The week that was: 3 August 2012
Summing up the biggest stories of the week from the pages of Post&Parcel, including the US Postal Service historic default, positive signs for TNT Express, and Deutsche Post’s tax problems…
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UPS opts for bikes and walkers to deliver during London Olympics
UPS is trying out bicycles and walkers within its London delivery operations, to help beat delays from traffic congestion and route restrictions during the Olympics.
Read MoreUS government “could save $7bn” with greener shipping
Federal agencies including USPS should increase their efforts to buy transportation services using less petroleum, according to a new report from an environmental NGO.
Read MoreUPS speeds up package scanning with finger imagers
UPS has introduced a new wearable scanning system for its employees, which it says should accelerate the loading of packages into vehicles.
Read MoreUPS gets A+ on transparency, but misses 2011 sustainability goals
UPS avoided driving 85m miles in 2011, saving 8.4m gallons of fuel and 83,000 tonnes of carbon emissions, according to its latest Sustainability Report.
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