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U.S. Postal Service Recognized as 2016 Top Federal Agency for Supplier Diversity

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packagetracking-before-content USPS recognized for 15 consecutive years WASHINGTON(April 26, 2016 ) — The United States Postal Service was named the number-one government agency for providing business opportunities to diverse business owners throughout the United States. The Postal Service will be honored amongst other organizations during DiversityBusiness.com’s “16th Annual National Summit”, taking place today. More than … Read more

DX returns to Clinical Pharmacy Congress 2016

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packagetracking-before-content 21 April 2016 – DX, a leading independent mail, parcels and logistics end-to-end network operator in the UK and Ireland, will be exhibiting at the annual Clinical Pharmacy Congress from 22nd – 23rd April at the ExCel arena in London. DX has a wealth of experience in delivering to the pharmaceutical industry and health … Read more

Abraaj Leads Funding Round for Asian E-Commerce Play Ninja Van

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packagetracking-before-content April 19, 2016 – Dubai-based private equity firm Abraaj Group has led a $30 million fundraising round into the owners of Ninja Van, which delivers parcels in Southeast Asian countries including Singapore and Indonesia. The investment in Ninja Logistics Pte underscores Abraaj’s push into e-commerce, the company said in an e-mailed statement Tuesday. Its … Read more

Ninja Van scores US$30M led by Abraaj Group, will jump to new markets

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packagetracking-before-content 19 Apr, 2016 – Tech-enabled, last-mile logistics provider Ninja Van today announced that they have received a US$30 million of funding in a round led by Abraaj Group. The investment also includes existing investor Monk’s Hill Ventures and new investors B Capital Group and YJ Capital. The company plans to use the funding to … Read more

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and FedEx Team Up to Protect the Environment

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packagetracking-before-content Team Members Volunteer for Urban Conservation Projects as Part of FedEx Cares MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 18, 2016 — FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) is teaming up with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to protect and restore plants, fish, wildlife and habitats in communities across the nation for the seventh consecutive year.  More than … Read more

DPD in Germany and NKD top the one-million parcels mark

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packagetracking-before-content The one-millionth parcel is delivered less than a year after the start of the partnership Pickup parcelshops in more than 1,300 German NKD branches extend the service range for both shippers and consignees Down-to-the-minute forecast of the delivery time for shipments sent directly to parcel shops  Bindlach / Aschaffenburg, 14 April 2016 – Just … Read more

SEUR revolutionises the management of returns in the click of a mouse

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packagetracking-before-content Online shoppers expect efficient management of their returns, and increasingly demand that the process be as simple as delivery With this need in mind, SEUR has developed a portal that allows customers to manage their returns in just three steps, with a choice of collection from home or from one of the company’s outlets. … Read more

YRC Freight Introduces New Faster Standard “Accelerated” Shipping Service

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packagetracking-before-content OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 11, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shippers looking for a faster standard shipping option can now rely on the new “Accelerated” service from YRC Freight. Shipments delivered through the new Accelerated service reach their destinations one to two days faster than standard transit times and are made possible through a dual … Read more

Pilot project in Nuremberg: can micro-depots revolutionise the last mile?

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packagetracking-before-content DPD in Germany participates in intelligent city logistics field trial Pilot project led by Nuremberg Institute of Technology Support from Bavaria’s state government, the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Nuremberg Nuremberg, 11 April 2016 – City logistics 2.0 in Nuremberg: under the scientific leadership of the Nuremberg Institute of Techology CEP service … Read more

DPD has defended the Czech Business Superbrands title for 2016

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packagetracking-before-content DPD has been awarded the prestigious Czech Business Superbrands 2016 award. It successfully defended the title it won in 2015 and confirmed its place among the most important brands on the Czech market. The accolade is awarded as part of the Superbrands international program whose aim is to provide customers with a summary of … Read more