Allan Leighton, chairman of the postal group Consignia, has ignited a new row with union leaders after refusing to allow union representatives paid time off to attend their annual conference and withdrawing all facilities for them at work.
Read MoreSix carriers account for 71% of the UK international parcels and packets market, according to research by Andrew Lester & Associates. This figure was revealed in the Pac Trac programme, a market monitoring study based on interviews with 500 UK shippers during the March- May period. It shows that DHL held the lion’s share (32%), followed by UPS (20%) and TNT (10%). Together the Royal Mail and Parcelforce have 5% share of the market. When asked which international carrier has the best reputation for quality, the respondents voted FedEx as the winner, followed by DHL and UPS.
Read MoreTNT Express today outlined its European network expansion plans over the next three years. At a briefing in London, Alan Jones, Group Managing Director TNT Express, announced plans to open twelve jet stations that will increase the number of airports used in Europe by TNT Express from 55 to 67 and extend the TNT Express road network to an additional seven countries.
Read MoreHopes are rising that Consignia and the main postal union could overcome a key sticking point in plans to change mail deliveries in Consignia’s bid to cut costs. The Communications Workers’ Union said continuing talks with Consignia on holding trials for shorter delivery runs for postal workers under new delivery plans had been “constructive”.
Read MoreMarch 2000. TPG, Consignia and Singapore Post have formed a joint venture international mail company.
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