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First A330-300P2F enters service with DHL

The delivery, which took place at EFW’s freighter conversion facilities in Dresden, following the successful completion of test flights in October and awarding of the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in November.... The delivery, which took place at EFW’s freighter conversion facilities in Dresden, following the successful completion of test flights in October and awarding of the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in November. DHL Express has firm orders for eight A330-300P2F units in total, with additional options to receive another 10. “DHL Express is very excited to be bringing the first A330-300 P2F into commercial operation within our international air net

By | 2017-11-30T23:53:00+00:00 November 30th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

DHL simplifies air freight quotations and bookings

The new service rapidly creates competitive customer quotations based on door-to-door all-in rates and transit information. New Online Freight Quotation and Booking service from DHL Global Forwarding offers simple and competitive air freight quotes and e-bookingsRight balance between freight speed and cost plus coverage for pre-paid and collect shipmentsDHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, introduces a new Online Freight Quotation & Booking service for international air freight transportation. The quotation and booking service connects to DHL Interactive, DHL Global

By | 2017-11-29T23:53:00+00:00 November 29th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

UPS To Launch eBike In Fort Lauderdale, Florida

US 11/30/17Atlanta, GARibbon Cutting Ceremony Set for Dec. 2 at Laura Ward Riverwalk PlazaUPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the launch of an eBike that will deliver packages along Las Olas Boulevard and in surrounding neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The electrically-assisted tricycle supports Fort Lauderdale’s Green Your Routine program, geared toward achieving the city’s sustainability goals, and, Vision Zero Fort Lauderdale, a citywide initiative to create safer streets for everyone. ““Fo

By | 2017-11-29T23:53:00+00:00 November 29th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

USPS dedicates Alzheimer’s fundraising stamp

The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for the Alzheimer’s Semipostal Fundraising stamp took place at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore. “The Postal Service is proud to issue this stamp today to help raise public awareness of Alzheimer’s,” said Brennan. “We are honored to host the dedication of the United States Postal Service’s Alzheimer’s Semipostal stamp. The Alzheimer’s Semipostal stamp is the first and will be followed by a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) semiposta

By | 2017-11-29T23:53:00+00:00 November 29th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

UPS Appoints Scott Price Chief Transformation Officer

Price will join the company as Chief Transformation Officer, effective December 11, 2017. Price will report to UPS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Abney and will be based at the company’s global headquarters in Atlanta. Price is credited with restructuring operations, driving significant acquisitions and leading expansive growth in past assignments. He brings broad international operations, transportation, logistics, procurement, I.T. The UPS Chief Transformation Officer role is a new

By | 2017-11-28T23:53:00+00:00 November 28th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

Holiday Help is Here: The UPS Store Makes Holiday Gifting Easier Than Ever

The UPS Store Certified Packing Experts®Should you choose to delegate your holiday packing to The UPS Store, know that many of our associates are professionals trained in packing techniques. With The UPS Store exclusive Pack & Ship Guarantee+, customers can enjoy peace of mind knowing their gifts were shipped at The UPS Store. The UPS Store locations in the U.S. are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of The UPS Store, Inc., a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE: UPS). Follow The UPS St

By | 2017-11-27T23:53:00+00:00 November 27th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

Target met for 2017: 5,000 StreetScooters in service at Deutsche Post DHL Group

After approximately 13 million kilometers driven, the results are very gratifying for the company. After approximately 13 million kilometers driven, the results are very gratifying for the company. The electric vehicles, which have to stop and start again over 300 times daily on over 300 days each year, have proven themselves in the tough world of everyday mail service. Besides that, their costs for maintenance and wear are 60 to 80 percent lower than for similar conventional vehicles. “Today, after 13.5 million kilometers driven we’ve proven that StreetScooter works. Emission-free mobility h

By | 2017-11-27T23:53:00+00:00 November 27th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

New Feeder Aircraft

FedEx Express Introduces New Feeder AircraftModernization of feeder fleet continues with Cessna SkyCourier 408 designed for FedExMEMPHIS, Tenn. November 28, 2017— FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), announced today it has entered into a purchase agreement with Textron Aviation, Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, that will continue the modernization of the company’s fleet of feeder aircraft. FedEx Express has agreed to purchase 50 clean-sheet design Cessna SkyCo

By | 2017-11-27T23:53:00+00:00 November 27th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

Sneak a Peek at Your Holiday Greetings!

WASHINGTON — Do you wait to see which co-workers, family members or friends send you holiday greeting cards before sending your own? Your procrastinating ends this holiday season. Be among the first in your neighborhood to mail out cards this holiday season — not the last. “Informed Delivery is the perfect solution for mailing greeting cards this holiday season ahead of time,” said Product Innovation Vice President Gary Reblin. More USPS holiday news, including shipping deadlines and Santa mail,

By | 2017-11-27T23:53:00+00:00 November 27th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

Formula One: DHL awards presented to Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes-AMG Petronas

Lewis Hamilton was honored as the driver with the highest number of fastest laps over the 20 Grand Prix races this year, while the award for the shortest service times, and consistently excellent team performance in the pits went to Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport.... DHL Fastest Pit Stop AwardThis year’s DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award went to Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, marking the first time the team has received the accolade. Presented since 2015, the award honors the outstanding behind-the-scenes team performances that play a key role in driver success. The ten fastest pit stops are awarded points on a scale of one to 25: According to the new rules, the fastest pit stop receives 25 points, while the tenth fastest receives one. The overall winner was Mer

By | 2017-11-26T23:53:00+00:00 November 26th, 2017|companies|0 Comments