Air-delivery firms race to boost Asia operations

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The intra-Asian express air courier market led the world in terms of air cargo traffic growth in 1994 with a growth of over 15%. Buoyed by the impressive growth of the region, air courier service providers such as DHL Corp., Federal Express Corp., TNT Express Worldwide Ltd. and United Parcel Service of America Inc. are competing to dominate the Asian market. Federal Express will inaugurate its new Asian hub at Subic Bay, Philippines, while DHL will open its own facility in Manila, Philippines. TNT has already been operating its hub in the Philippine capital.

Transportation

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Mail Boxes grows in Asia with franchising strategy

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San Diego, CA-based Mail Boxes Etc. engages in business services, specifically delivering mail and goods from one country to another through its many franchises. The firm exists as an alternative to the post office and it has opened branches in such Asian countries as the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia. It has gained the reputation of being the world's leading nonfood franchise.

Interview, Mail Boxes Etc. Inc., MAIL

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Singapore-based Star Cruise makes waves in Asia by offering low-cost, fast-paced stints at sea

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Star Cruise has created a new niche market in Asia with its short, fast-paced and low-cost cruise packages. The Singapore-based company's cruises are growing in popularity and many first-time Asian cruisers are trying out its offerings. Company executives claim that their success is such that they were able to break even in their first year of operations.

Passenger Ships, Deep Sea Passenger Transportation, Water Transportation of Passengers, Services, Cruise lines, Passenger vessels, Star Cruise

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