US Senate urges House to continue postal reform efforts
After passing major postal reform legislation last week, the US Senate is now pushing for the House of Representatives to pass its version of a bill to rescue the US Postal Service.
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Canada Post Corporation records first loss for 17 years
Canada Post has recorded its first loss after 16 consecutive years of profitability, with declining mail volumes and last summer’s strike action contributing to a $327m loss before tax in 2011.
Read MoreDHL opens two life sciences centres in US
DHL has strengthened its capabilities in the North American life science and healthcare market with two new processing facilities in Miami and Atlanta.
Read MoreGLS opens fifth Eco-Depot in Germany
European parcel delivery company GLS Group has opened its 11th “Eco-Depot”, in Geretsried, near Munich in southern Germany.
Read MoreAustralia Post and Qantas alliance launches StarTrack brand
Australian Air Express and Star Track Express have launched their new joint door-to-door express parcels, freight and logistics company StarTrack.
Read MoreAutomation specialist Prime Vision expands in South-East Asia
Mail processing automation specialist Prime Vision has established a new South East Asian Office in Taiwan to expand the company’s presence and support in the region.
Read MoreNew Zealand Post developing online consumer ID service
New Zealand Post is developing a new service that will allow people to access many different government services online via a single account.
Read MoreUnderstanding postal access differences across countries
On 1st April 2012 in the UK, Post Office Ltd separated from the Royal Mail Group. Members will recall that this separation had been enabled by the Postal Services Act passed in the summer of 2011. The Act recognised the need for separation, in order to allow each company to develop in the changing and different markets that they operate within. Post Office Ltd will stay in public ownership, whereas Royal Mail will, in the future, be able to seek private investment.
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