A top UPS executive expressed optimism that negotiations between the United States and Hong Kong that begin today will produce a long-sought aviation accord.
“This is one time that our hopes and expectations are pretty well running parallel. There have been several rounds of negotiations. Both sides say now is the time for a deal,” said Tom Weidemeyer, president of UPS Airlines.
Read MoreFollowing rapid expansion of its customer base over recent years, express parcel carrier Parceline has invested £2.5 million in new depot premises in Glasgow.
The 35,000 square feet, purpose-built depot at Cambuslang Investment Park will serve all collection and delivery routes covering the central belt of Scotland.
Read MoreJigsaw is the new name in the UK transport industry, redefining national transport solutions by delivering the most competitive rates and unrivalled flexibility at national and regional level.
Forged from an alliance of trusted regional hauliers and proven warehouse, pallet and management resource providers, Jigsaw is set to challenge less flexible competitors in a market which is ready for innovation and cost effectiveness.
Read MoreMPs last night overwhelmingly endorsed government proposals to rescue Britain’s ailing postal service with a pounds 210m package of subsidies that will allow the closure of up to 3,000 urban sub-post offices deemed surplus to modern consumer needs.
Though the trade minister, Stephen Timms, assured MPs there is no longer enough work to sustain the historic network of 9,000 local branches, he faced criticism from backbenchers on all sides that many of the country’s most deprived areas would suffer.
Read MorePlans to extend the Your Guide project across the country after trials in Leicestershire have been dropped by ministers.
Trade and Industry Minister Stephen Timms last night unveiled proposals to “re-invent” the urban post office network with a £210 million package – including the axing of Your Guide.
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