This story was originally published on Supply Chain Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Supply Chain Dive newsletter. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has added 10 more providers to the list of qualified parties able to collect and remit duties for international postal shipments …
Read More »Royal Mail issues quacking collection of stamps celebrating duck species
A new set of stamps is being issued to celebrate the diverse range of wild and domesticated ducks found in the UK. The stamps have images of 10 duck species and breeds including goosander, Indian runner, mallard duckling, aylesbury and the eider. Royal Mail worked with Steve Ormerod, Professor of …
Read More »Royal Mail returns to profit for first time in three years
[Getty Images] Royal Mail has returned a profit for the first time in three years as the company attempts to turn around its fortunes. In its first set of results since being taken over by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group in April, the company reported profits of £12m, excluding …
Read More »Royal Mail posts first profit in three years as it cuts second-class deliveries
Royal Mail was bought by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky in a £3.6bn deal in April – Peter Cziborra/Reuters Royal Mail has posted its first profit in three years as it cuts back on second-class letter deliveries. The postal service reported operating profits of £12m in the year to the end …
Read More »Royal Mail shares update on major weekend schedule change
Royal Mail has announced a number of changes this year Royal Mail worker and post box(Image: PA) Royal Mail has provided an update on a major schedule change announced this year. The mailing service announced in July it will be scrapping its Saturday deliveries for second-class post and switch to …
Read More »Royal Mail shipments to US flowing in with no disruptions, CEO says
By Pushkala Aripaka (Reuters) -Royal Mail’s U.S. shipments are moving smoothly after the British post and parcel group had to adapt to Washington’s ending of tariff exemptions for low-value packages, the CEO of its owner International Distribution Services said on Monday. The U.S. tariff relief for shipments under $800, known …
Read More »Royal Mail rolling out solar-powered ‘postboxes of the future’
POST BOX: Parcels up top the size of a showbox can now be posted in the same way as letters (Image: Getty) Royal Mail is introducing 3,500 solar-powered “postboxes of the future” nationwide. These boxes are equipped with a digitally activated drop-down drawer that enables customers to post shoebox-sized parcels. …
Read More »Royal Mail owner set to return to profit in first figures since £3.6bn takeover
The owner of Royal Mail is expected to show a return to annual earnings on Monday in the firm’s first set of results since the completion of its £3.6 billion takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. International Distribution Services (IDS) will post figures for the 12 months to March 31 …
Read More »CWU rams through pro-company agreements at Royal Mail off historic low voter turnout
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) announced Wednesday that its members had “overwhelmingly endorsed” two agreements, on pay and “rebuilding Royal Mail”, with billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group. CWU officials reported a 79.5 percent Yes vote, and a 20.5 percent No vote, with Dave Ward and his Deputy Martin Walsh declaring …
Read More »Royal Mail Plymouth postman takes on gruelling challenge for mental health
A Plymouth postman has been on an epic journey this month, running the length of mainland Britain. Keegan Woodhall started at John O’Groats and is set to finish the 874-mile journey at Land’s End next week. The 31-year-old Royal Mail worker has so far raised more than £3,000 for Devon …
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