On numerous occasions I’ve been asked, “Who can I read to become an effective leader at work?” If I have some sense that the inquirer understands what leadership is, what are its parts... View More
It’s January and hopefully the holiday lights are down and the last of the vendor cookies and candies are a distant memory — at least in mind, if not the waistline. Those cookies and... View More
Air Cargo Management Group’s (ACMG) newly-released International Air Freight and Express Industry Performance Analysis 2008 provides fresh insight and a detailed assessment of the international... View More
The Postal Regulatory Commission has recently issued an exhaustive analysis over a year in the making of the “Universal Service Obligation,” or USO, which defines the meaning and scope of universal... View More
Companies are always searching for new ways to improve efficiency and cut costs. This has caused an inevitable shift towards outsourcing, particularly in transportation and warehousing, according to a... View More
Even with all the publicity, many people still don’t care about the environment. And now with the economic crisis, it has gone to the bottom of the list of concerns. Cutting costs and increasing... View More
Over the coming months, several UPS contributors will use this column to give practical advice to show how shippers can maximize the benefits of their relationship with carriers. Our first contributor... View More
WASHINGTON, DC — Joseph Corbett will be the new U.S. Postal Service Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Postmaster General/CEO John E. Potter announced today. Corbett,... View More
The search for America’s next young inventor has been narrowed down to three students and their Bubble Wrap inventions. Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE), the creator of Bubble Wrap®... View More
WASHINGTON — From server consolidation to ink cartridge recycling, the U.S. Postal Service is using leading-edge technologies to support energy conservation, recycling and waste reduction.... View More
If you purchased air cargo shipping services within, to or from either the United States or Canada from January 1, 2000 to September 11, 2006, your rights could be affected by one or more proposed class... View More
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is launching a new, smaller Priority Mail Flat Rate Box, giving customers another choice in packaging to ship anywhere in the United States for one... View More
On January 18 prices for Express Mail, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, Parcel Return Service, Global Express Guaranteed, Express Mail International, Priority Mail International, and M-Bags change. As always,... View More
WASHINGTON — From historic accomplishments to delivering the future, the 2009 National Postal Forum offers the tools businesses need to succeed using the mail. Early bird registration is now open... View More
Nearly 100 women in the logistics industry gathered in Washington, DC on November 19 for the second annual meeting of Women in Logistics and Delivery Services, or WILDS. This young organization had a lot... View More
Major shipping companies have taken important steps to improve their climate performance in 2008 according to Climate Counts, which released its second annual ranking of the sector’s climate performance.... View More
When considering the global trade environment in 2009, there are a number of potential issues looming that can disrupt global supply chains, sourcing strategies and the flow of working capital. Several... View More
The U.S. Federal Register announced the final approval for the “10+2” Rule on November 25, 2008, which officially comes into effect January 25, 2009. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection... View More
ATLANTA, Nov. 25, 2008 - If you've got old gifts tucked away in your closet or under the bed and you're not quite sure what to do with them, why not have a little fun and regift them to friends and colleagues?... View More
Washington, DC — With 19 billion cards, letters and packages expected to be delivered this holiday season, the U.S. Postal Service has some tips to help get gifts to their destination swiftly... View More
