The Top Asia Pacific IATA Agents 2001
The Top Asia Pacific IATA Agents 2001
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The Top 20 Countries In Asia 2001
The Top 20 Countries In Asia 2001
Read MoreFKI Logistex wins AUD 35.1m contract to supply Australia Post
FKI plc today announces that FKI Logistex, through its Crisplant a/s operation, has won a AUD 35.1m contract to supply Australia Post with three automated high-speed sorting systems for parcel mail. Australia Post has decided to automate its parcel handling facilities by establishing three parcel centres in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to maintain its position in the ever more competitive parcel handling market. FKI Logistex Crisplant has been selected as the main contractor for the supply of the sophisticated automated sorting systems for all three of the centres.
Read MoreNew French post office chief delivered today
Jean-Paul Bailly, the former head of the Paris public transport authority (RATP), takes up his new post of chairman of the French post office (La Poste) today. Mr Bailly replaces Martin Vial, who has been relieved of his functions by the new French government. The many challenges awaiting the new La Poste chief include the liberalisation of the postal market for articles weighing more than 100g in 2003, followed by those over 50g in 2006. The entire French postal market is due to be opened to competition three years after that.
Read MoreBrussels clears post offices plan
Brussels cleared the way yesterday for the closure of 3,000 urban post offices after deciding not to challenge a government restructuring scheme costing up to £210m.
The European Commission said the plan, involving up to £180m compensation for sub-postmasters and up to £30m investment in the remaining branches, did not breach rules on state aid or competition.
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