Import Cargo Volume Up for December
A report released Jan. 11 says that import cargo volume at the nation
Shipping
FedEx to Raise Ground Rates 4.9%
FedEx announced late last week that it will increase the standard list rates for FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery by an average of 4.9%, effective Jan. 4. The increase will match a previously announced rate increase by rival carrier UPS.
SmartPost Targeting Smaller Shippers
As the busy holiday season gears up, FedEx SmartPost announced it is extending its service to small- and medium-sized shippers.
UPS Testing Direct to Door Program
United Parcel Service on Sept. 28 launched a pilot program known as UPS Direct to Door.
Talbots Signs With Li & Fung
Woman’s apparel and accessories merchant The Talbots has entered into a buying agency agreement with Li & Fung that will make the Hong Kong-based global consumer goods exporter the exclusive agent for substantially all Talbots apparel products.
DHL to Pay $9.4 Million in Shipping Settlement
DHL will pay the federal government $9.4 million to settle a dispute involving shipments the company made to Iran, Sudan, and Syria that violated U.S. embargoes, according to the Associated Press. The Obama administration made the announcement on Aug. 6.
No Exigent Postal Rate Case—For Now
Despite the financial crisis burdening the U.S. Postal Service, Postmaster General John Potter says there won
FedEx SmartPost Heads to Canada
Considering selling to the Canadian market? FedEx SmartPost announced last week that it has expanded its service into Canada for U.S. shippers via the residential delivery capabilities of Canada Post Corp.
PRC Chairman Blair Addresses Five-Day Delivery Prospect
Postmaster General John E. Potter