US FedEx and UPS fight ruling on ownership of airline

FedEx and United Parcel Service are asking the Department of Transportation to reject a federal administrative law judge’s ruling that Astar Air Cargo is owned and controlled by an American citizen, not a German company. FedEx and U.P.S. made the request in a filing that served as a response to the Dec. 19 ruling. At issue is Astar’s ability to do business in the United States. FedEx and U.P.S. say the Miami-based Astar, which was called DHL Airways under former ownership, should be disqualified because of its ties to the German government. The two companies contend that Astar Air Cargo is controlled by Deutsche Post, which owns the DHL network of delivery companies. It is illegal for foreign companies to own more than 25 percent of a domestic air carrier.

Relevant Directory Listings

Listing image

Escher

Escher powers the world’s first and last mile deliveries, helping Posts connect nearly 1 billion consumers with global ecommerce networks. Postal operators rely on Escher to deliver an enhanced retail and digital customer experience, to activate new revenue streams, and to realize new delivery economics. […]

Find out more

Other Directory Listings

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

P&P Poll

Loading

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
Trump Tariffs: Carriers delivering packages to the US are experiencing significant delays
InPost CEO: We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with Vinted
THG: We’ve seen first-hand how fulfilment can make or break customer experience
In one year, Croatian Post has reduced its CO2 emissions by 18%
Trump Tariffs: DHL suspends shipments to the US exceeding USD 800
Trump Tariffs: Carriers delivering packages to the US are experiencing significant delays
InPost CEO: We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with Vinted
THG: We’ve seen first-hand how fulfilment can make or break customer experience
In one year, Croatian Post has reduced its CO2 emissions by 18%
Trump Tariffs: DHL suspends shipments to the US exceeding USD 800
1
2
3
4
5
Listing image
Listing image
Listing image
Listing image
UPS “on a mission to transform our customer experience”
FedEx: Building a future-ready team in Asia Pacific is a top priority
FedEx new facility “a crucial part of our strategy for the Netherlands”
UPS to address challenges in international e-commerce
Share This