Italy's antitrust authority fines Poste Italiane €40m
Poste Italiane has been fined EUR 39.4m by national competition authorities for abusing its dominant position in the Italian postal market.
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Swiss Post Solutions expands in Asia with Singapore office
Swiss Post Solutions, the business services division of the Swiss postal service, has expanded its presence in the Asian market by opening a new office in Singapore.
Read MoreFedEx revises air fleet upgrade plan, signs deal for 27 767s
FedEx has signed a deal with Boeing to purchase 27 new 767-300F aircraft, to replace its medium widebody MD10 cargo aircraft, some of which are now 40 years old.
Read MoreUSPS ranked top postal service in world's 20 biggest economies
The US Postal Service has been named as the best postal service within the world’s top 20 largest economies for access to services, resource efficiency and public trust.
Read MoreIndian government to restrict India Post's letter monopoly
The Indian government is working towards phasing in competition within the country’s letter mail market, under a draft Post Office Bill currently under consideration.
Read MorePortuguese government approves postal liberalisation law
Portugal’s government has approved a draft law that will open the country’s postal market up to competition from the private sector.
Read MoreDHL's Blue Dart launches "carbon neutral" shipping in India
DHL and its Indian express courier subsidiary Blue Dart Express have launched the country’s first end-to-end “carbon neutral” service for international and domestic shipments.
Read MoreBidding opens for 818 post office franchises in Brazil
Brazil’s Post and Telegraph Company (ECT) has launched an auction of 818 potential franchises to operate post offices throughout Brazil.
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