Tag: UK

GATS opens hub in Dubai

Posted by | Oct 3, 2003 | |

GATS (Global Alliance of Transportation Systems) is pleased to announce the
opening of its third mail transfer Hub at Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.

The establishment of the Hub, which will operate under a Business Service Agreement between Emirates Post and GATS, concludes a successful trial period which commenced during 2002. The Dubai Hub is excellently located to serve all of its neighbouring countries, and provides its postal partners with an important transit hub to and from Europe and the Far East.

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Banking on the future of the Post Office network

Posted by | Oct 3, 2003 | |

Postcomm publishes its third annual report on the Post Office network today. In it, Postcomm says that significant progress has been made in implementing the key recommendations of the Cabinet Office Performance and Innovation Unit’s 2000 report into the network. The last year has seen: the announcement of financial assistance for rural Post Offices, the start of the urban reinvention programme and improvements for remaining urban Post Offices, financial support for Post Offices in urban deprived areas and the launch of expanded banking facilities at Post Office branches.

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UK Royal Mail refuses to increase pay offer

Posted by | Oct 3, 2003 | |

Royal Mail said yesterday that it would not increase its pay offer to London staff despite a 24-hour postal strike in the capital on Wednesday. The company is offering £3,784 per year in London living allowance to workers in inner London and £2,667 per year to those in outer London, a rise of £300. The Communication Workers’ Union has rejected this offer and is demanding £4,000 for all London staff.

Royal Mail said: “Negotiations on pay have concluded, the offer is the final offer.” But the company said it was prepared to meet union leaders , although nothing had been scheduled. Postal staff were back at work yesterday and tackling a backlog of post that could last five days. The CWU said no decision had yet been taken on further industrial action.

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Pitney Bowes introduces expedited mail and package management

Posted by | Oct 2, 2003 | |

Pitney Bowes Inc has introduced Expedited Mail and Package Management® (EMPM), a new solution that enables large corporations to save up to 20% on the costs associated with overnight mail and package shipping. Part of Pitney Bowes Management Services (PBMS) Mail Center Management suite of products, EMPM is specifically tailored to meet the needs of large businesses that ship in excess of 50 overnight packages per day.

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Growing UK mail company looks to create 850 jobs

Posted by | Oct 2, 2003 | |

A rapidly expanding mail distribution company is aiming to create 850 jobs and move into new premises four times the size of its present base.

Gateshead-based Amaro Professional Distribution took on its 100th employee just two months ago, but already has 150 staff on board and is aiming for further rapid growth.

The company was formed six years ago by managing director Robert Greener in the Blaydon Business Centre.

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