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USPS encourages voters to mail ballots early

Postal Service is encouraging voters to mail early. Voters should visit their states’ website to find out the locations of election offices and to get information about voting by mail. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. Reporters interested in speaking with regional Postal Service public relations professionals should visit this link. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and usps.com/postalfacts.

By | 2016-09-28T19:03:23+00:00 September 13th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, usps|0 Comments

FedEx Freight Invests in CNG Fueling at OKC Service Center

FedEx Freight Invests in CNG Fueling at OKC Service CenterExpanded Oklahoma City Service Center features CNG fleet, fueling stationFedEx Freight has purchased more than 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors and has installed a CNG fueling station to serve the new CNG fleet at its Oklahoma City Service Center. FedEx Freight contracted with Clean Energy Fuels Corp to design, build and maintain the fueling station. The FedEx Freight CNG fleet and fueling station in Oklahoma City are examples of FedEx connecting the world responsibly and resourcefully. The CNG fueling station in Oklahoma City

By | 2016-09-28T18:33:17+00:00 September 13th, 2016|fedex, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Deutsche Post DHL Group extends strategic partnership with Teach For All network to expand educational opportunity

Teach For All supports the academic development of children and adolescents, in particular of those from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Deutsche Post DHL Group will support the network both through financial assistance and direct engagement of its employees. In 2015 alone, over 1,300 Group employees brought their professional experience and skills to bear in more than 100 partnership activities. The financial support provided by Deutsche Post DHL Group is used to further expand the Teach For All network worldwide and promote the work of these ten national partner organizations. Cooperative partnerships have been established with the strategic and global partners Teach For All and SOS Children’s Villages for this purpose.

By | 2016-09-19T14:52:00+00:00 September 13th, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Named To Dow Jones Sustainability World Index For Fourth Consecutive Year

US 09/08/16Atlanta, GANamed to DJSI North America Index for 12th Straight YearUPS (NYSE: UPS) was named to the Dow Jones SustainabilityTM World Index (DJSI World) for the fourth consecutive year and the Dow Jones SustainabilityTM North America Index for the 12th straight year. Created in 1999, the DJSI was the first global index to provide complex benchmarks for measuring corporate sustainability. “We’re proud to see the ongoing recognition of our sustainability work by the DJSI World and North America Indices,” said Tamara Barker, UPS chief sustainability officer and vice president of environmental affairs. More than 3,400 companies were invited to participate in this year’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment. UPS is committed to operating more sustainably – for customers, the environment and the communities we serve around the world.

By | 2016-09-13T15:08:38+00:00 September 8th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

Deutsche Post DHL Group and United Nations Development Programme Hold Airport Disaster Preparedness Workshops in Bali and Lombok

“Following natural disasters, airports become vital hubs for the processing of incoming relief supplies,” says Christof Ehrhart, Head of Corporate Communications and Responsibility at Deutsche Post DHL Group. The training includes evaluation of the airports’ capacities for processing high volumes of passengers and cargo and warehousing relief supplies. GARD trainers and training materials are provided free-of-charge by Deutsche Post DHL Group while UNDP leads the project implementation and facilitates the coordination with the government authorities. GARD is an integral part of Deutsche Post DHL Group’s GoHelp program in which the Group pools all of its activities related to disaster preparedness and management. They encompass a worldwide network of more than 400 volunteers, all specially trained employees of Deutsche Post DHL Group.

By | 2016-09-19T14:52:14+00:00 September 5th, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Iconic TV series Star Trek Forever stamps released

The first-day-of-issue ceremony launched Star Trek: Mission New York, a three-day celebration that is expected to draw thousands of Star Trek fans. ‘Star Trek’ Background InformationTo Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone BeforeOn Sept. 8, 1966, “Star Trek” premiered. A trio of “Star Trek” TV series followed in the 1990s and 2000s: “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: Voyager” and Star Trek: Enterprise. In 2009, the enduring entertainment icon was given a reboot with the film “Star Trek.” The franchise continued with “Star Trek Into Darkness” (2013) and “Star Trek Beyond” (2016). Fifty years a

By | 2016-09-28T19:03:51+00:00 September 2nd, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, usps|0 Comments

UPS Announces U.S. Rate Changes

Information about other 2017 UPS rate changes and additional charges will be made available on the site on November 18, 2016. Further, UPS Freight announced an average net 4.9 percent general rate increase effective September 19, 2016. Daily rates for UPS U.S. Air and International services will increase an average net 4.9 percent. Ground service Daily rate will increase by an average net 4.9 percent. UPS Air Freight rates within and between the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, will increase an average net 4.9 percent, also effective December 26, 2016.

By | 2016-09-13T15:08:51+00:00 September 1st, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments