Holland Earns M33 Integrated Logistics Carrier of the Year Award

packagetracking-before-content HOLLAND, Mich., Dec. 19, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Holland, an industry-leader in next-day transportation, was honored as one of the LTL Carriers of the Year by M33 Integrated Solutions, a leading logistics provider in scalable, customer-focused supply chain solutions. The award, presented by M33 at its Integrated Logistics Carrier Appreciation Banquet in Greensboro, NC … Read more

Deutsche Post DHL awarded with European sustainable transport label

packagetracking-before-content Bonn 12/18/2014 Mention recognizes significant steps in reporting and reducing emissions As one of the first companies, Deutsche Post DHL, the leading postal and logistics group, has been awarded with the Green Freight Europe (GFE) label. The “first leaf” is part of a four-tier, yearly labeling program by GFE that recognizes and benchmarks members … Read more

UPS Agrees to Terms with ORTIE to Acquire Polish Healthcare Logistics Company Poltraf

packagetracking-before-content Purchase Strengthens UPS’s Position as a Leading Provider of Compliant Healthcare Supply Chain Solutions Across Europe UPS® (NYSE: UPS) today announced it has agreed to terms with Poland-based investment fund ORTIE to acquire its pharmaceutical logistics company PoltrafSp. z o.o. The acquisition will further strengthen UPS’s healthcare expertise and network in Europe, enabling compliant logistics … Read more

Greyhound Expects More Than One Million Customers to Travel for Christmas

packagetracking-before-content DALLAS (Dec. 17, 2014) — Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation, is gearing up for one of the busiest holiday seasons, with nearly a million customers expected to travel to more than 3,800 destinations across North America. With Christmas and New Year’s approaching, Greyhound reiterates to customers that traveling by bus is … Read more

Postal Service’s Game Face On For Busiest Delivery Day of the Year

packagetracking-before-content December 17, 2014 WASHINGTON — Tomorrow is the busiest delivery day of the year with the Postal Service projecting a 12 percent increase in package volume over last year’s holiday season. More than 470 million packages will be delivered between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. “This is our season and with Thursday being the busiest … Read more

Greater data protection: SIMSme now with self-destructing voice messages

packagetracking-before-content Bonn 12/17/2014 Improved layout and design for Deutsche Post messenger Unlock function using Touch ID now available for iOS Performance and stability further enhanced for Android With its newly acquired license to delete, the latest update to Deutsche Post’s secure messenger, SIMSme, now also provides the opportunity to record, send and destroy voice messages. … Read more

UPS Donates $10,000 to Woodland Elementary for Sustainable Food Gardens

packagetracking-before-content Construction for UPS Gardens to Commence in February 2015 UPS® (NYSE: UPS) will donate $10,000 to Woodland Elementary this month, enabling the Sandy Springs, Ga., school to build a sustainable food garden. In addition to providing the startup funds, UPS committed volunteer support on an ongoing basis to help ensure the longevity of the … Read more

FedEx Corp. Reports Strong Earnings Growth

packagetracking-before-content MEMPHIS, Tenn., December 17, 2014 … FedEx Corp. (NYSE:  FDX) today reported earnings of $2.14 per diluted share for the second quarter ended November 30, up 36% from last year’s $1.57 per share.  “FedEx posted strong results and a higher operating margin in the second quarter, with continued growth in volumes and base yields … Read more

Busbud and Greyhound Partner to Make Traveling Home for the Holidays Easier than Ever; Bus Travel Aggregator Now Offers One Million Trips Worldwide Every Week

packagetracking-before-content MONTREAL – DECEMBER 17, 2014 – Worldwide bus travel booking aggregator Busbud today announces a formal partnership with Greyhound, the largest North American provider of intercity bus transportation, to expand transit options for travelers this holiday season. With the addition of 3,800 North American routes from Greyhound, travelers can search and book tickets directly … Read more

UPS Partners with 7-Eleven to Enhance Customer Service at Select Shell Stations

packagetracking-before-content Provides alternative package pickup locations in 20 Shell stations island-wide UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced an exclusive partnership with 7-Eleven that will see twenty of its outlets at Shell petrol stations across Singapore serve as Alternative Delivery Locations (ADL) for UPS packages. The service is available with immediate effect. This enhanced service was driven … Read more