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UPS Expands Portfolio To Accept More Commodity Categories

The company also increased the allowable quantity of select dangerous goods accepted for shipment. “UPS helps companies meet strict and often complex requirements when shipping dangerous goods,” said Teresa Finley, UPS Chief Marketing Officer. UPS customers can use UPS Worldship® to verify if dangerous goods shipments meet requirements, and notify UPS when the shipments are ready for processing. UPS provides extensive employee training and takes extra precautions to ensure dangerous goods are sa

By UPS| 2017-04-12T00:53:00+00:00 April 12th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

Robert Panara commemorated on stamp

Postal Service’s Distinguished American stamp series on a Forever stamp today. Postal Service Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President David Williams in dedicating the stamp. “Seeing my father honored on a U.S. postage stamp as a ‘Distinguished American’ makes me extremely proud,” said Panara. In the early 1970s, he wrote influential articles on deaf American writers and deaf characters in modern literature. Distinguished American Stamp SeriesOther individuals commemorated as part of

By USPS| 2017-04-11T00:53:00+00:00 April 11th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

FedEx Releases 2017 Global Citizenship Report

FedEx Releases 2017 Global Citizenship ReportNew Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Goal SetFedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today the online release of its 2017 Global Citizenship Report (GCR), which details how the company connects the world responsibly and resourcefully. Highlights from this year’s report include:EconomyFedEx invested more than $46 million in 97 global communities in FY16 as part of its newly-launched FedEx Cares charitable giving program. The company set a new goal to increase vehicle

By FedEx| 2017-04-11T00:53:00+00:00 April 11th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

DHL extends its European parcel network to include four additional countries

DHL has added two more countries to its European parcel network for cross-border e-commerce through partnerships with Ireland’s state-owned provider of postal services An Post and the private Romanian parcel service Urgent Cargus. To this end, DHL Parcel Connect has been defined as the service standard for cross-border B2C deliveries. DHL has added two more countries to its European parcel network for cross-border e-commerce through partnerships with Ireland’s state-owned provider of postal services An Post and the private Romanian parcel service Urgent Cargus. In November, DHL will also include Croatia and Bulgaria into its parcel network. The clear goal is to establish a presence in all key European e-commerce markets b

By DHL| 2017-04-09T00:53:00+00:00 April 9th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

New Celebration Corsage and Boutonniere Forever Stamps

The Postal Service is issuing two Forever stamps that are perfect for mailinganniversary, birthday, prom and other life celebrating invitations enclosed withRSVP cards. The new Celebration Corsage two-ounce Forever stamp can accommodate the weight of heavy invitations for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and other celebrations, oversized greeting cards for all occasions, and mailings such as small gifts that require extra postage. The stamp image is a photograph of an arrangement of ranunculu

By USPS| 2017-04-06T00:53:00+00:00 April 6th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

DHL Supply Chain to use collaborative robots for innovative order fulfillment pilot

The robots, called LocusBots from Locus Robotics, are being tested as a picker companion for piece picking order fulfillment in the warehouse. DHL Supply Chain to use collaborative robots for innovative order fulfillment pilotThe robots, called LocusBots work collaboratively and safely alongside warehouse staff, helping to quickly locate and transport pick items. The robots, called LocusBots from Locus Robotics, are being tested as a picker companion for piece picking order fulfillment in the warehouse. “DHL Supply Chain’s initial implementation of this pilot program within the life sciences sector will inform the potential for broader

By DHL| 2017-04-05T00:53:00+00:00 April 5th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

UPS To Add New $200 Million Facility To Dallas-Fort Worth Presence

US 04/04/17Arlington1.1 million square feet of additional capacity will support fast-growing North Texas business economyUPS (NYSE:UPS) announced today plans to build a new $200 million package operations facility in Arlington, TX. Powered by industry leading operational technology and equipment, the new UPS® hub will create even greater network efficiency and flexibility to manage business and consumer-directed package growth for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Advanced package scanning and so

By UPS| 2017-04-04T00:53:00+00:00 April 4th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

FedEx Freight CEO Michael L. Ducker Testifies on Freight Transportation Infrastructure and the U.S. Economy

FedEx Freight CEO Michael L. Ducker Testifies on Freight Transportation Infrastructure and the U.S. EconomyIn testimony today on Capitol Hill, FedEx Freight CEO Michael L. Ducker underscored FedEx focus on safety and innovation in the trucking industry and the need for modern infrastructure. “Collaboration and sustained commitment to modernization will be vital to ensuring a reliable transportation system for American consumers, businesses and the growing e-commerce marketplace,” Mr. Ducker told

By FedEx| 2017-04-04T00:53:00+00:00 April 4th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

DHL station in Leipzig receives IATA CEIV Pharma Certification for life sciences and healthcare compliance

The CEIV Pharma Certification of the aviation industry’s umbrella association attests the highest service and quality standards for life sciences and healthcare customers through uniform processes and a compliant network. DHL station in Leipzig receives IATA CEIV Pharma Certification for life sciences and healthcare complianceDHL Global Forwarding certified its air freight station in Leipzig according to the CEIV Pharma Standard of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). “For years the number of regulations and requirements has been increasing in the life sciences and healthcare industry also with regards to transportation and storage. Thereby DHL Global Forwarding enhances transportation and storage

By DHL| 2017-04-04T00:53:00+00:00 April 4th, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

DHL’s Resilience360 recognized with Gold at German Stevie® Award

The prize, which is considered to be one of the world’s premier business awards, was granted to DHL by the Stevie® Awards organization in the category ‘best new product or service (business to business products, services and transportation)’. DHL’s Resilience360 recognized with Gold at German Stevie® AwardThe German Stevie® Awards are considered to be the most versatile business awards in Germany. DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation honored with additional Silver and Bronze awards by the international Stevie® Awards organizationDHL has been awarded Gold at the 2017 German Stevie® Awards for its risk management and mitigation platform DHL Resilience360. DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation has also been honored with a Silver Stevie Sal

By DHL| 2017-04-03T00:53:00+00:00 April 3rd, 2017|shippers|0 Comments