UK government in bid to make delivery “fair” for rural consumers
The UK government has issued new guidance to parcel carriers and the e-commerce industry that aims to make sure consumers are charged a “fair delivery price”.
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PostNL trials Sunday deliveries in Netherlands, expands services in Belgium
Dutch postal service PostNL has launched Sunday delivery trials in the Netherlands, and a network of parcel pickup points in Belgium.
Read MoreUPS doubles carbon intensity goal for 2020
UPS today released its 12th annual Sustainability Report announcing that in addition to reducing overall carbon emissions in 2013, the company also met its 2016 goal of reducing its air and ground fleet’s carbon intensity by 10 percent three years early. Thus, the company has set a new goal to achieve a 20 percent reduction in carbon intensity from transportation by 2020.
Read MoreLithuania Post to introduce new standard for letters
From the 1st August 2014, Lithuania Post will apply new dimensions and tariffs for domestic and international letters.
Read MoreNightline now handling €114m worth of e-commerce through Parcel Motel network
Irish parcel carrier Nightline has said it is now handling EUR 114m worth of e-commerce purchases through its nationwide network of self-service parcel locker terminals.
Read MoreFrench regulator raises La Poste price cap for 2015 to 2018
La Poste has been granted regulatory approval to raise its domestic postal rates by up to 3.5% above the rate of inflation each year, from the start of 2015 until 2018.
Read MoreUPS profits down 57% after retiree liability charge
UPS profits have been dented by the restructuring of its healthcare programme, as earnings per share dropped 57% in the second quarter of the year.
Read MoreEuropa, splits out Air and Sea into separate operating division
Europa Worldwide has split out its Air and Sea business into a separate operating division headed up by Board Director Angus Hind.
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