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The article discusses the story of the Pony Express that started in Missouri as an inspiring chapter of U.S. history. It says that the Pony Express started before the Civil War, which was a time when California just became a state. According to the author, this story is significant to U.S. citizens because it helps them understand the past as well as themselves. Details of the plan of the National Pony Express Association (NPEA) to reenact the cross-country run of the Pony Express in San Francisco, California, on June 6, 2010 are presented.

The article informs that San Bruno, California-based DHL Airways Inc., is one of two separately owned, privately held companies making up DHL Worldwide Express Inc. The bigger one, DHL International, Ltd., is based in Hong Kong and acts as DHL's exclusive agent outside the U.S., where it has mastered the intricacies of widely varying customs rules. For international deliveries, DHL usually loads packages on other carriers accompanied by couriers to handle the paperwork. It adds up to a network serving 125 countries through 500 offices. Combined annual revenues are estimated at about $500 million, compared with Federal's $1 billion last year.

The article presents a reprint of the article "By Pony Express," by Herman Herset, Jr. which appeared with illustrations in Pat Herst's "Still More Stories to Collect Stamps By," published by Mekeel's Weekly. The Pony Express was a 1,966-mile mail route between St. Joseph Missouri and San Francisco, California. For 19 months, express riders traversed land previously crossed in weeks or months in only 10 days. Hazards were encountered along the route and the deeds of daring and valor of the express riders became the tradition of the Pony Express.

The article focuses on Wells Fargo and its express and banking business in California. The company was cofounded by Eastern expressmen Henry Wells and William Fargo. Wells Fargo quickly established a network of express lines to transport gold, letters and packages. Robberies affected the company's operations and it decided to fight back by employing its own private detectives, including veteran lawman James B. Hume. In addition to detectives, Wells Fargo also hired heavily armed gunmen, who carried sawed-off shotguns and rode beside the stage driver.

Reports on the specialty businesses that serve law firms in San Diego, California. Process servers; Couriers; Investigators; Artists; Facility management services; Messenger and photocopy services; Symbiotic relationships.

Features the major air delivery service providers in Central San Joaquin River Valley, California. Services offered; Service area; Strategies employed to outperform the competition.

Reports that Irvine, California-based All Counties Courier has received a warning letter from the U.S. Postal Service USPS) for violation of statutes that prohibited private carriers from undercutting prices charged by the USPS. Response of the courier service to the warning.

Reports on Mayne Nickless Ltd.'s firing of the entire bicycle crew at Executive Courier Network and its promise to increase motorized delivery service for downtown San Francisco, California. Reactions of surviving couriers.

Focuses on the impact of United Parcel Service Inc.'s (UPS) expansion plans for its ground service delivery in Fresno, California on the city's business community. Enhancement of the city's ability to attract new businesses and promote existing ones resulting from the stimulation of the local economy with UPS' move; Advantages of area businesses from UPS' expansion of its ground delivery service.

The article reports on the recently developed international division of Johanson Transportation Service (JTS), a third party logistics company based in Fresno, California. According to the report, the company networks for the transportation of goods and has been specializing on networking between manufacturers and carriers for domestic companies in the Central Valley.

Announces the completed installation of the package flow technology by UPS Worldwide Logistics designed to reduce the number of miles driven by its familiar brown package cars on Sacramento roads in California, subsequently reducing fuel consumption and emissions; Software and hardware that enable the company to map out shorter and more efficient routes for drivers; Improvements in business efficiency.

This article presents information on several conventions related to the air cargo industry. Trans-Pacific Air Cargo Conference, will be held at the Westin Century Plaza, Los Angeles from June 6-7, 2005. This new Air Cargo World event will examine skyrocketing trans-Pacific air freight trade. Industry leaders will discuss and debate key trends in the fast growing market. China Summit 2005, will be held from July 11-12, 2005 at the Hilton, Shanghai. ISTAT European Conference, will be held from September 11-13, 2005 at the International Society for Transport Aircraft Trading in Hamburg, Germany.

Presents a chart depicting the rank of express delivery companies in the Central San Joaquin Valley, California as of August 2002. Disclosure on the 2001 transactions; Details on the services offered by each companies; Location of headquarters.

Ranks the top 12 express delivery companies in Central San Joaquin River Valley, California as of August 23, 1999 based on the number of local employees. Includes United States Postal Service; Federal Express Corp.; Valley Transportation Inc.

Lists the top express delivery companies in California's Central San Joaquin Valley, as ranked by number of local employees. Amount of cargo shipped locally; Pick-up fee; Other services offered.