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FedEx Corp. Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Christine P. Richards, to Retire September 30, 2017

FedEx Corp. Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Christine P. Richards, to Retire September 30, 2017MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 20, 2017 — FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) today announced that Christine P. Richards, executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, will retire effective September 30, 2017. Richards, 62, has led the company’s legal, regulatory, governmental affairs and security groups since 2005. “Christine Richards has provided bold and innovative leadership in

By | 2017-07-20T00:53:00+00:00 July 20th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

FedEx Freight Drivers Reject Teamsters in Pennsylvania

FedEx Freight Drivers Reject Teamsters in PennsylvaniaMEMPHIS, Tenn., July 19, 2017 – FedEx Freight, the industry leader in less-than-truckload transportation, and a subsidiary of FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX), announced that city and road drivers in Croydon, Pa., voted to decertify the Teamsters union as their bargaining representative. These election results come less than two weeks after drivers at the FedEx Freight location in Charlotte, N.C., also voted the Teamsters union out. “FedEx is a great p

By | 2017-07-19T00:53:00+00:00 July 19th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

FedEx Office Expands Offerings To Serve Health Care Campuses

FedEx Office Expands Offerings To Serve Health Care CampusesLeading Print and Shipping Provider Customizes Solutions to Help The Johns Hopkins Hospital Manage Printing and Shipping Needs, Saves Time, MoneyPLANO, Texas, July 19, 2017 — FedEx Office, a world-class commercial print provider, announced the opening its first healthcare campus location at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, expanding the company’s services. FedEx Office has designed a suite of solutions that are flexible and scal

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FedEx Files 10-K with Additional Disclosure on Cyber-Attack Affecting TNT Express Systems

FedEx Files 10-K with Additional Disclosure on Cyber-Attack Affecting TNT Express SystemsReaffirms Commitment to Improve FedEx Express Operating Income by $1.2-$1.5 billion by FY2020MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 17, 2017 … FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) (“FedEx”) today filed its annual report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2017 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing includes additional information regarding the June 2017 cyber-attack on the worldwide information systems of TNT Express B.V. (“TNT”

By | 2017-07-17T00:53:00+00:00 July 17th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

UPS To Release 2nd Quarter Results On Thursday, July 27, 2017

US 07/17/17Atlanta, GAUPS (NYSE:UPS) will announce its 2017 second-quarter results on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at approximately 7:45 a.m. Eastern Time. ET, UPS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Abney and Chief Financial Officer Richard Peretz will lead an investor conference call. This call will be open to reporters and the public via a live Webcast. To listen to the live Webcast, go to http://www.investors.ups.com and click on Earnings Webcast. The Webcast audio will remain accessible

By | 2017-07-17T00:53:00+00:00 July 17th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

Vietnam’s e-commerce acceleration to gain a boost from DHL eCommerce

The domestic delivery network will offer a high quality delivery service across Vietnam and a range of services tailored for the booming e-commerce industry, helping small, medium and large e-tailers and marketplaces increase their share amidst the rapidly growing... "DHL eCommerce Vietnam offers domestic delivery nationwide across the country, managed by hubs and depots strategically located throughout the country. "Only 15% of Vietnam's e-commerce shoppers paid online in 2016, making cash on delivery a must-have feature for e-commerce to succeed. That, combined with concerns about the hassle of returns and refunds, has made growth an uphill battle for many local e-tailers," said Thomas Harris, Managing Director, DHL eCommerce Vietnam. "DHL eCommerce is par

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Disney villains take center stage on Forever stamps

Postal Service will celebrate the rich legacy of the Walt Disney Studio’s Ink & Paint Department by dedicating a sheet of 20 Forever stamps featuring 10 classic Disney Villains. “These Forever stamps are our way of saying Disney Villains will forever entertain us and serve as a tribute Disney’s artistry and storytelling skill.”Each stamp showcases one of 10 classic Disney Villains set against a blue background. Its artists brought life to countless memorable characters, including many iconic Dis

By | 2017-07-14T00:53:00+00:00 July 14th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

Cathay Pacific selects DHL Supply Chain to manage and handle aircraft service parts logistics for its mainline fleet in Hong Kong

The contract will see DHL Supply Chain take overall responsibility for the storage, warehousing and domestic transportation of 80,000 specific aviation part types, components and equipment used to maintain Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon’s combined fleet of... DHL Supply Chain will also work with incumbent aircraft maintenance provider HAECO to provide additional services including parts inspection and airside operations.Cathay Pacific Director, Engineering, Neil Glenn, said: "Operational efficiency and quality are imperative to Cathay Pacific. Aircraft maintenance and repairs require constant precision and care, which is supported by the efficient storage, handling and on-demand provisioning of vast numbers of spare parts. ""As such, we are delighted

By | 2017-07-13T00:53:00+00:00 July 13th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

Artist Andrew Wyeth’s 100th Birthday Commemorated Through Forever Stamps

The Andrew Wyeth Forever stamps were dedicated in his home town of Chadds Ford, PA, at the Brandywine River Museum of Art. Postal Service Senior Director, Office of the Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer, who dedicated the stamps. “And since today is the centennial of Andrew Wyeth’s birth, it’s the perfect occasion to celebrate the man whose masterful works have found a place in our homes — and in our hearts. Wyeth’s InspirationThe son of renowned illustrator N.C. Wyeth, Wyeth was bo

By | 2017-07-12T00:53:00+00:00 July 12th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

Wärtsilä and DHL deploy cutting-edge mobile robots from Fetch Robotics to streamline warehouse operations

The pilot was carried out in Wärtsilä’s central distribution centre in Kampen, the Netherlands, where the entire logistics chain of Wärtsilä’s spare parts, from order intake to customer delivery, is managed. Wärtsilä and DHL deploy cutting-edge mobile robots from Fetch Robotics to streamline warehouse operationsThe technology group Wärtsilä and DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, have completed a successful pilot, where the companies tested mobile robots of Fetch Robotics. As Wärtsilä’s partner, DHL runs the warehouse operations. The aim of the project was to investigate possibilities to utilize the latest technology innovations in the daily operations of the warehouse. Workflows at Wärtsilä

By | 2017-07-11T00:53:00+00:00 July 11th, 2017|companies|0 Comments