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CDP Climate Scoring 2016: Deutsche Post DHL Group honored as âSector Leaderâ in transportation for its environmental management

With an overall score of âA-â the Groupâs 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 DHL| 2016-10-27T22:55:41+00:00 October 25th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Mobilizes Global Logistics Network For Hurricane Matthew With $1 Million In Financial And In-Kind Support

The UPS Foundation contributions of logistics support will enable the provision of urgent relief efforts. “The UPS Foundation’s Humanitarian Relief & Resilience program has mobilization protocols which are triggered when a natural disaster occurs anywhere in the world. In 2015, The UPS Foundation assisted with more than 350 shipments to 50 different countries to help with disaster response and recovery efforts. Founded in 1951, The UPS Foundation leads its global citizenship programs and is resp

By UPS| 2016-10-25T00:08:56+00:00 October 24th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx enhances delivery of healthcare shipments through Korail Networks alliance

FedEx enhances delivery of healthcare shipments through Korail Networks allianceFedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, has entered into an agreement with Korail Networks to utilize the Korea Train eXpress (KTX) network to transport time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare shipments. Delivery using the KTX network offers fast and reliable ground transportation for critical shipments such as clinical samples, kits and temper

By FedEx| 2016-10-21T20:37:37+00:00 October 21st, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx Ground Names Entrepreneurs of the Year

FedEx Ground Names Entrepreneurs of the YearThree Small Businesses Recognized For Excellence in Business Development, Customer Service, Safety, and Community SupportPITTSBURGH, Oct. 21, 2016 – FedEx Ground, a leader in fast, reliable and cost-effective package ground shipping, has named three businesses that provide outstanding transportation services as FedEx Ground Entrepreneurs of the Year: A. Jacobs, Inc. (owner Andrew Jacobs), Lerma Transport, Inc. (owner Saul Lerma), and Pulling Freight, I

By FedEx| 2016-10-21T20:38:09+00:00 October 21st, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx Office Celebrates Grand Opening of On-Campus Center At Stanford University

FedEx Office Celebrates Grand Opening of On-Campus Center At Stanford UniversityLeading Print and Shipping Provider Continues Expansion in University Sector; Helps Campuses Manage Print and Shipping NeedsPALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 20, 2016—FedEx Office, a world-class commercial print and shipping provider, celebrated the grand opening of its on-campus center at Stanford University on Wednesday. With more than 16,000 students enrolled at Stanford University, services including print and shipping are

By FedEx| 2016-10-20T21:12:37+00:00 October 20th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

DHL to tap Iranian import market for European companies

For this purpose, DHL Freight installed two competence centers at the gateways in Frankfurt, Germany, and in Istanbul, Turkey, for seamless exports to Iran. For this purpose, DHL Freight installed two competence centers at the gateways in Frankfurt, Germany, and in Istanbul, Turkey, for seamless exports to Iran. Due to the reduction of economic sanctions and the positive development of trade in Iran, the demand for logistics solutions is increasing. DHL Freight supports companies exporting their goods to the region by offering pan-European part- and full truck loads as well as weekly departures for groupage shipments.“We are delighted about the new

By DHL| 2016-10-25T00:07:04+00:00 October 20th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

And the German Mobility Prize goes to… the DHL parcelcopter

Headed by Dorothee Bär, Member of the German Bundestag and Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Transport and Digital Infrastructure, the 16-strong jury of experts whittled down the 350 competing submissions to a select group of ten prize-winning... The DHL research project was recognized for the systematic further development and successful integration of the parcelcopter concept into parcel delivery logistics processesOf the 350 submissions, just 10 projects were awarded a prizeYesterday evening, the German Mobility Prize (“Deutscher Mobilitätspreis”) was conferred upon the DHL Parcelcopter research project as it was recognized as one of the ten most outstanding digital innovations for intelligent mobility by the “Deutschland – Land der I

By DHL| 2016-10-20T21:09:15+00:00 October 20th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Postal Service Announces 2017 Shipping Prices

Postal Service today filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes for Shipping Services products to take effect next year, following the end of the holiday mailing season. The filing does not include any price increase for First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail Express International and Priority Mail International. The Postal Service continues to provide excellent value and reliability for the shipping industry, along with convenient choices for con

By USPS| 2016-11-04T15:57:18+00:00 October 19th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

DHL helps explore future of transport with delivery of Delft Hyperloop

The Delft Hyperloop, a capsule developed by TU Delft for the rapid transportation of people and goods through tubes, is on its way to California onboard a DHL freighter plane to perform the first tests as part of the Hyperloop Pod Competition organized by American... Innovative prototype of TU Delft in the race for transport through tubesTU Delft a leading contender in SpaceX Hyperloop Pod CompetitionDHL manages prototype transport and contributes to development of Delft HyperloopDHL, the world leader in express and logistics, is providing support for a groundbreaking project that is exploring the future of transportation. The Delft Hyperloop, a capsule developed by TU Delft for the rapid transportation of people and goods through tubes, is on its way to Cal

By DHL| 2016-10-20T21:10:59+00:00 October 19th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

DHL introduces new fully customized digital Freight platform CILLOX

The fast and seamless solution helps companies to match their full truck load, part truck load and less than truck load offerings with transport providers’ capacities and find the appropriate provider according to their needs. Fast and easy processing of transport proceduresCILLOX enables companies to find a suitable transport service provider at the touch of a button. CILLOX also facilitates accurate invoicing, payment and electronic Proof of Delivery submission processes so carriers can profit from guaranteed fast payment. Truck drivers using the CILLOX mobile app receive jobs directly on their smartphone, and automatic status alerts throughout the transportation journey. The extensive range of services provided by

By DHL| 2016-10-20T21:09:54+00:00 October 19th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments