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Deutsche Post DHL Group and Russian Post expand cooperation for international parcel shipments

Both CEOs, Frank Appel and Dmitry Strashnov, came to this agreement today in Bonn. In doing so, both companies are responding to the rising parcel volumes resulting from the boom in international e-commerce. Deutsche Post DHL hands over Russia-bound parcels to Russian Post in BerlinRussian Post benefits from growing utilization of its parcel networkBetter quality and more reliable delivery times for parcel shipments to RussiaDeutsche Post DHL Group, the world’s leading provider of logistics services, and Russian Post, the state-owned postal service of the Russian Federation, are expanding their cooperation in the area of international parcel shipments between Germany and Russia. Both CEOs, Frank App

By | 2016-11-16T05:31:05+00:00 November 14th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and FedEx Building on the Promise

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and FedEx Building on the PromiseFedExFamilyHouse will triple in size and launch $12 million building campaignMEMPHIS, Tenn., 14 November 2016 – FedExFamilyHouse, a home away from home to out-of-town families of patients at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, will expand to triple its size by year 2018. In the same period, Le Bonheur has recruited more than 100 new pediatric experts and researchers and has seen rapid growth of the hospital’s national and international

By | 2016-11-14T17:30:45+00:00 November 14th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS And Sealed Air Partner To Provide Powerful E-Commerce Packaging And Shipping Solutions

As part of the partnership, UPS customers gain access to additional package engineering expertise and services through Sealed Air’s Packaging Application Centers, which provide design, testing, and packaging performance analysis for customers from 27 global locations. Additionally, Sealed Air will participate in the UPS Customer Technology Program (CTP), providing packaging systems and materials. “E-commerce is perhaps the most important consumer goods revolution of the last 15 years and compani

By | 2016-11-14T17:31:05+00:00 November 14th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Postal Service Ready to Deliver Holiday Cheer

Postal Service today announced it was ready to deliver a lot of cheer — in the form of roughly 16 billion cards, letters and packages — this holiday season. “Our customers can count on the entire Postal Service workforce to deliver their holiday gifts, cards and letters,” said Megan J. Brennan, Postmaster General and CEO. Holiday Advertising CampaignThe 2016 holiday campaign emphasizes the proud tradition of delivering cheer and the value the Postal Service offers consumers and businesses during

By | 2016-11-14T17:31:26+00:00 November 14th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Statement Regarding Aircraft Mechanics

US 11/14/16Atlanta, GAToday, Teamsters Local 2727, the union that represents UPS aircraft mechanics, published a press release regarding the results of their members’ authorization to strike. A strike is not possible unless authorized by the National Mediation Board. The reality is, talks continue to progress under the control of the National Mediation Board. UPS continues to negotiate in good faith for a contract that is good for our employees, our customers and our company. UPS customers remai

By | 2016-11-15T05:31:13+00:00 November 14th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Just in the ‘Nick’ of time, Santa arrives at PIER 39 to collect children’s letters

A special area will be set up where children can write letters to Santa. Postal employees will be on hand to assist children by helping them decorate their special letters before mailing. The Postal Service began receiving letters addressed to Santa Claus more than 100 years ago. It wasn’t until 1912 that Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock authorized local Postmasters to allow individuals and institutions to use letters addressed to Santa Claus for philanthropic purposes. For more information ab

By | 2016-11-16T05:32:23+00:00 November 14th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS To Expand And Modernize Jacksonville Hub

US 11/11/16Atlanta, GACustomers Better Served from $196 Million Investment that Includes Advanced Automation and More Processing CapacityUPS (NYSE: UPS) will invest $196 million to expand its Jacksonville ground package hub to add more than 260,000 square feet to the building and advanced technology and operations automation. Onsite liquefied natural gas fueling remains on the property to power the growing UPS fleet of alternative fueled tractors. The Jacksonville facility will be retrofitted to

By | 2016-11-12T12:40:35+00:00 November 11th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Announces New 1.2 Million Square Foot Regional Hub In Atlanta

US 11/10/16Atlanta, GA$400 Million Investment Includes Advanced Automation and Provides Expanded Capacity to Better Serve UPS CustomersUPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced plans to invest in excess of $400 million to build a new regional package sorting hub on the west side of Atlanta. “UPS has proudly made its global headquarters in Atlanta for more than two decades,” said David Abney, UPS chairman and CEO. In the advanced 1.2 million square foot Atlanta facility, more than 100,000 packages per hour

By | 2016-11-12T12:40:44+00:00 November 10th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Deutsche Post DHL Group significantly increases operating profit and confirms 2016 full-year guidance

Group EBIT increased to EUR 755 million, representing the strongest third quarter in company history. Group EBIT increased to EUR 755 million, representing the strongest third quarter in company history¹. Group revenue decreased by 3.9% to EUR 13.9 billion between July and September 2016 (2015: EUR 14.4 billion). The DHL divisions reported a combined, strong increase in EBIT to EUR 536 million (2015: EUR 127 million). The Express division registered a decline to EUR 336 million (2015: EUR 364 million) based on non-recurring income posted in the previous year. Revenue rose by 2.9% to EUR 3.4 bill

By | 2016-11-12T12:39:45+00:00 November 8th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS To Acquire Marken, A Leader In Global Clinical Supply Chain Solutions

Clinical trials require strict regulatory compliance, streamlined logistics services and global reach. Marken operates a global network of clinical supply chain services to meet the increasingly complex demands of its clients. The acquisition of Marken follows multiple UPS acquisitions that have expanded the company’s healthcare logistics services portfolio. “UPS’s capabilities, particularly in mature markets, will provide many opportunities for us to enhance our service offerings in clinical tr

By | 2016-11-07T19:31:34+00:00 November 7th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments