Deutsche Post AG has agreed to raise the salary of its 63,000 civil servants by between 3-4 pct, Die Welt newspaper said in a report to be published tomorrow.
The German postal giant has reached the agreement with trade union ver.di, it said, citing sources close to the talks. Deutsche Post has roughly 220,000 employees in total, around 63,00 of them are civil servants, Die Welt added.
Postcomm’s decision to delay the introduction of Royal Mail’s controversial pricing in proportion (PIP) scheme until September 2006 has been met with a sigh of relief from industry chiefs. The decision follows two years of extensive consultation by the regulator, and revised proposals from Royal Mail. The industry now has the full 12 months most interested parties desperately requested to prepare for change. Peter Carr, chairman of Postwatch, says: “It was essential customers were given a year’s notice of this important change. Large mailers understand what is proposed and how to take advantage of the new structure. But many enterprises and domestic customers generally do not. “The challenge for Royal Mail is to bring its whole customer base up to the same level of understanding.” Postcomm chairman Nigel Stapleton comments: “PIP will promote the development of a successful and growing postal market by allowing Royal Mail to bring prices more closely in line with its costs.”
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Home shopping companies should do well out of changes to the Royal Mail’s structure because it will lower the cost of posting catalogues, says broker Numis, which has given its stamp of approval to Findel and N Brown. Under the new tariff system, which comes into effect in September next year, it is expected that posting smaller, heavier items will be cheaper while mailing costs for large but light items will rise. Although the cost of sending out orders to customers is not expected to change significantly, Numis says the lower cost of sending out catalogues that should result from the changes is a boon for home shopping companies.
Read Morewww.dhl-usa.com/international includes up-to-date information on customs rules and regulations, online applications to facilitate international trade, and
Additional features of the DHL International Trade Centre include:
• Trade Automation Services (TAS) – offers customs and trade information to assist customers with the preparation and management of international shipments, including an extensive library of customs and trade documentation for over 45 countries, an interactive search of product classification codes, and a glossary of international trade terms.
• Import Express Product Information – features information about DHL Import Express, an all-inclusive, door-to-door service for expediting imports to the United States and between third countries.
• International Product Information – provides information about trade-lane specific DHL services and solutions specifically designed for customers importing high volumes from major US trading partners such as China and Mexico; covers DHL’s suite of international shipping services, including DHL Same Day Service, DHL Worldwide Priority Express, and DHL International Document Service.
The International Trade Centre is the newest enhancement to DHL’s US website, launched in May as a result of extensive research into the needs, priorities and preferences of domestic and international online shippers. The new DHL-USA.com site also features the DHL Small Business Resource Centre, an online resource for small businesses to gather peer-to-peer knowledge, as well as access specialized content, reference guides and special offers from DHL.
Postwatch, the watchdog for postal services, welcomes the year’s notice that customers have been given of the fundamental change in the way Royal Mail postage will be priced. Postwatch and a cross section of British businesses, particularly direct marketers, campaigned for 12-months notice and acknowledge the postal regulator, Postcomm, has listened to their concerns. As widely expected Postcomm is allowing Royal Mail to change its pricing structure. Instead of price being determined by just the weight of the item, from September 2006 postage will depend on size, thickness and weight.
Peter Carr, Chairman of Postwatch, commenting on Postcomm’s announcement said: “It was essential customers be given 12-months notice of this important change in the way postage is priced. Even in the 21st century post remains one of the essential services and everybody will be affected by Postcomm’s decision.
Read MoreCorreos, the Spanish post office, has approved a plan to modernise its sorting offices via the acquisition of new equipment. The company’s objective is to improve working conditions for employees, who number almost 30,000, as well as unifying its company image and improving service quality. Correos operates 1,800 sorting offices.
Read MoreA report commissioned by the Swiss communications ministry says a partial liberalisation of letter delivery services would not threaten the country’s mail service. If the government gives the go-ahead, Swiss Post could see its monopoly on letters limited to those weighing less than 100 grams – a move opposed by unions. The independent study, released on Thursday, comes ahead of a government debate on the issue next month. Swiss Post currently holds a monopoly on all letters delivered in Switzerland. Only letters headed abroad or for which the transport costs more than SFr5 (USD3.9) can be delivered by other companies. Under the report’s proposals, this monopoly would be curtailed to letters under 100 grams. The measures would apply to one in every ten letters, or 17 per cent of Swiss Post’s revenue from mail deliveries.
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