The week that was: 16 September 2011
Deutsche Post and UPS invest in German operations, Magyar Posta prepares for market competition and USPS unveils processing network cutback plans…
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US Congress digs in its heels over post office closures
More than 80 US Congressmen have written to America’s postal regulator to state their belief that closing thousands of post offices is the “wrong way” to deal with financial problems at the US Postal Service.
Read MoreUSPS begins review of 252 mail plant closures
The US Postal Service has launched a 30-day public consultation on its plans to review an additional 252 out of its 487 mail processing facilities for possible closure.
Read MoreMail and express giants mount major advertising campaigns
A number of big advertising campaigns are being launched this month by major players in the mail and express industry, as operators jostle for position in an increasingly competitive field.
Read MoreUS Democrats propose 90-day delay on $5.5bn USPS payment
A group of Democrats in the US House of Representatives have introduced legislation seeking to give the US Postal Service a 90-day extension on its $5.5bn Retiree Health Benefits Fund payment due this month.
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