The shipment of big game hunting trophies is still acceptable to UPS and FedEx with a UPS spokeswoman telling The Washington Post that the global shipping giant follows US and international laws, not public opinion, in determining what it will and won’t ship. The issue came to the fore after the recent killing of one of Africa’s most iconic lions known as Cecil. The GPS-tagged lion which was part of a research study was was killed in Zimbabwe by American big-game hunter. The news went viral … [Read more...] about Integrators not changing course on hunting trophies
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DHL Express opens new Melbourne facility
DHL has opened its new DHL Express Melbourne Gateway facility to better support regional businesses operating in and out of Australia. The new facility, in line with DHL Express’ global investments to bolster the company’s network connectivity, boasts a total investment of A$20 million (€14 million), the largest infrastructural amount invested by DHL Express in Australia. Strategically located at Melbourne Airport, the DHL facility is the only express logistics company with airside access, … [Read more...] about DHL Express opens new Melbourne facility
FedEx’s acquisition of TNT enters Phase II
FedEx Corp. has confirmed today that the European Commission has initiated a Phase II review in connection with FedEx’s intended public offer to acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of TNT Express N.V. This is the next step in the process where the European Commission conducts an in-depth analysis under the EU Merger Regulation before coming to a decision. “We will continue to work together with TNT Express to meet the European Commission’s need for additional due diligence … [Read more...] about FedEx’s acquisition of TNT enters Phase II
Alibaba’s Cainiao signs e-com MOU with USPS
Cainiao, the logistics information platform and affiliate of the Alibaba Group and the United States Postal Ser vi ce (USPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop new international shipping solutions and enhance the logisticsservice experience for both sellers and buyers involved in cross-border e-commerce. Cainiao and the USPS are aiming to develop an integrated e-commerce solution that provides full access to the US domestic market and neighboring countries, according … [Read more...] about Alibaba’s Cainiao signs e-com MOU with USPS
DHL eCommerce launches Shanghai terminal
DHL eCommerce, a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has expanded its operations in China focusing on crossborder and domestic e-commerce services. The company announced the launch of a new DHL eCommerce Shanghai Terminal located in Jiuting, Shanghai and plans to launch additional drop off centers in North and South China by end of 2015 to benefit manufacturers in China. The new terminal in Shanghai is a dedicated facility for DHL eCommerce to tap on the burgeoning e-commerce sector in … [Read more...] about DHL eCommerce launches Shanghai terminal
Strong growth for time:matters, rev up 13%
Following the successful spin-out of Liefery, time:matters, the international expert for same-day delivery and special speed logistics, is reporting a very strong development in the core business the first six months of the current fiscal year showing more than 13 per cent increase in revenue as compared to the previous year. The company continued the positive developments of 2014, which was the strongest year in the history of the company, with a turnover growth of 10 per cent. The … [Read more...] about Strong growth for time:matters, rev up 13%
