Posten continues its diet

Posten, the Norwegian postal services, is continuously slimming down and is to cut 3,000 man-labour years in 2002. In the first nine months of 2001, Posten cut 1,500 man-labour years and the company has decided to reduce its workforce from 25,000 to 20,000 jobs. The number of sent letters fell by 9.3 per cent in the third quarter and by 2.4 per cent in the first nine months of the year, while the number of packages fell by 2 per cent in the first nine months. Posten is making plans based on a further fall in the number of letters and packages.

The downturn is partly due to the introduction of VAT on postage from July 1, after which postage on letters rose from NKr4.50 to NKr5.50. At the same time, the terrorist attacks on the US on September 11 and the general uncertainty on the market has also contributed to the downturn for Posten, in addition to increased use of email and mobile phone text messages.

Abstracted from Aftenposten

Relevant Directory Listings

Listing image

METTLER TOLEDO

METTLER TOLEDO is a globally recognized leader in precision instruments and services for a variety of industries, including the post and parcel sector. With a rich history dating back to 1945, the company has built a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and exceptional customer service. […]

Find out more

Other Directory Listings

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

P&P Poll

What's the future of the postal USO?

Thank you for voting
You have already voted on this poll!
Please select an option!



Post & Parcel Magazine


Post & Parcel Magazine is our print publication, released 3 times a year. Packed with original content and thought-provoking features, Post & Parcel Magazine is a must-read for those who want the inside track on the industry.

 

Pin It on Pinterest

Post & Parcel
FedEx new facility “a crucial part of our strategy for the Netherlands”
Emirates Courier Express launched to “challenge the status quo”
Evri announces robot dog delivery trial
Deutsche Post issues Germany’s first recycled stamp
SingPost: key executives step down
FedEx new facility “a crucial part of our strategy for the Netherlands”
Emirates Courier Express launched to “challenge the status quo”
Evri announces robot dog delivery trial
Deutsche Post issues Germany’s first recycled stamp
SingPost: key executives step down
1
2
3
4
5
Listing image
Listing image
Listing image
Listing image
Posten Norge dealing with “abnormally high uncertainty”
Posten Norge testing two autonomous robots at Aker Brygge
Posten Norge: We operate in a market characterised by uncertainty and weakened purchasing power
Posten Norge trials drone delivery
Share This