October 2017 - Page 3 of 5

FedEx Freight Technicians Dominate at TMCSuperTech

FedEx Freight Technicians Dominate at TMCSuperTechFleet maintenance technicians from FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), swept four of the top five finishes at the 2017 TMCSuperTech competition held in Orlando, Fla.TMCSuperTech is the American Trucking Associations’ premier skills competition for professional commercial vehicle technicians. Six additional FedEx Freight technicians earned awards at the competition. “Our fleet maintenance technicians are dedicated to being the

By FedEx| 2017-10-12T00:53:00+00:00 October 12th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

USPS reveals African American History and Culture Forever Stamp

Postal Service today issued the Celebrating African American History and Culture commemorative Forever stamp as a special tribute to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture during a first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony. Text in the upper left corner of the stamp reads “National Museum of African American History and Culture.” Art director Antonio Alcalá designed the stamp. “The Postal Service is honored to issue a new commemorative Forever stamp acknowledging

By USPS| 2017-10-12T00:53:00+00:00 October 12th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

KFC revolutionizes UK foodservice supply chain with DHL and QSL appointment

For the first time, DHL is partnering with specialist foodservice logistics provider QSL to deliver a bespoke service tailored to the unique needs of KFC. DHL will manage the physical warehouse and distribution service, putting greater focus on innovation, quality... DHL will manage the physical warehouse and distribution service, putting greater focus on innovation, quality and service performance. QSL will also manage operational purchasing for KFC as well as accounting for its operations.“To date there has been little variation in foodservice logistics but we have specifically chosen DHL and QSL for their reputation for innovation in logistics across other industries,” explains Jens Hentschel, Supply Chain Director for KFC. We intend to re-write the rule

By DHL| 2017-10-11T00:53:00+00:00 October 11th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

The UPS Store Steps Up to Help Small Businesses Close the Deal on Small Business Saturday

But business owners won’t win the day simply by opening – they need to close deals by turning browsers into buyers. This year, The UPS Store is launching a new campaign to help businesses close more sales on Small Business Saturday. In 2016, a record 112 million Americans said they shopped independent businesses on Small Business Saturday, a 13 percent increase from 2015. The UPS Store locations in the U.S. are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of The UPS Store, Inc., a su

By UPS| 2017-10-11T00:53:00+00:00 October 11th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

Military holiday shipping deadlines

The price includes a $1.50 per box discount for mail sent to APO/FPO/DPO (Air/Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office) destinations worldwide. To ensure timely delivery of holiday wishes by Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends that cards and packages be sent to military APO/FPO/DPO addresses overseas no later than the mailing dates listed below. Use the Military Care Kit to Send Presents and Care PackagesThe Postal Service has created a free “Military Care Kit” based on the i

By USPS| 2017-10-10T00:53:00+00:00 October 10th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

UPS And The International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Begin Contract Negotiations

US 10/09/17Atlanta, GANational Master Agreements Cover 250,000 UPS EmployeesCurrent 5-year Pact Runs Through July 31, 2018UPS (NYSE: UPS) today confirmed contract talks with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have begun on new collective bargaining agreements. The current five-year contract continues through July 31, 2018. “UPS and the union have many shared objectives and our intent is to negotiate in an environment of mutual respect,” said Al Gudim, UPS Labor Relations President. Since

By UPS| 2017-10-09T00:53:00+00:00 October 9th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

FedEx Resumes Limited Pickup and Delivery in Puerto Rico

FedEx Resumes Limited Pickup and Delivery in Puerto RicoWe are incredibly grateful that all FedEx employees in Puerto Rico have been safely accounted for, and our thoughts remain with those throughout the region affected by Hurricane Maria. FedEx has resumed limited pickup and delivery services in areas that are safely accessible, including most metropolitan areas, and we are working diligently to further expand our service capabilities. We also continue our commitment to support relief efforts,

By FedEx| 2017-10-06T00:53:00+00:00 October 6th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

USPS announces new 2018 prices

WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today of price changes to take effect Jan. 21, 2018. The proposed prices would raise Mailing Services product prices approximately 1.9 percent, and most Shipping Services products will average a 3.9 percent price increase. While Mailing Services price increases are limited based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Shipping Services prices are adjusted strategically, according to market condition

By USPS| 2017-10-06T00:53:00+00:00 October 6th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

UPS Service To Puerto Rico Resumed With Special Discount On Selected Services For Individual Shippers

“We are pleased to begin operations again in Puerto Rico, though the situation is dynamic. The discount applies to UPS's Ground shipping solutions, the company's least expensive products, most often used by individual shippers. In response, UPS has begun special hold for package pick-up services at five of the company’s seven package centers in Puerto Rico. UPS and The UPS Foundation have been supporting relief operations for Puerto Rico since Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Until now, Th

By UPS| 2017-10-05T00:53:00+00:00 October 5th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

USPS makes it easier to apply for a passport

Postal Service has made applying for your passport easier with the launch of the USPS Retail Customer Appointment Scheduler™ today on http://www.usps.com/scheduler. There are 4,800 Post Offices around the country that offer passport acceptance service. “The Postal Service accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State,” said Kelly Sigmon, vice president of Retail Operations. Passport acceptance continues to provide a convenient service for customers who have never had a

By USPS| 2017-10-05T00:53:00+00:00 October 5th, 2017|companies|0 Comments