Electric vans trialled at Royal Mail
Post vans and bicycles could soon be replaced by electric delivery vehicles after Royal Mail started a trial of the egg-shaped buggies.
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FedEx says no plan to cut jobs in the Middle East
The move by FedEx to trim jobs across its global network as part of a major cost cutting programme will have no impact on its staff and operations in the Middle East, according to a senior company executive.
Read MoreFedEx present test results for hybrid-electric vans
FedEx Express announced on 6 April the first test results of ten state-of-the-art hybrid vehicles designed by Iveco.
Read MoreBritish stamps raise in price
The price of both first and second-class stamps has increased by 3 pence in Britain, Royal Mail has confirmed.
Read MoreBids for Royal Mail stake due in April
Bids for the sale of a 30% stake in Royal Mail are due in April, business minister Peter Mandelson has said, signaling the government is pushing ahead with the controversial sale.
Read MoreUPU unveil 25th summit location
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the Qatar government have signed an agreement to formalise the hosting of the 25th Universal Postal Congress in the Qatari capital, Doha, in 2012.
Read MorePolish postal service sees €250m investment
The Polish postal service is to invest some 250 million Euros on automation and computerisation as well as a new unit in central Warsaw.
Read MoreDeutsche Post shows interest in Royal Mail
The UK government’s attempts to part-privatise Royal Mail gained some much-needed momentum on Sunday when rival Deutsche Post emerged as a potential bidder.
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