UPS raise Q4 forecast whilst shedding jobs
UPS raised its fourth-quarter profit forecast on Friday and said it would cut 1,800 management and administrative jobs, reports Reuters.
Read MoreAuthor: Ian Taylor
The week that was: 8 January 2010
It’s a new year, and you know what that means, don’t you? Oh, yes, it’s the first scintillating news round-up of 2010 – courtesy of Post&Parcel.
Read MoreNew year, same story, as UK strike looms?
Royal Mail could suffer from further strikes after reports surfaced claiming the Communication Workers Union (CWU) had a set a two-week deadline to reach an agreement.
Read More300 pilots to lose jobs
Astar Air Cargo, a unit of Air Transport Services Group, said Thursday it will lay off more than 300 pilots due to DHL cutbacks, reports the Business Courier.
Read MoreIntermec appoints Jim McDonnell
Intermec has announced that Jim McDonnell has joined the company as senior vice president of global sales.
Read MoreA new ‘country’ is formed!
I was doing a some research for a client I am working with on Social Networking and its impact on business.
Read MoreEesti Post struggles after tax rate rush
Estonian operator Eesti Post is having problems delivering packages after being busier than usual at the end of 2009, Estonian media reports.
Read MoreCook calls last orders at Post Office
Royal Mail today announced that Alan Cook, managing director of Post Office, will retire in May after more than four years at the helm of the company.
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