 671 million EBIT from continuing operations. TNT N.V. is publicly listed on the stock exchanges of Amsterdam and New York. TNT recognizes its social responsibility, and has formed partnerships with the United Nations World Food Programme and the United Nations Environmental Programme to fight hunger and pollution in the world.
