TNT UAE targets 60 per cent on-line shipments by mid 2006

Notes and media contacts

1. TNT Express is the world's leading business to business express delivery company. The company delivers 3.4 million parcels, documents and pieces of freight a week to over 200 countries using its network of nearly 900 depots, hubs and sortation centres. TNT Express operates over 19,000 road vehicles and 42 aircraft and has the biggest door-to-door air and road express delivery infrastructure in Europe.

2. TNT Express employs 45,000 staff worldwide and is the first ever organisation to achieve global recognition as an Investor in People. The company reported sales in 2004 of €4.7 billion. Profits of €96 million earned by TNT Express during Q3 2005 were higher by 37.1% than the same period in 2004 (€70 million).

3. TNT N.V. is a global provider of mail, express and logistics services. The group employs over 162,000 people in 63 countries and serves over 200 countries. For 2004 the company reported sales of €12.6 billion. TNT N.V. is publicly listed on the stock exchanges of Amsterdam, New York, London and Frankfurt. The TNT N.V. website is: http://group.tnt.com

For further information please contact:
Sarada Chellam
MCS/Action, PO Box 20970, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +9714 390 2960; fax; +9714 390 8161
Or
May Mohr
MCS/Action, P.O. Box 20970, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +9714 390 2960; fax; +9714 390 8161