Integres plan angers forwarders
Forwarders are reacting angrily to the plan by Integres Global Logistics, a new joint venture, to target small and medium-sized shippers
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Securicor to sell US wireless arm for $36m
Securicor, the security, distribution and communications group, confirmed on Thursday that it was in advanced talks to sell its US wireless communications business for about $36m (£25.3m). The group also confirmed that Roger Wiggs, chief executive, will retire at the end of December, to be succeeded by Nick Buckles, chief executive of the security division. The sale of the US wireless business and the management change is likely to be interpreted as the start of a restructuring aimed at focusing the group on its core security division.
Read MoreUSPS to Test Priority Mail Discount Program
The U.S. Postal Service could be authorized by its Board of Governors as early as Tuesday to begin a two-year experimental discount program for high-volume Priority Mail users.
Read MoreUnited, American airlines, others in logistics venture
Six leading transportation service and technology providers have formed a joint venture aimed at providing small and medium shippers with the same quality of service that large shippers are able to command – and at similar prices.
United Airlines, American Airlines, Roadway Express, UTi Worldwide, Unisys Corp. and G-Log are partners in the venture, to be called Integres Global Logistics.
Read MoreUS Postal rate hikes: Lobby now or pay later
The USPS is in sorry shape and views postal rate hikes as its path to
profitability. Make no mistake: Further rate hikes will no doubt put some
direct marketing agencies and publishers, upon which the USPS relies for
most of its revenue, out of business
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