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With a 27.5% stake in Relais Colis, Deutsche Post DHL Group will support the further development of the French e-commerce logistics specialist’s network of pickup points and its customized delivery solutions for end customers. 27.5% stake in Relais Colis will enhance access for DHL divisions to French e-commerce marketInvestment will support further development of Relais Colis pickup point network and specialized delivery services to e-commerce customersDeutsche Post DHL Group, the world’s leading mail and logistics company, today announced that it plans to invest in a minority stake in Relais Colis, a French e-commerce logistics specialist, in order to enhance access for its DHL divisions and their customers to Europ

By | 2016-10-01T10:09:01+00:00 January 11th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Deutsche Post DHL Group acquires minority stake in French e-commerce logistics specialist

27.5% stake in Relais Colis will enhance access for DHL divisions to French e-commerce marketInvestment will support further development of Relais Colis pickup point network and specialized delivery services to e-commerce customersDeutsche Post DHL Group, the world’s leading mail and logistics company, today announced that it plans to invest in a minority stake in Relais Colis, a French e-commerce logistics specialist, in order to enhance access for its DHL divisions and their customers to Europe’s third largest e-commerce market. With a 27.5% stake in Relais Colis, Deutsche Post DHL Group will support the further development of the French e-commerce logistics specialist’s network of pickup points and its customized delivery solutions for end customers. This will allow DHL’s divisions, primarily DHL Parcel, to open up additional channels and expand its offering of value-added logistics services for e-commerce customers to the French market. Relais Colis will also benefit from additional volumes of the Deutsche Post DHL Group’s networks and the knowhow of the innovation leader in the German parcel market.Relais Colis is currently the trusted partner of a number of top-tier e-commerce players, thanks to its range of specialized solutions, including pickup point deliveries and home deliveries for larger packages. It currently employs about 450 people, with a network of 3 national hubs, 22 branches and 4,800 pickup points conveniently located close to end consumers.

By | 2016-09-19T15:15:49+00:00 January 11th, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Wants to Help Customers Solve U.S.-Mexico Cross-border Trade Challenges

UPS Air Freight Consolidated® and UPS CrossBorder Connect® LTL shipping services are renamed UPS Worldwide Expedited™ Ground Freight. UPS CrossBorder Connect® FTL is renamed UPS Worldwide Expedited™ Truckload. “Shippers see trade between borders as complex, but we can help customers streamline and improve their supply chain. In 2014, the accuracy rate for customs entries on small package shipments UPS moved into and out of Mexico was 99.8%. UPS Air Freight Direct® is renamed UPS Worldwide Expedited™ Air Freight and is a general service offering with a delivery guarantee when UPS is the customs broker.

By | 2016-09-13T15:48:51+00:00 January 11th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

2016 Love Stamp Showcases stunning three-dimensional artwork

“Our beautiful Quilled Paper Heart Forever Love stamp evokes tranquility, peace and love as Americans correspond with beloved friends and family while away from home. 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. Ordering First-Day-of-Issue PostmarksCustomers have 60 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail.

By | 2016-09-07T00:07:25+00:00 January 11th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, usps|0 Comments

Why FedEx Supports TPP

Why FedEx Supports TPPFedEx strongly supports the passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. Read Why FedEx Supports TPP. TPP will streamline trade, reduce barriers and create new opportunities for small and medium sized companies. By improving customs clearance in the 12 TPP countries, trade will become simpler, faster and more transparent for all our customers. It addresses issues critical to the modern, digital economy, such as e-commerce and electronic data flows.

By | 2016-09-02T06:24:12+00:00 January 11th, 2016|fedex, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx and TNT Express Jointly Confirm Further Extension of Acceptance Period for Public Offer

The Offer is made solely pursuant to the offer document, dated August 21, 2015 (the Offer Document), approved by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten) (the AFM). On a daily basis, TNT Express delivers close to one million consignments ranging from documents and parcels to palletised freight. This announcement does not constitute an offer, or any solicitation of any offer, to buy or subscribe for any securities in TNT Express N.V. Neither FedEx, nor TNT Express, nor any of their advisors assumes any responsibility for any violation of any of these restrictions. Shareholders are advised to review the Offer Document and the Position Statement in detail and to seek independent advice where appropriate in order to reach a reasoned judgment in respect of the Offer and the content of the Offer Document and the Position Statement.

By | 2016-09-02T06:24:03+00:00 January 8th, 2016|fedex, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

European Commission Unconditionally Approves FedEx Intended Acquisition of TNT Express

European Commission Unconditionally Approved FedEx Intended Acquisition of TNT ExpressMemphis, Tennessee; Hoofddorp, the Netherlands – January 8, 2016 – FedEx Corporation (FedEx) (NYSE:FDX), FedEx Acquisition B.V. (the Offeror) and TNT Express (TNT Express) hereby jointly announce that they have obtained the unconditional approval of the European Commission in connection with the Offer. On a daily basis, TNT Express delivers close to one million consignments ranging from documents and parcels to palletised freight. This announcement does not constitute an offer, or any solicitation of any offer, to buy or subscribe for any securities in TNT Express N.V. After its investigation, the European Commission has concluded that the deal does not raise any competition concerns. “We are extremely pleased to receive the European Commission’s unconditional approval,” said David Binks, Regional President Europe, FedEx Express.

By | 2016-09-02T06:23:52+00:00 January 8th, 2016|fedex, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Appoints Norman M. Brothers, Jr. As General Counsel And Corporate Secretary

US 01/04/16Atlanta, GAUPS® (NYSE:UPS) today announced Norman M. Brothers, Jr. has been named Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective January 1, 2016. “Norm has demonstrated tremendous leadership in the 15 years since joining our Legal team,” says UPS Chief Executive Officer David Abney. He most recently served as the company’s Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. Brothers will report directly to UPS Chief Executive Officer David Abney. The company can be found on the web at ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com.

By | 2016-09-13T15:49:28+00:00 January 4th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments