Swissair bankruptcy spells trouble for sector
Swissair, once one of Switzerland’s most respected companies, has filed for bankruptcy in a move that could trigger a series of financial crises among other European airlines
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TNT International Mail Uk wins contract with Robert Gordons University of Aberdeen
TNT International Mail UK has won a contract to handle international mail for Robert Gordons University of Aberdeen.
Read MoreUSPS Outline for discussion – concepts for postal transformation
USPS Outline for discussion – concepts for postal transformation.
Current state of postal service, history, mission, drivers for change, future postal world, challenges.
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Papua New Guinea Post rescue package
The Papua New Guinea Cabinet has approved a financial rescue package for the countrys postal service. The Papua New Guinea government hopes PNG Post can be sold to the private sector, but Prime Minister Mekere Morauta has admitted that in its current state nobody would want it.
Read MoreEMS Operational Guide – Japan
EMS Operational Guide – Japan
Read MoreVan Gend & Loos Euro Express with new hub
Van Gend & Loos’ new distribution center in the capital of the Netherlands, The Hague, was officially dedicated at the beginning of September this year. The DPWN subsidiary now operates a total of 27 regional depots in the various Benelux states. Other Van Gend & Loos hubs are located in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Roosendaal, Eindhoven, Utrecht, Brussels and Ternat
Read MoreConsignia eyes move into telecoms
Consignia, formerly known as the Post Office, is launching an array of new services, which could include telecoms, in an effort to boost revenues. The expansion comes at a time when Consignia’s income is under pressure due to the increased use of e-mail and competition from private postal delivery companies. The proposed telecoms move would be a countrywide scheme, say insiders. It could involve delivering fixed line and mobile services under a Post Office brand, although this is likely to be in partnership with a telecoms provider.
Read MoreSettlement with FAA gives airline 180 days to resolve problems; $1 million in fines due
Emery Worldwide and the Federal Aviation Administration have signed an agreement that could enable the carrier to resume flying its own aircraft by next March. Emery suspended its flight operations voluntarily on Aug. 13 after the FAA threatened to revoke its operating license due to numerous safety violations. Since then the carrier has been using chartered aircraft. Under the new 180-day agreement, Emery and the FAA agreed to work on an expedited basis to try to resolve issues in 31 specific categories. That agreement could then be extended for another 60 days, although the FAA reserves the right to remove Emery’s operating authority
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