Tag: USA

Mexican Sepomex and USPS sign new Security Protocol

Posted by | Jul 13, 2004 | |

The Mexican Postal Service (Sepomex) and the United States Postal Service (USPS), the largest mail system in the world, will sign on Wednesday the so-called “Mexico City Postal Security Protocol” agreement, reported Gustavo Islas, director of Sepomex.

This will increase the volume of mail and packages that both countries receive, and will be largely to the benefit of those Mexicans that live in the United States, stated Islas. “The protocol consists of boosting the security measures to safeguard postal service integrity, quality and control,” explained the official.

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USPS research shows direct mail drives online sales

Posted by | Jul 12, 2004 | |

The US Postal Service today unveiled the key findings of an independent study showing a positive relationship between Direct Mail and Internet sales. “The Multi-Channel Catalog Study” demonstrates that catalogs drive Internet sales and benefit retailers by enhancing business growth. Among other findings, the study revealed that 15 percent of consumers who receive a catalog and visit the cataloger’s web site make an online purchase. The study was conducted for the Postal Service by comScore Networks, Inc.

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TNT Logistics expands home delivery services for Sears in North America

Posted by | Jul 12, 2004 | |

TNT Logistics has expanded its network of home delivery operations for Sears Logistics Services (SLS) in North America. TNT Logistics will deliver home appliances and other white goods to Sears’ new residential construction customers in the Nashville, Tenn. and Royersford, Pa. markets.

The Royersford operation began in May, with the Nashville operation beginning in July. Earlier this year, TNT Logistics renewed its contracts with SLS for home delivery operations in two other locations. These expansions bring to 23 the number of home delivery operations that TNT Logistics has for Sears Logistics Services in North America.

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Alaskan carriers want post office to obey rules

Posted by | Jul 12, 2004 | |

Nineteen Alaskan air carriers have filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) contending that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has been shortchanging them as they deliver mail to rural Alaskan communities.

In the complaint, the carriers contend that the Postal Service violated DOT rules and imposed its own mileage chart for reimbursements last November. If left alone, the change could have cost the carriers an estimated USD335,000 a year.

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FedEx Express opens new gateway hub in Miami

Posted by | Jul 9, 2004 | |

FedEx Express have announced the opening of its newest facility – the Miami Gateway Hub. The new USD50 million facility will not only serve the growing South Florida market but will also significantly enhance the company’s connectivity to Latin America and the Caribbean. “FedEx will do what it takes to provide our customers with convenient and reliable access to the global economy,” said David J. Bronczek, president and chief executive officer of FedEx Express. “The Miami Gateway Hub will be a critical part of the FedEx global network of services and solutions.”

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