$827m cost for UPS move to yearly pension fund reporting
UPS is set to take a $827m hit to its fourth quarter results after taking the decision to change its accounting procedures for its pension and retiree benefit funds.
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US streamlines appeals process for post office closures
US regulators have adopted new streamlined procedures for appeals against the closure of post offices.
Read MoreStrike set to cause delivery delays in Belgium on Monday
Mail and parcel deliveries in Belgium look set to be delayed by a 24-hour nationwide strike among public service workers, being called for Monday (30 January).
Read MoreBid to open up bulk mail market in Channel Islands
Regulators in the Channel Islands look set to grant licences to two postal operators to provide new mail services to continental Europe.
Read MoreNew Zealand retail parcel rates to increase by up to 11%
New Zealand Post has said it will increase postage rates for individual parcels on its ParcelPost service by between 5% and 11% from March 1, 2012.
Read MoreUPS to cut 433 staff in Kentucky after losing retail account
UPS is downsizing its retail supply chain logistics facility Hebron, Kentucky, after the facility’s biggest customer, Zulily, decided to take its inventory management and fulfillment services back in-house.
Read MoreDouble-deck trailers to boost efficiency in Hermes UK network
British courier delivery network Hermes UK is making more use of double-decker trailers to improve the efficiency in its trunking operation.
Read MorePress group accuses Norway Post of overcharging mailers
Norway’s trade press association has lodged a complaint with the country’s regulators accusing Norway Post of overcharging periodical mailers for postage.
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