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Vote for industrial action at An Post expected

Posted by | Oct 21, 2005 | |

The postal service could come to a standstill in just two weeks pending the result today of a Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) ballot on industrial action.

The outcome of the ballot will not be known until 2pm. However the union said last night that there had been “very strong” support for industrial action, up to and including a strike, which would involve a total stoppage of postal deliveries.

The union opened the ballot on October 5th over its claim that An Post has failed to honour national pay agreements.

It has accused the company of failing to pay workers and pensioners cost-of-living increases due under the Sustaining Progress national agreement.

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UK Postcomm issues a long term licence to CMS

Posted by | Oct 21, 2005 | |

Following consultation, Postcomm today issued a long term licence to Royale Research Limited, trading as CMS, to provide bulk mail services. Royale Research Limited was granted a long term licence on 21 October 2005, running for a minimum of seven years and enabling Royale to carry bulk mail. The company will trade under the name CMS.

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Robottom quits UK DMA to start consultancy

Posted by | Oct 21, 2005 | |

DMA (UK) director of postal affairs and industry development David Robottom – one of its most experienced executives – has quit after ten years at the trade body to launch his own consultancy. Robottom, who leaves at the end of November, has secured a contract with TNT Mail UK – one of the main challengers to Royal Mail. He will advise the company on building relationships with mailing houses and public affairs. He is setting up the shop with his wife, who runs her own human resources consultancy. The new venture, D&S Consultants, will offer a range of advice on postal affairs, environmental issues, and data and direct marketing.

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EU begins investigation into Deutsche Post acquisition of Exel

Posted by | Oct 20, 2005 | |

The European Commission has begun its initial investigation into the acquisition of Exel PLC by Deutsche Post. All mergers and acquistitions and joint ventures that meet certain sales thresholds in the EU are subject to approval by the commission. The initial probe lasts one month. The commission will decide on the outcome of its initial probe into this deal on Nov 24. At the end of its initial probe, the commission can decide to clear the deal, conditionally clear it, or open an in-depth probe lasting up to four months if there are serious competition concerns.

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Belgian De Post/La Poste lose 2.5m Euro from Franking Machine Fraud

Posted by | Oct 20, 2005 | |

Belgian postal services company De Post/La Poste lost some 2.5 mln euro (USD2.99 mln) due to franking machines fraud in 2004, it was reported on October 20, 2005.

A total 16,000 franking machines are installed at companies and civil service offices. De Post/La Poste has checked 5,100 franking machines and registered a large difference between the franked amount and the money received.

The company has lodged a complaint for fraud against several companies.

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FedEx Express to expand in India

Posted by | Oct 20, 2005 | |

FedEx Express will expand operations in India, increasing its number of flights and destinations, a senior company official said.

“We will add five flights to and from (New) Delhi taking the total to 16,” Robert W. Elliot, the company’s president for Europe, Middle East & Africa, was quoted as saying by Dow Jones Newswires. “With these incremental flights we will be able to carry (an) additional 900 tons of cargo to and from India.”

FedEx will also add 184 full time employees, taking the total head count in India to 425, he said.

The company will increase its retail presence from 11 cities to 54 cities, Elliot said.

“Enhanced transit times, additional capacity and the ability to clear customs on location will facilitate faster and easier trade with powerful trading blocs like Europe, and help Indian businesses take advantage of the new trade opportunities in Eastern Europe,” Elliot said.

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