The week that was: 26 August, 2011
Canada Post restructuring drives digital agenda, Brazilian lawmakers back postal reforms, UPS boosts green credentials and Swiss Post reveals future of long-distance publishing…
Read MoreAuthor: Ian Taylor
UPS celebrates 105 years in service by ringing NYSE bell
UPS celebrated its 105th year of service today by ringing the bell to start trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
Read MoreUS Postal Service losses reach $7bn in year so far
Days before the US Senate returns to consider the future of the US Postal Service, losses at USPS have now reached more than $6.8bn in the year so far, with two more months yet to come in its current fiscal year.
Read MoreRoyal Mail cutbacks cause service quality "teething problems"
Royal Mail said the scale of the modernisation of its service network have caused “teething problems” as it reported narrowly missing key service quality targets.
Read MorePurolator International to double presence in United States
Canadian parcel and express firm Purolator International is set to double its presence in the United States in the remainder of 2011.
Read MoreRussia and China forge closer mail links in Far East
Russian Post has said it is working with its Chinese counterparts to develop a new direct ground link between Russia and China in the Far East region.
Read MoreQuakes prompt "very disappointing" loss for New Zealand Post
Damage and disruption from this year’s earthquakes have compounded with a bad economy and company restructuring to push New Zealand Post $35.6m into the red.
Read MoreCanada Post restructured into physical and digital divisions
Canada Post has restructured its top-level management to create two distinct business units – one for physical mail delivery and the other for digital mail delivery.
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