The U.S. Postal Service plans to request a postage rate increase of at least 10 percent in October 2004. The Federal Times reported Wednesday that Deputy Postmaster General John Nolan told an audience Tuesday at the National Postal Forum in Kansas City that the Postal Service will apply for the rate increase, which likely would take effect a year later in October 2005.
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Read MoreMail, Express and Logistics company TPG N.V. have announced that through its Italian mail subsidiary TPG Post Italia, it has acquired a 100% stake in the Italian print & mail company Full Service. With a long tradition in the print and mail market, Full Service has established a well-managed data processing, printing and outsourcing of data-related services business. In 2002, Full Service generated revenues of EUR2.5 million.
Read MoreAlbert Klene, the director of the postal division of Dutch postal, express and logistics company TPG NV, TPG Post Nederland, has resigned and is looking for another position within the company. A spokesperson of TPG has confirmed the resignation of Klene. The resignation of Klene was partially a result of disagreements with the member of TPG board of directors, Harry Koorstra, who carries the final responsibility for the postal activities as a member of the board of directors.
Read MoreHaving identified India as one of its four key growth markets in the Asia-Pacific region, global express and logistics company DHL will soon start operations at its first world-class courier terminal at the Delhi international airport.
The terminal, which would have an independent custom-bonded warehouse, would be soon replicated in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata airports as part of plans to make the country a “South Asia hub of choice”, DHL Worldwide Express India Country Manager Chris Callen said.
Read MoreLynx Express has added another prestigious name to its expanding portfolio of contracts following its success in clinching a six figure agreement with German high quality white goods manufacturer, Miele.
Lynx secured the contract against stiff competition from about a dozen other carriers. The innovative and value added solutions approach from Lynx placed them ahead of their competitors.
Read MoreUPS have unveiled a dramatic new technology system that will improve customer service and provide greater internal efficiency, including simplification of work and training.
The suite of package flow technologies includes software, hardware and process changes. Together with the next-generation wireless computer for UPS drivers and cutting-edge wireless scanners worn by employees, the company’s broad high-tech platform is expanding to deliver customized solutions for UPS customers and even more reliable service.
Read MorePlans by La Poste, the French national postal service operator, to expand its financial services, have met with criticism from the French banking sector.
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