Dave Ward elected as CWU General Secretary
Dave Ward has been elected General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union (CWU).
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JD.com launches JD Worldwide cross-border e-commerce platform
China’s JD.com has launched its new cross-border e-commerce platform, JD Worldwide, which market observers have described as a direct challenge to Alibaba Group’s Tmall Global Service.
Read MoreDHL plans to expand its Allyouneed shopping portal to more European markets
DHL plans to raise its profile in the e-commerce sector by expanding its MeinPaket.de and Allyouneed.com shopping portals, which are already established in Germany, to other European markets.
Read MoreGrofers raises $35 million to fund expansion
Mumbai-based on-demand grocery delivery company Grofers has raised US$35 million in its latest funding round.
Read MoreIndian postal unions plan “indefinite” national strike
Indian postal workers unions have called for an “indefinite” national strike from 6th May.
Read MoreDrone delivering “first asparagus of the season” to Dutch restaurant crashes and burns
Michelin-starred restaurant De Zwaan wanted to mark the start of the asparagus season earlier this month by getting a consignment of vegetables delivered from farm to kitchen by drone, but the publicity stunt backfired when the UAV crashed and burned on a country road.
Read MoreWork begins on DPD’s new Liverpool depot
Building work has begun on DPD’s new £12 million express delivery service depot in Liverpool.
Read MoreTNT opens “super hub” in Sydney
TNT, the international carrier being targeted for acquisition by FedEx, has opened a new “super hub” in the Sydney suburbs.
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