New aerodynamic trailer tail
Posted: January 28, 2012 at 3:33 am
TNT Express in Holland has been testing an aerodynamic tail on the trailer of one of its trucks. During testing, the special tail – called “EcoTail” – reportedly reduced fuel consumption by 6 percent.
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Merry Christmas from POAAL
Posted: December 21, 2011 at 11:55 pm
POAAL wishes all Licensees, Contractors and Couriers a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. We look forward to serving you in 2012.
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Higher fuel prices reflect global trends
Posted: December 15, 2011 at 1:49 pm
The ACCC recently released its report on the prices, costs and profits of unleaded petrol in Australia, which showed that while 2010-11 prices were around 8 cents per litre higher than in 2009-10 petrol prices in Australia remain among the lowest in the OECD.
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French postal service orders 10,000 electric vans
Posted: November 3, 2011 at 8:46 pm
It has been announced that La Poste, the French postal service, will order 10,000 electric Kangoo vans from Renault. The Kangoo Z.E. is the electric version of Renault’s light commercial vehicle.
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Interview with Australia Post MD Ahmed Fahour
Posted: October 16, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Australia Post’s Managing Director and CEO, Ahmed Fahour, was interviewed this morning on the ABC’s Inside Business programme.
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Australia Post 2010-11 annual report
Posted: October 12, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Today Australia Post released its 2010/2011 annual report, showing a pre-tax profit of $332.3 million. The contributions of some of Australia Post’s key stakeholders need to be acknowledged.
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POAAL submission on road safety
Posted: October 2, 2011 at 10:43 pm
POAAL has made a submission to the National Transport Commission (NTC) in response to its corporate approach to road safety discussion paper, covering matters relevant to Couriers, Mail & Parcel Contractors and Messenger Post contractors
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Carbon tax and Mail & Parcel Contractors
Posted: August 15, 2011 at 5:44 pm
POAAL has made a submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the proposed carbon tax. POAAL holds concerns regarding the impact of the proposed Carbon Tax on the postal sector. It is likely that in the short term Mail & Parcel Contractors will be forced to absorb any increased operating costs resulting from the introduction of a carbon tax.
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POAAL meets with Australia Post Managing Director
Posted: August 3, 2011 at 4:26 pm
POAAL today met with Australia Post Managing Director Ahmed Fahour and Executive General Manager Retail Services Christine Corbett to discuss a range of important issues concerning Licensees, Contractors and the Australia Post business.
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Small Business Dispute Resolution
Posted: July 19, 2011 at 12:27 pm
The Federal Government has been considering options for a national small business dispute resolution service. POAAL made a submission in response to the Government’s options paper.
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