April 2017 - Ship Option

Dividend increase to EUR 1.05 approved by large majority of shareholders at Deutsche Post AG Annual General Meeting

Shareholders with a majority equivalent to 99.93% of the company's share capital present at the AGM resolved, among other issues, to pay a dividend of EUR 1.05 per share. Dividend increase to EUR 1.05 approved by large majority of shareholders at Deutsche Post AG Annual General MeetingThe Annual General Meeting gave a vote of confidence with large majorities to the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board for the financial year 2016. At the Annual General Meeting of Deutsche Post AG held in the RuhrCongress in Bochum, Germany, around 900 shareholders approved the resolutions proposed by the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board by large majorities. S

By DHL| 2017-04-28T00:53:00+00:00 April 28th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

CEO Frank Appel at the Annual General Meeting: “We are shaping the future of logistics”

“2016 was an excellent year for us and we have a clear idea of what the future of logistics will look like. We are working in a focused and connected way – and we will continue to grow,” said CEO Frank Appel at the Annual General Meeting in Bochum on April 28. Deutsche Post DHL Group is a pioneer in many areas. Deutsche Post DHL Group is also moving into lucrative e-commerce markets outside of Europe, recently launching DHL eCommerce in Malaysia and Chile. With the right logistics partner, online commerce makes people’s daily lives easier, Appel said, adding that “Deutsche Post DHL Group is such a par

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Total eclipse of sun on Forever stamp

The Total Solar Eclipse Forever stamp, which commemorates the August 21 eclipse, transforms into an image of the Moon from the heat of a finger. The Total Eclipse Forever stamps may be pre-ordered at usps.com/shop in early June for delivery following the June 20 nationwide issuance. Thermochromic InkThe stamp image is a photograph taken by astrophysicist Fred Espenak, aka Mr. Eclipse, of Portal, AZ, that shows a total solar eclipse seen from Jalu, Libya, on March 29, 2006. In the first U.S. stam

By USPS| 2017-04-27T00:53:00+00:00 April 27th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

UPS Generates 6.2% Revenue Growth And Increases Q1 EPS To $1.32

Currency-Neutral Revenue, Revenue per Piece and Operating ProfitWe supplement the reporting of our revenue, revenue per piece and operating profit with similar non-GAAP measures that exclude the period-over-period impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes and hedging activities. We believe currency-neutral revenue, revenue per piece and operating profit information allows users of our financial statements to understand growth trends in our products and results. Currency-neutral revenue, r

By UPS| 2017-04-27T00:53:00+00:00 April 27th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

DHL expands its global Cargo Insurance service

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group has expanded its ‘all-risks’ Cargo Insurance service to Ghana, Kenya, Morocco and Mozambique. While DHL handles every shipment with utmost care, accidents such as natural... DHL extends its Cargo Insurance service to Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique and now offers Cargo Insurance in 74 countries worldwideAd-hoc or Annual Insurance Policy cover customers’ freight against loss or damageDHL Global Forwarding has developed Cargo Insurance service to protect customers against damage or loss during transportation. With its latest expansion, DHL Cargo Insurance service is now available for customers from all industries across 74 countries worldwide.“With DHL Cargo Insuran

By DHL| 2017-04-27T00:53:00+00:00 April 27th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

Board of Governors TEC to meet 5-10

WASHINGTON — The Temporary Emergency Committee of the Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service (“TEC”) will meet May 10 in open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC. Three hours after the conclusion of the open session meeting, a recorded audio file will be available for listening. ###Please Note: For broadcast quality video and audio, photo stills and other media resources, visit the USPS Newsroom. For more information about the Postal Service, vis

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Booming Malaysian e-commerce industry to benefit from new DHL delivery services

DHL eCommerce has launched its domestic delivery operations in Malaysia with a range of customer-centric services catered to Malaysia’s growing e-commerce market. Malaysian online retailers will also benefit from DHL’s range of cross-border shipping solutions... DHL eCommerce launches domestic delivery service with nationwide coverage in MalaysiaLocal online retailers will also benefit from DHL’s range of cross-border shipping and fulfillment networkDHL eCommerce, a division of the world’s leading logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL Group, has launched its domestic delivery operations in Malaysia with a range of customer-centric services catered to Malaysia’s growing e-commerce market. Malaysian online retailers will also benefit from DHL’s range of cr

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FedEx Extends Official Sponsorship of National Football League

FedEx Extends Official Sponsorship of National Football LeagueCompany to continue as ‘Official Delivery Service Sponsor of the NFL’ with FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week and Players of the Year Awards platformMEMPHIS, Tenn., April 26, 2017— FedEx announced today the extension of its official sponsorship of the National Football League (NFL) to remain the exclusive “Official Delivery Service Sponsor” of the NFL, Super Bowl and Pro Bowl. Since the inception of the FedEx Air & Ground NFL

By FedEx| 2017-04-26T00:53:00+00:00 April 26th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

Teresa Finley, Chief Marketing And Business Services Officer, Announces Retirement

US 04/25/17Atlanta, GAMs. Finley Retires After 34 Years of Distinguished UPS ServiceUPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced Teresa Finley, Chief Marketing and Business Services Officer, is retiring after 34 years of UPS service. She leads the company’s Global Business Services staff which includes procurement and customer, financial and employee global shared services. She also heads up Marken, the clinical trials logistics business for UPS. Since joining UPS in 1984, Ms. Finley held positions in the com

By UPS| 2017-04-25T00:53:00+00:00 April 25th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

FedEx Awards $120,500 in its Fifth Annual Small Business Grant Contest

FedEx Awards $120,500 in its Fifth Annual Small Business Grant ContestSword & Plough Takes Home Grand Prize of $25,000, Plus $7,500 in FedEx Office ServicesMEMPHIS, Tenn., April 25, 2017 — FedEx announced today that Sword & Plough is the grand prize winner of its 5th annual FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. Based in Denver, Colo., Sword & Plough will receive a $25,000 grant, plus $7,500 in FedEx Office® print and business services to help them grow their business. “Marking our fifth year of th

By FedEx| 2017-04-25T00:53:00+00:00 April 25th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments