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New Small to Medium Business Shipper Website to Launch Sept. 30

New Small to Medium Business Shipper Website to Launch Sept. 30 USPS Approved Shipping and Returns Consolidators Urged to Apply for ListingWASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service (USPS) will launch a new website Sept. 30 for small- to medium- shipping companies. The site will assist small- to medium-level shippers with a list of USPS Approved Shipping and Returns Consolidators that they can use to potentially qualify for discounts and offer other services. Effective Sept. 30, consolidators

By | 2019-09-26T17:00:00+00:00 September 26th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

The UPS Foundation Supports Ghana’s Launch Of The World’s Largest Vaccine Drone Delivery Network

US 04/24/19Atlanta, GAWith support from The UPS Foundation, Gavi, and other partners, Zipline drones will serve up to 2,000 health facilities and 12 million people in Ghana. The UPS Foundation, which leads the global citizenship programs for UPS (NYSE: UPS), and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, have announced support for the expansion of a medical drone network into Ghana. The UPS Foundation will provide $3 million, including $2.4 million in funding and UPS will provide $600,000 of in-kind shipping s

By | 2019-04-23T17:00:00+00:00 April 23rd, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS To Launch First-Of-Its-Kind U.S. Urban Delivery Solution In Seattle

The cargo eBikes will operate in the historic Pike Place Market and downtown Seattle area on sidewalks and in designated bike lanes. If successful, UPS will expand the route and consider additional cargo eBike deliveries in other areas of the city. The UPS® cargo eBike is equipped with a battery-powered electric motor that can travel longer distances than traditional bikes, carry substantial loads and navigate hills and other terrain. The success of the UPS eBike was first demonstrated in 2012 i

By | 2018-10-24T17:00:00+00:00 October 24th, 2018|companies, News|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

The UPS Foundation, American Red Cross And CyPhy Works Launch Disaster Relief Drone Pilot Program

UPS, the American Red Cross and CyPhy will deploy the drone and conduct a one-week, on-site test in an area badly affected by the flooding. “The measure of success for the American Red Cross on this pilot will be to prove that drones can help support, complement and accelerate the work already being done by our tremendous volunteers,” said Brad Kieserman, vice president, Disaster Services & Logistics, American Red Cross. “In collaboration with UPS and CyPhy Works, we are thrilled to be conductin

By | 2017-09-07T00:53:00+00:00 September 7th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

Shooting off into outer space with DHL: the first commercial payload transport to the Moon is ready for launch

This means that the Peregrine Lunar Lander - the first private and commercial lunar mission - will make its way to the Moon. This means that the Peregrine Lunar Lander - the first private and commercial lunar mission - will make its way to the Moon. For the first launch in 2019, Mr. Hendrickson expects the lunar lander to carry numerous DHL MoonBoxes from consumers and 35kg of cargo for science and exploration. This is inexpensive compared with the costs of planning and executing a full-fledged independent, unmanned lunar mission. This means that we are not only part of a breakthrough project for research and science

By | 2017-07-11T00:53:00+00:00 July 11th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

DHL awards second A330-300P2F conversion contract to ST Aerospace

DHL awarded a second tranche A330-300P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) conversion contract to ST Aerospace’s subsidiary, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), which is jointly owned with Airbus Group. DHL awarded a second tranche A330-300P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) conversion contract to ST Aerospace's subsidiary, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), which is jointly owned with Airbus Group.This follows the launch contract for four A330-300P2F conversions that was also awarded by DHL Express in July last year. It will further strengthen the global air network of DHL Express and help us to achieve even greater efficiencies in our aviation operations," said Geoff Kehr, Senior Vice President, Global Air F

By | 2017-06-19T00:53:00+00:00 June 19th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

FedEx Express to launch Liege-Memphis flight

FedEx Express to launch Liege-Memphis flightImportant milestone in the integration of TNT gives TNT customers direct access to FedEx Express North America networkMEMPHIS, Tenn., March 21, 2017 — FedEx Express (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company and a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), will begin operating a new flight linking TNT’s European air hub in Liège (Belgium) to the FedEx World Hub in Memphis (U.S.) beginning in early April 2017. This is an important step in c

By | 2017-03-21T00:53:00+00:00 March 21st, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

Space Florida Names FedEx Preferred Logistics Provider

Space Florida Names FedEx Preferred Logistics ProviderFedEx Express Aircraft to Operate at Kennedy Space CenterMEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2017—Space Florida today announced that it has named FedEx as its preferred provider of logistics, transportation and cargo related services. Space Florida maintains and operates the historic launch and landing strip—15,000 feet long and 300 feet wide—at the Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center (KSC). With the commercial Space industry growing at such

By | 2017-01-31T23:53:00+00:00 January 31st, 2017|shippers|0 Comments

DHL Signs A330-300P2F Conversion Launch Contract with EFW

DHL Signs A330-300P2F Conversion Launch Contract with EFWDHL Express is EFW's first customer for the A330-300P2F conversion programme. The first aircraft will be inducted into EFW’s Dresden-based facilities in July 2016, scheduled for redelivery to DHL Express by end 2017. The A330P2F conversion programme, launched in 2012 is a collaboration between Airbus, EFW and ST Aerospace. Aircraft OEM Airbus contributes to the programme with OEM data and certification support, while EFW leads the industrialisation phase and marketing for the freighter conversion programme. DHL Express is EFW’s first customer for the A330-300P2F conversion programme, while a launch contract with Egyptair Cargo was secured in December 2014, for the A330-200P2F conversion programme.

By | 2016-09-19T14:56:22+00:00 July 13th, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments