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Deutsche Post DHL: 57,777 million Euros (2008). The leader speaks German.
The crisis struck the world’s largest logistics giant in 2008. Its profit of 2,133 million Euros in 2007 plunged to losses of 567 million Euros in 2008. The repercussions were the sale of its mail business in the USA and 15,000 layoffs. Despite this, DHL continues to be world leader, with a turnover of 57,777 million Euros in 2008, offices in 220 countries, 435,000 employees and 120,000 destination points.
 
United Parcel Service (UPS): 34,752 million Euros (2008). The best in parcel delivery.
Leader in parcel delivery services: 3,900 million shipments per year. Its airline is the ninth largest in the world. It owns 263 aircraft and charters 300 more to make 1,722 flights per day. The company has 415,000 employees.
 
FedEx Corporation: 25,678 million Euros (2008). Speed is its weapon.
The ninth most admired company in the world, according to Forbes, bases the bulk of its business on parcel delivery, particularly express services, where it is world leader. It transports 7.5 million consignments per day.
 
 


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