Parcel mail volumes are surging forEmirates due to a growth in onlinepurchases, according to a spokespersonfor the carrier, making up for a declinein letter mail volumes. "Post offices offer a better networkthan the integrators or other logisticsoperators as they are represented evenin remote villages of every country, sothey are capturing more of this traffic",says Challakal Harikumar, the carrier'scargo express and mail controller. Meanwhile the trend towards … [Read more...] about E-commerce causes parcel surge for Emirates
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Hongkong Post eyes mailing hub status
Hongkong Post is planning tobecome a mailing hub for the mainlandin a move that could bring ithundreds of millions of dollars ayear, Postmaster General Tam Wingpongtold the Standard newspaper. Tam, who took over the position inJuly, said the growing bulk commercialmailing market in the mainland will be akey focus for Hongkong Post's businessdevelopment over the next few years. 'Many countries are looking at themainland's postal services, includingsending to or delivering from themainland, … [Read more...] about Hongkong Post eyes mailing hub status
Emirates Post signs postal deals
Emirates Post has signed two separateagreements with Yemen and Egypt.Abdulla Al Daboos, director general ofEmirates Post, signed memorandumsof understanding (MoU) with MohammedAli Morgham, director generalof Post Authority of Yemen, and AlaaFahmi, chairman of Egyptian NationalPost Authority. Under the agreement with Yemen,Emirates Post and Yemen will worktogether to enhance postal services betweenthe two countries, start a moneytransfer service, and put together amarketing and promotions … [Read more...] about Emirates Post signs postal deals
Empost now covers 225 destinations globally
Reinforcing its position as one of thetop courier companies in the MiddleEast, Empost, the UAE's national couriercompany, now covers 225 destinationsaround the world including Australia,the American continents, Europe, FarEast, Indian Sub Continent, Africa andall the Middle East. What gives Emposta competitive edge is the fact that itdelivers its services to these destinationswithin 72 hours. Sultan Al Midfa, CEO, Empost said: 'We have upgraded our coverage and infrastructure to cover more … [Read more...] about Empost now covers 225 destinations globally
MAHB
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd(MAHB) has appointed former Celcom(Malaysia) Bhd vice president ofcorporate communications, NorlizaKamaruddin, as the general managerof corporate communications. MAHB said Norliza brought withher 18 years of corporate communicationsexperience in different industriessuch as insurance, IT, hospitality, andtelecommunications. She will be overseeing the publicrelations operations of the group, includingKLIA. … [Read more...] about MAHB
DHL
DHL said it has appointed HerbertVongpusanachai, the country managerof DHL Express Thailand, as DHL Express'Indochina region manager. Theappointment highlights the company'splan to consolidate its position as themarket leader in the Indochina region,according to Yasmin Aladad Khan,senior vice-president of DHL ExpressSoutheast Asia. Vongpusanachai will bebased in Bangkok. … [Read more...] about DHL