Courier News
Sales binges provide opportunities for airfreight
This past extended weekend’s numerous sales events appear to have been the biggest ever, if reports from retail giant Amazon are anything to go by. The likes of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which represent a spike in business for an e-tail giant such as Amazon, also...
Amazon takes delivery of final freighter and reports suggest it could be looking for more
Atlas Air has delivered its twentieth and final freighter to Amazon as part of its deal to operate a dedicated fleet for the e-commerce giant, while reports suggest more could be on the way. The Boeing 767-300 converted freighter, which bears tail number N1487A,...
Road transport in Africa more feasible, says freight company
International freight and moving company Elliott International tells Engineering News that road transport into Africa is a more feasible and cost-effective way of transport within Africa and is being chosen over shipping and rail in many instances. The company has...
Passing of new bill concern for private companies
Domestic and international courier company Aerospeed Couriers’ Michael Gillman says that the passing of the Postal Services Amendment Bill, which will prohibit the distribution of parcels that are of less than 1 kg by private companies, is a concern to the courier...
Courier and freight fleet management to increase
As the courier and freight services industries adapt to more complex and sophisticated environments, and after several years of growth, outsourcing fleet management services will become increasingly attractive, says fleet administrator Imperial Fleet Management (IFM)...