Tag: UK

Howard Webber: New Chief Executive of Postwatch

Posted by | Oct 2, 2006 | |

Postwatch, the watchdog for postal services, is pleased to announce that Howard Webber will take up the post of Chief Executive on Wednesday 25 October. Howard was until recently the Chief Executive of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.

Millie Banerjee, Chair of Postwatch, welcoming Howard Webber’s appointment said: “I am delighted we have been able to attract a candidate of Howard’s calibre and look forward to working with him on the challenges ahead.”

Howard will be the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of Postwatch.

Howard has worked in many parts of the public sector. For the past seven years he has been Chief Executive of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. Previously he spent a number of years at the Arts Council, running a grant programme and as Head of Policy and Planning, and at the Home Office was responsible for relations with the voluntary and community sector.

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Amtrak secures government parcel distribution deal

Posted by | Oct 2, 2006 | |

Amtrak Express Parcels, the franchised overnight parcels network, has formed a partnership with Government to deliver mail and parcels nationwide on behalf of government departments, agencies and associates. Part of a five-year contract with the Government Car and Despatch Agency (GCDA), Amtrak will be providing a full range of next day services.
The GCDA’s InterDespatch Service (IDS) already provides distribution and mail related services for government and the wider public sector; mainly carrying mail between different government agencies and departments. The Amtrak partnership will allow IDS to expand its services to meet all of the nationwide delivery requirements of government as part of a new one-stop-shop service.

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Post Office® cuts the cost of credit card spending abroad

Posted by | Oct 1, 2006 | |

People using a Post Office® Credit Card will get an even better deal from Monday (2nd October 2006).

When shoppers use the card abroad, they’ll no longer be charged commission.

As the UK’s leading travel money business, the Post Office® wants to give customers an even better deal on their travels.

What’s more, the interest-free period for balance transfers has been extended from six to eight months. And for three months customers will be charged no interest on new purchases.

After this period, Classic card customers will move on to a standard rate of 14.9% APR and Platinum card holders move on to 13.9% APR. So even when the interest rate ends, customers can benefit from one of the best rates on the market.

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DHL launches parcel delivery desks in 100 Staples stores

Posted by | Sep 29, 2006 | |

DHL has launched a parcel delivery service in more than 100 Staples’ stores and aims to have a presence in 1,000 retail outlets by the end of next year.

DHL’s Service Point desk enables customers to drop off parcels at Staples, instead of waiting for a courier at home. The Service Point desk is live in 137 Staples stores in the UK, as well as London internet cafe Rex Lounge.

The Express4you service has four different tariffs within the UK, Europe, US and the rest of the world. DHL claims the service is attractive for retailers, because it will increase footfall.

DHL Service Point retail development manager Richard Noble said: “A lot of retailers, such as Staples, [want to] generate added footfall, such as getting new customers into stores to make additional purchases on top of the DHL service.”

Ideally, DHL wants to sign retailers with extended opening hours, making supermarkets and convenience stores key targets.

He added: “Retailers earn a commission for each parcel that they handle. It is a fairly substantial commission – we are not here to do people out of money.”

In addition to the drop-off service, the logistics firm aims to add a collect in-store service in the middle of next year.

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ARAMEX awarded "Global Express Delivery Company 2006"

Posted by | Sep 29, 2006 | |

ARAMEX, the leading provider of total transportation solutions, has been presented with the prestigious (Global Express Delivery Company 2006) Award, the industry’s top accolade.

A panel of judges from the influential Institute of Transport Management (ITM), the UK-based international standards-setting organization for the sector, made their decision based on the accomplishments ARAMEX has made in the past year. The Company was nominated by members of the ITM and the general public who submitted their recommendations through the Institute’s Transport Journal and website. The accolade is the most prestigious of the awards given by ITM recognizing outstanding achievement within the express sector.

ARAMEX is already established as the market leader for express services within the MENA and South Asian regions, and is recognized as one of the leading logistics providers in the world. Furthermore, it continues to expand its international operations and presence through a series of ambitious acquisitions. Recently, it added European logistics specialist TwoWay Vanguard to its global logistics capabilities.

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