Swiss Post unit takes on 1,500 delivery staff in acquisition
Swiss Post said today its Direct Mail Company has stepped in to take over the delivery operations of a Berne-based direct marketing company.
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New Zealand Post cautious despite doubling first-half profits
New Zealand Post downplayed a surge in its profits as it released its latest financial results today, warning that it still has some way to go in facing up to declining mail volumes.
Read MoreRoyal Mail misses quality targets for First Class and bulk mail
Royal Mail’s latest service quality figures suggest it narrowly missed its on-time target for stamped First Class mail in the three months leading up to Christmas, as well as for bulk mail services.
Read MorePalletways express network cuts transit time to Germany
Express freight network Palletways is aiming to “significantly” grow its share of international volumes by cutting delivery times from the UK to Germany.
Read MoreSwiss Post International invests in dual-view x-ray technology
Swiss Post International has invested in new x-ray screening technology in the UK to “drastically” speed up the time it takes air freight to be cleared as safe for flying.
Read MoreTNT Post UK expected to trial delivery service in London
Private sector postmen wearing orange could be taking to the streets of London from April, as one of Royal Mail’s biggest postal rivals launches a new trial delivery service.
Read MoreUSPS informs staff after decision on 223 mail plant closures
The US Postal Service is in the process of informing employees at more than 200 of its mail processing plants across the United States that their facilities will close.
Read MoreHermes Germany adds Fiat 500E to electric vehicle testing fleet
Hermes Germany is expanding its test fleet of electric vehicles with the addition of the new Fiat 500 E.
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