DHL is now utilizing helicopters to deliver letters and packages of up to 650 pounds in downtown Chicago.

The United States moved closer to legalizing the commercial use of drones in February, when the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published proposed regulations. Although some criticized the rules as too restrictive (for example, drones would have to fly only during daylight and within sight of the operator), there is plenty of time for the FAA to change the regulations before they become final, in one to two years.

TNT has opened a new "super hub" in Sydney, Australia.

The DirectPost mail product of OnTrac, a regional carrier providing parcel service in eight western states, has been added to the Kewill Flagship OnTrac Module.

To hear some tell it, the world will soon be abuzz with small drones that inspect bridges, monitor pipelines, survey crops and help assess damage for insurance claims.