Consumers face yet further price increase after the Commission for Communications Regulation sanctioned increases in the cost of sending mail abroad by An Post. The changes, which had been requested by An Post in October, will see the cost of sending a standard letter to Britain increase from 41 cent to 50 cent, while the cost of sending a similar letter to other European countries will now be 57 cent, up from 44 cent.
Read MoreRoyal Mail has simplified its international express and signature services to make them easier to use and understand. Customers will also be given added peace of mind with compensation cover for loss or damage to all worldwide destinations plus a signature on delivery, or electronic tracking and confirmation of delivery via the internet.
Read MoreSpring, has today, filed a formal complaint with the European Commission and the EFTA Surveillance Authority. The complaint is against anti-competitive practices by Norway Post and the Norwegian law, which condones them. Spring is requesting the competition authorities to stamp out the excessive surcharging of ABA mail and the surcharging of cross border mail.
Read MoreJuly 5 2002 Deutsche Post, the German postal service, is to acquire a further 25 percent in DHL International, in which it already holds a 50.64 percent.
Read MoreA number of Americans abroad have been snared in a parcel delivery nightmare in Europe since October, when USPS quietly ditched direct delivery to 23 countries in Europe, and signed up Consignia as its single contact for the region. The switch was intended to reduce operating costs and times associated with multiple delivery points in Europe.
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