Aramex to make more acquisitions in Africa next year
Global express logistics firm Aramex is planning more acquisitions in Africa – and particularly in Southern Africa – next year.
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UPS still believes TNT deal will fly “in early 2013”
UPS executives said today that they still expect the EUR 5.16bn acquisition of rivals TNT Express to go ahead early in 2013, despite receiving a Statement of Objections from the European Commission.
Read MorePensions restructuring hits UPS profits in third quarter
UPS has seen its profits for the third quarter of the year slashed in half, as it was handed a $559m charge in restructuring employee pensions in New England.
Read MoreCitySprint service offers one-hour delivery window
UK same day delivery company CitySprint is now allowing consumers to choose a one-hour delivery time slot for home deliveries.
Read MoreUS direct mail giant urges rethink on Standard Mail pricing
One of the US Postal Service’s major customers has called on regulators to block proposed price increases for Standard Mail next year, as it would mean direct mail customers continuing to subsidise the mailing of catalogues.
Read MoreHermes wins three-year home delivery deal with John Lewis
Parcel carrier Hermes UK has won a new contract to run home delivery services for retail giant John Lewis.
Read MoreFedEx forecasts earlier peak for 2012 festive shipping
FedEx has suggested that its busiest day ahead of this year’s Christmas holiday will come two days earlier than last year’s peak.
Read MoreUS law firm sets up specialist postal unit in Washington
US law firm Ford & Huff has opened a new regulatory practice in Washington D.C. that will have a specialism in postal affairs.
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