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UPS Recognized as One of the Most Community-Minded Companies on 2016 Civic 50 List

“Our inclusion on the Civic 50 list for three years is an honor and testament to what UPS values as a company.”Five UPS philanthropic efforts were recognized on the 2016 Civic 50, including the following:Veteran hiring and military support: UPS supports policy initiatives and programs that increase veteran hiring and military support. Civic 50 winners were announced today at Points of Light’s Conference on Volunteering and Service in Detroit, Michigan. To learn more about the Civic 50 and see a full list of the winners, please visit www.Civic50.org. The Civic 50 survey was administered by True Impact, a company specializing in helping organizations maximize and measure their social and business value. The survey instrument consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the Civic 50 scoring process.

By | 2016-09-13T15:18:42+00:00 June 28th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

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He takes over responsibility from his predecessor Paul Graham, who has left the company for personal reasons. DHL Supply Chain appoints Oscar de Bok as new CEO for Mainland Europe, Middle East and AfricaMost recently, Oscar de Bok was CEO Asia Pacific, DHL Supply Chain. DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics specialist within Deutsche Post DHL Group, has appointed Oscar de Bok as the new CEO for Mainland Europe, Middle East and Africa (MLEMEA). Oscar de Bok will continue to execute the strategy outlined by the business and reports directly to John Gilbert, CEO Supply Chain. Most recently, Oscar de Bok

By | 2016-10-01T09:59:27+00:00 June 28th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Announces Record Investment in France

“France is a key market for UPS and building this new facility south of Paris shows our commitment to the French and European economies,” said Mike Harrell, managing director, UPS France. More than 650 delivery vehicles are part of the UPS French road network and there are 4,000 UPS Access Point® locations. The new UPS facility will meet the requirements to obtain the international LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver certification. Advanced technology will make it possible to sort up to 37,000 packages per hour, using 124 loading and unloading bays, with 125 parking positions for UPS delivery trucks. Offering service in France since 1985, UPS is present in 6 French airports (Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Paris-Roissy, Rennes and Toulouse).

By | 2016-09-13T15:19:02+00:00 June 24th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

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After more than seven years as a highly regarded CFO of the leading global mail and logistics company and over thirteen years as CFO of DAX-listed companies, Lawrence A. Rosen wishes to retire on 30 September 2016. As a result, Larry has made significant contributions to the market position of Deutsche Post DHL Group”, said Wulf von Schimmelmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Deutsche Post DHL Group. “On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I want to thank Larry for his great leadership. Melanie Kreis started her career with McKinsey & Company in 1997, before moving to Apax Partners Private Equity. She joined Deutsche Post DHL in 2004, to focus on international M&A projects. “Melanie Kreis has significant

By | 2016-10-01T09:59:42+00:00 June 24th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Deutsche Post DHL Group appoints Melanie Kreis as new Chief Financial Officer

As a result, Larry has made significant contributions to the market position of Deutsche Post DHL Group”, said Wulf von Schimmelmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Deutsche Post DHL Group. “On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I want to thank Larry for his great leadership. Melanie Kreis started her career with McKinsey & Company in 1997, before moving to Apax Partners Private Equity. She joined Deutsche Post DHL in 2004, to focus on international M&A projects. “Melanie Kreis has significantly improved our HR processes, reinforced a trustful and constructive dialogue with our social partner and further strengthened our international HR focus.

By | 2016-09-19T15:00:11+00:00 June 24th, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

U.S. Postal Service expands alternative energy use

Postal Service today announced that it will expand its use of alternative energy when solar panels are installed on the roof of a mail processing center in Los Angeles, CA, making the Postal Service facility the largest building generating electricity through solar energy in the city. Postal Service. For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf. For more information about the Postal Service, go to usps.com and usps.com/postalfacts. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

By | 2016-09-06T23:45:10+00:00 June 23rd, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, usps|0 Comments

The UPS Foundation To Award More Than $ 7.4 Million To Promote Diversity & Inclusion In Communities Around The World

“The UPS Foundation seeks to engage, empower and lift-up those of us who have been underserved and underrepresented in communities around the world,” said Eduardo Martinez, president of The UPS Foundation and chief diversity and inclusion officer at UPS. Among the recipients, The UPS Foundation is continuing its partnership with Accion International, a nonprofit looking to build a financially inclusive world. US 06/23/16Atlanta, GAFocus on Inclusive Communities, Economic Empowerment, Higher Education and MentorshipToday, The UPS Foundation, which leads the global citizenship programs for UPS (NYSE: UPS), announced it will award more than $ 7.4 million in global diversity and inclusion grants to 36 different organizations. The UPS Foundation can be found on the web at UPS.com/Foundation. Founded in 1951, The UPS Foundation leads its global citizenship programs and is responsible for facilitating community involvement to local, national, and global communities.

By | 2016-09-13T15:19:33+00:00 June 23rd, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

DHL eCommerce boosts its China footprint with new investments and expanded capabilities

As part of this, the company has opened its new DHL eCommerce Shenzhen Distribution Center, and will also expand its existing distribution centers in Shanghai and Hong Kong to support the growth of online retailers.The DHL eCommerce Shenzhen Distribution Center supports the booming manufacturing sector in Shenzhen and the growing base of Chinese online retailers. With the capacity to handle up to 18 million shipments a year, the distribution center will allow for faster, more streamlined shipment and clearance of e-commerce exports to the rest of the world. “Through our developments rolled out in China, DHL eCommerce provides online retailers cost-effective solutions with high quality customer service and invaluable expertise in cross-border e-commerce – along with options for differentiation.”¹ eMarketer, 2015. China E-Commerce: 2015 Market Update ² Ibid.³ Research and Markets. Business-to-Consumer E-Commerce Market in China 2016-2020 ⁴ Forrester 2015.

By | 2016-09-19T15:00:27+00:00 June 23rd, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

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As part of this, the company has opened its new DHL eCommerce Shenzhen Distribution Center, and will also expand its existing distribution centers in Shanghai and Hong Kong to support the growth of online retailers. As part of this, the company has opened its new DHL eCommerce Shenzhen Distribution Center, and will also expand its existing distribution centers in Shanghai and Hong Kong to support the growth of online retailers.The DHL eCommerce Shenzhen Distribution Center supports the booming manufacturing sector in Shenzhen and the growing base of Chinese online retailers. With the capacity to handle up to 18 million shipments a year, the distribution center will allow for faster, more streamlined shipmen

By | 2016-10-01T09:59:56+00:00 June 23rd, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Star Trek™ Stamps to be Dedicated Sept. 2

Postal Service will celebrate the iconic 1960s television show Star Trek by dedicating the Star Trek Forever stamps in New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The first-day-of-issue ceremony will take place at noon on Friday Sept. 2, and will officially launch Star Trek: Mission New York, a three-day celebration that is expected to draw thousands of Star Trek fans. # # #™ & ©2016 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. For tickets to Star Trek: Mission New York go to startrekmissions.com. For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf.

By | 2016-09-06T23:45:31+00:00 June 22nd, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, usps|0 Comments