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FedEx Delivers Vince Lombardi Trophy to Bay Area Fans in Advance of Super Bowl 50

FedEx Delivers Vince Lombardi Trophy to Bay Area Fans in Advance of Super Bowl 50Iconic Tiffany & Co.-Crafted Trophy Delivered to NFL Experience Prior to The Big GameMEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2016—As players, fans and coaches head to northern California for Super Bowl 50, one special piece of hardware has arrived via FedEx. To commemorate this season’s historic Super Bowl, the iconic trophy is accompanied by a ‘5’ and a ‘0’ plated in gold that will be set behind the Vince Lombardi Trophy. “Every year leading up to the Super Bowl our fans enjoy being able to see the Vince Lombardi Trophy up-close at NFL Experience,” said Mary Pat Augenthaler, NFL vice president of Events. “We are pleased we could team with FedEx to continue this tradition in the Bay Area before it is awarded to the Super Bowl 50 champions.”To learn more about what FedEx is doing at the Super Bowl and throughout the NFL season, follow FedEx on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter via @FedEx. “It’s an honor for FedEx to deliver the iconic Vince Lombardi Trophy to football fans in the Bay Area in advance of Super Bowl 50.”The historic trophy, which was handcrafted by artisans at Tiffany & Co., is made of sterling silver and depicts a regulation-size football in kicking position on a pyramid-like base that features the words ‘Vince Lombardi Trophy’ and ‘Super Bowl 50’ along with the NFL shield.

By | 2016-09-02T06:24:34+00:00 January 30th, 2016|fedex, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Beautiful flowers decorate Forever stamps

Postal Service continues its tradition of beautiful floral-themed stamps by dedicating the Botanical Art Forever stamps featuring vintage illustrations taken from 19th- and early 20th-century plant and seed catalogs. Ordering First-Day CoversThe Postal Service also offers first-day covers and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog, online at usps.com/shop or by calling 800-782-6724.

By | 2016-09-07T00:06:38+00:00 January 28th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, usps|0 Comments

Deutsche Post DHL Group and United Nations celebrate 10-year success story of public-private partnership

The partnership between UNDP, Deutsche Post DHL Group and OCHA is such an approach. "Together with Deutsche Post DHL Group we can foster disaster readiness and improve response", said the acting Director of OCHA Geneva, Rudolf Müller. Deutsche Post DHL Group has the technical expertise, the assets and resources, the supply chains and networks to support better disaster risk reduction globally. In the field of disaster response, Deutsche Post DHL Group has teamed up with UNOCHA. The so-called Disaster Response Teams (DRT) are made up of DHL logistics experts trained in disaster management.

By | 2016-09-19T15:14:57+00:00 January 27th, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Energy industry comes out of its shell to recognize need to share resources and exchange best practices

Given the market development for oil and gas companies, there is little to no leeway for operational inefficiencies, which could be tolerated before. The survey responses show that there is room for improvement when it comes to efficient, well-organized supply chains“, Harley continues. “Renewables and energy supply chains are converging in terms of average project size, locations and the rise of integrated players. The whitepaper suggests a more central approach to logistics coordination supported by global supply chain visibility. Historically though, the energy industry struggled to adopt measures such as standardized equipment or shared industry structures.

By | 2016-09-19T15:14:38+00:00 January 27th, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS To Release 4th Quarter Results On February 2, 2016

ET, UPS Chief Executive Officer David Abney and Chief Financial Officer Richard Peretz will lead an investor conference call. This call will be open to reporters and the public on a listen-only basis, via a live Webcast. To listen to the live Webcast, go to http://www.investors.ups.com and click on Earnings Webcast. US 01/19/16Atlanta, GAUPS (NYSE:UPS) will announce its 2015 fourth quarter results on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at approximately 7:45 a.m. Eastern Time. The Webcast audio will remain accessible on the Investor Relations Website for a limited time following the call.

By | 2016-09-13T15:48:15+00:00 January 19th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

Press Release

The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) Asia recognized DHL Express for having the most Freight Security Requirement (FSR) sites in Asia Pacific. It is also the company’s 22nd facility in China to be TAPA ‘A’ certified.The internationally-recognized TAPA certification is a highly sought-after logistics security accreditation and certification, and considered to be one of the industry’s most rigorous independent certification. This achievement fortifies our position as the industry leader in Asia Pacific,” said Ken Lee, CEO, Asia Pacific, DHL Express.Security awareness is firmly embedded within DHL Express. Within its award-winning global

By | 2016-10-01T10:08:44+00:00 January 19th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

DHL extends TAPA certification stronghold in Asia Pacific

It is also the company’s 22nd facility in China to be TAPA ‘A’ certified.The internationally-recognized TAPA certification is a highly sought-after logistics security accreditation and certification, and considered to be one of the industry’s most rigorous independent certification. This achievement fortifies our position as the industry leader in Asia Pacific,” said Ken Lee, CEO, Asia Pacific, DHL Express.Security awareness is firmly embedded within DHL Express. Within its award-winning global Certified International Specialist (CIS) engagement and development program, DHL Express has incorporated a CIS Security Awareness module. We are now the global leader in terms of TAPA certified sites with over 270 sites certified globally, with 100 of these from Asia Pacific. We will continue to invest in the security of our global supply chain.”

By | 2016-09-19T15:15:16+00:00 January 19th, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Stop Hunger Now and FedEx Employees Team Up to Package 100,000 Meals on MLK Day of Service

About Stop Hunger NowFor more than 17 years, Stop Hunger Now has been creating a movement to end hunger. Stop Hunger Now and FedEx Employees Team Up to Package 100,000 Meals on MLK Day of ServiceStop Hunger Now and FedEx are Teaming Up in the Fight Against Global Hunger With Hundreds of Employees Packaging MealsMEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan 14, 2016—An estimated 500 FedEx employees across 10 cities will team up with Stop Hunger Now on Monday, January 18 to package meals for the world’s hungry in recognition of the Rev. “Martin Luther King had a dream, and we have a dream about ending world hunger,” said Rod Brooks, CEO of Stop Hunger Now. In its efforts to respond to emergency needs around the world Stop Hunger Now receives and distributes significant donations of in-kind aid. This is the third year FedEx has worked with Stop Hunger now to orchestrate the nationwide event and provide employees with an opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service.

By | 2016-09-02T06:24:21+00:00 January 14th, 2016|fedex, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx Employees Team Up to Package 100,000 Meals

Stop Hunger Now and FedEx Employees Team Up to Package 100,000 Meals on MLK Day of ServiceStop Hunger Now and FedEx are Teaming Up in the Fight Against Global Hunger With Hundreds of Employees Packaging MealsMEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan 14, 2016—An estimated 500 FedEx employees across 10 cities will team up with Stop Hunger Now on Monday, January 18 to package meals for the world’s hungry in recognition of the Rev. This is the third year FedEx has worked with Stop Hunger now to orchestrate the nationwide

By | 2016-10-01T11:36:17+00:00 January 14th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Wins Digital Edge 25 Award For Innovative Consumer Package Delivery Services

US 01/12/16Atlanta, GAUPS My Choice® and UPS Access Point™ Network Integration Recognized for Digital FeatUPS® (NYSE:UPS) today announced that it received a Digital Edge 25 award for its successful integration of two innovative technology-driven consumer services, UPS My Choice® and the UPS Access Point™ network. About Digital Edge 25 awardsThe Digital Edge 25 awards honor enterprises that have leveraged digital technologies such as social, mobile, analytics and cloud to achieve highly significant transformation or innovation for their business — to give them a competitive “digital edge.” The award focuses on the cross-functional business leadership that drives success in the digital business environment, as every business leader must have a strategic digital vision and focus. Together, UPS My Choice® and The UPS Access Point™ network provide consumers with unprecedented control over their deliveries. The UPS Access Point™ network consists of conveniently located independent retail locations that offer parcel pick-up and drop-off services. Using UPS My Choice®, consumers can schedule deliveries, provide special delivery instructions to drivers and re-route packages to alternate delivery locations – including 8,000 convenient UPS Access Point locations in the U.S.

By | 2016-09-13T15:48:29+00:00 January 12th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments