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UPS Statement

US 06/30/19Atlanta, GAUPS Statement“UPS is encouraged by the progress reported following the G-20 Summit meeting between U.S. President Trump, Chinese President Xi and their negotiating teams. We applaud the parties for their commitment to continue substantive discussions toward a comprehensive agreement. As a leader in logistics serving customers around the world, UPS has continually encouraged both administrations to find common ground on the important trade issues under discussion as we belie

By UPS| 2019-06-29T17:00:00+00:00 June 29th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

Glimmering in Gold

Glimmering in Gold Postage Stamps Commemorate Transcontinental Railroad AnniversaryPROMONTORY SUMMIT, UT — The U.S. 119 locomotives that powered the trains carrying the officers and guests of the two train companies to the Golden Spike Ceremony. Transcontinental Railroad stamps are being issued as Forever stamps, sold in panes of 18. These Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price. All postage stamps are available for purchase at Post Offices lo

By USPS| 2019-05-09T17:00:00+00:00 May 9th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

Hot Wheels zoom into Post Offices Sept. 29

In celebration of Hot Wheels’ 50th anniversary, the U.S. Postal Service will issue a pane of 20 Forever stamps showcasing 10 of the most outrageous Hot Wheel car designs during a first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony at the Goodguys 26th Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals in Fort Worth, TX. Background:

By USPS| 2018-08-22T17:00:00+00:00 August 22nd, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

Deutsche Post DHL Group joins forces with Fiji and UN Climate Change for the World Climate Summit COP23

In addition, the Group is also the official partner for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), completed by its existing partnership with the City of Bonn in the course of COP23. Fiji will be presiding over COP23 as President while UN Climate Change will be hosting the conference at its headquarters in Bonn, with the support of the German Government and the City of Bonn. The event is taking place from November 6 to 17 at the UN Campus and Rheinaue-Park Bonn, on either side of Deutsche Post DHL Group's headquarters. It is a reminder to the entire world that we are all in the same canoe when it comes to climate change. "We are proud to join forces with Fiji and the UN Clim

By DHL| 2017-10-25T00:53:00+00:00 October 25th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

DHL and partners present new ideas for sustainable mobility and smart business practices

The summit has been organized as part of the business platform eStory, which was established in 2015 with the aim of boosting mass market adoption of sustainable mobility solutions. As industry leaders, the eStory partners acknowledge the impact of the increasing speed of innovation and fast-changing lifestyles. DHL, for instance, presented a collaborative project between Volvo Buses and DHL Express. In addition, Formula E displayed smart approaches to interacting with fans and conveying messages around sustainable mobility. For DHL, Formula E is an interesting unifying platform for players of the various industries to explore and innovate.

By DHL| 2016-09-19T14:57:53+00:00 July 5th, 2016|dhl, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx Joins APEC Talks on Trade

FedEx Joins APEC Talks on TradeThe world’s top business and government leaders will be meeting in Manila, Philippines this week for the 2015 APEC CEO Summit. “TPP provides the best framework to expand opportunities for trade and investment among the 12 TPP countries,” he said. “It will be good for customers and good for business.”At a related APEC panel session on small and medium businesses (SMEs), Karen Reddington, president, Asia Pacific, FedEx Express, encouraged an audience of Asia Pacific SMEs to support lowering trade barriers, explaining, “Nothing does more to speed up the movement of goods other than regulatory reform. When barriers to trade are removed or lowered, the costs of doing global business decrease.”FedEx is a Platinum Sponsor of the APEC CEO Summit, which coincides with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings, where world leaders will also be speaking, including President Xi Jinping of China, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, and U.S. President Barack Obama. Under this year’s theme of “Creating the Future; Better, Stronger, Together,” David L. Cunningham, Chief Operating Officer, FedEx Express told the group the newly completed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is “an absolutely essential step” to creating a future focused on economic growth and harnessing the power of global e-commerce.

By Ship Option| 2016-09-02T06:26:18+00:00 November 17th, 2015|fedex, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Teamsters Withdraw Again

Teamsters Withdraw AgainFedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX), announced today that the Teamsters union has withdrawn another election petition, this time at the FedEx Freight service center in Pocono Summit, PA. “We believe in our drivers and appreciate all they do for the company,” said Mike Ducker, incoming President and Chief Executive Officer, FedEx Freight. In addition, the union has withdrawn petitions before the scheduled elections in Middletown, PA, South Newark, NJ, Richmond, VA, Nashville, TN, and Pocono Summit, PA. “We are pleased with the recent results and look forward to a bright future together.”To date, FedEx Freight drivers have voted against the union in Louisville, KY, Delanco, NJ, and Newark, NJ. This marks the fifth election in a row, and seven out of the last eight, where the union has either withdrawn the petition or lost the vote.

By Ship Option| 2016-09-02T06:39:32+00:00 December 10th, 2014|fedex, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx Welcomes African Leaders

FedEx Welcomes African LeadersHistory’s in the making in Washington this week with the arrival of nearly 50 African heads of state to meet with political and business leaders at the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit. As a leader in facilitating global trade, FedEx is pleased to be participating in a number of Summit related events. “FedEx continues to be a leader in providing opportunities that expand economic growth in emerging markets,” said Michael Ducker, President, International, FedEx Express. FedEx has recently expanded business operations in seven countries on the African continent. With Africa being the third most populated region, its potential economic rise through global trade and investment in the coming years could offer significant positive changes in the global economy.

By Ship Option| 2016-09-02T06:45:41+00:00 August 4th, 2014|fedex, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx Freight Opens New Container Freight Station In Chicago

FedEx Freight Opens New Container Freight Station In ChicagoMEMPHIS, Tenn., March 27, 2014 – FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), will open a new container freight station in its Chicago Summit, Ill., facility to consolidate and sort freight bound for Puerto Rico, effective March 31. Freight bound for Puerto Rico was previously processed at the FedEx Freight facility in Newark, N.J.About FedEx FreightWith corporate offices in Memphis, Tenn., the FedEx Freight Segment includes FedEx Freight, a leading U.S. provider of LTL freight services; FedEx Freight Canada, an LTL operating company serving most points in Canada; and FedEx Custom Critical, North America's largest time-specific, critical shipment carrier. “The container freight station in Chicago Summit is a key location in our network to better serve the needs of our customers,” said Grant Crawford, vice president of International, FedEx Freight. “This more centralized location will help improve transits and rates for many Puerto Rico shipments.”The new Chicago container freight station is part of a network of more than 360 FedEx Freight service centers across North America. FedEx Freight also serves Mexico, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

By Ship Option| 2016-09-02T06:51:51+00:00 March 27th, 2014|fedex, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx Chairman, President and CEO Addresses Energy Security on CNBC

Today, FedEx Chairman, President and CEO Frederick W. Smith appeared on CNBC’s Squawkbox ahead of his keynote address at “OPEC +40: A National Summit on Energy Security,” hosted by Securing America’s Energy Future (SAFE) in Washington, DC. “When we set up the Energy Security Leadership Council, this group of retired four-star admirals, generals and CEOs of oil-using companies, we were importing about 60 percent of our oil every day. Today, it’s less than 40 percent,” said Mr. Smith, discussing the progress that has been made in recent years toward more secure supplies of energy resources for the American economy. A video of Mr. Smith’s interview with CNBC is available online at: http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?play=1&video=3000208262SAFE hosted the summit to highlight the enduring threat posed by America’s continued reliance on oil and emphasize the urgent need for action to combat this vulnerability.