Tag: USA

Royal Mail: Statistics on mail thefts

Posted by | Sep 5, 2007 | |

The Information Commissioner, Richard Thomas, has ruled under the Freedom of Information Act that Royal Mail must disclose statistics on the number of thefts from private vehicles being used to deliver mail.

The complainant made a request to Royal Mail concerning the organization’s use of private vehicles to deliver mail. The complainant also requested statistics concerning the theft of mail from private vehicles when being used to deliver mail. Royal Mail did release some of the requested information on the use of private vehicles, but argued that by raising awareness that private vehicles are being used for mail delivery, the disclosure of statistics on thefts would increase the likelihood of these vehicles becoming targets for criminals. In his decision, the Information Commissioner considered whether releasing the statistics on thefts from private vehicles would prejudice the prevention or detection of crime or interfere in any Royal Mail investigation.

The Information Commissioner decided that disclosure of the statistics would not prejudice, or be likely to prejudice, the prevention or detection of crime. The Information Commissioner considers that disclosure of the information would enhance the public’s understanding of the risks of delivering mail by this method and their ability to assess Royal Mail’s performance. These are matters of public interest.

Royal Mail must now disclose the withheld information within 35 calendar days of the ruling. In his decision, the Information Commissioner criticised Royal Mail for failing to respond to the complainant within the statutory deadline.
Either party has the right to appeal against this Decision Notice to the Information Tribunal.

Read More

U.S. Postal Service awards Siemens Contract expansion for mail sorting equipment

Posted by | Sep 5, 2007 | |

Siemens announced today that it has been awarded a USD 54.6 million contract modification from the United States Postal Service (USPS) for additional mail sorting equipment.

The award encompasses an additional 110 Delivery Bar Code Sorter (DBCS 6) machines to expand USPS’ existing fleet of letter sorting equipment. Siemens will provide installation and associated integrated logistics support services for the new machines in addition to carts used to transport trays of sorted mail. Production and installation of the DBCS 6 order is expected to be completed by April 31, 2008. This is the second order for the DBCS 6. In November 2006, Siemens was awarded a USD 109.4 million contract for 211 of those machines.

The DBCS is the most widely deployed mail-processing platform for letters within the Postal Service with more than 6,000 machines operating nationwide. Almost every letter will pass through these machines several times as it makes its way through the postal network. The need for additional equipment is driven by the 2 million delivery points, comprising U.S. households and businesses that the Postal Service will be adding to its service over the next year.

“The DBCS continues to be essential to Postal Service operations,” said Lukas Loeffler, vice president, Postal Automation of Siemens in the U.S. “We work closely with the USPS to adapt the machine to changes in the mail base and to greater productivity requirements.”

Read More

DHL USA adds third daily flight for Mather operations

Posted by | Sep 4, 2007 | |

DHL will add a third flight from Mather Airport starting Saturday in an effort to meet the increased demand for the shipping service in the Sacramento region.

The company has added a DC-9 jet, which will arrive at 8:14 p.m. and depart at 4:23 a.m. Monday through Saturday. DHL already has two daily flights from Mather with Boeing 767 jets. A 70 percent increase in shipments prompted the third flight, company officials said.

DHL also benefits with lower operating costs at Mather compared to Bay Area airports.

The Sacramento County Airport System oversees the planning, developing, operating and maintaining of Mather Airport. More than 135 million pounds of air cargo were shipped from Mather in 2006, generating USD 200 million for the local economy, airport officials said in a news release.

Read More

ABX Air growing in Atlanta

Posted by | Sep 4, 2007 | |

ABX Air, Inc., the largest operator of cargo Boeing 767-200s in the world, is expanding its work force in Atlanta. The company’s package sorters play a critical role in its success by accurately and efficiently sorting over six million pounds of freight each weeknight.

ABX Air values its people and the excellent service they provide to our customers.

Sorting freight is a fast-paced and physical job. Candidates must be able to lift at least 35 pounds consistently and without assistance, push or pull heavy carts, climb steps and work at heights, and have good hand-eye coordination. The screening process includes meeting federal transportation requirements regarding drug and alcohol testing and background checks.

At the ABX Air operation in Atlanta, compensation starts at USD 10 per hour including a nighttime premium. Additionally, after 120 days, full and part-time employees are eligible for a bonus program; medical, dental, vision and life insurance; tuition assistance; paid vacations and holidays; a 401(k) program and more.

In business for over 25 years, ABX Air is a Part 121 cargo airline that operates out of Wilmington, Ohio, and 16 hubs throughout the United States. In addition to providing airlift capacity and sort facility staffing to DHL, ABX Air provides charter, maintenance and package handling services to a diverse group of customers. ABX Air is an FAA-certified 145 Repair station. ABX Air is the largest employer in a several-county area in southwestern Ohio.

Read More

UPS Executive (USA)

Posted by | Sep 4, 2007 | |

Matt Lawrence, a veteran UPS logistician, has become the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) first loaned executive from private industry.

Lawrence, whose nine-month assignment begins today, will report to the newly-created Logistics Management Directorate. According to the Directorate’s assistant administrator, William “Eric” Smith, Lawrence will assist in the evaluation of current disaster logistics processes and will share best-practices from the private sector.

Internal changes within FEMA over the past year drove the creation of the Directorate, where new approaches to disaster logistics management are being explored. Earlier this year, FEMA approached the U.S. Chamber of Commerce seeking commercial expertise. UPS was the only company that stepped up to volunteer an executive. UPS will continue to pay Lawrence’s salary.

Lawrence brings a broad range of logistics knowledge to the agency, specializing in helping UPS customers to evaluate and redesign their supply chains for improved efficiency and responsiveness. His experience includes transportation network management, warehousing, inventory management and distribution. His most recent assignment involved working with healthcare and pharmaceutical companies to improve logistical efficiency, including the development of contingency plans to respond to crises that interrupt the flow of goods.

Read More

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

P&P Poll

Loading

What's the future of the postal USO?

Thank you for voting
You have already voted on this poll!
Please select an option!



View ResultsHide Results

Post & Parcel Magazine


Post & Parcel Magazine is our print publication, released 3 times a year. Packed with original content and thought-provoking features, Post & Parcel Magazine is a must-read for those who want the inside track on the industry.

Subscribe to the Magazine

 

Pin It on Pinterest