Tag: Europe

Consignia review as competition closes in

Posted by | Jul 9, 2001 | |

Consignia is undertaking a major review of its use of road, rail and air transport. The new holding company for the UK Post Office, including Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide, recognises it will have to provide faster, cheaper and more reliable services in future as competition intensifies.
Consignia moves 500,000 parcels and 80m letters a day, a quarter of the letters by rail. It operates 60 trains and 40 air services a night.

UK Post Office letters delivered daily (millions)
Road (long distance) 35, Road (local) 20, Rail 20, Air 5, Total 80

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Europe's Posts Build e-Commerce Services

Posted by | Jul 8, 2001 | |

Europe’s post offices are trying to leverage their mail-delivery and other services to make a mark on the Internet. With their combination of delivery networks and banking services, post offices across Europe are uniquely positioned to be key e-commerce players. And many are moving to add Internet-based services.

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Royal Mail chief to quit

Posted by | Jul 8, 2001 | |

Royal Mail managing director Richard Dykes is resigning next month after two years of poor performance that have seen mail volumes drop and performance targets go unmet. He is to be replaced by Jerry Cope, Consignia’s head of strategy and business development.

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