ATLANTA, Feb. 18, 2008 - When it comes to ground packages, UPS once again is adding a lot more zip from your ZIP. Today, UPS (NYSE:UPS) announced another step in its continuing quest to reduce... View More

Export compliance for shipments coming out of the U.S. and the re-exports of items containing U.S. content will continue to remain one of the manufacturing world's greatest challenges. Here are ten... View More

If asked what green meant to your business several years ago, you probably would have thought of cash, revenue and profitability. Today green is synonymous with ecology. We can't open a publication without... View More

Washington, DC February 14, 2008 The Board of Directors of the American Society of Transportation & Logistics® has approved the following nominees for the prestigious DLP (Distinguished Logistics... View More

Plantation, Fla. February 12, 2008: DHL Express USA today announced a plan to reduce its U.S. workforce by approximately 600 positions. The decision was made as part of a broader strategy to lower... View More

The Universal Postal Union has announced it will move this years 24th Universal Postal Congress from Nairobi to Geneva due to the current situation in Kenya. The UPU Congress was scheduled to take place... View More

The price for a one-ounce First-Class stamp will increase from 41 to 42 cents on May 12. Prices for other mailing services, such as Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including single-piece... View More

The Messenger Courier Association of the Americas (MCAA) announced it will change its name to MCAA The Expedited Transportation and Logistics Association. The name change will position the Association... View More

PLANTATION, Fla. February 4, 2008 DHL announced today that Avendra, the hospitality industrys leading procurement services company with $3 billion in purchasing volume, has extended an agreement... View More

The U.S. Postal Service ended the first quarter of fiscal 2008 with net released Jan. 30. Total revenue for the quarter ending Dec. 31 was up 3.5% over the same period last year primarily due to the May... View More

During my travels around the United States, I am constantly asked about the way carriers price parcel transportation services. I dont profess to totally understand why they do what they do. But I know... View More

William J. Augello was one of the country’s foremost transportation lawyers and a champion of shippers’ rights. In this column, we attempt to answer readers’ questions as we believe he... View More

Call it dull. Call it boring. But dont call logistics a dry subject anymore at least not if you want to be accurate. These days, its tough to find a supply chain that doesnt involve water and everything... View More

Since the Kyoto Protocol was ratified in 1997, carbon emissions have been making headlines. 2007 marked the 10-year anniversary of Kyoto, and the protocols signatory countries must meet their carbon emission... View More

When they ask me what the profile of the ideal logistics job candidate is, Id say it is an Arabic-speaking Chinese national with a Finance MBA, APICS certification and a criminal record for hacking into... View More

Rodney Dangerfield is famous because of his catchphrase, I get no respect. I have been to a number of conferences over the past several months (including my favorite PARCEL 07) and have had the opportunity... View More

They say a fifth anniversary gift should be made out of wood. Well, if thats the case find me a piece to knock on. Why? Because, five years ago, we set out to build an event that was a little bit different.... View More

Small businesses play a big role in global trade. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small business exporters have historically generated approximately 29% of the US export sales in a... View More

On December 31, 2007, UPS, FedEx and DHL all passed along the highest general rate increases in eight years. This 6.9% raise came on the heels of record setting increases in 2007. For many shippers,... View More

We recently ran a heads-up piece on our website (www.PARCELindustry.com) focusing on the possibility of Deutsche Post downsizing or eliminating its DHL Americas division. The story basically announced... View More