US cargo imports set for 6% growth in first half of 2011
The latest cargo figures in the United States have retail experts hopeful that the economic recovery is taking hold – despite high unemployment and rising commodity prices.
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USPS and Hallmark launch postage-paid greeting cards
The US Postal Service and card manufacturing giant Hallmark have launched their new line of postage-paid greeting cards – in time for Easter festivities.
Read MoreUS regulators greenlight Postal Service rate increases
Regulators in the US have approved increases for US Postal Service rates, now set to come into force on April 17, but face an appeal next month on proposals for higher rate rises.
Read MoreUPS Store network arranges $22.5m credit line for franchisees
UPS is hoping to pick up the pace of growth in its UPS Store retail network in the United States, by making it easier for potential franchise owners to get hold of start-up capital.
Read MoreBrazil’s post office to seek partner to run postal bank
Next week will see Brazil’s national postal operator, Correios, starting the process of seeking a new partner to run its Postal Bank services.
Read MoreRepublican Senator introduces bill to save US Postal Service
Legislation has been introduced into the US Senate seeking cost savings and financial stability for the US Postal Service.
Read MoreSenator calls for USPS reforms to tackle pension overpayments
US Senator Tom Carper has said more needs to be done to stabilize the “precarious” financial situation at the US Postal Service, beyond the proposals in yesterday’s Presidential Budget.
Read MoreWeather and fuel prices impact on FedEx earnings
FedEx Corporation has confirmed that its financial results have been affected by the weather in the US and Europe, and by higher fuel prices.
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