FedEx Express is broadening its early delivery service, known as ‘International First’, increasing the number of origin markets to include 31 new countries. The service is now available in: Austria, Bahrain, Belize, Bolivia, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, Guiana … [Read more...] about FedEx expands early delivery service
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FedEx forecasts record holiday volume
FedEx is expecting to move more than 290 million shipments between Black Friday and Christmas Eve, an 8.8 per cent increase in overall year-over-year peak seasonal volume. The season is expected to be bolstered by three volume spikes throughout December, occurring the first three Mondays of the month and each expected to surpass 20 million in volume. December 15 is forecast to be the busiest day in company history, with a projected 22.6 million shipments moving around the world. … [Read more...] about FedEx forecasts record holiday volume
UPS buys e-commerce enabler i-parcel
UPS has acquired US-based international e-commerce enabler and logistics company i-parcel, LLC. UPS said that the acquisition complements its international cross-border logistics capabilities from the US and UK to over 100 countries. "UPS continues to look ahead to the expanding worldwide demands in the ever-growing global e-commerce market," said Alan Gershenhorn, UPS executive vice president and chief commercial officer. "According to a Pay-Pal study, cross-border e-commerce will reach … [Read more...] about UPS buys e-commerce enabler i-parcel
IAG Cargo relaunches London-KL service
Starting 27 May 2015, IAG Cargo will offer its full range of cargo services on the new British Airways passenger flights operating between London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur. Through these services, IAG Cargo will support businesses in the region by opening up trade routes to more than 350 destinations on its global network. Kuala Lumpur is one of the world's busiest freight destinations and an important market for goods including integrated circuits, chemicals and machinery parts. In terms of … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo relaunches London-KL service
FedEx launches global returns service
FedEx Corp. has launched FedEx Global Returns, a shipping solution designed to simplify the worldwide returns process. The solution offers retailers enhanced ability to manage their customers’ returns experience, including editable return labels, customs documentation and flexible return destinations via FedEx Express or FedEx Ground. “FedEx Global Returns puts the shipper in control,” said Raj Subramaniam, executive vice president of Marketing and Communications at FedEx. … [Read more...] about FedEx launches global returns service
Business as usual in Scotland, says BIFA
Following the decision by Scotland to remain in the United Kingdom, the trade association that represents freight forwarders throughout the UK, says that it is business as usual. British International Freight Association (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen says: “The decision to vote against independence has removed a period of huge uncertainty for our members. “They can now get on with doing what they do best: Facilitating the UK’s international trade and assisting … [Read more...] about Business as usual in Scotland, says BIFA
