USPS announces 4.6% rise for parcels, express prices
The US Postal Service yesterday proposed a 4.6% price increase for its competitive parcel and express services within its Shipping Services division.
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Parcel pick-up network eyes opportunities in global expansion
Kinek, the network of independent parcel delivery points, has been achieving rapid growth across North America, and now has eyes on establishing a major presence overseas.
Read MoreDeutsche Post to axe bulk mail unit First Mail after court ruling
Deutsche Post has confirmed that it will close its Düsseldorf-based budget business mail delivery unit First Mail by the end of the year.
Read MoreCanada Post to pay millions after losing 28-year pay equity battle
Canada Post has said it will comply with a court ruling that could mean paying $150m in compensation to female workers historically paid less than their male counterparts.
Read MoreAustralia and New Zealand revise addressing standard
Australia and New Zealand jointly issued a revised standard today on urban and rural addressing, seeking to keep their address systems as simple as possible.
Read MoreUSPS hires corporate restructuring gurus to help cut costs
The US Postal Service has hired top corporate advisors from the investment banking sector to help it make “fundamental” changes to its business model.
Read MorePostNL launches e-commerce checkout facility
PostNL has launched a new online parcel management service to help simplify the process of shopping via the Internet.
Read MoreDHL expands coldchain options for healthcare shippers
DHL Global Forwarding has entered into an agreement to make use of temperature-control containers from US company CSafe LLC.
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