Logistics Week--Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading postal and logistics group, has today for the first time in its company history agreed upon a revolving syndicated credit facility with a consortium... View More
Are we in a boom economy? One might assume so based on the historic rate increases announced by UPS and FedEx for 2011. Unfortunately, the truth is that most shippers are still feeling the economic pinch... View More
In the first column of this monthly series, Those Extra Letters–Just Alphabet Soup, or Chicken Soup for Your Career? in February 2010, George Yarusavage addressed the value of supply chain certifications.... View More
Journal of Commerce--Global air cargo growth slowed sharply in November to the lowest level of the year, but volume still matched the pre-recession levels of early 2008, International Air Transport Association... View More
Wall Street Journal--With about 6 percent of the country's gross domestic product delivered by United Parcel Service, the Atlanta-based company is often seen as a proxy for the U.S. economy. But it looks... View More
Post&Parcel--Spring Global Mail has successfully expanded its Reverse Logistics network by adding Hungary to our local postal returns solution. This is the 19th European country in which this service is... View More
Journal of Commerce--OOCL on Thursday announced increases in terminal handling charges for China mainland traffic to and from Australia, effective Jan. 3. As costs increase, OOCL said the increases were... View More
Journal of Commerce--OHL says it is cooperating and removed site from screening program CBS News is reporting the Transportation Security Administration is investigating allegations that Activair, an air... View More
Post&Parcel--DHL Express has expanded its presence in the UAE with the opening of a new servicepoint in Mirdif City Centre. The servicepoint will “ensure that DHL continues to meet the growing... View More
Post&Parcel--UPS has suspended or sharply curtailed operations along the east coast of the US. The express giant moved to reduce services as a result of treacherous road conditions in light of recent... View More
Direct Marketing News--Online consumer holiday spending increased 12% this year compareed with last year to $28.4 billion, according to digital business analytics firm comScore. It will hit $35 billion... View More
Air Cargo World--Supply chain consultant Tompkins Associates has identified 11 steps for the logistics supply side to remain profitable in 2011. Top of the to-do list is productivity improvement as a result... View More
Journal of Commerce--Nike took a hit on Wall Street on Thursday as the sporting goods and apparel maker said rising costs in transportation as well as commodities would hurt profit margins in coming months.... View More
Post&Parcel--Itella Logistics has expanded its quality management and environment systems to new units in three operating countries. In all, Itella Logistics’ quality and environment certificates... View More
Courier, Express, and Postal Observer--As we close another holiday season, the increasing importance of web based shopping becomes increasingly evident. Marstercard Advisers reported that Internet sales... View More
Journal of Commerce--FedEx Chairman Frederick Smith, in his most upbeat assessment yet of the global economic recovery, says he expects another round of inventory restocking to drive renewed shipping demand... View More
With the recent refusal of UPS and FedEx to engage with third party negotiators, it’s time to take a look at the industry and answer two obvious questions. Where are we headed, and who will ultimately... View More
To quote Jerry Garcia, what a long, strange trip it's been. 2010 has been a challenging year for shippers for a number of reasons. Costs are up. Demand is down. Shipping managers are being asked to do... View More
The Wall Street Journal -- FedEx Corp. said Thursday it is increasingly optimistic about the global economic recovery, raising its full-year forecast despite a drop in fiscal second-quarter profit and... View More
UPS (NYSE: UPS) has joined with Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO), Pro Bono Institute (PBI), Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and 99 other major corporations in their dedication to corporate social responsibility... View More
