UPS Japan Co have announced that it will launch a small-lot direct maritime shipping service to the U.S. on July 1.
The company will jointly implement the Trade Direct Ocean service with a joint venture between United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) and Suzuyo & Co.
Read MoreThe government is considering retaining certain rates of equity stake in Japan’s postal services even after they are privatised, government sources said.
The plan is meant to ensure universal service of the highly public postal services remains in line with the Universal Postal Convention, of which Japan is a member.
Read MoreDHL has announced a marketing campaign that will run simultaneously across all DHL markets in Asia-Pacific. The campaign is aimed at reinforcing the company’s leading position in the region. The initiative underlines the growing importance of Asia-Pacific in DHL’s global business portfolio. The region is DHL Express’ fastest-growing market to date. It has registered strong, double-digit growth in recent years.
Read MoreJapan Post and Chinese postal authorities failed to reach an accord Tuesday [8 June] on a planned business tie-up aimed at opening business offices in each other’s country.
The two sides had originally planned to sign the tie-up accord during the day’s meeting between Japan Post President Masaharu Ikuta and visiting senior Chinese postal officials.They will continue discussions Wednesday, but it is unclear if they can reach an agreement on the tie-up.
Read MoreThe rewards for whoever gets logistics right in Asia are going to be huge.
For DHL, which already boasts regional revenue of US$2bn, the challenge is to present one name, one colour scheme, but many local faces to current and potential customers.
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