FedEx tests electric delivery vans in London

Few businesses are paying closer attention to electric vehicles than courier firms. The shipping industry revolves around transportation of goods on a vast scale and as such fuel plays a huge part in daily operations.

FedEx to consolidate training facilities

US courier firm, FedEx, is to consolidate much of its training through construction of a $141.9m facility in Memphis. The firm will build to the east of an existing FedEx location on Airways Boulevard.

TNT Post joins campaign for responsible use of print and paper

TNT Post UK has joined Two Sides – a campaign for responsible production and use of print and paper. The campaign also aims to portray mail as a sustainable means of communication in the face of what is felt to be a great deal of misinformation on the subject.

FedEx increases investment in print technology

FedEx has said that it is to increase its investment in printing technology via FedEx Office, its business services arm. The firm entered the print services market eight years ago and it is keen to increase its market share.

Tracking goods and customer service

Many people fail to see the importance of the tracking services offered by courier companies. They think that being as the package is in the delivery company’s hands, there is no benefit to their knowing its whereabouts. However, this is not the case.

Four of the major courier companies

There are a great many courier companies competing for your business, but some names will be more familiar than others. Here are four of the best-known firms.

FedEx establishing freight forwarding operation in Lyon

The freight forwarding arm of FedEx, FedEx Trade Networks, has announced that it is to operate out of Lyon in France as part of an expansion initiative.