Earthquake and economy hits NZ Post’s profits
New Zealand Post’s profits have been hit by February’s earthquake in Christchurch and the country’s continued weak economic performance.
Read MoreYear: 2011
The week that was: 27 May 2011
TNT demerger confirmed, USPS hit by further slump in mail, and DP DHL expects “significant growth”…
Read MoreUSPS rule set to protect self-mailers from machine damage
Envelope-free letters — so-called “folded self-mailers” — now account for 20% to 30% of all letters in the United States, according to the US Postal Service, and are continuing to grow in popularity.
Read MoreCanadian postal workers could strike next week, says union
(Updated 8.30pm): The Canadian Union of Postal Workers urged its members this evening to prepare for a postal strike “in the very near future”, although there will not be a strike until at least Wednesday (June 1).
Read MoreMailers warn of side-effects from USPS pursuit of new mail volumes
The mailing industry has urged the US Postal Service to take care not to undermine existing business in its efforts to grow mail volumes through initiatives to attract new mail users.
Read MoreInvestment to spur “rapid growth” at Secured Mail
UK-based Secured Mail will look to “fully capitalise” on new opportunities after receiving equity investment from Next Wave Partners.
Read MoreAramex bolsters retail presence in UAE
Logistics firm Aramex has enhanced its retail network in the United Arab Emirates by opening two new outlets.
Read MorePoor weather hits Royal Mail targets
Royal Mail blamed poor weather and last year’s volcanic ash crisis as it missed a number of its delivery targets for the 2010-2011 period.
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