Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue; however, a resolution is not near. Over the next ten days, activity from the union is expected as they attempt to address the expiration of their strike mandate. The union’s 60-day strike mandate, based on a vote by their membership earlier this […]
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Yearly Archives: 2016
Canada Post Agrees to Extend Mediation Again for 24 Hours
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have once again agreed to extend mediation another 24 hours. Both parties will continue to negotiate with the assistance of the special mediator into Tuesday, August 30. Mail and parcels are being processed and delivered across the country as normal. Updates are available at canadapost.ca […]
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Canada Post & CUPW Reach TWO-YEAR AGREEMENTS
Canada Post has reached tentative TWO YEAR agreements with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). The agreements will avert a work disruption, bringing much-needed certainty in the postal system for employees and customers. This is especially important as businesses large and small are already planning for the upcoming holiday shipping season. via: globegisticsinc.com See […]
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SAFEXPRESS CELEBRATED DRIVER’S DAY ON SEPTEMBER 17
September, 2016 – Appreciating the contribution of truckers for keeping the nation ‘On the move’ and in its endeavor to uplift their status in the society, Safexpress celebrated Driver’s Day on September 17 to show respect towards the unsung heroes of the logistics industry. Read more at www.safexpress.com See Also Safexpress Tracking
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C.H. ROBINSON KICKS OFF ANNUAL COMMUNITY GIVING CAMPAIGN
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN (September 14, 2016) — C.H. Robinson, a global leader in third party logistics (3PL), is hosting Robinson Cares events, a community giving campaign, at its corporate headquarters and locations throughout North America. The goal is to raise $450,000 from its employees for local, national, and global charities. “Our employees are the best […]
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White House Restores Myanmar as GSP Beneficiary
On September 14, 2016 the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation to Congress that will restore Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) trade benefits to Burma. In April 1989, Burma was suspended from receiving GSP preferential treatment by Proclamation 5955. President Obama has now determined that the suspension will be lifted and Burma be designated a […]
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When Your Delivery Can’t Wait, Holland Can Help
[09.14.16] From Holland Headlines: Known for his deadpan sarcastic humor, comic Steven Wright once joked about the microwave fireplace he bought, saying “I can spend an evening in front of it in only eight minutes.” The fact is that people today really are in a bigger hurry than ever. That’s especially true when it comes […]
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Hermes Christmas guarantee returns for fourth year
Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has announced that its money back delivery guarantee will return for a fourth year this Christmas. This unique initiative provides assurance for retailers and their customers ahead of the 2016 peak season. The Hermes Christmas Promise helps retailers to avoid disappointing customers by guaranteeing that all online purchases will be […]
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Toll renews partnership with East Timor Hearts Fund to help save lives
Toll and East Timor Hearts Fund are delighted to announce an extension of their life-saving partnership. Under the partnership, Toll will provide air travel from East Timor to Australia for around ten people requiring life-saving surgery, in addition to their parents, health support workers and interpreters, over the next year. Toll Remote Logistics’ General Manager […]
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RRTS LTL Announces 4.9% General Rate Increase Effective September 26, 2016
9/14/2016 Dear Roadrunner LTL Customers, On Monday, September 26th, Roadrunner Transportation will implement a general rate increase of 4.9%, including minimum charge shipments, to all points in the contiguous United States and Canada for customers utilizing the RDFS 501 U.S. and 700 Canadian rate bases. The rate increase will help offset rising costs of doing […]
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