transportation report Six steps to cutting your parcel shipping costs January 5, 2011 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Looking to rein in your parcel spending? It may be as easy as making a few minor procedural changes in your own operations.Read More
newsworthy USPS posts $8.5 billion net loss for FY 2010 November 12, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Postal Service warns "fundamental changes" are needed to stem tide of red ink.Read More
newsworthy Parcel wars: Carriers, consultants headed for a showdown October 12, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments For decades, FedEx and UPS have worked uneasily with parcel consultants. The days of collegiality appear to be over.Read More
newsworthy FedEx to raise LTL rates 6.9 percent October 1, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Memphis-based carrier's rate hikes follow similar action by rival ABF Freight System.Read More
newsworthy Postal Service, Commerce Department launch joint exporting program July 13, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Initiative seeks to boost exporting by small and mid-sized companies.Read More
newsworthy USPS realignment means expanded roles for two star players May 25, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Postal Service appoints two veterans to key product development, IT roles.Read More
newsworthy Parcel sector lone bright spot in USPS's dismal 10-year outlook March 9, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Gains in package traffic won't be enough to offset decline in overall mail volumes, study says.Read More
inbound Parcel carriers take top honors for service March 1, 2010 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Some of the biggest names in express shipping earn 2010 Stevie Awards for excellence in sales, customer service.Read More
newsworthy Commerce enlists UPS, Postal Service in bid to stimulate exports February 25, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Delivery companies to help Commerce Department with campaign to boost exporting by small and mid-sized businesses.Read More
newsworthy USPS launches sweeping re-evaluation of business model December 8, 2009 Mark B. Solomon No Comments U.S. Postal Service says "bold changes" are needed to stem losses.Read More