More internet access at Portugal's post office
The Portuguese government will install 254 internet kiosks at post offices throughout the country by the end of 2001.
The programme will receive investments of Es625m
Read MoreYear: 2001
PO trials parcel delivery deals
PARCELFORCE, the parcels division of the Post Office, has begun contracting out parcel deliveries in seven towns and cities around the UK, raising fears of thousands of job losses among its 12,000 workforce.
Read MoreFRESH CALLS FOR PROGRESS ON POSTAL SERVICE LIBERALISATION.
Phillipe Bodson injected new blood into the debate on liberalisation of European postal services by appealing to the Belgian Parliament’s Chamber of Representatives.
Read MoreGovernment considers new flotation for post office
The German ministry of finance has not ruled out a secondary offering of shares in Deutsche Post AG although it is not absolutely intent on the measure.
Read MoreDubious courier moves
In June 2001, China Post, the state-owned postal giant in China, is attempting to quash competition in express mail services.
Read MoreFedEx and USPS officially launch national rollout of FedEx Express dropboxes at post offices
FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service have officially launch the national rollout of FedEx Express dropboxes at post offices throughout the country – implementing the first of two landmark public-private service agreements between FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service. With the nationwide rollout of this pioneering program, customers in local communities throughout the United States will now be able to enjoy the convenience of having FedEx dropboxes at post offices.
Read MoreLast post sounds end of the line for night mail
Last post sounds end of the line for night mail
Read MoreChinas Postal Monopoly
Rather than adapting to competition, China Post is trying to close it down – if the competition is doing well, bully it.
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