UPS provides e-commerce solutions to China’s DHgate.com
UPS is the first shipping carrier to embed its technology in DHgate.com.
View ArticleGLS expands B2C business in the Netherlands
GLS announced the expansion of its B2C business in the Netherlands, increasing the number of parcel shops to a total of 270 throughout the country and planning the launch of an additional returns service.
View ArticleSwiss Post expands logistics offer in Italy
Acquires logistics firm Constanzia, creates SPI base in Northern Italy.
View ArticleInternational bulk shipments offering cost benefits
Birmingham-based direct mail fulfilment and print management services provider, Baker Goodchild, has highlighted that its clients could save as much as between 30%-50% on average, by sending their...
View Articleipostparcels Makes Price Cuts to Parcel Delivery
ipostparcels.com, UK Mail’s online consumer parcel delivery service, has made significant price cuts across its UK and International delivery service to offer customers more value for money and with...
View ArticleHermes create “largest consumer parcel network in Europe”
Hermes has launched an international delivery solution, enabling retailers access to consumers in 20 European countries. It will also provide a cross border returns service designed to overcome the...
View ArticleAir Business launches E-commerce distribution service
The international distribution specialist Air Business Group, part of An Post - The Irish Post Office, launches Air Business E-commerce to the online retail sector.
View ArticleFedEx launch FedEx Global Returns
FedEx today announced the launch of FedEx® Global Returns, a shipping solution designed to simplify the worldwide returns process. The solution offers retailers enhanced ability to manage their...
View ArticlewnDirect appoint Hendrik Kummeling as International Director
Tasked with building its international operation and bringing on board new etailers Hendrik Kummeling has joined wnDirect as International Director.
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Canada propses new pricing plan
Canada Post has submitted a regulatory proposal, in accordance with the Canada Post Corporation Act (“the Act”), to set the domestic basic letter rate (BLR) for letters weighing 30g or less for a...
View ArticleDHL opens first Malaysian centre
DHL has opened its first Malaysian regional packaging centre in Selangor, targeting to capture a slice of the $12.5bn packaging market in Asia-Pacific, the Business Times reported. DHL has opened its...
View ArticleDHL plan Indian expansion
DHL is planning to have around 1,000 outlets in India within two years, as part of its retail expansion move. DHL is planning to have around 1,000 outlets in India within two years, as part of its...
View ArticleCTT expands its network
By the end of 2008, the network of CTT-Correios de Portugal had expanded its network to 2873 post offices and agencies, and is now responsible for 98% of accepted mail. By the end of 2008, the network...
View ArticlePrime minister urges Pakistan Post to improve
Prime minister Yusuf Raza Gilani has told Pakistan’s postal service to provide speedy, efficient and better services to the country’s population. Prime minister Yusuf Raza Gilani has told Pakistan’s...
View ArticleDHL on board with ProLogis
ProLogis has announced three transactions in Europe with DHL Supply Chain. ProLogis has announced three transactions in Europe with DHL Supply Chain. “DHL is ProLogis’ largest global customer, and we...
View ArticleUPS begin Worldport expansion
UPS have begun operating the first phase of the $1.1bn Worldport expansion at Louisville International Airport, USA. UPS have begun operating the first phase of the $1.1bn Worldport expansion at...
View ArticleFedEx Ground celebrates opening of new Chicago hub
As part of an ongoing US expansion plan, FedEx Ground is celebrating the opening of a major distribution hub in Chicago. As part of an ongoing US expansion plan, FedEx Ground is celebrating the opening...
View ArticleNordic Parcel team up with NetDespatch
Estonia-based Nordic Parcel has launched a new global parcels business after teaming up with UK company NetDespatch. Estonia-based Nordic Parcel has launched a new global parcels business after teaming...
View ArticleDHL Global partners with Bangkok Flight Services
DHL Global Forwarding has forged a partnership with Bangkok Flight Services in air cargo security, the Manila Bulletin reported. DHL Global Forwarding has forged a partnership with Bangkok Flight...
View ArticleDHL opens transport hub in Shanghai
DHL opened its new DHL Eastern China Domestic Transportation Hub in Shanghai, part of a $25m investment that strengthens DHL’s expertise in the domestic road transportation and distribution market in...
View ArticleParcels delayed after UPS fire
The delivery of about 100,000 UPS packages were delayed after a fire at a facility in Colorado, USA The delivery of about 100,000 UPS packages were delayed after a fire at a facility in Colorado, USA....
View ArticleDHL opens new green building
DHL has opened a new green distribution centre in Auckland, New Zealand. DHL has opened a new green distribution centre in Auckland, New Zealand. The $14m, state-of-the-art warehouse is located at...
View ArticleDHL reach speedy conclusion on delivery times
DHL Global Mail provides U.S. businesses with faster mail delivery to several key countries, according to a study. DHL Global Mail provides U.S. businesses with faster mail delivery to several key...
View ArticleDHL to invest more in Malaysia
DHL will continue investing in Malaysia as its business grows, Business Times reported. DHL will continue investing in Malaysia as its business grows, Business Times reported. DHL Supply Chain Asia...
View ArticleMagyar Posta to invest in new centre
Magyar Posta is to build a new logistics centre with a budget of HUF 6n (€21.79m). Magyar Posta is to build a new logistics centre with a budget of HUF 6n (€21.79m). The constructor will be chosen in a...
View ArticleUPS improves Mexican network
UPS is determined to strengthen its position in Mexico after opening six new desks during the first quarter of 2009. UPS is determined to strengthen its position in Mexico after opening six new desks...
View ArticleUgandan postal service improves network
POSTA Uganda has announced it is going to extend its services to be able to reach the majority of households in Uganda. POSTA Uganda has announced it is going to extend its services to be able to reach...
View ArticleFedEx predict flat market for 2010
FedEx has said that it expects continued softness in demand for their services in 2010. FedEx has said that it expects continued softness in demand for their services in 2010. The company stated that...
View ArticleDHL win Levi Strauss & Co deal
DHL Supply Chain has been reappointed to manage Levi Strauss & Co.’s European distribution centre in Belgium for a further three-year period. DHL Supply Chain has been reappointed to manage Levi...
View ArticleRoyal Mail scoops employee absence award
The UK Royal Mail Group has won an award after reducing its sickness absence rate by 7% in one year, saving the organisation more than £15m. The UK Royal Mail Group has won an award after reducing its...
View ArticleTNT steps up service to Balikpapan in Indonesia
TNT is expanding its services in Indonesia’s East Kalimantan with the operation of a Boeing 737-300 leased cargo freighter flying from Singapore to Balikpapan, report Cargo News Asia. TNT is expanding...
View ArticleDHL bloom in the Philippines
DHL has firmed up its market share in the Philippines, capturing 51% of the field, reports Inquirer. DHL has firmed up its market share in the Philippines, capturing 51% of the field, reports Inquirer....
View ArticleAustralia Post worker ‘took 5000 letters home’
Thousands of letters went undelivered in Sydney’s because an Australia Post worker allegedly hoarded them at his home, reports Courier Mail. Thousands of letters went undelivered in Sydney’s because an...
View ArticleDonahoe emphasises need for change in US
Matching work hours to workload and adjusting carrier routes to reduce the need for pivoting were among the topics discussed by USPS deputy postmaster general and COO Pat Donahoe, in light of...
View ArticleDPD signs agreement to expand parcel shop coverage in Switzerland
DPD Switzerland has signed a corporate agreement to build up a nationwide DPD parcel shop network with GastroSuisse, a national association for hotel business and restoration. DPD signs agreement to...
View ArticleTNT expand Vietnam operation
TNT opened its expanded and re-modelled international and domestic operations centre in Ho Chi Minh City on 23 July. TNT opened its expanded and re-modelled international and domestic operations centre...
View ArticleUPS add to US-Mexico service
UPS has added “standard” ground delivery for packages going to the United States from Mexico. UPS has added “standard” ground delivery for packages going to the United States from Mexico. The Sandy...
View ArticleDHL to roll out ‘First Choice’
DHL Global Forwarding announced plans to roll out the Group-wide program called ‘First Choice’ – a customer-centric quality program. DHL Global Forwarding announced plans to roll out the Group-wide...
View ArticleNews Express networks face structural change, warns analyst
Structural changes in the express industry in terms of geographic focus, distribution models and customer preferences will force the major players to reorganise their networks, according to industry...
View ArticleFedEx opens hub in Wisconsin
FedEx Ground plans to open a new 45,000 square-foot distribution facility in Mosinee, Wisconin, USA. The new facility, which costs $5.4m, is nearly double the size of its previous operation in Wausau,...
View ArticleDHL provides Jaguar Land Rover solution
DHL Supply Chain has launched a pan-European, in-bound logistics solution for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). A DHL statement said that the move would see a “considerable cost reduction and more responsive...
View ArticleMCA members invest to survive and grow
MCA members continue to invest in technology, equipment and people to ensure they remain competitive and emerge from the recession as effective, strong companies. Here are some examples of how MCA...
View ArticleFrench express and parcel prices tumble
Express and parcel prices and revenues are declining more rapidly than shipment volumes in France because of strong price competition, according to a study by the statistics department of the French...
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View ArticleDHgate teams up with UPS
DHgate, a Chinese B2B service provider, has joined forces with UPS to help domestic small and midsize suppliers march into the global market, reports Trading Markets. The article continues: Both sides...
View ArticleTNT adds to Philippine network
TNT has again expanded its presence in Asia Pacific by opening a PHP15m depot in the Philippines. The depot, at San Fernando, is expected to significantly increase TNT’s connectivity and presence in...
View ArticleUSPS expands discount programme
USPS, expanding on its “summer sale” program announced earlier this year, is rolling out a similar mail discount program for the fourth quarter to encourage increased first-class commercial mailings,...
View ArticleUSPS and FedEx renew delivery agreement
USPS and FedEx Express have renewed their alliance for Global Express Guaranteed (GXG), the Postal Service’s international delivery service to more than 190 countries and territories. “The Postal...
View ArticleDHL launches two LCL services
DHL has launched two guaranteed weekly ‘Less than Container Load’ (LCL) services connecting Jakarta’s Tanjung Priok port to Los Angeles, US and Hamburg, Germany. Tanjung Priok is Indonesia’s busiest...
View ArticleAustralia Post tells large posties to shed weight
Overweight posties could be forced to shed their kilos under a controversial measure being considered by Australia Post, reports Live News. The draft proposal for workers weighing more than 100...
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