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FedEx Corp. Reports Higher Second Quarter Results

As a result, the company is unable to provide fiscal 2018 earnings or effective tax rate (ETR) guidance on a GAAP basis. This range also includes an estimated $0.85 to $1.00 per diluted share due to a lower tax rate on fiscal 2018 earnings. As-reported results include $96 million of TNT Express integration expenses. Our fiscal 2018 ETR forecast is a non-GAAP financial measure because it excludes the fiscal 2018 year-end MTM pension accounting adjustments. It is reasonably possible, however, that

By | 2017-12-18T23:53:00+00:00 December 18th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

First quarter 2018 stamp first-day of issue dates and locations

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. # # #Please Note: For broadcast quality video and audio, photo stills and other media resources, visit the USPS Newsroom at about.usps.com/news/welcome.htm. More USPS holiday news, including shipping deadlines and Santa mail, can be found at usps.com/holidaynews. For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations prof

By | 2017-12-18T23:53:00+00:00 December 18th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

We’re ready for busiest ship

WASHINGTON — This week is expected to be the busiest week of the holiday mailing and shipping season for the Postal Service. Mail carriers will also deliver Priority Mail Express packages on Christmas Day in select locations. Ship Online from HomeThe Postal Service also predicts that today will be the busiest day for online postal consumers. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. For repor

By | 2017-12-17T23:53:00+00:00 December 17th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

DHL and GoodShipping reduce ocean freight’s carbon footprint

With the signed memorandum of understanding DHL Global Forwarding is the first to offer its customers the opportunity to select next generation marine biofuels rather than fossil fuels for their transports by sea. Each customer signing up for the service, orders truly green TEU-kilometers instead of just a regular shipment, with or without carbon offsets. The corresponding volumes of advanced biofuel will be used onboard of vessels of selected ocean carrier partners during regular operations. The more shippers use the new service, the higher the share of advanced biofuels for container shipping and the reduction of carbon emissions. Apart from reducing carbon emissions to zero, biofuels are essentially fr

By | 2017-12-17T23:53:00+00:00 December 17th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

DHL Freight tests electric trucks to lower its overland transport emissions

Today’s official vehicle handover to the first European customers marks the beginning of DHL Freight’s extensive 24-month test phase of the electric trucks in the Berlin metropolitan area. Today’s official vehicle handover to the first European customers marks the beginning of DHL Freight’s extensive 24-month test phase of the electric trucks in the Berlin metropolitan area. DHL Freight is firmly committed to helping make this happen. The electric trucks are fully integrated into the operational process and replace the vehicles previously used. In addition to new types of drives, other emissions-reducing strategies such as truck superstructures that save fuel and therefore reduce

By | 2017-12-13T23:53:00+00:00 December 13th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

Embodying the spirit of adventure, DHL-backed duo Omar Samra and Omar Nour are about to row the Atlantic

“DHL is incredibly proud of our partnership with two inspiring adventurers like Omar and Omar. I just wish them all the best of luck!” said Ken Allen, DHL Express CEO.On the eve of the event, Omar Samra says: “We’re 98% ready. That means there will be no time to settle in, which is good, as the intense stuff will happen anyway. We want to defy our limits, and inspire the world to do the same!” he added.Omar Samra and Omar Nour, affectionately dubbed ‘O2’, met in 2013 and became firm friends. Professional triathlete, Omar Nour, represents Egypt on the Olympic triathlon circuit and is the f

By | 2017-12-13T23:53:00+00:00 December 13th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

Deutsche Post DHL Group celebrates its 500th reading tutor for children and young people

Today, the 500th reading tutor will be Board Member for Human Resources Thomas Ogilvie, who will be reading from the book Einfach nur weg – die Flucht der Kinder by Ute Schaeffer to 30 school children at the comprehensive school Katharina-Henoth-Gesamtschule... Deutsche Post DHL Group has also served as the main sponsor of Teach First Deutschland (TFD) ever since inception of the educational initiative. Primarily they help children and young people with language acquisition, but they are also active in facilities for refugees,” says Thomas Ogilvie, Board Member for Human Resources and Labor Director at Deutsche Post DHL Group. This is one reason I am pleased to be a Deutsche Post DHL Group volunteer today myself as a reading tutor.”Stiftung Lesen wants

By | 2017-12-13T23:53:00+00:00 December 13th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

UPS Applauds the Advancement of E-Commerce Efforts at the WTO

UPS has long supported the enabling benefits of e-commerce to boost trade and economic growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A collective approach to facilitating e-commerce will ensure that obstacles are removed and rules are standardized to streamline the flow of goods, information and funds. “We are pleased by the intensity of work being advanced by 70 WTO Members who see the commercial value of pursuing a global trade agenda that embraces the realities of 21st-c

By | 2017-12-13T23:53:00+00:00 December 13th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

FedEx Supports New E-Commerce Initiative at WTO

FedEx Supports New E-Commerce Initiative at WTOFedEx welcomes the announcement that a group of World Trade Organization members will begin working towards negotiations on trade-related aspects of e-commerce. This groundbreaking decision reflects the critical role that e-commerce plays in enabling small businesses to reach new markets and expand exports. It is also an important signal that WTO members are moving forward to address modern issues that are relevant to businesses and entrepreneurs ev

By | 2017-12-13T23:53:00+00:00 December 13th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

DHL and Air Hong Kong extend their relationship with a new 15-year agreement

As part of the new commercial arrangements, DHL will sell its 40% stake in Air Hong Kong to majority-owner Cathay Pacific, and purchase eight of Air Hong Kong’s A300-600F cargo planes which will then be leased back to the carrier. DHL will purchase eight A300-600F cargo planes from Air Hong Kong, and lease them back to the carrierAir Hong Kong has provided capacity for DHL Express since 2002; will continue to support rapid growth of DHL in the regionDHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has extended its partnership with AHK Air Hong Kong Limited with a new 15-year block-space agreement which will enable the carrier’s overnight air services to continue supporting the DHL Express network

By | 2017-12-12T23:53:00+00:00 December 12th, 2017|companies|0 Comments