Tag: UK

Last post for mail in the Highlands; full service in rural areas 'impossible to maintain'

Posted by | Apr 4, 2003 | |

The head of the Royal Mail has warned Highlands and Islands customers that their full postal service may be scrapped. Allan Leighton, the organisation’s chairman, said a decision will be taken within the next 12 months to determine whether it will be able to continue fulfilling the same role at the same price as elsewhere in the country. However, Postcomm, the regulatory body, insisted last night that the Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation (USO) would have to continue.

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New non-executive director appointed to Royal Mail UK

Posted by | Apr 4, 2003 | |

Bob Wigley has been appointed as a new Non-executive Director to Royal Mail. He will take up the post this month.

DTI Minister Stephen Timms said: “Bob Wigley will be a welcome addition to the new Royal Mail management team. His appointment is part of a major push to strengthen the leadership at Royal Mail. The company stands to benefit from his considerable experience.”

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Currie set to run Palletways Benelux

Posted by | Apr 3, 2003 | |

Currie European Holdings is to run Palletways’ Benelux operation and is looking to recruit 25 logistics firms there.

Tom Barrie, md of Currie European, says: “In terms of palletised freight, Europe is a completely untapped market presenting a niche opportunity for Palletways.

We are looking forward to being a part of that success and the business will help us grow our other logistics services.”

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New man at Pallet-Track

Posted by | Apr 3, 2003 | |

Pallet-Track, the newly formed pallet network, has appointed Halcion Express’ manageing director Jack Corrie as chairman. Stoke-based Halcion Express was formerly a member of the Fortec network.

Corrie has over 45 years industry experience as well as an in-depth knowledge of overnight palletised traffic.

Pallet-Track says it has received over 90 enquiries from potential members and these include some of the “big boys”.

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Break up fear for UK Royal Mail

Posted by | Apr 3, 2003 | |

Royal Mail faces the prospect of being broken up if it blocks access to its delivery systems by rival operators.

Graham Corbett, the postal regulator, said that the state organisation may be forced to spin off its sorting offices and distribution centres if it was felt that Royal Mail was unfairly obstructing competitors.

The postal group is obliged to allow other postal companies to use its infrastructure, but the regulator has yet to determine the price.

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