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Canada Post, mail carriers tentatively agree on labor deal

Canada Post and its largest union have finally settled their differences over a labor contract, which must still be approved by rank-and-file letter carriers.

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E-commerce & Fulfillment

Stord to double e-commerce fulfillment capacity in Kentucky

Stord, which provides outsourced e-commerce logistics services, said it will lease a large warehouse in northern Kentucky and outfit it with the latest freight management technology and robotics.

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Air Cargo

FedEx anticipates MD-11 aircraft return in spring period

FedEx expects to eat $175 million in extra costs to replace capacity caused by the temporary grounding of MD-11 aircraft, but that’s a blip for a company that just reported a $1.6 billion operating income and a 19% gain in adjusted earnings per share.

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Last-Mile Delivery

US Postal Services wants retailers to compete for last-mile delivery

In a novel move, the U.S. Postal Service will open access to its last-mile delivery service for companies with the highest bid.

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Air Cargo

FedEx slow to rebook pilots’ hotel rooms amid MD-11 grounding

FedEx has adjusted its air network and flying schedule to overcome the loss of grounded MD-11 freighter aircraft, but the changes have overwhelmed staff dedicated to supporting pilots laying over in destination cities.

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Last-Mile Delivery

Amazon’s same-day grocery delivery serves as magnet for parcel business

Amazon has more than doubled its same-day delivery footprint for fresh groceries since the summer.

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USPS Employee Resources

USPS

USPS Employee Service Line

1-877-477-3273  |  TDD/TYY: 1-866-260-7507
PostalEASE (1); Bidding (2); Unscheduled Leave (4); Shared Services (5)

USPS National Employee Emergency Hotline: 1-888-363-7462

(enter the first 3 digits of your work location’s ZIP Code for facility and reporting information)

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