06-07-22

DHL Express doubles operational capacity at Mexico City hub

DHL Express has announced the investment of more than US$5.7 million in doubling the operational capacity of its hub in Mexico City, named HUB CDMX. read more

Hermes Germany raises prices for C2C shipments

06-07-22

Hermes Germany is adjusting its prices for private (C2C) shipping of parcels as well as luggage and bulky goods as of 1 August, 2022, both for domestic and international shipments, in response to the sharp rise in transport and delivery costs of parcels and larger consignments. read more

Postis and Intersport strengthen partnership with deliveries to lockers

06-07-22

Romanian logistics tech startup Postis has expanded its partnership with French firm Intersport to enable customers of the sporting goods retailer to have their parcels delivered to thousands of lockers across Europe. read more

Crown Post Offices and Royal Mail face strike action this summer in dispute over pay

06-07-22

The Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents UK Post Office staff, has announced that Britain’s 114 Crown Post Offices will close for one day in July as workers strike over a new pay deal. read more

FedEx and eBay team up to boost APAC businesses

05-07-22

FedEx Express and eBay have announced a new partnership as part of which eBay sellers in the Asia Pacific region can sign up for a FedEx account and gain access to the full spectrum of FedEx e-commerce delivery service options at competitive rates. read more

Bpost to trial sustainable packaging which can be reused up to 100 times

05-07-22

Belgian postal operator bpost has teamed up with French packaging firm Hipli and leading retailers in Belgium to trial environmentally friendly reusable bags in its delivery network as it works towards being one of the most sustainable e-commerce logistics operators. read more

Urb-it and Cainiao team up for sustainable deliveries to parcel lockers in Paris

05-07-22

Swedish sustainable logistics firm Urb-it has partnered with Cainiao Network, Alibaba Group’s logistics arm, to offer new sustainable delivery options to AliExpress customers in Paris, France. read more

DHL eCommerce Solutions to invest €560 million in UK

05-07-22

DHL eCommerce Solutions today announced plans to invest €560 million across its UK e-commerce operation, DHL Parcel UK, in response to a 40% volume uplift since the start of 2020 and soaring demand for its ecommerce and B2B services. read more

Cargo Underground project moves forward

04-07-22

An ambitious freight infrastructure project in Switzerland, 'Cargo Underground’ - Cargo Sous Terrain (CST), which focuses on developing a subterranean system for goods transport and is earmarked to enter service early next decade, has taken a significant step forward with the Swiss Federal Council passing a law, to take effect on August 1, 2022, which provides the futurist scheme with a legal framework paving the way for the start of the construction permit and implementation phase. read more

Biocair to strengthen European network with new operational hub in Paris

04-07-22

International healthcare courier Biocair is developing a new operational hub in Cormeilles-en-Parisis, northern France, to meet “high demand” from the French life sciences community for specialist logistics firms to manage complex supply chains. read more

Deutsche Post launches “GoGreen Plus” for emission-free letter delivery

04-07-22

Deutsche Post is launching a new “GoGreen Plus” service for business customers enabling them for the first time to completely avoid CO2 emissions when sending letters. read more

DHL Express adds new route between Japan and the US

01-07-22

DHL Express has introduced a new route between Chubu (Nagoya) in Japan and Cincinnati in the US, operated by DHL Air UK, in response to increasing international shipping needs between the two countries. read more

Completion of TNT integration 'capstone moment' for FedEx in Europe

01-07-22

The completion of the integration of TNT this spring was "a truly capstone moment" for the Memphis-based integrator in Europe, where it has traditionally lagged behind its major rivals, DHL and UPS, according to a senior company executive. read more

Amazon launches its most advanced autonomous warehouse robot to date

01-07-22

Amazon has revealed its first fully autonomous mobile robot at its annual Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas, where it celebrated a decade of its robotics division and offered a look at what the future holds for its in-house automated systems. read more

Yodel reports £23.7m profit for 2021, firm hit by cyber attack

01-07-22

Parcel delivery firm Yodel has filed its annual report for the year ending June 30, 2021, revealing a significant improvement in its financial performance, with profit after tax reaching £23.7 million, following a loss of £25.8 million in 2020. read more

FedEx sets out mid-term growth strategy, operational efficiency initiatives

30-06-22

FedEx president and CEO, Raj Subramaniam and his senior executive team have presented a mid-term strategic plan focused on driving yields, expanding margins and elevating returns while also outlining financial targets and operational efficiency initiatives. read more

Evri to open new depot in Southwest England

30-06-22

Evri (formerly Hermes UK) will open a new depot in Plymouth, Southwest England, in July this year, with an investment of more than £1 million, creating over 50 new jobs in the region. read more

FedEx Pilots picket in Memphis as contract negotiations stall

30-06-22

Hundreds of FedEx Express pilots, crewmembers, and supporters held an informational picket in front of the FedEx Express Air Operations Center in Memphis on Tuesday (June 28) to express frustration over stalled employment contract negotiations. read more

Whistl refreshes Parcelhub brand four years after acquisition

30-06-22

UK-based Whistl, a leading logistics specialist in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels, has refreshed its Parcelhub brand four years after the initial acquisition of the company to align it more closely with the group’s overall look and feel. read more

France's La Poste to invest €800 million in network, digitalisation of services

29-06-22

La Poste is investing €800 million in its network and the digitalisation of its services over the next three years with the aim of enhancng customer satisfaction. read more

European e-commerce up by 13% but challenges lie ahead

29-06-22

European e-commerce grew by 13% in 2021 according to a new report published yesterday (June 28) by Ecommerce Europe and EuroCommerce, which also revealed that the sector is set to continue growing in 2022 but new global challenges lie ahead. read more

InPost strengthens UK network and aims for 10,000 lockers by 2024

29-06-22

Parcel locker service provider InPost has announced a new partnership with retailer WHSmith, which will see its lockers placed within high street stores across the UK, as it works to develop “one of the largest automated parcel networks” nationwide. read more

An Post records €37.9m loss in 2021, but on track for profitable growth in 2022

29-06-22

An Post recorded a €37.9 million loss in 2021 due to Covid-19-related labour costs, Brexit disruption and new customs and tax regulations but is more optimistic for this year. read more

Deutsche Post DHL speeds up €2bn share buyback and seeks trade boosts

28-06-22

Deutsche Post DHL Group is cashing in on “the current opportunistic market environment” to accelerate an ongoing €2 billion share buyback programme and has recommended several trade-boosting actions for policymakers. read more

J&T Express launches operations in Brazil

J&T Express expands into Egypt and Brazil, expanding global footprint to 13 countries

28-06-22

Fast-growing global logistics service provider J&T Express has launched new networks in Egypt and Brazil, with the firm now operational in 13 countries around the world, as it continues to expand its global footprint and target new growth opportunities in the e-commerce market. read more

European second-hand fashion marketplace Vinted enters logistics market

28-06-22

Vinted, a European social marketplace for pre-loved clothing, has announced the launch of its own dedicated shipping brand called Vinted Go, with the aim of opening more convenient and affordable delivery options for members, as well as other businesses. read more

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Bpost	5.53€	-1.60%
DP-DHL	35.65€	-0.56%
FedEx	229.61$	+2.68%
Post.at	27.05€	+0.19%
PostNL	2.85€	-1.01%
Royal Mail	267.80p	-0.92%
UPS	184.63$	-0.19%

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Geek+ and Reesink Logistic Solutions announce new European partnership

Robotics and AI firm Geek+ has teamed up with system integrator Reesink Logistic Solutions in a non-exclusive cooperation to deploy autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technologies in businesses across Europe.

Wingcopter raises $42 million to speed up production

Wingcopter, a German manufacturer of eVTOL, fixed-wing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and provider of drone delivery services, has raised $42 million from renowned financial and strategic investors, including a supermarket giant.

Instabox expands in the Netherlands with new PLUS and H&M partnerships

Fast-growing Swedish logtech company Instabox is continuing its rapid expansion in the Netherlands through partnerships with the supermarket chain PLUS and fashion retailer H&M.

Cleveron Mobility teams up with DHL and DPD to bring autonomous deliveries to Europe

Estonian autonomous robot manufacturer Cleveron has teamed up with leading logistics firms DHL Express and DPD to trial its on-demand autonomous solution for last mile delivery operations on the streets of Tallinn, the country’s capital.

HAI ROBOTICS raises $100m for R&D

HAI ROBOTICS, specialised in autonomous case-handling robotic systems (ACR), has received over $100 million in a D+ round of financing for further research and development purposes.

Hurricane Commerce partners fintech Plusius for seamless cross-border flows

Cross-border e-commerce data specialist Hurricane Commerce has teamed up with Swedish fintech Plusius in what the two firms call a “world first” strategic partnership to help customers achieve “seamless cross border e-commerce.”

SVT Robotics and Locus Robotics to accelerate robotics integration in warehouses

Locus Robotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfilment centres, has partnered with SVT Robotics, a provider of software that orchestrates robots in hubs, to accelerate the integration of Locus’ bots in fulfilment warehouses.

Descartes buys parcel shipping platform following strong financial results

Canadian firm Descartes Systems Group, a provider of software-as-a-service logistics solutions, has announced the US$65 million acquisition of e-commerce multi-carrier parcel shipping solutions provider XPS Technologies following strong Q1FY23 financial results, which saw revenues increase by 18% year-on-year (YoY).

GreyOrange teams up with Blue Yonder to speed up fulfillment for customers

Omnichannel fulfillment platform GreyOrange partnered with Blue Yonder to leverage their combined digital warehouse management system (WMS) and order management system (OMS) solutions to modernise fulfillment operations for retailers, brands and manufacturers across North America, EMEA and Latin America.

Radial deploys Locus Robotics’ autonomous mobile robots at fourth warehouse

Hurricane Commerce and AEB sign strategic customs data partnership

Odin Automotive becomes B-ON and partners Hitachi for last-mile electrification solution

Metapack signs up Homerr for sustainable Benelux deliveries

GreyOrange closes US$110m financing deal to drive global growth

Renault Trucks launches multi-modal EV concept for last mile deliveries

Bringg launches cross-cloud delivery and returns offering on Salesforce AppExchange

Trimble Maps reports on successful cooperation with delivery firm Yodel

Volvo Trucks wins big Deutsche Post DHL electric truck order

Scurri chooses Hurricane as cross-border data partner

Zebra Technologies launches new mobile computing solution for front-line workers

Quadient and Decathlon strengthen locker partnership in France

Volta Trucks unveils full-electric 7.5- and 12-tonne variants

Agility Robotics raises US$150m to accelerate development of next-gen robot

Fives equips DHL’s new Abu Dhabi hub

Asda and Vanderlande extend long-term warehouse automation partnership

Instabox closes US$190m growth equity round and begins German expansion

MHS and Fortna to form global logistics automation company

Yodel boosts productivity with ProGlove wearable scanners

Vanderlande adds advanced automated picking robot to warehouse solutions portfolio

Rakuten Super Logistics picks Zebra Technologies’ robots to triple productivity

SwipBox to install a parcel locker network for Greek e-commerce platform Skroutz

Volta Trucks to open service hub in Paris and plans facilities in other European countries by 2023

BT digitalises Deutsche Post DHL global logistics

Google launches last-mile delivery optimisation solutions

Locus Robotics introduces new robots and wins GXO Logistics deal

Parcelly secures US$6.7m in Series A funding for US and European expansion

GoFor will drive out Odin’s electric vans in US and Canada

Kindred launches AI-powered robotic solution to automate small parcel induction process

Berkshire Grey and Swisslog offer AI-enabled robotic warehousing solutions

Instabox strengthens Dutch presence with 55 new smart lockers

Quadient to “significantly expand” DHL’s Swedish parcel locker network in 2022

Cleveron expands automated pickup range with new compact grocery locker

PostNord Finland to deploy SwipBox parcel lockers outdoors

Siemens Logistics launches compact singulator for parcel sortation

Volocopter raises US$170m in Series E financing

Geodis teams up with Renault Trucks to develop new electric truck for urban logistics

Workhorse Group to retire flagship EV and release three new models following troubled 2021

E2open acquires Logistyx Technologies for US$185 million

Hermes UK invests in Hurricane cross-border data solutions for international growth

SwipBox triples revenue in 2021 in record-breaking business year

Volta Trucks raises €230m in latest funding round

KEBA strengthens industrial automation offering with drag&bot acquisition

Siemens Logistics wins GLS Spain hub contract

Bringg promotes multi-carrier last-mile deliveries

Pitney Bowes launches PitneyShip Pro

Scandit hits $1bn valuation with latest funding

GLS chooses MHS to automate new Italy hub

Open Pricer improves Jadlog pricing decisions

ODIN Automotive starts production of StreetScooter electric vehicles

Starship robots get €50m drive from EU investment bank

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Parcelly appoints Christopher Marett as General Manager for the US

PUDO solution provider Parcelly has appointed Christopher Marett as General Manager for the US to accelerate its expansion in the country.

DPD Germany appoints Walter Johne as Director Fulfillment

DPD Germany is strengthening fast-growing Fulfillment activities with the appointment of Walter Johne to run the business as of 1 July 2022.

Brie Carere promoted to FedEx Chief Customer Officer

FedEx has promoted Brie Carere, previously Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, to be the company’s first Chief Customer Officer. She was also named co-President and co-CEO of FedEx Services, a role she will share with Rob Carter, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer.

Bala Subramanian is new UPS Chief Digital and Technology Officer

UPS has appointed Bala Subramanian to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer, with effect from July 18, 2022.

Evri wins digital expert as Chief Product Officer

Evri (formerly Hermes) has named Joe Tarragano as Chief Product Officer as part of its continuing investment in product development, customer experience and digital innovation.

Beumer names new CEO

Sorting systems specialist Beumer Group has announced a change of leadership as it aims to maintain its successful growth.

Rick Fletcher named head of UPS UK, Ireland & Nordics

UPS has appointed Rick Fletcher as the new president of UPS UK, Ireland and Nordics, tasked with continuing to grow the business “in the post-Brexit era”.

Eric Dietz will be DPDgroup COO Europe

DPD Netherlands chief Eric Dietz has been promoted to the position of GeoPost/DPDgroup’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Europe and also Executive Vice President of GeoPost, as of 1st July 2022.

Yves Delmas is new GeoPost/DPDgroup CEO

Yves Delmas has been officially appointed as the new CEO of La Poste subsidiary GeoPost and the DPDgroup parcel network, tasked with continuing its international growth strategy.

Jersey Post Group names Mark Siviter as new CEO

Mark Siviter - CEO of Jersey Post

Experienced postal and logistics manager Mark Siviter will become CEO of Jersey Post Group as the small postal operator steps up its global ambitions.

Richard de Haas will be new CEO DPD Belux

Former FedEx and TNT manager Richard de Haas will become CEO of DPD Belux (Belgium and Luxembourg) on 1 June 2022, succeeding Silvio Mestdagh who is retiring.

Sonja Aboulez heads Austrian Post domestic parcels business

Michael Lamia heads GEODIS MyParcel

Richard Smith becomes president and CEO of FedEx Express

DHL stalwart Ken Allen heads Down Under to advise Toll Global Express

Kate Gutman heads UPS International as Scott Price retires

Bob Black is new Doddle deputy chairman

Luiz Vasconcelos heads FedEx Latin America region

Australia Post completes leadership team

Henri de Romrée returns as bpost North America CEO

Nicolas Sibuet is new Aramex CFO

Bob van Ierland heads PostNL Mail

Whistl appoints new Executive Chairman and CEO

James Edge is new bpost CTO

Post Luxembourg names new mail chief

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