19-10-20

UK e-retail surge eases in September despite tighter pandemic restrictions

This year’s dramatic e-commerce growth in the UK eased slightly in September but is still running a very high 40% ahead of the same period last year, the latest monthly IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index showed. read more

SingPost expands in Australia with stake in logistics firm

19-10-20

Singapore Post is expanding in the Australian e-commerce logistics and delivery market with a minority stake in a leading freight management company as part of its wider Asia Pacific expansion ambitions. read more

Des Travers (left) with Leo Varadkar (centre)

DPD Ireland creates 700 jobs with network expansion

19-10-20

DPD will create 700 more jobs and expand its network in Ireland with two more sorting centres in Dublin this year. read more

DHL Express is ranked #2 best workplace in the world

19-10-20

DHL Express has been recognized as the second-best place to work in the world in the latest annual Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE employer ranking. read more

Amazon surpasses $10 billion in sales during Prime Day, according to estimates

16-10-20

Amazon looks likely to have generated over $10 billion in sales worldwide during this week’s Prime Day, a 45% increase on last year, with sales from marketplace sellers’ products growing nearly 60% to more than $3.5 billion. read more

Lockdown fuels rise in British e-commerce start-ups

16-10-20

The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in the UK earlier this year sparked a wave of company start-ups, led by e-commerce entrepreneurs, according to a new study commissioned by Royal Mail. read more

Hermes Germany opens €19m logistics centre near Bremen

16-10-20

Hermes has invested €19 million in a new logistics centre near the city of Bremen as part of its ongoing €300 million capacity expansion programme across Germany. read more

Postal operators should prepare for ‘new normal’ of permanent peak volumes

15-10-20

Postal operators need to gear up for a ‘new normal’ of permanent peak parcel volumes, rapid operational responses and better crisis management planning after successfully dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in recent months, top managers said in a panel discussion at this week’s Parcel + Post-Expo online conference. read more

Hermes expects record peak season parcel volumes in Germany

15-10-20

Hermes is predicting record volumes in Germany during this year’s peak season and is preparing with digital solutions, more workers, additional capacity, including a new depot in Bremen, as well as a temporary surcharge to cover higher costs. read more

Deutsche Post DHL and German gov’t launch ‘Go Trade with Africa’ partnership

15-10-20

Deutsche Post DHL Group and the German government will promote e-commerce in developing and emerging countries, especially Africa, under a cooperation agreement that forms part of the logistics company’s new ‘Go Trade’ programme. read more

UPS Vietnam operations have created 45 new jobs

UPS expands supply chain business in Vietnam

15-10-20

UPS has taken full control of its supply chain business in Vietnam as it continues to expand activities in the Asia Pacific region. read more

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Capacity tops postal operators’ agenda amid e-commerce boom

14-10-20

Posts need to expand parcel capacity substantially in the coming years to successfully deliver soaring volumes resulting from the boom in e-commerce generated by the COVID-19 pandemic, top managers made clear at this week’s Parcel + Post-Expo online conference. read more

Alibaba logistics arm Cainiao continues international expansion with China-LatAm charters

14-10-20

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, the logistics arm of Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba, has teamed up with US air cargo and aviation services group, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWW), to launch an air charter programme “to enhance Alibaba’s extensive logistics network as cross-border trade between China and Latin America continues to expand.” read more

DPD doubles UK parcel shop network with Collect+ partnership

14-10-20

DPD will double the size of its parcel shop network in the UK to more than 6,000 outlets through a partnership with Collect+. read more

Christine Holgate and Peter Somers with moderator Derek Osborn (top right)

‘Essential’ postal operators overcome pandemic but big challenges ahead

13-10-20

Postal operators have proven themselves “essential” during this year’s COVID-19 pandemic but face big challenges such as expanding parcel capacity and fixing the ‘broken’ international postal network, top executives told the Parcel + Post-Expo online conference yesterday. read more

USPS focuses on election mail amid performance criticism

13-10-20

The US Postal Service has stressed its commitment to successfully handling postal voting for the US presidential election next month amid criticism of its service performance. read more

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Bpost	8.07€	+1.83%
DP-DHL	41.27€	+1.38%
FedEx	281.97$	-0.67%
Post.at	28.50€	+0.35%
PostNL	2.92€	+1.25%
Royal Mail	243.80p	+2.78%
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Escher launches new retail and analytics solutions

Postal technology leader Escher this week unveiled new solutions offering postal operators more flexible retail operations, real-time data analysis and better cross-border shipping.

Electric vehicles start-up Arrival wins $118m investment from BlackRock

US equity fund giant BlackRock is betting on commercial electric vehicles with a $118 million investment in start-up manufacturer Arrival.

PUDOpoint Counters partners with ZigZag Global

PUDO has partnered with ZigZag Global to expand pick-up and drop-off locations and make returns more convenient for online shoppers across North America.

Sitma Machinery supplies sorting systems to Poste Italiane

Sitma Machinery has supplied Poste Italiane with three sorting systems for different hubs to manage parcels for the e-commerce sector and improve their efficiency at both hardware and software level.

FarEye solutions enable positive customer experiences

E-commerce logistics software specialist FarEye has launched the eCommerce industry’s first experience loyalty solution, while hailing its successful postal and parcel customer partnerships.

Amazon presents Rivian electric delivery vehicle

Amazon has revealed its first custom electric delivery vehicle, designed and built in partnership with Rivian, to support its Climate Pledge commitment to be net zero carbon by 2040.

Bringg partners with EasyPost to add top parcel carriers

ShipBob raises $68 million from SoftBank

Blue Yonder wins new customers for digital supply chain solutions

Cleveron tests robotic self-service kiosk

Warehouse robotics firm Exotec raises $90m for international expansion

Lowe’s will install Quadient lockers in US stores

Swipbox wins Posten Norge tender for Norway parcel locker network

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Whistl names new head of mail & parcel operations

British delivery management company Whistl has promoted Dave Twiddle to the new role of Director of Operations (Mail and Parcel Business).

UPS shakes up Europe management team

UPS has promoted Daniel Carrera, Ufku Akaltan, Tim Helsen, Michiel Van Veen, Britta Weber and Daniela Constantinescu to new managerial roles in Europe.

Ilias Simpson will head Radial and bpost North America

Bpost North America chief resigns

Jonathan Simpson-Dent becomes new Carousel Logistics CEO

Erik Caldwell heads XPO Logistics North America last-mile business

EXPERT OPINIONS

ETOEs can help Posts to profit from cross-border e-commerce

Jan Kooyman, co-founder of Hurricane Commerce, predicts that cross-border e-commerce will bounce back quickly from the coronavirus pandemic, with ETOEs helping postal operators to grow their business. read more

Moving the Mail: A tribute to the world’s post

Bishar Hussein, Director General of the Universal Postal Union, explains how the UPU is helping postal operators to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and keep the world’s mail moving. read more

IPC supports the global postal industry in challenging times

Holger Winklbauer explains how IPC is responding to the current challenges, shares the organisation’s learnings and advice for others, and looks ahead to a post-crisis CEP industry. read more

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