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China’s virus crisis hits global flows of letters, parcels
Paris, France — Postal operators in the United States, China and elsewhere say the suspension of flights to slow the spread of a deadly new virus is having a major impact on global flows of letters and parcels. In a note seen…
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UPS upgrades European network with Dutch superhub
Eindhoven, Netherlands — UPS officially opened a new automated package sorting and delivery facility in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, which facilitates cross-border trade while enhancing package delivery service for businesses small and large. The 27,000 square meter superhub — approximately five…
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Lower than expected parcel volumes helping cut into backlog, says Canada Post
Ottawa, ON — With a little over a week before Christmas, Canada Post says it is starting to catch up on parcel deliveries that have been delayed by rotating strikes over the past two months. The Crown corporation says that’s…
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Postal union issues strike notices, could start rotating job action Monday
Ottawa, ON — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Tuesday it has given strike notice to Canada Post that workers could walk off the job as early as next week. The union representing 50,000 Canada Post employees said rotating…
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Canadian online shoppers going abroad: UPS study
Mississauga, ON —Eighty-three per cent of Canadian shoppers made an online purchase from an international retailer, indicating a need for competitive prices and priority international shipping, according to a recent UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper study. While online shoppers…
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UPS pre-orders 125 Tesla electric trucks
Atlanta, GA — UPS, which operates one of the largest commercial trucking fleets in the world, today announced it has placed a reservation for 125 of Tesla’s new fully-electric Semi tractors. The new tractors will join UPS’s extensive alternative fuel…
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DHL Freight tests electric trucks to lower its overland transport emissions
Berlin, Germany — DHL Freight is electrifying its freight forwarding business with the deployment of two FUSO eCanters made by Daimler Trucks. Today’s official vehicle handover to the first European customers marks the beginning of DHL Freight’s extensive 24-month test…
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UPS launches cargo bike in Canada
Mississauga, ON — UPS Canada is using a custom-made cargo bike to deliver packages in and around the York University campus, as part of a pilot program to test the potential of delivery by bike in the City of Toronto.…
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UPS invests in Chinese shipping and delivery operations
Beijing, China — UPS announced it has substantially upped its investment in the Chinese market by enhancing its services across 20 cities to better serve the manufacturers and exporters that will be powering the country’s growth. The investment comes at…
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UPS expands flight training infrastructure
Louisville, KY — UPS announced the acquisition of three new full flight simulators and will construct a new facility to house them near UPS’s Worldport international air hub in Louisville, Ky. “Powered by eCommerce, UPS is in growth mode. These new…
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Parcel volumes to increase 20% by 2018 says new report
Stamford, CT — Global parcel volumes surged 48 per cent between 2014 and 2016 and are set to continue growing at double-digit rates, according to the second annual Parcel Shipping Index from technology company Pitney Bowes. Bowes Inc. a global…
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DHL, VW launch Berlin pilot for in-car deliveries
Bonn, Germany — DHL Parcel and Volkswagen are launching a joint pilot project in Berlin in which Volkswagen will deploy 50 VW Polos that selected customers can use as mobile addresses for the delivery of their DHL parcels. The project…