An Post completes takeover of Aviva Ireland branches
Ireland’s An Post has said its financial services subsidiary, One Direct, has now completed the takeover of insurance firm Aviva Ireland’s local personal insurance branch network.
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CFH acquires print and mail firm Print for Business
UK-based print and mailing company CFH Ltd has acquired print and mail business in Slough, England, for an undisclosed amount.
Read MorePostNL trials self-service parcel terminals in Dutch city
PostNL has launched a trial using self-service parcel lockers to allow customers to pick up parcels and ecommerce purchases 24 hours a day.
Read MoreUSPS predicts 20% hike in festive package volumes
The US Postal Service is predicting a 20% increase in festive season package volumes this year, planning to deliver around 365m parcels in the run-up to Christmas.
Read MoreAustrian Post buys remaining stake in Romanian mail firm
Austrian Post has taken full control of Romania’s second largest postal operator, Postmaster, just a year after buying a 26% stake in the company.
Read MoreRoyal Mail to close mail centres, while opening parcel centres
Royal Mail is closing three of its mail centres in the UK in light of declining letter volumes – while investing in new centres elsewhere to respond to parcel volume growth.
Read MoreCanada Post to charge home developers for mail box installation
Canada Post is introducing new fees for housing developers from the start of next year, to cover the installation of community mail and parcel boxes.
Read MoreDHL boss defends Turkish business in union row
Deutsche Post DHL chief executive Frank Appel insisted today that his company’s actions in Turkey have been in line with local employment laws, but said the company would investigate.
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