TNT Express awarded contract from MTU Aero Engines
TNT Express has been awarded a contract for the provision of international and domestic delivery services to Germany’s engine manufacturer, MTU Aero Engines.
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USPS could make $485m a year from 3D printing industry, says report
The emergence of 3D printing technology could be a $485m-a-year opportunity for the US Postal Service.
Read MoreUPS opens new facility to serve customers in the Southampton area
UPS today announced the opening of a new 8,400 square meter package sorting and delivery facility in Southampton. The new facility will employ 180 staff, accommodate up to 150 delivery trucks and has the capacity to sort 7,500 packages per hour, nearly doubling the capacity of the two facilities in Southampton and Eastleigh that it replaces.
Read MorePost Office Ltd prepares to enter mobile phone market
The UK’s Post Office Ltd is set to enter the mobile phone market this autumn, in partnership with network provider EE.
Read MoreSingPost to introduce Saturday package deliveries this weekend
Singapore Post will introduce Saturday deliveries for packages from the weekend, to make the most of growth in online shopping.
Read MorePost Office Ltd pay offer “insulting” says union
The UK’s Communication Workers Union has rejected the offer of a 1.5% pay rise for its administrative and supply chain members working at Post Office Ltd.
Read MoreSwiss Post lets customers decide with E-Post Office
Swiss Post is launching the letter box of tomorrow with E-Post Office, allowing recipients to decide online whether they wish to receive their letters as normal in their private letter box or in electronic form. PostFinance is the first company to be linked to the platform. E-Post Office is set to be gradually expanded.
Read MoreBudget restrictions could create technology capability gap
Results of a recent survey by DA Systems into attitudes towards technology amongst firms within the UK transport and logistics industries highlighted that whilst the majority believed in the importance of technology to create a superior service offering, getting access to the financial and operational backing required to make the necessary investments still remains an issue for many companies.
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