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Citipost Sells International Arm To Pitney Bowes

Posted by | May 29, 2008 | |

The Citipost group has sold it’s International business to Pitney Bowes International Mail Services. Citipost described the sale as ‘perfect timing’ and that it would allow Citipost to focus investment into our end-to-end delivery services in strategic business centres worldwide.

The Citipost group, which includes Citipost AMP Ltd, Citipost UK Ltd, Citipost DSA Ltd and Citipost Direct Distribution Ltd, will continue to operate it’s Hand Delivery services in the UK, Far East, Europe and North America.

“We have found there to be great synergy between both businesses and this is a very positive step for our staff, clients and shareholders.” said Citipost.

It said that internally, the changes would see an expansion of it’s service range and improved buying power but otherwise, it would be business as usual.

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U.S. Postal Service may build new facility near Nashville airport

Posted by | May 28, 2008 | |

The United States Postal Service is considering whether to build a new processing and distribution facility near Nashville International Airport.

The Postal Service is discussing a deal with the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority to lease and develop 47 acres of vacant land near the airport. The plot, which lies at the intersection of Old Murfreesboro Road and Faircloth Road, is designated for non-aviation use, said Emily Richard, an airport spokeswoman.

The authority’s board of commissioners has been briefed on the proposal several times — most recently in February — but no agreement has been reached, Richard said.
Panattoni Development Co., a Sacramento, Calif.-based industrial and commercial real estate company, would likely manage the facility.

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USPS targets large shippers

Posted by | May 28, 2008 | |

USPS is expected to announce a slate of large express freight contracts in August after being allowed to bid for commercial contracts for the first time.

Earlier this month, USPS was allowed for the first time to offer tailored contracts to customers, having been almost frozen out of the commercial market.

Previously, the company had to offer flat-rate pricing to all customers. “In express, it was extremely limiting,” said Gary Reblin, vice president for expedited mail at USPS. “We realized we were behind the eight-ball.”

Reblin said in an interview that USPS is bulking up its sales force to target niche markets such as small businesses and the retail returns sector, focusing on smaller packages.
USPS said it had an advantage over rivals by leveraging its existing mail and package delivery infrastructure.

He said a number of larger shippers were starting to commit to its service, and the company plans to announce a number of three-year contracts later in the summer.
USPS differs from existing operators in offering flat-price deals with annual increases, avoiding the fuel surcharges that shippers said were becoming an increasingly important part of contract negotiations.

The company has a market share of around 30 pct in the U.S. air express market – ranking first above FedEx – but only 4.3 pct of the expedited segment for next-day and two-day delivery.

Reblin said it aimed to grow its share of the expedited market, but declined to provide targets.

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Ulrich Gygi wins the Industry Leadership Award at the 2008 World Mail Awards

Posted by | May 20, 2008 | |

Dr. Ulrich Gygi, CEO of Swiss Post, was honored with the Industry Leadership Award at the 2008 World Mail Awards in Budapest. The award, which is sponsored by Pitney Bowes, was presented to Dr. Gygi by Patrick Keddy, President Pitney Bowes International.

CEO of Pitney Bowes, Murray Martin said: “We’ve been involved in the World Mail Awards since its inception and are very pleased to sponsor the Industry Leadership Award. This award recognizes individuals who have contributed to the success of our industry and helped shape the future of global postal systems.”

The Judging Panel said it recognized Dr. Gygi for his leadership and steady transformation of Swiss Post into a more efficient and cost-effective entity. “In addition to domestic operational and financial success, Dr. Gygi has also demonstrated creativity and initiative by forming strategic partnerships in international markets,” said David Treworgy, the non-voting chair of the judging panel.

The winner was selected through an independent Judging Panel consisting of seven distinguished individuals in the postal and mail industry:
Jean-Paul Bailly, CEO of La Poste and 2007 award winner
Helge Israelsen, CEO of Post Danmark and a previous award winner
Graeme John, Managing Director of Australia Post and a previous award winner
John E Potter, Postmaster General and CEO if the United States Postal Service, and a previous award winner
William Tan, former CEO of Singapore Post
Elmar Toime, former CEO of New Zealand Post and a previous award winner
Dr. Klaus Zumwinkel, former Chairman of Deutsche Post World Net and a previous award winner

Pitney Bowes will also make a charitable donation or provide funding for an educational initiative of Dr. Gygi’s designation

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