Central Japan International Airport Opens; FedEx Flight Is First Cargo Aircraft To Arrive TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2005--
FedEx Global Network to Connect Central Japan with 220 Countries and Territories
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), the world's largest express transportation company, today begins operating regular flights into the new Central Japan International Airport located in Nagoya.
"The start of FedEx Express service to Central Japan International Airport offers new opportunities for the surrounding Chubu region as well as for FedEx," said David J. Ross, vice president, North Pacific Region. "Chubu is a major manufacturing center offering significant import/export opportunities, and the FedEx network will link these manufacturers to markets across the globe. We also expect to expand our flight schedule in order to meet the future needs of the Chubu region."
A FedEx Express MD-11, flying to Central Japan International Airport from San Francisco via Narita, is scheduled to be the first cargo flight to land at the airport. The same aircraft is scheduled to depart at 7:30 p.m. for Anchorage via Narita, with the first load of cargo to be shipped out. FedEx will operate five regular flights per week into Central Japan International Airport, linking the Chubu region to the world.
FedEx is currently strengthening its operation in Asian markets, including Japan. FedEx will use its integrated network, comprising air and ground as well as IT infrastructure to provide customers with expanded and more flexible services that link the Central Japan International Airport with 220 countries and territories worldwide.
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Colorado, Wyoming post offices Rank high in on time deliveries
For the sixth consecutive quarter, Colorado and Wyoming post offices scored 96 percent or above in on-time delivery of local first class mail. That score was one point above the national average of 95 percent.
The score covered Oct. 1 -Dec. 31, 2004. Colorado/Wyoming's high mail service score was achieved during the heavy holiday mail season -- the most challenging time of the year for mail delivery because of winter weather and higher holiday mail volume.
See entire story here : http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/Stories/0,1413,164~8312~2732854,00.html
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
USPS: Intelligent Mail Devices ready for deployment
All systems go!
Intelligent Mail Devices ready for deployment
The Intelligent Mail Implementation group — part of Intelligent Mail and Address Quality (IMAQ) — has just briefed area and district coordinators on how USPS is handling national deployment of the Intelligent Mail Devices (IMD).
This handheld data device will replace the existing Mobile Data Collection Devices (MDCD) used to scan everything from delivery labels to collection boxes — placing us ahead of the competition with more memory, faster processing, a bigger window and new and expanded capability.
Coordinators are working closely with postmasters, station/branch managers and supervisors to begin the MDCD return process. IMAQ is taking this in steps, with up to 25,000 devices being returned to the critical parts center in Indianapolis by March 31.
Intelligent Mail Devices ready for deployment
The Intelligent Mail Implementation group — part of Intelligent Mail and Address Quality (IMAQ) — has just briefed area and district coordinators on how USPS is handling national deployment of the Intelligent Mail Devices (IMD).
This handheld data device will replace the existing Mobile Data Collection Devices (MDCD) used to scan everything from delivery labels to collection boxes — placing us ahead of the competition with more memory, faster processing, a bigger window and new and expanded capability.
Coordinators are working closely with postmasters, station/branch managers and supervisors to begin the MDCD return process. IMAQ is taking this in steps, with up to 25,000 devices being returned to the critical parts center in Indianapolis by March 31.
Monday, February 21, 2005
Nigerian Scam Against Business Owners
U.S. Postal Inspectors warn that American businesses are being targeted by a "Nigerian prince" for an old-fashioned confidence swindle purportedly offering huge sums of money from the Nigerian government. This scheme, through implausible at first glance, has achieved remarkable success among unwitting American entrepreneurs.
This is how the scheme works. American companies are contacted by mail by a mysterious Nigerian businessman with an impressive, and probably fictitious, title such as "prince," "chief" or "doctor." The writer states that he is contacting the American business on a referral and that he is operating with the knowledge of Nigerian government officials.
Offering only the sketchiest of details, the writer explains that a large some of money, usually from $10 million to $30 million, is available from the government of Nigeria, if the American firm will act as the accepting agent. For this service, the American firm can expect to receive a fee of 30 percent or more of the amount transferred. The balance is to be paid to the Nigerian accomplices.
The letter instructs the interested recipient to forward three copies of "stamped and signed letter-headed papers," three copies of "stamped and signed pro forma invoices," and the name of the American company's bank and its account number. These documents will permit the Nigerian officials to proceed with the "remittance approval" and transfer of funds.
Executives who have fallen prey to this scheme were invited to visit Nigeria and meet with their fellow conspirators before finalizing the transfer of funds. During the visit they were introduced to the Nigerian government officials who supposedly could approve transfers of funds. The American visitors were also required to put down a small deposit to show good faith and help defray some of the expenses of their ambitious hosts, including bribes to the proper authorities.
Several victims reported that this shakedown took some menacing turns, causing them concern for their personal safety. One unlucky visitor recalled being confronted by two Nigerians in military fatigues carrying automatic weapons before being admitted to his host's compound. This visitor was strip searched by government security agents and was forced to turn over $4,000 in travelers' checks to his accomplice before receiving permission to leave the county.
For the most gullible, additional demands for money will be made by the Nigerian confidant as long as the American will pay. The biggest rip-off is a "tax" that must be paid before the ultimate payoff, which of course, never materializes. One victim admitted paying more than $400,000 before reporting the fraud to authorities.
The arrogant perpetrators of this scheme know that few victims will step forward to complain for fear of implicating themselves in a fraud being committed on the government of Nigeria. Anyone who has been victimized should contact the Postal Inspection Service, Field Operations Support Center, Memphis, TN 38161-0006, or call 1-800-372-8347.
This is how the scheme works. American companies are contacted by mail by a mysterious Nigerian businessman with an impressive, and probably fictitious, title such as "prince," "chief" or "doctor." The writer states that he is contacting the American business on a referral and that he is operating with the knowledge of Nigerian government officials.
Offering only the sketchiest of details, the writer explains that a large some of money, usually from $10 million to $30 million, is available from the government of Nigeria, if the American firm will act as the accepting agent. For this service, the American firm can expect to receive a fee of 30 percent or more of the amount transferred. The balance is to be paid to the Nigerian accomplices.
The letter instructs the interested recipient to forward three copies of "stamped and signed letter-headed papers," three copies of "stamped and signed pro forma invoices," and the name of the American company's bank and its account number. These documents will permit the Nigerian officials to proceed with the "remittance approval" and transfer of funds.
Executives who have fallen prey to this scheme were invited to visit Nigeria and meet with their fellow conspirators before finalizing the transfer of funds. During the visit they were introduced to the Nigerian government officials who supposedly could approve transfers of funds. The American visitors were also required to put down a small deposit to show good faith and help defray some of the expenses of their ambitious hosts, including bribes to the proper authorities.
Several victims reported that this shakedown took some menacing turns, causing them concern for their personal safety. One unlucky visitor recalled being confronted by two Nigerians in military fatigues carrying automatic weapons before being admitted to his host's compound. This visitor was strip searched by government security agents and was forced to turn over $4,000 in travelers' checks to his accomplice before receiving permission to leave the county.
For the most gullible, additional demands for money will be made by the Nigerian confidant as long as the American will pay. The biggest rip-off is a "tax" that must be paid before the ultimate payoff, which of course, never materializes. One victim admitted paying more than $400,000 before reporting the fraud to authorities.
The arrogant perpetrators of this scheme know that few victims will step forward to complain for fear of implicating themselves in a fraud being committed on the government of Nigeria. Anyone who has been victimized should contact the Postal Inspection Service, Field Operations Support Center, Memphis, TN 38161-0006, or call 1-800-372-8347.
Saturday, February 19, 2005
USPS: OFF TO A GOOD START.
OFF TO A GOOD START.
A significant increase in mail volume and net income of $1.7 billion helped the Postal Service report better-than-expected first-quarter results. Revenue of $18.8 billion and expenses of $17.1 billion produced a net income of $1.7 billion — down from $1.8 billion last year. Even so, revenue grew by 3.2% in the first quarter. USPS Board of Governors Chairman James Miller said, “The Postal Service’s finances are, at the moment, in good order, and service to our customers is being provided at the highest levels in our history.”
Dale Jarrett Says "Yes" to Racing the Big, Brown UPS Truck
Dale Jarrett Says "Yes" to Racing the Big, Brown UPS Truck
The Official Express Delivery Company of NASCAR Speeds Past the Flag
ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2005 -
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the arrival of the moment race fans have been waiting for - Dale Jarrett, driver of the Robert Yates Racing #88 UPS Ford Taurus, has agreed to race the UPS delivery truck in the fifth installment of the popular “Race the Truck” advertising campaign.
What began as a way to create awareness for UPS’s entry with the #88 race team has since transcended the airwaves to become part of NASCAR culture. For more than four years, everyone from celebrities to race fans to UPS employees - even Dale’s father, famed driver Ned Jarrett - has encouraged Jarrett to take the wheel of the ubiquitous brown truck. During FOX’s broadcast of the Daytona 500, scheduled for Sunday, February 20, fans will finally hear their long-awaited reply, “Yes.”
In the new commercial titled “Yes,” Jarrett casually enters a UPS conference room at the company’s Atlanta headquarters and announces he has reconsidered racing the truck. A woman outside the room overhears this statement and tells a fellow co-worker, resulting in a chain reaction of buzz around the globe that even includes UPS employees in China. After it seems everyone knows the big news, Jarrett re-enters and requests this announcement remain a secret for now.
“While Jarrett may have wanted us to keep the news a secret, we just couldn’t keep something like this under our hood,” said Patrick Guilbert, UPS vice president of sponsorships and events. “The Race the Truck campaign lets us showcase the playful side of UPS. We get down to business providing reliable delivery and logistics services to the entire NASCAR family and leadership with our sponsorship program.”
UPS has flexed its muscles as the sport’s official delivery company by coordinating thousands of critical inbound and outbound shipments within the controlled-access garage area at NEXTEL Cup Series events through UPS Trackside Services. A second commercial, also to debut on Sunday, demonstrates to fans how the world’s largest package delivery company helps keep the number two-rated sport on television in high gear and moving fast.
Race teams, sponsors, officials, merchandise vendors and media have come to depend on UPS Trackside Services for last-minute shipments to arrive before the green flag. These services will expand internationally when the NASCAR Busch Series travels to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez road course near Mexico City. UPS Supply Chain Solutions will coordinate the customs clearance and movement of more than 80 car haulers, media trucks and official vehicles across the border and back.
Stateside, UPS has enhanced its relationship with the motorsports community this year by becoming an exclusive track sponsor of California Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway and Richmond International Raceway in addition to expanded presence at Daytona International Speedway. For five years, UPS has been the primary sponsor of the #88 Ford Taurus driven by Dale Jarrett for Robert Yates Racing. Jarrett extends his leadership as a premier driver to the shared commitment of UPS drivers in their big, brown trucks together with a team of nearly 370,000 dedicated employees around the world.
Building on the sport’s popularity and fan loyalty, UPS provides updated information about UPS Racing, the #88 team performance, features and photography and access to licensed merchandise at racing.ups.com.
The Official Express Delivery Company of NASCAR Speeds Past the Flag
ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2005 -
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the arrival of the moment race fans have been waiting for - Dale Jarrett, driver of the Robert Yates Racing #88 UPS Ford Taurus, has agreed to race the UPS delivery truck in the fifth installment of the popular “Race the Truck” advertising campaign.
What began as a way to create awareness for UPS’s entry with the #88 race team has since transcended the airwaves to become part of NASCAR culture. For more than four years, everyone from celebrities to race fans to UPS employees - even Dale’s father, famed driver Ned Jarrett - has encouraged Jarrett to take the wheel of the ubiquitous brown truck. During FOX’s broadcast of the Daytona 500, scheduled for Sunday, February 20, fans will finally hear their long-awaited reply, “Yes.”
In the new commercial titled “Yes,” Jarrett casually enters a UPS conference room at the company’s Atlanta headquarters and announces he has reconsidered racing the truck. A woman outside the room overhears this statement and tells a fellow co-worker, resulting in a chain reaction of buzz around the globe that even includes UPS employees in China. After it seems everyone knows the big news, Jarrett re-enters and requests this announcement remain a secret for now.
“While Jarrett may have wanted us to keep the news a secret, we just couldn’t keep something like this under our hood,” said Patrick Guilbert, UPS vice president of sponsorships and events. “The Race the Truck campaign lets us showcase the playful side of UPS. We get down to business providing reliable delivery and logistics services to the entire NASCAR family and leadership with our sponsorship program.”
UPS has flexed its muscles as the sport’s official delivery company by coordinating thousands of critical inbound and outbound shipments within the controlled-access garage area at NEXTEL Cup Series events through UPS Trackside Services. A second commercial, also to debut on Sunday, demonstrates to fans how the world’s largest package delivery company helps keep the number two-rated sport on television in high gear and moving fast.
Race teams, sponsors, officials, merchandise vendors and media have come to depend on UPS Trackside Services for last-minute shipments to arrive before the green flag. These services will expand internationally when the NASCAR Busch Series travels to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez road course near Mexico City. UPS Supply Chain Solutions will coordinate the customs clearance and movement of more than 80 car haulers, media trucks and official vehicles across the border and back.
Stateside, UPS has enhanced its relationship with the motorsports community this year by becoming an exclusive track sponsor of California Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway and Richmond International Raceway in addition to expanded presence at Daytona International Speedway. For five years, UPS has been the primary sponsor of the #88 Ford Taurus driven by Dale Jarrett for Robert Yates Racing. Jarrett extends his leadership as a premier driver to the shared commitment of UPS drivers in their big, brown trucks together with a team of nearly 370,000 dedicated employees around the world.
Building on the sport’s popularity and fan loyalty, UPS provides updated information about UPS Racing, the #88 team performance, features and photography and access to licensed merchandise at racing.ups.com.
Friday, February 18, 2005
USPS: ON THE FAST TRACK
For the second straight year, the Postal Service reached a 95% on-time performance score for overnight delivery of First-Class Mail. The assessment, which is measured independently by IBM Consulting Services, also cites 90% for two-day and 86% for three-day delivery, according to Postmaster General Jack Potter. Residential customer satisfaction scores are steady at 93% for the third consecutive year.
Thursday, February 17, 2005
USPS stops using American Airlines and US Airways
Latest in Logistics: U.S. Postal Services no longer to use American Airlines or U.S. Airways
2/16/2005
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The U.S. Postal Service has stopped using American Airlines and US Airways to deliver domestic mail because the two carriers failed to meet performance goals, including on-time delivery.
The suspension took effect Feb. 12 and covers first-class mail and some small packages shipped priority class. Jim Quirk, a Postal Service spokesman, said the agency notified the airlines in December that the USPS 'needed a plan from them to meet the goals' for on-time delivery. He said the post office was optimistic that the two airlines could make corrections and soon be carrying mail again. American spokesperson Tim Wagner said: 'We are talking with them about aspects of our business relationship and ways to improve our performance.' Post office officials estimate that American typically carries about 10% of domestic mail. US Airways spokesman David Castelveter said US Airways' on-time performance declined due to an 'operational meltdown' at its Philadelphia hub over the Christmas holidays that caused flight cancellations. The airline has revamped its schedule and hired more workers in Philadelphia.
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
REMINDER: USPS Closed Monday February 21, Presidents Day
Just a reminder....
USPS Closed Monday February 21, Presidents Day
UPS, FEDEX and DHL will still be making their rounds.
Monday, February 14, 2005
Truck Fire Destroys U.S. Mail / Delays UPS Train
LAKELAND -- Thousands of pieces of priority mail were destroyed in a truck fire on Interstate 4 Thursday night.
A tractor-trailer, owned by Phoenix Transport and Services, was carrying about 3,600 priority packages mailed in areas of Tampa and Pasco County with ZIP codes beginning with 335, 336 and 346.
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The mishap also closed nearby CSX railroad tracks for two hours, delaying a train hauling packages for one of the Postal Service's main rivals."It carried UPS packages," said Cheryl Edwards, a Lakeland Fire Department spokeswoman.
See the full story here : http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050212/NEWS/502120369/1039
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