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UN report sets out roadmap to a sustainable future for logistics industry

The report provides a focused set of recommendations on how the transport sector can advance sustainable development with poverty eradication at its core, promote economic growth, and bolster the fight against climate change. Publication of the first ever Global Sustainable Transport Outlook Report by the UN Secretary General’s High-Level Advisory Group on Sustainable TransportDeutsche Post DHL Group CEO Frank Appel: “There is an urgent need for collective action to face the challenges of climate change”The United Nations High Level Advisory Group on Sustainable Transport on Friday announced the publication of the first ever Global Sustainable Transport Outlook Report, Mobilizing Sustainable Transport for Development

By | 2016-11-04T15:54:32+00:00 October 31st, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

New Research Uncovers Alarming Dangers in School Zones

New Research Uncovers Alarming Dangers in School ZonesSafe Kids Worldwide Calls on Communities to Take Action to Protect Kids on the MoveA new report released from Safe Kids Worldwide, made possible with support from FedEx®, reveals that school zones can be unsafe places for students. The research, “Alarming Dangers in School Zones,” is an observational study that recorded middle and high school students crossing the street in a school zone. Low speed limits (at or below 20 miles per hour) were

By | 2016-10-27T00:53:00+00:00 October 27th, 2016|shippers|0 Comments

UPS Tem Lucro Mais Alto No 3º Trimestre De 2016

A orientação para lucro ajustado da empresa para o ano completo de 2016 permanece entre US$ 5,70 e US$ 5,90 por ação diluída. O lucro líquido ajustado por ação refere-se à expectativa da empresa do lucro por ação antes do impacto do ajuste contábil de pensão MTM esperado. As taxas de sobretaxa de combustível reduziram o crescimento da receita por pacote em cerca de 40 pontos base. Além disso, as tarifas de sobretaxa de combustível mais baixas reduziram o crescimento da receita por pacote. O cres

By | 2016-10-28T15:25:48+00:00 October 27th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Reporta Un Alza En Sus Ganancias En El Tercer Trimestre Del 2016

Los ingresos totales fueron de USD$14,900 millones, un incremento del 4.9% respecto al mismo trimestre del año anterior. "Las inversiones que estamos haciendo en tecnología y capacidad operativa asegurarán que UPS continúe produciendo resultados excelentes en el futuro". Paquetería doméstica en los Estados UnidosLos ingresos por paquetería doméstica en los Estados Unidos crecieron un 4.8% en comparación al tercer trimestre de 2015, a USD$9,300 millones. Los cambios en las rutas comerciales y en

By | 2016-10-28T15:26:20+00:00 October 27th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Drives Higher Profit In 3Q16

In addition, lower fuel surcharge rates reduced revenue growth by approximately 50 basis points. “We are providing value to UPS customers worldwide and our solutions enabled strong growth this quarter,” said David Abney, UPS chairman and CEO. Furthermore, we use these adjusted financial measures to determine awards for our management personnel under our incentive compensation plans. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measur

By | 2016-10-27T22:58:00+00:00 October 27th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Purchases 14 New 747-8F Jumbo Freighters

US 10/27/16Atlanta, GANew Cargo Aircraft Add Fleet Capacity and Flexibility in UPS Global Air NetworkEditor’s note: Photos, Videos and Fact Sheet are available at this link. UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it has ordered 14 new Boeing 747-8 cargo jets to meet increased demand for the company’s air shipping services. “UPS is making several strategic capital investments for increased global operating capacity,” said David Abney, UPS chairman and CEO. The new jumbo freighters will be added to the co

By | 2016-10-27T22:57:39+00:00 October 27th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Forecasts Record-Breaking Holiday Shipments

The company and its customers benefit from two additional delivery days during 2016. UPS has increased the level of planning and close collaboration with its largest holiday shippers in order to develop early seasonal shipping forecasts. Based on current information, the company anticipates a record 13 of the 21 delivery days before Christmas to exceed 30 million packages daily. UPS delivers approximately 18 million packages daily during typical non-peak shipping periods. “In addition to investi

By | 2016-10-27T22:58:21+00:00 October 27th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Partnership with DHL delivers supply chain savings to The Range

Based in the UK, The Range is a retail success story and is recognized for their variety of more than 65,000 products across 16 departments such as homewares, furniture and garden. The Range has experienced continuous, fast paced growth, which led to the initiation of a strategic supply chain improvement plan to ensure their supply chain keeps pace. Together the International Supply Chain (ISC) team of DHL Global Forwarding and The Range developed a robust, scalable, future-proofed supply chain solution that supports continued growth and achieves significant cost savings.“DHL worked in partnership with The Range to enhance the existing fit for purpose import process and de

By | 2016-10-29T14:18:06+00:00 October 27th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

GENCO, A FedEx Company Introduces Scalable Warehouse Solution for Healthcare Manufacturers

GENCO, A FedEx Company Introduces Scalable Warehouse Solution for Healthcare ManufacturersLeading Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) Introduces Multi-Tenant Warehouse Model In Milton, Ontario, and Memphis, TennesseePITTSBURGH, October 25, 2016—GENCO, A FedEx Company today announced an expansion of its network with the introduction of a multi-tenant warehousing solution, continuing to meet the evolving needs of healthcare customers in the U.S. and Canada. With the expansion, GENCO offers small

By | 2016-10-25T00:53:00+00:00 October 25th, 2016|shippers|0 Comments

CDP Climate Scoring 2016: Deutsche Post DHL Group honored as ‘Sector Leader’ in transportation for its environmental management

With an overall score of ‘A-‘ the Group’s environmental management leads the logistics sector in its efforts to continually reduce transport-related emissions and increase resource efficiency. “With its score of ‘A-’ in the 2016 Climate Change Report, Deutsche Post DHL Group achieved the status of ‘Sector Leader Transportation’ in the DACH region. As in previous years Deutsche Post DHL Group was the only company in its sector to receive this top rating. As a result, Deutsche Post DHL Group was once again listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI World, DJSI Europe). Deutsche Post DHL Group showed improvement in all individual categories of the FTSE4Good Indices ratings with

By | 2016-10-27T22:55:41+00:00 October 25th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments