Stonepath Group Announces Senior Management Changes
Stonepath Group Announces Senior Management Changes
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FedEx to build California’s largest corporate solar power system on FedEx facility in Oakland
FedEx Corp. and the City of Oakland today announced that FedEx Express will construct California’s largest corporate solar electric system atop its hub at Oakland International Airport. The 904-kilowatt solar array will provide approximately 80 percent of the peak load demand for the company’s Oakland facility, which employs 1,700 people. Completion is expected in May 2005. “With this project, FedEx will deliver more environmental innovation to California,” said Mitch Jackson, managing director, corporate and international environmental programs, FedEx Express. “From hybrid electric delivery trucks to solar power, we are proud to lead our industry in committing to real, practical ways to reduce pollution, conserve fossil fuels, and contribute to a greener world.” “FedEx is proving that solar power works for business,” said Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown.
Read MoreFedEx doubles flights to China
FedEx Express was today awarded 12 additional weekly flights to China by the US Department of Transportation, bringing its total to 23. The additional authority will allow FedEx Express to operate more all-cargo flights to and from China than any other US airline. FedEx Express will use six of its awarded frequencies to provide a new westbound round-the-world service connecting the US to Shanghai with stops in Europe and other points in Asia using an MD-11 freighter. The other six frequencies, available in March 2005, will be used to establish an eastbound round-the-world service connecting the US, Europe, Japan and India to Shanghai, Shenzhen, and other points in Asia using an MD-11 aircraft. Looking ahead to 2006, FedEx has asked the DOT for six additional weekly flights (bringing the total of weekly flight to 29) to include Guangzhou into its global and regional express networks. Currently, FedEx Express operates 11 weekly flights to China, serving Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen.
Read MoreDHL announces sixth new sort facility in Phoenix, AZ – continues to strengthen US network
DHL today announced the opening of a new Regional Sort Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility is the sixth of seven new Regional Sort Centers being added to the DHL network as part of a USD1.2 billion investment program launched by DHL in June 2004. In the last month, the company announced the opening of new Regional Sort Centers in Denver, Colorado; Salt Lake City, Utah; Memphis, Tennessee; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Erie, Pennsylvania. “DHL is dedicated to shaking up the US express delivery and logistics market and providing businesses and consumers with greater choice and more competition,” said Fred Beljaars, Executive Vice President for Operations at DHL. “The new Phoenix facility is part of our USD1.2 billion investment program to build a more robust DHL network with the capacity, connectivity and comprehensive national footprint to deliver on that commitment.”
Read MoreUS Urges Japan to Set Up Independent Body on Postal Privatization
The United States on Thursday called on Japan to create an independent committee to ensure fair competition between Japan Post and private companies.
In a meeting to discuss the countries’ regulatory reform and competition policy, the United States urged Japan to “establish a truly level playing field” with private companies in the process of privatizing Japan Post.
The US government called on Japan to prohibit the privatized postal financial institutions from launching new insurance and lending services until equal competitive conditions are established. Japan was urged to set up the independent committee to ensure that the equal conditions are maintained throughout the privatization process.
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