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InPost announces that FedEx's $9 billion buyout will open on May 26,

InPost, a Polish parcel locker company, announced on Friday that the consortium of FedEx International, Advent International and InPost investors will make a?buyout offer worth EUR7.8 billion (USD9 'billion). The offer is valid from May 26 until July 27. The company stated in a'statement' that regulatory clearances for the deal have already been received in China, Israel and Italy. InPost's shareholders support the all-cash?bid for a takeover announced in February, unanimously recommended by InPost board. For the deal to be completed, however, 80% must be?tendered. The EUR15.60 bid per share would allow U.S. FedEx to increase its reach in Europe...

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NTSB examines reports of cracks on key part during hearing on fatal Kentucky cargo accident

The National Transportation?Board is reviewing Tuesday reports of cracks in a key part during a two-day hearing into the fatal crash in Kentucky of a UPS MD-11 freight plane that killed 15 people including 3 crew members and 12 passengers. The NTSB reported in January that a part of the?jet's cracked wing was mentioned in a Boeing report from 2011 which stated?that there had been three previous failures. The NTSB reported that its 'investigation' had revealed fatigue cracks on a pylon connecting the left wing to the plane engine, known as the bearing races. The NTSB reported that there had...

Ground Freight

FedEx to split freight units in two equal shares

FedEx announced on Wednesday that it would give its shareholders a share of the trucking company it is selling for every two shares they hold in the parcel delivery firm. FedEx Freight will be listed as an independent company at the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FDXF" on June 1. FedEx Freight is the U.S.'s largest provider of "less-than truckload" services. The company lists its list at a moment when the rate for truckloads has improved, and federal regulators have severely restricted commercial driver licenses for non-citizens. Most trucking executives, however, have stated that they have yet to...

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US Postal Service suffers $2 billion loss in a quarter as cash shortages increase

The U.S. The U.S. USPS reported that mail volume fell 6.3% during the quarter ending March 31, while operating revenues rose 2.3%, to $20.2 billion, compared with the same period last year. USPS announced last month that it would suspend payments to employers for a federal pension plan to save cash. It also plans to increase the price of first class?mail stamps by 82 cents per stamp, from 78 cents. This will take effect on July 12. USPS reported total net losses of?$120 billion since 2007, as the volume of its most profitable product - first class mail - has...

Logistics

Expeditors' profit tops estimates on strong air freight, customs services demand

The shares of logistics firm Expeditors international of Washington rose 6.3% on Tuesday after it posted a higher-than-expected quarter profit. This was due to increased air freight volumes and strong demand for its customs brokerage services. Expeditors, for example, benefited from the fact that U.S. importers used freight and customs brokers to help them navigate President Donald Trump’s evolving trade policies. The company's brokerage services revenue jumped by 17%, to $1.15billion in the first quarter. The company's largest segment, customs brokerage, contributed 41% of its overall revenue. But CEO Daniel Wall stated that the company anticipates "the freight climate to...

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S&P 500 drops from record high due to Middle East concerns

Wall Street closed lower on Monday as the S&P 500 fell from its record highs. This was after a South Korean vessel was struck by an explosion 'in the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran showed 'its grip on Middle East Oil, dampening expectations of'strong - first-quarter earnings. After reports of the latest clashes, energy stocks rose. After U.S. president Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy was opening the strait, an explosion aboard a South Korean ship may have convinced commercial shippers it is still dangerous. Tehran claimed it had forced a U.S. ship to turn around after it tried...

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S&P 500 drops from record high due to Middle East concerns

Wall Street closed lower on Monday. The S&P 500 fell from record highs after an explosion hit a South Korean ship in the 'Strait of Hormuz. Tehran also demonstrated its control over Middle East oil. This dampened optimism for strong earnings reports for the first quarter. After reports of the latest clashes, energy stocks rose. The explosion aboard a South Korean ship may have convinced commercial shippers that the strait is still dangerous after U.S. president Donald Trump announced the U.S. Navy will open it. Tehran claimed it forced a U.S. ship to turn back when it tried to enter...

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S&P 500 drops from record high due to Middle East concerns

Wall Street fell?from its record highs Monday, after a South Korean vessel was struck by an explosion on the 'Strait of Hormuz' and Tehran exhibited its grip on Middle East Oil. This dampened optimism about a strong first-quarter earning report. The energy stocks increased after reports of the latest clashes. The explosion aboard a South Korean ship may have convinced commercial shippers that the Strait is still dangerous after U.S. president Donald Trump announced the U.S. Navy will open it. Tehran claimed it had forced a U.S. ship to turn around after it tried to enter the strait. The UAE...

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Wall St. falls as Middle East tensions cause new jitters

Wall Street's major indexes fell on Monday as conflicting reports about a U.S. Warship near the Strait of Hormuz exacerbated tensions in the Middle East and dampened the?optimism of the previous week's earnings. Tehran claimed that it had forced a U.S. Warship to turn around 'after it attempted to enter the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's semiofficial Fars News Agency reported that two missiles hit the warship. However, the United States has denied this report. The United Arab Emirates said that it also intercepted 3 missiles fired by Iran over its territorial water, and a 4th one crashed into the sea....

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S&P 500 and Dow fall as tensions between the US and Iran unnerve investors

S&P 500, the blue-chip Dow and the benchmark S&P 500 both fell on Monday. Investors were weighing the heightened concern over the Middle East conflict with the optimism generated by?last weeks earnings. Reports contradicting each other about a U.S. In a volatile start to the week, market sentiment was dampened by conflicting reports about a?U.S. Tehran claimed that it forced a U.S. Warship to return after it tried to enter the Strait of Hormuz. The semi-official Fars News Agency in Iran reported that two missiles hit the warship. However, the United States has denied this report. Investors paused after a...

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Wall St to open mixed as US-Iran tensions unnerve investors

Wall Street's major indexes are on course for a choppy opening on Monday, as 'heightened investor anxiety' over the Middle East conflict has tempered optimism following last week's earnings. Futures were thrown into turmoil at the start of the week following conflicting reports regarding a U.S. Warship near the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran claimed that it forced a U.S. Warship to return after it tried to enter the Strait of Hormuz. The semi-official Fars News Agency in Iran reported that two missiles hit the warship. However, the United States has denied this report. Investors were prompted to pause after a...

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Wall St Futures fall as US-Iran tensions increase volatility

Wall Street futures were volatile on Monday following?conflicting news reports about a?U.S. The presence of a warship in the Strait of Hormuz has heightened investor anxiety about the Middle East conflict. The futures market fell after the Fars news agency reported that two missiles were fired at a U.S. ship attempting to cross through the Strait of Hormuz. Later, they reduced their losses after an Axios journalist posted on X a statement that a senior U.S. government official denied the attack. The fluctuations highlighted how sensitive investors are to headlines relating to the conflict, especially when they consider geopolitical risk...

Europe

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Germany's DHL hires US Postal Service for last-mile US parcel deliveries

?The U.S. The U.S. Postal Service announced Thursday that it had signed a'multi-year agreement with DHL eCommerce for parcel delivery in the U.S. DHL?eCommerce is a U.S. division of the German logistics giant DHL Group. The deal, according to DHL, will help the company grow on the U.S. Market over the next few years. DHL eCommerce, which has 19 hubs in the U.S., will be responsible for the pickup and sorting of all deliveries before USPS completes the final mile. Deal is crucial for the financially strapped USPS. It has warned that it may run out of money as early...

Logistics

US Postal Service signs multi-year agreement with DHL unit

The U.S. The U.S. DHL eCommerce, a division of the German logistics giant DHL Group said that the deal would help the company grow in the U.S. over the next few years. David Steiner, Postmaster-General of the United States, said in an exclusive interview that DHL has the opportunity to "play in the largest market on the planet." He said that DHL would have to "invest a lot of capital" to build an end-to -end network or partner with someone who has the last mile capability, like USPS. DHL eCommerce will handle pickups and sortation at its 19 U.S. hubs,...

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Investors weigh war risks and earnings as they continue to rally Europe's STOXX 600

The European share market rose on Thursday as the rebound from the previous session gained?steam. Meanwhile, the Middle East conflict remained a cloud over the markets and investors sifted through earnings. By 0949 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 was 0.3% higher. The STOXX 600 recovered from some early losses, and built upon Wednesday's gains, the biggest in over three months. It was trying to recover from sharp losses earlier in the week. The banks, which were the epicenter of the recent selloffs, gained about 0.5%. Airlines, on the other hand, had mixed results, with only Air France gaining nearly 1%....

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Aviators' group: Airline pilots should have the final say about flying in war zones

The International?Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations said that pilots should be allowed to make a "final, non-negotiable decision" about whether or not they will fly over conflict zones. The IFALPA position paper was released on Monday. This comes at a time when the six-week long Iran war has reshaped the airspace in the Middle East, and increased disruptions of flights due to missile and drone attacks and interceptions. The Montreal-based IFALPA says airlines should be aware of how mental and emotional stress can arise in cockpits when operating in conflict zones. The?paper stated that the decision of the?Commander regarding...

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DHL Express maintains investment plans in Middle East despite the war

DHL Express Europe's CEO Mike Parra stated on Thursday that the company will continue to invest in the Middle East despite the conflict in Iran, as the region plays a crucial role for its business over the long term. The Deutsche Post DHL Group has announced investments of more than 500 millions?euros (577 million dollars) in the Middle East, especially in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Parra, a journalist in Amsterdam, said: "Investments continue in the Middle East. We see the Middle East as having a key role for us from a long-term standpoint." The U.S. and Israeli...

Integrated Logistics

Italy confiscates $32 million in tax and labor probes from France's CEVA Logistics

Italy's tax authorities announced on Tuesday that they had seized 27,4 million euros ($31.8 million) from two French units of CEVA Logistics. This is a new chapter in investigations into alleged tax fraud, and illegal labor practices. This move, which targets the French multinational known for its partnership in Ferrari's F1 Team, is similar to other actions taken against Italian logistics and delivery companies, such as FedEx, DHL, Amazon, etc. Milan prosecutors accuse CEVA of issuing fake invoices in order to?mask cheap labour, bypassing labour laws and tax laws and avoiding?taxes and social security payments. CEVA Logistics?did not immediately respond?...

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Cycling-Del Toro wins stage 17 and extends Giro Lead

Isaac Del Toro, of UAE Team Emirates - XRG, continued his excellent form in the Giro d'Italia by winning stage 17 on Wednesday with a perfectly timed sprint. The Mexican's stage win helped him extend his overall lead. The 155 km route from San Michele all'Adige in Italy to Bormio on Tuesday was not as difficult, but it featured two tough climbs: Passo del Tonale (with 3,800 metres elevation) and Passo del Mortirolo (3,800 metres). Del Toro, the youngest man in the field at the final ascent, was able to break away from rival Richard Carapaz of EF Education-EasyPost and...

Integrated Logistics

India probe clears DHL, FedEx, UPS of cost collusion accusations, file programs

An Indian antitrust examination has concluded there was no cost collusion between the domestic systems of delivery business DHL, United Parcel Service and FedEx, according to three sources and a file seen . The Competitors Commission of India (CCI) ordered an examination in 2022 into more than a lots shipment companies for alleged collusion on discount rates and tariffs and had reviewed thousands of emails to examine the fees business charged for airport services, Reuters reported in January. The case was filed by the Federation of Indian Publishers, which grumbled that international business, together with lots of domestic companies, were...