Dubious courier moves
In June 2001, China Post, the state-owned postal giant in China, is attempting to quash competition in express mail services.
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FedEx and USPS officially launch national rollout of FedEx Express dropboxes at post offices
FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service have officially launch the national rollout of FedEx Express dropboxes at post offices throughout the country – implementing the first of two landmark public-private service agreements between FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service. With the nationwide rollout of this pioneering program, customers in local communities throughout the United States will now be able to enjoy the convenience of having FedEx dropboxes at post offices.
Read MoreLast post sounds end of the line for night mail
Last post sounds end of the line for night mail
Read MoreChinas Postal Monopoly
Rather than adapting to competition, China Post is trying to close it down – if the competition is doing well, bully it.
Read MorePart-time post workers accused of dumping mail
Part-time post workers accused of dumping mail
Read MoreParcel Delivery in Northampton
Milkmen could be delivering packages for Parcelforce if plans being tested on Express Dairies rounds in Northampton are successful.
Read MoreOFFICE OF FAIR TRADING / CONSIGNIA CLEARED OF ABUSE OF DOMINANT POSITION
Consignia plc’s agreement to allow Postal Preference Service Limited (PPS) to use Royal Mail trademarks on consumer lifestyle survey questionnaires does not breach competition law, the OFT has found.
Read MoreHays set to offload chemicals and mail businesses
Hays is considering selling its chemical business and a lossmaking Spanish mail operation. Ronnie Frost, executive chairman of the business services group, said Hays was expected to make a decision on whether to sell the two businesses before September. Analysts estimate the chemicals division could be worth between £80m ($112.4m) and £150m. They said it was not possible to put a value on the Spanish parcels business, because the division was lossmaking.
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