After regulators blocked UPS’s bid for the Dutch company on antitrust grounds, FedEx has snapped it up for a lower price. The deal, which has already been agreed with TNT’s board, would make FedEx the third-largest delivery company in Europe after UPS and Deutsche Post AG DPSTF 0.66% , the owner of DHL. It could […]
WASHINGTON — With the reopening of international airports across Europe, full service for international mail has resumed, and the temporary restriction imposed by the U.S. Postal Service since April 21 on the acceptance of perishable items for delivery to the continent has been lifted. Effective immediately, the service guarantees for Express Mail International (EMI) and […]
Alternate Transportation Arrangements Being Made WASHINGTON —The Postal Service is using all available airlift, rerouting mail through alternate airports and booking available ground transportation to move international mail in response to the ongoing closure of airports throughout Europe. Many international airports remain closed due to the plume of volcanic ash blanketing extensive areas of the […]