The Journal of Commerce: Parcel + Package

Hong Kong Holds Off Memphis as Top Cargo Airport

cbrooks — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:10:26 +0000

FedEx hub closes the gap as export slowdown hits Asian airports

Mike King, special correspondent

Hong Kong International retained its title as the world’s largest air cargo gateway in 2011, despite a decline in volume resulting from Asia’s slowing exports.

Congress Set to Vote on FAA Reauthorization

cbrooks — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:56:10 +0000

Compromise on labor dispute yields four-year, $64 billion bill R.G. Edmonson Government + Regulation The Journal of Commerce Online

UPS Reports Record Profit, Raises Outlook

mszakonyi — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:13:47 +0000

U.S. domestic demand fuels $1.2 billion profit in fourth quarter

JOC Staff

UPS reported a record $1.22 billion net profit in the fourth quarter that was 9.3 percent better than the same quarter the year before and came on healthy gains in U.S.

EU Orders Deutsche Post to Pay Back State Aid

mszakonyi — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:51:43 +0000

Postal carrier to return up to $1.3 billion to German government Bruce Barnard, Special Correspondent Parcel + Package The Journal of Commerce Online

Amazon to Open Second Distribution Center in S.C.

mszakonyi — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:05:07 +0000

Retail giant will open 1 million-square foot facility in Spartanburg

William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor

Amazon plans to open a 1 million-square foot fulfillment center in Spartanburg, S.C., its second new fulfillment center in the Palmetto State in two years.

Freight Index Signals Steadier US Shipping Demand

Paul Page — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:05:07 +0000

Lean inventories, late demand help Cass measure defy seasonal trends

JOC Staff

The Cass Freight Index for U.S.

FedEx Pilots 'Outraged' at Fatigue Decision

Paul Page — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:15:30 +0000

Criticism follows decision by UPS pilots to challenge cargo exemption in court JOC Staff Cargo Airlines The Journal of Commerce Online

UPS Pilots Challenge Fatigue Rule in Court

Paul Page — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:48:33 +0000

DOT exempted cargo pilots from rule on flight time at passenger airlines JOC Staff Cargo Airlines The Journal of Commerce Online

FedEx Finds Profit on the Ground

dpulis — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:28:52 +0000

Growth in e-commerce drives business-to-consumer shipments, and that’s yielding results at FedEx William B. Cassidy Truckload The Journal of Commerce Magazine

Adding While Subtracting

dpulis — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:28:51 +0000

William B. Cassidy Parcel + Package The Journal of Commerce Magazine

FedEx Profit Jumps 76 Percent to $497 Million

mszakonyi — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:52:52 +0000

Price hikes, surcharges lift revenue to $10.6 billion despite drop in volumes

William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor

FedEx profit soared on higher pricing and fuel surcharges despite declining shipment volume at its air package and industrial freight businesses in the

FedEx Prepares for Busiest Day Dec. 12

dpulis — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:16:55 +0000

‘Cyber Sales’ days redefining holiday rush for package carriers William B. Cassidy Parcel + Package The Journal of Commerce Online

FedEx Ground to Raise Rates 4.9 Percent

mszakonyi — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:49:52 +0000

Cutting fuel surcharge will reduce average price hike to 4.9 percent, matching UPS

William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor

FedEx Ground will raise rates for its U.S. package and home delivery services an effective 4.9 percent Jan.

On Time, All the Time

dpulis — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0000

Randy McClure Commentary The Journal of Commerce Magazine

UPS Announces 4.9 Percent 2012 Rate Hike

Paul Page — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:04:20 +0000

Increases match 2011 price increases follow strong yield expansion

JOC Staff

UPS announced it will raise rates for ground and air parcel shipments an effective 4.9 percent in 2012, matching the price increase for this year and showing confidence the carrier can maintain its st

DHL Doubles Manila-Hong Kong Capacity

Paul Page — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:09:14 +0000

Joint operation with Air Hong Kong upgrades to A300-600 all-cargo plane Mike King, Special Correspondent Cargo Airlines The Journal of Commerce Online

FedEx Express Expands in Northern Ireland

mszakonyi — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:55:39 +0000

New facility, daily freight flight to speed exports from U.K. province William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor Parcel + Package The Journal of Commerce Online

Deutsche Post DHL Raises Profit Outlook

Paul Page — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:23:20 +0000

No sign of downturn as operating profit surges 18.5 percent in third quarter

Bruce Barnard, Special Correspondent

Deutsche Post DHL raised its full year earnings forecast Wednesday after reporting an 18.5 percent surge in third quarter operating profit to $885 million driven by strong growth in domestic mail and

UPS Projects Late 6 Percent Surge in Holiday Shipments

mszakonyi — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:17:55 +0000

Parcel giant hiring 55,000 seasonal workers, a 1 percent year-over-year increase Mark Szakonyi, Daily Content Editor Parcel + Package The Journal of Commerce Online

FedEx Opens First Forwarding Office in South Africa

mszakonyi — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:41:08 +0000

Parcel giant adds one station in Italy, two offices in Turkey Mark Szakonyi, Daily Content Editor Parcel + Package The Journal of Commerce Online

TNT Express Eyes More Cuts After Profit Plunges

mszakonyi — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:40:34 +0000

Third-quarter profit fell to $7 million from $19.6 million a year ago Bruce Barnard, Special Correspondent Parcel + Package The Journal of Commerce Online

UPS Slashes Asia Capacity 10 Percent

mszakonyi — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:31:04 +0000

Carrier sees “a lot of pressure” on others to reduce air capacity JOC Staff Parcel + Package The Journal of Commerce Online

UPS Profit Growth Slows on Flat Volume

mszakonyi — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:28:09 +0000

Net expands 5.1 percent, but domestic, international segments slip

JOC Staff

UPS reported a 5.1 percent gain in net profit in the third quarter on Tuesday, to $1.04 billion, as pricing and efficiency gains offset weak volume in a “muted growth environment.”

FedEx Increases Holiday Hiring 18 Percent

mszakonyi — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:04:06 +0000

Confidence in retail sales, online deliveries fuel growth forecast

JOC Staff

FedEx, showing strong confidence in U.S.

TNT Express Downgrades Revenue Outlook

dbrundage — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:42:49 +0000

Weak Asia-Europe demand, rising inflation costs forces company to trim forecast Bruce Barnard, Special Correspondent Parcel + Package The Journal of Commerce Online

UPS Raises Retail Stakes

dpulis — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:29:27 +0000

Satish Jindel Commentary The Journal of Commerce Magazine

Geithner Touts Infrastructure Plan at UPS Air Hub

mszakonyi — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:00:06 +0000

UPS CEO says he's "encouraged" by DC push to improve transportation systems John D. Boyd Infrastructure The Journal of Commerce Online

FedEx Makes Big Gains on Ground

mszakonyi — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:48:37 +0000

Ground package, trucking divisions yield profit for air express giant William B. Cassidy Parcel + Package The Journal of Commerce Online

FedEx Cuts Forecast, Warns of 'Sluggish Growth'

mszakonyi — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:18:23 +0000

Package and parcel giant's profit rose 22 percent in June-August quarter

Joseph Bonney

FedEx’s net profit rose 22 percent to $464 million in its June-August quarter, but the world’s largest air cargo carrier lowered its earnings expectations for the rest of the year, citing

UPS Invests $200 Million at Cologne/Bonn Hub

mszakonyi — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:32:05 +0000

Investment will increase facility's capacity by nearly three-quarters Mark Szakonyi Parcel + Package The Journal of Commerce Online

Deutsche Post Invests $1 Billion in Parcel Service

mszakonyi — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:11:04 +0000

Investment will allow domestic parcel service to handle surging online shopping Bruce Barnard Parcel + Package The Journal of Commerce Online

UPS Expects Rising Revenue, Profit Through 2016

mszakonyi — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:02:04 +0000

Package giant forecasts domestic, international expansion despite slow economy William B. Cassidy Parcel + Package The Journal of Commerce Online

UPS Projects Strong Holiday Shipping Growth

mszakonyi — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:01:32 +0000

Parcel and package giant introduces enhanced delivery service Dana L. Brundage Parcel + Package The Journal of Commerce Online

US Transport Security Improvements Since 9/11

dbrundage — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:00:36 +0000

Dana L. Brundage Security The Journal of Commerce Online

FedEx Opens Its Largest China Facility

cbrooks — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:34:11 +0000

New express station aims to improve company's Asia trade through Shanghai Mike King Air + Expedited The Journal of Commerce Online

Purolator Adds Three US Offices

mszakonyi — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:16:49 +0000

Branch offices in Houston, Miami, Milwaukee to open by end of 2011 William B. Cassidy Parcel + Package The Journal of Commerce Online

US Airlines Pulling Domestic Capacity

mszakonyi — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:22:53 +0000

Decline in passenger operations widens gap with freight carriers JOC Staff Domestic Air The Journal of Commerce Online

UPS Taps Barber as Europe Region Head

mszakonyi — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:07:14 +0000

26-Year UPS veteran to lead region encompassing Europe, Middle East, Africa Mark Szakonyi Cargo Airlines The Journal of Commerce Online

Forwarders Questions TSA Fee Increase

mszakonyi — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:59:19 +0000

Proposed cargo screening fee is between $31 and $51 per assessment R.G. Edmonson Cargo Airlines The Journal of Commerce Online

TSA Makes Air Cargo Security Program Permanent

mszakonyi — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:45:39 +0000

Program requires 100 percent screening of cargo before loaded aboard aircraft R.G. Edmonson Security The Journal of Commerce Online