TNT and Japan Post have decided to launch a strategic partnership aimed at achieving a leading position in the courier and logistics services market in the Asia-Pacific region. It will be built on the foundation of TNT’s global operational network and the strong position and reputation of Japan Post.
A visible result of this cooperation will be international courier services provided by TNT and available to customers throughout Japan, characterized by the highest quality and competitive pricing. Japan Post and TNT will establish a joint venture, leveraging TNT’s resources and international experience alongside Japan Post’s position and strong relationships with Japanese corporations. Subsequently, the cooperation will be expanded to the entire Pacific region.
TNT has already begun the necessary modifications to its operational network. The first destination for shipments from Japan Post customers, handled by TNT, will be Europe. A pilot period, ongoing since August of this year, has confirmed, among other things, the excellent punctuality of deliveries carried out by TNT. Logistics cooperation will initially focus on developing services in Japan, based on TNT’s logistics know-how and expertise, and the business potential of Japan Post.
– We believe that the cooperation with TNT – one of the four global integrators – will develop dynamically, creating a strong foundation for Japan Post’s entry into global markets – says Masaharu Ikuta, President of Japan Post – Thus, Japan Post is challenging the dynamically developing courier and logistics services market in the Asia-Pacific region, to jointly build the position of a reliable operator in the entire region.
– We are proud that TNT has been chosen as a strategic partner for Japan Post. This cooperation represents the next stage of our international strategy: it is an expression of the realization of TNT’s growing ambitions related to the Asia-Pacific region – states Peter Bakker, Managing Director of TNT – The cooperation between Japan Post and TNT is a combination of experience, reputation, and operational capabilities to seize the opportunities brought by market growth in the Asia-Pacific region by offering the highest quality services.