Tag: UK

Target Express new partnership with Polish carrier

Posted by | Aug 10, 2004 | |

Target Express has secured a unique partnership deal with Polish carrier, Stolica. Following the accession of ten new states to EU membership, Europe’s centre of gravity is moving Eastward and Target is responding by extending its network of partnerships, with plans to introduce similar services in other countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. As a result of this deal, Target customers who import or export consignments via Poland can now benefit from the same ‘silver service’ they already experience across the existing network.

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Postcomm publishes draft Welsh Language Scheme

Posted by | Aug 10, 2004 | |

Postcomm has published for consultation its draft Welsh Language Scheme. The
Scheme, a provision of the Welsh Language Act 1993, sets out how Postcomm will
treat English and Welsh languages equally in the conduct of public business in Wales.

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A new EEC Directive on working hours will cause serious security issues for the parcel industry

Posted by | Aug 9, 2004 | |

Trying to keep up with the myriad EEC Directives, which are constantly spawned from the Brussels hotbed of activity, is causing a nightmare for every UK industry sector. Logistics companies will not be spared the sea of paperwork as a new EEC Directive on working hours is proposed.
John Pritchard, Head of Security at Tipton based Nightspeed Secure Worldwide Express is concerned about the issues of security that the proposed new legislation will jeopardise.
He said: “If the 48 hour a week rule is inflicted on to parcel carriers it will mean taking on more staff. The parcel industry as a whole has a high turnover of drivers and warehouse staff and there is already a shortage of personnel.”

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Pall-Ex Is Best For European Distribution!

Posted by | Aug 9, 2004 | |

Pall-Ex, the Number One pallet network, has been named by the Institute of Transport Management as European Transport and Distribution Specialist 2004. The recognition comes as Pall-Ex continues to expand its European operations and following the recent launch of Pall-Ex Europe, the pan-European service which offers coverage five nights per week, making it the most comprehensive pan-European distribution service in the pallet sector.

The ITM selected Pall-Ex from a wide range of competitors in the pallet distribution market. “The company stood out because of its proactive approach to the European delivery market,” said Patrick Sheedy, Media & PR Director of the ITM and Chairman of its Transport and Distribution Committee. “This award is a true testament to the years of hard work put in by all at Pall-Ex and I have no doubt that this progress will continue for many years to come.”

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UK Royal Mail Group re-release Penny Black

Posted by | Aug 9, 2004 | |

The most famous stamp in the world, the Penny Black, will appear again on letters 163 years after its original issue.

Royal Mail will issue a complete image of the stamp when it celebrates the 250th anniversary of the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) on 10 August.

The world’s first postage stamp, issued between 1840 and 1841, will be shown on the 1st Class stamp, one of six issued to mark two and a half centuries of the RSA’s contribution to innovation and creativity.

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