Daily Archives: June 26, 2018

USPS issues Statue of Freedom stamps

Postal Service has issued a set of three high-denomination stamps featuring an illustration of the statue that tops the U.S. Capitol dome. The artwork is based on an engraved vignette originally created for a 1923 stamp, the $5 Head of Freedom Statue, by John Eissler (1873-1962). Customers may purchase the Statue of Freedom stamps at The Postal Store at usps.com/shop, by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724) or at Post Office facilities nationwide. Ordering First-Day CoversThe Postal Service also o

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Volvo Trucks and FedEx Successfully Demonstrate Truck Platooning on N.C. 540 (Triangle Expressway)

Volvo Trucks and FedEx Successfully Demonstrate Truck Platooning on N.C. 540 (Triangle Expressway)Volvo Trucks North America, together with FedEx and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority, used advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technology to conduct on-highway truck platooning as part of ongoing research collaboration. Volvo Trucks North America announced today the successful on-highway demonstration of its truck platooning technology. “Volvo’s V2V technology is based on Dedicated Short-R

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Press Release

Compared to the previous release in March, the overall GTB index rose by one point, now standing at 67 points. The trade forecast for the US has also improved slightly. The positive impact by these three countries was partially offset by reduced outlooks for India, Japan and the UK. In contrast, the UK has the least favorable outlook with now 57 index points, down 4 points compared to March. Germany remains somewhat in between: a significant increase in air trade by 3 points is offset by a 1 point decline ocean trade. The next release date is September 26, 2018.To learn more about the DHL Global Trade Ba

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New UPS Service Enhancements Facilitate Global Expansion For Malaysian SMEs

In addition to a series of service enhancements impacting over 43 towns in Peninsular Malaysia, UPS is bolstering its access points by 70 percent. Shippers are now able to gain easier access to UPS’s international shipping solutions at almost 180 UPS retail access points across Malaysia. “UPS has a long history of delivering quickly and reliably for its customers moving products across the globe,” said Mohamed Firoz, managing director for UPS Malaysia. It also encourages export activities; in li

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