P&O Nedlloyd forms logistics unit
&O Nedlloyd has formed a new division, P&O Nedlloyd Logistics, to offer services ranging “from simple customs clearance to complex supply chain solutions including warehousing and distribution.”
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Royal Mail pilots 'Not in Home' scheme
The Royal Mail has chosen Nottingham to pilot the ‘Not in Home’ scheme. It aims to help people who, because they are at work, miss home deliveries. The move will also allow staff at some Nottingham companies to receive personal mail at work. Businesses will have secure lockers where parcels can be delivered. Text messages and e-mails can be used to tell workers that an item has arrived.
Read MoreJapan to Pass Postal Deregulation Bills
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi’s cabinet and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) have basically agreed on amendments to bills for postal services deregulation.
Read MoreTPG says 'unlikely' to bid for Consignia's German Parcel
TPG NV is “unlikely” to enter talks to acquire Consignia PLC’s German Parcel unit, spokesman Tony Danby said. Danby noted that, while the company normally does not comment on press speculation, such a takeover is not much of a possibility.
Read MoreKarstadtQuelle interested in Consignia's German Parcel unit
KarstadtQuelle is interested in Consignia Plc’s German Parcel unit, which the UK mail service aims to divest in the light of continuing losses, Die Welt reported, citing industry sources
Read MoreKarstadtQuelle declines comment on report interested in Consignia unit buy
KarstadtQuelle AG declined to comment on a report it is interested in buying Consignia PLC’s German Parcel unit. “We don’t comment on market speculation,” said a spokesman.
Read MoreBrussels begins proceedings on An Post contract
The European Commission has begun proceedings against the Government over An Post’s E40 million social welfare contract. The development follows a complaint by a US company, Transaction National Services, which wanted the 1999 contract put to public tender.
Read MorePostal Service Lost $281M in Quarter
Declines in the amount of mail being sent continue to plague the post office, which lost $281 million in the last three months. That, however, was a smaller loss than had been expected, the agency said, largely due to cost cutting.
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