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

DHL CARE Award recognizes four major air carriers for excellence in transporting temperature-sensitive goods and medications

The four airlines who received the DHL CARE Award achieved the highest ranking out of a pool of 15 carriers who were evaluated in terms of performance, attention to quality and innovative leadership. The ranking included such performance and excellence indicators as shipment temperature consistency, effective communication, process compliance, airport hub assessments and near-real-time data sharing. David Bang, Global Head of DHL Temperature Management Solutions/CEO LifeConEx at DHL Global Forwarding, pointed out during the award ceremony that as the leading freight forwarder for the Life Sciences and Healthcare sector, DHL is responsible for the safe transportation of pharmaceutical goods and equipment around the world. It is essential for DHL Global Forwarding to establish, maintain, and monitor shipment quality standards at every transportation and storage stage of the end-to-end supply chain. “By working together with the airline carriers, DHL ensures in-transit pharmaceutical product integrity.

By DHL| 2016-09-19T15:00:39+00:00 June 22nd, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Press Release

The first recipients of the new award were: American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Swiss International Air Lines and United Cargo. The four airlines who received the DHL CARE Award achieved the highest ranking out of a pool of 15 carriers who were evaluated in terms of performance, attention to quality and innovative leadership. The ranking included such performance and excellence indicators as shipment temperature consistency, effective communication, process compliance, airport hub assessments and near-real-time data sharing. David Bang, Global Head of DHL Temperature Management Solutions/CEO LifeConEx at DHL Global Forwa

By DHL| 2016-10-01T10:00:10+00:00 June 22nd, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings

FedEx Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter EarningsFiscal 2016 ‘a historic year of significant accomplishments’MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 21, 2016 …FedEx Corp. today reported a loss of $0.26 per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended May 31 compared to a loss of $3.16 per diluted share a year ago. With adjustments, FedEx’s fourth quarter earnings were $3.30 per diluted share compared to adjusted earnings of $2.66 per diluted share a year ago. Operating results improved due to yield management efforts, the

By FedEx| 2017-01-31T09:29:27+00:00 June 21st, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings

Moreover, we are uncertain how integration activities will impact TNT Express’s base business, including how integration activities will impact TNT Express’s previously announced transformation and turnaround strategy, Outlook. We acquired TNT Express on May 25, 2016, and we are in the very beginning of the process of integrating TNT Express with our FedEx Express operations, which will occur over several years. FedEx Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter EarningsFiscal 2016 ‘a historic year of significant accomplishments’MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 21, 2016 …FedEx Corp. today reported a loss of $0.26 per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended May 31 compared to a loss of $3.16 per diluted share a year ago. Operating results improved due to yield management efforts, the ongoing benefits from profit improvement program initiatives and one additional operating day. With adjustments, FedEx’s fourth quarter earnings were $3.30 per diluted share compared to adjusted earnings of $2.66 per diluted share a year ago.

By Ship Option| 2016-09-02T06:18:26+00:00 June 21st, 2016|fedex, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Press Release

Rethink Roboticsâ Baxter and Sawyer are smart, adaptable solutions that support warehouse staff and could help to enhance productivity at DHL facilities. DHL is currently testing how to integrate several Baxter and Sawyer robots into various operational sites across the globe. DHL also recently purchased its first Sawyer robot and its research entails 3D printing possibilities to create specialized grippers for the robots to allow for additional tasks to be completed in the warehouse. “Baxter and Sawyer robots are some of the most advanced collaborative robots on the market, and we plan to deploy them in a variety of packaging and inventory tasks

By DHL| 2016-10-01T10:00:24+00:00 June 21st, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

DHL engages robots Baxter and Sawyer as warehouse helpers

DHL is currently testing how to integrate several Baxter and Sawyer robots into various operational sites across the globe. DHL also recently purchased its first Sawyer robot and its research entails 3D printing possibilities to create specialized grippers for the robots to allow for additional tasks to be completed in the warehouse. “Baxter and Sawyer robots are some of the most advanced collaborative robots on the market, and we plan to deploy them in a variety of packaging and inventory tasks that will allow us to use our employees for higher value work,” says Adrian Kumar, Vice President of Solutions Design North America at DHL Supply Chain. “By deploying these robots to work in tandem with humans, we can ensure our production lines are adjusting to changes and running more efficiently year-round.”

By DHL| 2016-09-19T15:01:16+00:00 June 21st, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Statement on Decision Not to Support National Political Party Conventions in 2016

It was not a political decision, by any means. It is erroneous to assert or infer that UPS decided not to support the conventions due to the identity or position of a candidate. US 06/20/16Atlanta, GAUPS made the decision last year not to support either political convention when it established the company’s 2016 budgetWe will not have a presence at the Republican nor the Democratic convention.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:20:44+00:00 June 20th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

âConnecting people, improving livesâ â Deutsche Post DHL Group takes stock of its refugee aid efforts

More than 13,000 Deutsche Post DHL Group employees have volunteered their time in over 650 projects, organizing donated goods, aiding language learning, accompanying refugees in dealings with the authorities, and organizing recreational activities for refugees. To date, Deutsche Post DHL Group has offered internships to over 150 refugees with the prospect of training and future employment; 50 refugees have already been given jobs. Properties measuring some 26,000 m² have been made available to local administrations for use as refugee housing or clothing depots. In recognition of these wide-scale efforts, the Group has just received the renowned World Post and Parcel Award in the category Corporate Social Responsibility. The Group also has a Living Responsibility Fund which provides financial assistance to support voluntary work performed by employees.

By DHL| 2016-09-19T15:01:31+00:00 June 20th, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Press Release

These have focused on strengthening employee engagement, providing vocational support for refugees and assisting federal, state and municipal authorities by making company property available for use as refugee housing and making staff available to help with... More than 13,000 Deutsche Post DHL Group employees have volunteered their time in over 650 projects, organizing donated goods, aiding language learning, accompanying refugees in dealings with the authorities, and organizing recreational activities for refugees. To date, Deutsche Post DHL Group has offered internships to over 150 refugees with the prospect of training and future employment; 50 refugees have already been given jobs. Properties measuring some 26,000 m² have been made available to l

By DHL| 2016-10-01T10:00:38+00:00 June 20th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments