Federal Express Services is looking to expand its operations in India as it and other shippers battle tough global economic conditions.

The announcement by Deutsche Post World Net, parent company of DHL Express, that it will discontinue its US-only air and ground services, resulting in the loss of 9,500 jobs, will likely not kill a proposed vendor con­tract with UPS.

Traditional media such as inserts can offer steady success in the coming year for marketers — especially in an era of postage and paper cost increases, say four insert media experts.

Pricing for shipping services will change on January 18, the US Postal Service announced today following a vote by its Board of Governors.

Cutting mail delivery is often cited as a way to cut costs, but the postal industry counters that it would adversely affect consumers. Our experts assess the potential impact of a five-day postal week

Today's marketers want to stay competitive in an uncertain economy, but direct mail can be expensive. Four experts share their tips for making a piece look good — but cost less.

The presidential election is over - finally! - and we can all breathe a sigh of relief after two years of fundraising, debates, attack ads, Saturday Night Live skits and — oh yes — issues. As you may be, I am all electioned-out. But I'm not tired of considering the far-reaching effects of one of the most powerful aspects of the campaign — direct marketing.

Feeling the impact of the turmoil in the financial marketplace, Transcontinental Inc. said that its US direct mail subsidiary will consolidate production from its Warminster, PA, facility to a facility in Hamburg, PA. As a result, 460 positions are being eliminated in Warminster.

United Airlines and FedEx have announced a partnership to ship airline passenger's luggage between destinations. The two are offering door-to-door, overnight delivery of luggage in the continental U.S.

An ongoing dispute between the post­al service and Capital One regarding a negotiated service agreement (NSA) — a contract between the USPS and the mailer that provides customized pricing incentives — is still in the discovery phase.