Brazil Post hitting quality targets, plans to hire 13,700 more workers
Brazil’s Post and Telegraph Company (ECT) has seen hit seven of its eight targets for service quality during the first two months of the year, it said today.
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Healthcare deal for PostNL’s newly-acquired trans-o-flex Belgium
PostNL has received good news from its new Belgian Trans-o-flex division, as it pushes through with its acquisition from owner Austrian Post.
Read MoreDHL escapes fine as Europe busts global freight cartels
The European Commission has handed out EUR 169m in fines to 14 international freight forwarders – including UPS, Kuehne + Nagel and Deutsche Bahn – for running a series of “price-fixing” cartels.
Read MorePost Office Ltd cleared for £1.2bn subsidy package
The European Commission has given the green light to the UK’s Post Office Ltd to use £1.155bn ($1.84bn USD) in State Aid to modernise its postal retail network.
Read MoreDismay at “toothless dog” Ofcom over Royal Mail price hike
Major customers of Royal Mail have expressed concern that Ofcom’s effective deregulation of postal rates will drive them into alternative communication channels.
Read MoreFedEx Express strengthens European air network
FedEx Express has announced plans to expand its operations in Northern Europe with four Boeing 757 freighters being added to its fleet to boost next-day services, and a new Berlin flight.
Read MoreDonahoe: 50c stamp could reduce need to close USPS mail plants
The US Postmaster General told Congress today that if he was allowed to raise the price of the basic First Class Mail stamp to 50 cents, it could allow USPS to soften its approach to reducing mail delivery standards.
Read MoreRoyal Mail to increase stamp prices 30% from next month
Royal Mail will increase its first class stamp prices 30% and second class stamp prices nearly 40% from the end of next month.
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