ABP cautious on profits growth rate
ABP cautious on profits growth rate
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Recognising the danger of postal liberalisation – comment
I’m no particular fan of Richard Littlejohn’s political views, but I would recommend his book To Hell in a Handcard, for an insight into our national preoccupation with addressing symptoms rather than causes. Don’t get me wrong – I’m all for competition and consumer choice, but instead of recognising that this great British institution has commercial issues it needs to address (not least the perception among business users that it is overpriced and supporting its objective of becoming a major European player), we choose to chop its legs off.
Read MoreDeutsche Post faces heavy fines from Brussels
Deutsche Post AG, the German postal operator, is being threatened with a heavy fine from the EU Commission, for unpermitted subsidisation. It is thought the company may be asked to pay back as much as 800m euros.
Read MoreBusiness Express wins contract with Ocean Home Shopping
Business Express has won a new home delivery contract with Ocean Home Shopping. Gary Grindlay, Oceans operations director says: We are strongly committed to upholding high business standards across every element of the business, and it is essential we work with a home delivery partner that matches that.
Read MoreMembers Only: Pallet network report
Need to deliver a load from Glasgow to Brighton without moving it all the way yourself? Membership of a pallet network may be the solution. Pallet networks are now one of the fastest growing parts of the haulage market. Yet the first company was created only ten years ago this month.
Since the first, more have followed, turning the industry from one company to a sector in its own right. And its now a very successful sector. Along the way the pallet networks have increased the efficiency of haulage, and have enabled many smaller, local companies to survive.
United Parcel Service Creates Atlanta-Based Sales, Marketing Unit
United Parcel Service has formed a new Atlanta-based unit to sell corporate clients on the Sandy Springs company’s expanding array of transportation, finance and logistics services. UPS Supply Chain Solutions will handle sales and marketing for UPS and more than 20 companies it has acquired since 1999, when UPS went public with a $5.5 billion stock offering.
Read MoreEmirates Post net exceeds DH97m
Emirates Post has made a profit exceeding Dh97 million in 2001. This was revealed yesterday by Ahmed Humaid Al Tayer, UAE Minister for Communications and Chairman of Emirates Post.
Read MoreLa Poste may take total control of German subsidiary DPD
La Poste, the French post office, is interested in a total takeover of its German subsidiary DPD, which ranks third in Europe in parcel delivery. La Poste has held an 85 per cent stake in the company for more a year.
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