Australian workers could strike
Mail delivery bans and postage-free days are among strike measures looming as 18,000 Australia Post workers vote to take industrial action, reports The Brisbane Times.
Read MoreTag: Mail Services
USPS wants to branch out
USPS is seeking permission from Congress to enter new lines of business, hoping to boost revenue at a time when traditional mail volumes are posting double-digit losses, putting the Postal Service into a deep financial hole, reports Dow Jones Newswire.
Read MoreRoyal Mail defiant over strikes
Millions of letters are being delivered late in the UK, but Royal Mail claimed it was beating the wave of postal strikes across the country, report the Daily Mail.
Read MoreTobin to leave USPS board
USPS governor Katherine Tobin has been appointed deputy assistant secretary for performance improvement in the Department of Education’s Office of Management and will be leaving the postal governing board on 30 August.
Read MoreUK Post Office launches new money transfer service
The Post Office has launched a new Overseas Property Money Transfer service which allows people to transfer money between UK and overseas bank accounts, reports The Financial Times.
Read MorePost & Parcel Magazine
Post & Parcel Magazine is our print publication, released 3 times a year. Packed with original content and thought-provoking features, Post & Parcel Magazine is a must-read for those who want the inside track on the industry.