FedEx Express maintained its status as the undisputed market leader in the express services air export market, claiming 37.5% of the market in 2000, according to The Colography Group. FedEx grew its air export traffic by 12.1% in that year. United Parcel Service increased its air export traffic in 2000 from the previous year by 8.5%, giving it 12.5% of the market.
Read MoreThe cargo carrier beat out four rivals for the new flights, including FedEx Corp. and United Parcel Service Inc. Polar plans to fly between Hong Kong and Seoul, with continuing service to the U.S
Read MoreRoyal Mail has missed its targets for first-class deliveries in every postcode area in London, according to the latest official figures. The Evening Standard carried out its own postal survey showing one in five first-class letters arrive late.
Read MorePosten, the Norwegian post office, has sold 50 of its old post offices and buildings for NKr700m.
Read MoreWilliam J. Henderson, the former U.S. Postmaster General, in an article that appeared in the Washington Post: “As the postmaster general until I retired three months ago, I oversaw the negotiation of the FedEx deal. And I continue to see it as an innovative solution for a Postal Service struggling to remain competitive under market conditions that have changed strikingly over the past decade. But such alliances with private business don’t go nearly far enough. What the Postal Service needs now is nothing short of privatization.”
Read MoreBeta Distribution has appointed Parceline to provide a range of third party logistics services under a new multi million pound contract agreement.
Read MoreThe Defence Transport Movement Agency (DTMA), a division of the Minstry of Defences Defence Logistics Organisation, has awarded Exel a contract to operate additional global, export air business, following a contract last september to manage customs clearence on its behalf, as well as 50 percent of its air freight business.
Read MoreSpalding Sports UK, sports equipment supplier, has appointed Nightspeed Services to distribute golf equipment to retailers and clubs across the UK and Overseas under a £200,000 contract agreement.
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