15-10-18

Innovative Posts and quick start-ups can both win from last-mile delivery boom

Innovative postal and parcel operators along with fast-moving start-ups can all be among the winners from the current and future boom in last-mile deliveries by using technology and flexible business models, according to experts. read more

FedEx and UPS support relief aid for US hurricane and Indonesia tsunami areas

15-10-18

FedEx and UPS have announced financial and operational support for US regions hit by Hurricane Michael while UPS is also providing relief aid for areas impacted by the recent tsunami in Indonesia. read more

UPS improves services in eight Chinese cities

15-10-18

UPS has improved services across eight cities in China to provide export manufacturers with stronger connectivity to the global market, including later pick-up times and faster transit times. read more

Swiss Post begins building new regional parcel centre in Valais canton

15-10-18

Swiss Post has held a ground-breaking ceremony for its new regional parcel centre in Vétroz (Valais) that is part of its nationwide network expansion programme. read more

Pitney Bowes expands e-commerce capabilities with new US facility

15-10-18

Pitney Bowes has opened a new 450,000 square foot Fulfillment, Delivery and Returns Super Center in Greenwood, Indiana, to expand its e-commerce capabilities in the USA. read more

from left: George Weidinger, Clint Dally, Rob Qualm, <p>Massimiliano Fochetti (Fives Intralogistics), Gavin Macrae

China, VAT and Brexit challenge cross-border parcel growth

12-10-18

Surging volumes of parcels from China, changes in VAT exemption levels for imports, and continuing uncertainties surrounding Brexit are just some of the challenges facing postal operators and parcel carriers trying to expand their cross-border business, according to executives. read more

DPD UK aims to double international revenues by 2025

12-10-18

DPD UK aims to continue the rapid growth of its international business, doubling revenues by 2025, after launching a ‘game-changing’ Flex service last year, according to a senior manager. read more

DHL Express Poland opens new terminal at Gdansk Airport

12-10-18

DHL Express Poland has opened a new courier terminal at Gdansk Airport which will serve as a gateway for international shipments and also a service centre. read more

UPS uncorks new Europe – US B2C wine delivery service

12-10-18

US residents who buy wine in Europe can now get their purchases shipped home through UPS under a new cross-border B2C delivery service. read more

Robots, drones and electric vans win Postal and Parcel Technology International Awards 2018

12-10-18

New autonomous technologies, including drones, zero-emission vehicles and innovative solutions such as robots were among the winners of the 10th Postal and Parcel Technology International Awards at POST-EXPO 2018 in Hamburg this week. read more

USPS pushes for record price increases from early-2019

11-10-18

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes, effective January 27, 2019, which US media claims would represent a record nominal increase if approved. read more

Amazon Air launches double-daily Miami freighter service

11-10-18

Amazon's air freight arm Amazon Air has launched a double-daily freighter service at Miami International Airport (MIA) to unspecified destinations across the US. read more

UPS My Choice goes global

11-10-18

UPS today announced the global expansion of its consumer delivery management UPS My Choice service to 96 additional countries and territories, bringing the total to 112 served. read more

DB Schenker integrates what3words location technology for more efficient parcel deliveries

11-10-18

DB Schenker announced the integration of what3words location technology in its online portal eSchenker, improving operational efficiencies through deliveries that are made to any precise 3m x 3m square. read more

UPS expands Poland to Hong Kong capacity by 25% as exports grow

11-10-18

UPS has increased air cargo capacity for its Warsaw to Hong Kong flights by 25% by introducing a B747-400 on the route as export volume from Poland grows by more than 30%. read more

DPDgroup gears up for Brexit but uncertain outcome of deal weighs on preparations

10-10-18

DPDgroup is “working hard” to reduce any potential disruptions to its operations as a result of Brexit in order to ensure that it continues to provide the best possible service to customers, the La Poste-owned operator has told CEP-Research. read more

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