Friday, November 2, 1973
GPO EXAMINES POSSIBLE SPEEDPOST SERVICE TO UNITED STATES
The Speedpost system introduced two months ago between Hong Kong
and Britain has proved popular with businessmen and steps are now being
taken to extend it to other countries, including the United States.
At present 160 packages a month are being sent by speedpost
a fast door-to-door collection and delivery mail express service which
guarantees the delivery of packages within the shortest possible time.
"Customers have expressed their satisfaction and have indicated
the advantages gained by them," a Post Office spokesman said today.
In view of the potential market for a speedpost service to the
United States, steps had been taken to extend the system to that country,
he added.
The Post Office, he said, was about to start tests, similar bo
those previously conducted before establishing speedpost with the United
Kingdom, to determine the reliability of such a service to the United States.
"The aim is to offer a service to the public before the end of
November," he said.
"he said. "Packages available at the General Post Office by 10
a.m. will be delivered to some 100 major cities throughout the United States
by 3 p.m. the next day,"
Businessmen interested in such a service with the United States
are invited to contact the General Post Office.
Correspondence is also taking place between Hong Kong postal
administration and those of Australia, Canada, Singapore, Japan and Taiwan
with a view to establishing similar services.
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