24-04-24

PostNord improves profits and plans single Nordic product portfolio

PostNord successfully increased profits in the first three months of this year as cost reductions compensated for lower revenues and is now set to launch a harmonised Nordic product portfolio in the coming weeks. read more

NZ Post opens state-of-the-art international gateway in Auckland

24-04-24

NZ Post has opened its state-of-the-art processing centre and international gateway in Wiri, Auckland, as part of a wide-scale network investment programme which will enable the operator to handle more parcels and drive long-term growth. read more

PostNL invests in more biofuels and gives mail deliverers pay rise

24-04-24

PostNL has announced a major investment in biofuels as part of its work to create a cleaner and more sustainable logistics network both in the Netherlands and in Europe, while its mail deliverers are set to benefit from improved employment conditions and a pay rise of at least 19% thanks to the signing of a new labour deal. read more

UPS Q1 profits slump on weaker revenues and high costs

23-04-24

UPS today (April 23) unveiled a sharp drop in profits for the first three months of 2024, largely due to lower US and international revenues and only a slight reduction in operating costs, as it focuses on bigger cost savings in the short-term and strategic growth plans over the next three years. read more

FedEx partners Zonos for customs transparency

FedEx Express and Zonos team up for EU/UK customs transparency

23-04-24

FedEx Express has teamed up with cross-border tech firm Zonos to help expedite the customs clearance process for UK and EU retailers and eliminate unexpected charges and shipping delays for customers. read more

Posten Bring district manager Ronny Karlsen celebrates the parcel locker milestone

Posten Bring hits key locker network milestones in Norway and Sweden

23-04-24

Postal and logistics group Posten Bring has celebrated hitting two key milestones in the roll out of its locker network in the Nordics, with 6,000 machines now available in Norway and a further 800 installed in Sweden, with more lockers due to be deployed soon. read more

Alibaba.com US Logistics Marketplace (screenshot)

Alibaba.com launches SME-focused B2B logistics marketplace in the US

23-04-24

Chinese B2B e-commerce platform Alibaba.com has announced the launch of its new Logistics Marketplace in the US, which has been developed to reshape how SMEs manage their supply chain strategies. read more

German e-commerce makes hopeful start to 2024

22-04-24

E-commerce in Germany has made a hopeful start to this year, with online sales of physical goods stabilising in comparison to last year's heavy drop due to weak consumer spending, according to new figures from the Bevh e-commerce association. read more

Nearly 300 jobs at risk as Posti starts change negotiations

22-04-24

Finnish postal operator Posti has begun change negotiations with employee representatives in its E-commerce and Delivery Services business unit, which could lead to a reduction of up to 295 jobs as the operator works toward developing a more flexible and efficient transportation network. read more

Evri unveils international expansion plans

22-04-24

UK-based parcel delivery firm Evri unveiled its international expansion plans to more than 100 retail clients at a major event at its Barnsley hub last week, as the firm continues to invest in its global operation. read more

Unified PostNord International targets bigger cross-border parcel flows

19-04-24

PostNord has officially launched its new International organisation, combining three different business units, as it aims to boost cross-border parcel flows to and from the Nordic region. read more

USPS faces backlash over new regional facilities as service levels drop

19-04-24

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has come under fire from customers, politicians and regulators after the roll out of its first regional distribution centres as part of a massive long-term network restructuring led to serious service issues, with on-time delivery figures in two new facilities dropping significantly and costs spiralling. read more

Doddle research finds returns “significant problem” for merchants

19-04-24

Around 60% of e-commerce merchants claim that returns are a significant problem for their business, according to new research from logistics tech firm Doddle, with retailers – SMEs in particular – noting that reverse logistics remains a major barrier to success. read more

Amazon Logistics overtakes UPS in stagnating US parcel market, Pitney Bowes report reveals

18-04-24

The US parcel market effectively stagnated last year, with only fractional volume growth and slightly lower revenues, as Amazon Logistics continued to outpace competitors and overtook UPS by volume, according to the latest annual Pitney Bowes U.S. Parcel Shipping Index. read more

Will Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky buy Royal Mail and GLS?

18-04-24

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is apparently planning a higher offer for Royal Mail and GLS parent company International Distributions Services (IDS) after a £4.5 billion takeover approach was rejected as “significantly undervalued”. read more

FedEx sees big Southeast Asia growth potential

Southeast Asia is hottest APAC growth region, FedEx survey finds

18-04-24

Southeast Asia will lead Asia Pacific growth in the next few years but customs clearance challenges remain a major hindrance to international trade across the region, according to a new FedEx Express survey. read more

New Poczta Polska management tasked with financial turnaround

17-04-24

Polish postal operator Poczta Polska has appointed new management after dismissing three top executives as part of a major shakeup at the state-owned firm, as it attempts to turn its fortunes around after heavy losses in 2023. read more

Geopost DPD China Xi’an Airport agreement signing

Geopost signs up strategic partners for more China-Europe planes and trains

17-04-24

Geopost will launch more cargo flights and rail services from China to Europe through two new strategic partnerships that will support its expanding DPD China business. read more

PPF buys more InPost shares from Advent

17-04-24

Czech-based international investment group PPF has increased its shareholding in European e-commerce logistics company InPost, with the firm acquiring additional shares in the distribution business from Advent International. read more

Downsized Czech Post slashes losses and prepares for break-up

16-04-24

Long-term loss maker Czech Post (Česká Pošta) significantly improved its financial performance last year decreasing its losses by almost one billion crowns (approx. €39.5 million) thanks to several “stabilisation measures” as it prepares to split into two businesses. read more

NZ Post to cut Saturday rural deliveries for newspapers and parcels

16-04-24

New Zealand Post has announced plans to cut Saturday deliveries for newspapers and parcels in rural areas of the country as these services are no longer “commercially viable,” with the move part of the post’s ongoing transformation programme. read more

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PODCASTS

Listen to insights from senior executives in our series of audio interviews, published in cooperation with our content partner The Postal Hub Podcast,

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Kati Nevalainen (Matkahuolto) on delivering parcels across Finland and the Nordics

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Peter Dunn (Cullen International) on EU postal legislation, the USO and how European postal operators are adapting services

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Prof. John Colley (Warwick Business School) on gig economy and ultrafast grocery delivery (q-commerce)

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Rob King (Zedify) on customer experience in the last mile & sustainability

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Geopost's Carmen Cureu on new e-commerce trends impacting delivery

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Mustafa Tonguç, MD DHL Express Germany, on resilience and B2B e-commerce

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SUPPLIERS

Onomotion and Mercedes-Benz Vans team up for sustainable deliveries

Berlin-based Onomotion, a manufacturer of electric cargo bikes, has teamed up with Mercedes-Benz Vans to improve last mile sustainability by equipping an electric van technology demonstrator with a cargo bike container to develop a mobile micro hub which can deliver parcels of all sizes. read more

Volta Trucks aims for sustainable comeback in Europe in 2024

Electric truck maker Volta Trucks is set for a sustainable comeback in select European markets this year, with the new owners unveiling a new simplified business model which focuses on speed to market, capital efficiency and profitability. read more

Quadient to roll out smart lockers at Homebase locations across the UK

Global parcel locker operator Quadient has announced a new partnership with Homebase, one of the UK’s largest home improvement retailers, to roll out smart lockers for convenient delivery and returns solutions for customers. read more

ShipBob expands fulfilment network in Canada and adds new freight partners

Logistics platform provider ShipBob has announced the opening of its first fulfilment centre in Western Canada and revealed that it has added two new freight partners to its end-to-end managed freight and inventory distribution programme, FreightBob, further expanding its global network. read more

More Supplier News:

Cleveron develops automated in-store parcel collections for Swedish grocery retailer ICA

Blue Yonder will acquire One Network Enterprises for US$839m

Locus Robotics launches new AI tool and rolls out more bots in the UK and Mexico

Quadient says ‘cheers’ to lockers at British pubs

Fortna launches robotic solution to automate post-sorting in high-volume hubs

Bixolon wins contract with ACS Postal Services for mobile printing solutions

Hurricane Commerce partners with Time Express to expand in MENA region

Robot delivery firm Starship collects $90m for growth

Quadient reaches 20,000 parcel lockers milestone

Blue Yonder wins DPD UK returns contract

Accenture/Mujin JV offers AI-based robotics for logistics

Zebra launches ultra-rugged handheld and signs new USPS deal

Harbor Lockers launches “world’s first” on-demand locker marketplace

Blue Yonder “redefines” end-to-end supply chains with new interoperable solutions

Geekplus signs new deal with Logistex to enhance warehouse automation

Blue Yonder invests in generative AI to simplify supply chain management

Digit starts work at GXO warehouse

Dematic deploys 299 warehouse robots at Radial’s Dutch logistics centre

Prime Vision robots drive K-Parts logistics for scooter, moped and motorbike parts

SwipBox and Peak Technologies simplify duty-free airport shopping

Isitec International supports Tunisia Post’s e-commerce ambitions with parcel sorting solution

Blue Yonder completes Doddle acquisition

Amazon EV supplier Rivian opens up for other customers

Scania and sennder launch joint venture to drive electric truck adoption

AutoStore will automate more DHL Supply Chain warehouses

FORTNA and Geek+ partner for robotic warehousing solutions

Quadient signs up GLS for expanding French parcel locker network

SwipBox installs over 5,000 Infinity parcel lockers for DPD Polska

Open Pricer boosts DTDC India growth

Quadient wins more UK, France locker contracts

Fives boosts Posten Bring’s capacity in Sweden

Quadient to roll out 400 smart lockers at Auchan locations in France

SwipBox ships 40,000th parcel locker as firm’s global expansion continues

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PEOPLE

Stéphanie Berlioz is promoted to La Poste Groupe CFO

La Poste Groupe has appointed Stéphanie Berlioz as Executive Vice-President with responsibility for Finance, succeeding Yves Brassart who is taking up a new position. read more

Neil Kuschel is new InPost UK CEO

Former DHL and Global-e executive Neil Kuschel has been appointed as CEO of InPost UK with immediate effect. read more

Michiel van Veen takes charge of UPS France and Benelux

UPS has appointed Michiel van Veen as country manager for France as well as for Benelux to drive growth in several key European markets. read more

Dan Hobden shifts into Yodel CFO role

Posten Bring names Janne Flessum as new CFO

SingPost appoints Shahrin Abdol Salam as CEO of Singapore business

Emma Gilthorpe flies in to Royal Mail CEO role

Christel Dendas is bpostgroup’s first CCO

Posti appoints Antti Jääskeläinen as new CEO

UPS promotes Markus Kessler to UKI/Nordics chief amid reshuffle

Burak Kılıç will head UPS Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Retail expert Stuart Hill is new DHL eCommerce UK CEO

NEWS IN BRIEF

Five cities get FedEx funding for sustainability projects

FedEx Express Europe and EIT Climate-KIC have named five cities across Spain, Portugal, The Netherlands and the UK as the projects selected to receive funding in the second edition of the ‘Sustainable Cities Mobility Challenge.’ read more

La Poste is first French company to be SBTi certified for shipping, logistics and banking

bpost extends Ecozone throughout Leuven

Swiss Post partners Western Union

GLS commits to SBTi-based targets

DHL speeds e-motor racing

GO! expands into the Netherlands

Swedish and Danish consumers see PostNord as the most sustainable brand in parcel and logistics

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