Tag #Postal Service

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PostNL challenges universal postal service obligation in Netherlands

PostNL, facing losses in letter delivery due to a 70% decline in mail volume since 2009, is challenging its legal obligation to provide universal postal service after a court rejected its request for government subsidies.

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Congress Targets Funding for Postal Service's Electric Vehicle Fleet

Facing Republican-led efforts to cut billions in funding, the U.S. Postal Service's plan to replace its aging gas-powered mail trucks with electric vehicles is in jeopardy, despite potential emission reductions of up to 20 million tons over 20 years and millions already invested.

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Royal Mail to Scrap Saturday Second-Class Deliveries

Royal Mail will stop Saturday second-class mail delivery and switch to alternate-weekday delivery for second-class mail from July 28th, as approved by Ofcom to address financial losses and changing customer habits.

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DeJoy Resigns as Postmaster General Amid Privatization Calls

Louis DeJoy resigned as US Postmaster General on Monday, leaving the agency facing calls for privatization and potential merger with the Department of Commerce; his tenure saw cost-cutting measures, including staff reductions and postage rate increases, amid ongoing reorganization.

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Former Mail Carrier Guilty of \$1.6 Million Check Theft

A former Washington, D.C., mail carrier, Hachikosela Muchimba, was found guilty of stealing over \$1.6 million in checks, including tax refunds, and faces up to 30 years in prison; the case highlights a significant rise in mail theft and robberies.

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Royal Mail to Hike Stamp Prices Amidst Ofcom Service Cut Proposals

Royal Mail will increase first-class stamp prices by 5p to £1.70 and second-class stamps by 2p to 87p on April 7th due to rising operational costs, prompting criticism from Citizens Advice amid Ofcom's proposal to cut second-class deliveries.

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Former Postal Investigator Charged with $330,000 Fraud

A former U.S. Postal investigator, Scott Kelley, 51, was charged with stealing over $330,000 from packages, using the funds for personal expenses including escorts, home renovations, and vacations.

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Surge in Complaints Against Deutsche Post/DHL Amidst Service Disruptions"

Germany's Federal Network Agency reported nearly 23,000 postal service complaints in the first half of 2025, a 13% increase from the previous year, with Deutsche Post/DHL facing the brunt of criticism due to service disruptions and delays caused by job cuts, price hikes, and recent heatwaves.

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Royal Mail Faces Ofcom Investigation Over Missed Delivery Targets

Royal Mail's failure to meet delivery targets for first-class mail (23.5% late) led to Ofcom's investigation and potential fines, raising concerns about service reliability and the impact on consumers amid a recent takeover and proposed regulatory changes.

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USPS Workers Protest Potential Privatization Amidst Trump Administration Plans

USPS workers and advocates are protesting in over 150 cities against the Trump administration's potential takeover of the USPS, fearing privatization, job losses, and service cuts, especially in rural areas.

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Record Postal Complaints in Germany Highlight Systemic Service Issues

In 2024, Germany saw a record 44,406 complaints to the Federal Network Agency regarding postal service failures, a 7% rise from 2023, mainly targeting DHL due to staff shortages and organizational issues; this prompted 27 targeted investigations, highlighting systemic service unreliability despite r...

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Deutsche Post to Cut 8,000 Jobs Amidst Tax Law Disadvantage

Deutsche Post plans to cut 8,000 jobs by year-end, citing high costs and a new tax law that disadvantages it against smaller competitors; the company employed 187,000 people in Germany at the end of 2024.

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