FedEx to cut “thousands” of jobs in 2013, after Q2 profits sink 12%
FedEx Corp is preparing to shell out $550m to $650m next year as it looks to cut “thousands” of staff to boost company profitability.
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Industry Moves – Latest appointments at La Poste, Toll, Palletways
Rounding up some of the latest appointments in the global mail and express industry, including a new deputy director-general for La Poste.
Read MoreTrust in home delivery higher than ever, with parcel volumes breaking records
Reports so far suggest that this year’s festive season is breaking records for parcel volumes either side of the Atlantic, as Christmas shoppers become more and more confident in home delivery options.
Read MoreRoyal Mail engineers threaten strike before Christmas
Royal Mail could find its cleaners and engineers going on strike on Friday (21st December), after union members were offered an “insulting” pay offer.
Read MoreInteger.pl expanding operations in Czech Republic and Ukraine
Poland’s Integer.pl Group is expanding its automated parcel terminal network in the Czech Republic, and has also been winning new unaddressed mail contracts in the Ukraine.
Read MoreTNT Express boosts retail presence in Lebanon
TNT Express in Lebanon has signed a partnership deal with a service provider for MoneyGram and various other financial services providers.
Read MoreMinisters decide to sell controlling stake in Romanian Post
The Romanian government has confirmed its intention to sell a majority stake in Romanian Post.
Read MoreLithuania Post opens first on-street banking kiosks
Lithuania Post has opened its first on street financial services kiosks after acquiring the retail network from liquidated firm Bankas Snoras.
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