DHL Freight, one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, announced a Peak Season Surcharge effective September to December 2019. The surcharge of average 4% will apply to all full-truckload (FTL), part-truckload (PTL) and less than-truckload (LTL) transport in Europe. This enables DHL Freight to provide its customers with the highest quality of service even as demand continues to outpace available capacity. "The shortage of drivers and constantly increasing road freight … [Read more...] about DHL Freight announces surcharge for peak season 2019
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FedEx Logistics renames Australia Acquisition
FedEx Logistics, Inc., a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (FDX), announced the renaming of Manton Air-Sea Pty Ltd, a freight forwarding and 3PL company it acquired in October 2018, as FedEx Logistics (Australia) Pty Ltd. FedEx Logistics Australia, which is headquartered in Sydney and has locations in Melbourne and Brisbane, offers the entire suite of FedEx Logistics specialty global logistics solutions. The newly renamed company gives customers access to key trade lanes, allowing them to both build … [Read more...] about FedEx Logistics renames Australia Acquisition
UPS testing advanced e-vehicle model
UPS and BPW announced that the companies are testing a new e-vehicle model in Germany. The next-generation UPS delivery truck is a converted diesel vehicle that incorporates an innovative dual-motor rear axle drive developed by BPW, and is now making deliveries in central Cologne. This test is part of UPS’s ongoing dual commitment to innovation and reducing the environmental impact of its services. The test vehicle currently on the streets of Cologne is a conventional 7.5 tonne UPS … [Read more...] about UPS testing advanced e-vehicle model
DHL new letter prices to be effective from July 1 2019 onwards
Deutsche Post recently applied for approval from the Bundesnetzagentur (German Federal Network Agency) responsible to introduce its new prices for letter mail products and additional services. After approval has been granted, which is expected to take place in June, the new prices will come into force from July 1, 2019 and apply until December 31, 2021. After more than three years of price stability, the application includes, among other changes, a price rise for standard domestic letters of … [Read more...] about DHL new letter prices to be effective from July 1 2019 onwards
DHL enters long-term partnership with Austrian Post
Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world's leading provider of mail and logistics services, has entered into a long-term partnership with Austrian Post. Under the agreement, Austrian Post will deliver parcels sent by DHL customers to Austria. The agreement is still subject to review by the German and Austrian competition authorities. Once the partnership has been approved, the collaboration is expected to launch in 2019. Customers will benefit from high-quality parcel delivery services, … [Read more...] about DHL enters long-term partnership with Austrian Post
UPS Awarded Top Industry Position
UPS is ranked first in its freight forwarding business in the 6th edition of an industry performance benchmarking study conducted by Mastio & Company. The independent study, which measures customer value and loyalty, is based on interviews conducted with more than 1,500 freight forwarding decision makers from around the world. “UPS Freight Forwarding is listening carefully to what our customers, particularly small and medium-sized businesses, are telling us and we are … [Read more...] about UPS Awarded Top Industry Position