As part of its revamping of its air transportation network, the Postal Service is holding a competitive bid with the airlines, a fundamental change in how it contracts for air transportation.
Read MoreDHL Worldwide Express, the global market leader of the international air express industry, announced today the completion of its purchase of Mayne Logistics Loomis. Under the DHL Canada banner, the newly combined company will become the third largest express transportation provider in Canada. The acquisition is in step with DHL’s plans for expansion of its North American presence.
Read MoreExel plc, has agreed to subscribe for USD10m worth of the ‘H’ Shares of Sinotrans Ltd. when the Chinese company initiates its International Offering to strategic and international investors, alongside its public offering in Hong Kong. As a strategic investor Exel will be nominating a Director.
Read MoreUnited Parcel Service has introduced a new service that combines global express delivery with consolidated customs clearance.
UPS said the service, UPS World Ease, would enable customers to ship multiple packages to many destinations in the same country as a single shipment.
This allows goods to move directly through customs as a single unit, reducing the need for warehousing, inventory and shipping, UPS said.
Read MoreAccording to the Japanese paper ‘Nihon Keizai’, UPS is planning an important
extension of its own network in Japan. The paper reports that the integrator intends to create up to 30% more jobs in Japan next year.
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