Post Office Ltd extends Bank of Ireland alliance to 2023
The Bank of Ireland said today it has signed definitive agreements with the UK’s Post Office Ltd to extend and enhance their retail banking partnership through to 2023.
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La Poste has no competition in letters market, says ARCEP
A weak economic situation and declining mail volumes have meant that no significant rivals have emerged for La Poste since the French letters market opened fully to competition at the beginning of 2011.
Read MoreUPS opts for bikes and walkers to deliver during London Olympics
UPS is trying out bicycles and walkers within its London delivery operations, to help beat delays from traffic congestion and route restrictions during the Olympics.
Read MoreLatvian Post pilots parcel pickup at Statoil filling stations
Latvian Post has formed a partnership with fuel retailer Statoil Fuel&Retail Latvia to allow consumers to receive parcels at filling stations.
Read MoreUK online shoppers happy to pay £136 a year for delivery, says study
UK shoppers are spending GBP 136 per household each year on delivery charges, but are happy to do so to shop conveniently via the web, according to a new study.
Read MoreUS government “could save $7bn” with greener shipping
Federal agencies including USPS should increase their efforts to buy transportation services using less petroleum, according to a new report from an environmental NGO.
Read MoreUPS speeds up package scanning with finger imagers
UPS has introduced a new wearable scanning system for its employees, which it says should accelerate the loading of packages into vehicles.
Read MoreGerman courier industry calls for boost to postal competition
The German courier industry has called on the federal government to introduce a Postal Services Act later this year to stir competition in the postal industry.
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