Two contract wins for Exel
Exel has won two new contracts, one from Peugeot Motor Company to manage its fleet demonstration programme and the other from Swedish firm Esselte, to operate a distribution centre in Turkey.
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Russian Post Service set for revamp
Russia’s struggling and inefficient postal service is in for a revamp, with government plans afoot to hike charges and plough the profits back into the system.
From Nov. 10, charges for most services offered by local post offices will rise by as much as 30 percent in what observers say is a last-ditch attempt to save the flagging postal service, which has sought salvation far from its initial mission.
Collins signs Euro pallet agreement
Collins Roiad Services Group. a founder member of Palletline, has signed an agreement with WM Group (Europe) to operate a pallet distribution system throughout the UK on its behalf – and vice versa.
Read MoreBid to revive Sabena confronts new hurdle
The plan to revive parts of the bankrupt state-controlled Belgian airline Sabena was running into difficulties on Thursday, as companies that were asked to support a new group complained the government had been premature in announcing private-sector support.
Read MoreSwitzerlands Post Office to offer internet payment service in Feb 2002
Switzerland’s Post Office said it will offer an internet-based payment service starting in February 2002. The ‘Yellowbill’ service will allow customers with Post Office accounts to make and receive payments through a secure internet connection. According to the Post Office, companies generating large volumes of invoices have expressed interest in using the service. Zuercher Kantonalbank has already signed a letter of intent to use ‘Yellowbill,’ it said.
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