Latvian Post launches hybrid mail service
Latvian Post has launched a new hybrid mail service that will allow customers to send a “real” letter by mail without leaving the house.
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Union protest against US postal reform proposals set for Thursday
Postal unions in the United States are stepping up the pressure on US lawmakers to oppose legislative proposals designed to rescue the US Postal Service.
Read MoreAudit highlights $717m of unauthorised overtime at USPS
Unauthorised overtime by workers cost the US Postal Service $717.5m over the past two years, according to an audit by the Office of the Inspector General.
Read MoreBan on night flights at Frankfurt Airport “terrible blow”
Lufthansa Cargo has said a continuing ban on night flights at Frankfurt Airport was a “terrible blow” for Germany as a business location.
Read MoreBrazil Post replacing hundreds of franchise post offices
Brazil’s Post and Telegraph Company (Correios) has said it now has more than 100 franchised post offices up and running under a new retail business model.
Read MoreDeutsche Post DHL takes full control of Indian venture
Deutsche Post DHL has bought out the remaining 24% stake in its Indian joint venture from its partner, logistics company Lemuir Group.
Read MoreCanada Post pension plan deficit grows to $4.7bn
Canada Post saw the solvency and deficits of its $15bn pension plan getting “significantly” worse last year, according to its latest financial results, with its solvency gap widening to $4.7bn at the end of 2011.
Read MoreWhich country has the most expensive postal charges? BBC News
Following the announcement of postage price increases in the UK, the BBC ran an article exploring Royal Mail’s claim that the UK would not be the most expensive place in the world to post a letter. Which countries earn that dubious honour?
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