17-09-24

DHL eCommerce and Poste Italiane launch Locker Italia

Pablo Ciano (DHL) with Massimo Rosini (Poste Italiane)

DHL eCommerce and Poste Italiane have announced the launch of Locker Italia – a provider-agnostic parcel locker network, which will stretch across Italy and reach 10,000 locations “in the near future” to become the leading locker provider in the Italian market, the firms confirmed. read more

FedEx hikes US rates by 5.9% for 2025

17-09-24

US-based shippers will have to pay up to 5.9% more to send packages and freight with FedEx within the US or as exports or imports from next January. read more

DHL Express triples shipping capacity at Porto Airport in Portugal

17-09-24

DHL Express has inaugurated a new €25 million facility at Porto Airport in Portugal, increasing the firm’s processing capacity by up to 300% and enabling the operator to better support the growing export industry in the north and central regions of the country. read more

InPost UK launches Collect direct-to-locker delivery service

17-09-24

European parcel delivery group InPost has announced the launch of a new direct-to-locker service in the UK, which will enable e-commerce retailers to offer delivery to any of the more than 8,000 InPost lockers across the country directly at checkout. read more

Amazon launches new export tool for European cross-border sales

16-09-24

Amazon is boosting European cross-border sales for sellers who are part of its Merchant Fulfilled Network (MFN) – and its parcel volumes – through a new tool called Export Central which enables them to sell internationally to “millions of new customers” in 39 countries in Europe, including those without a local Amazon marketplace. read more

Vinted customer at DPD Austria Pickup store

DPD delivers for Vinted in Austria

16-09-24

DPD Austria has signed a new contract with second-hand marketplace Vinted, which has seen the logistics firm already deliver “several hundred thousand” consumer-to-consumer (C2C) packages during the first six months of cooperation. read more

DHL eCommerce's new Concord, North Carolina hub

DHL eCommerce US expands in North Carolina

16-09-24

DHL eCommerce has relocated its main North Carolina hub from Raleigh to a new and larger distribution centre in Concord, which will enable the firm to handle 30% more parcels and packages thanks to state-of-the-art automation. read more

Cathay Cargo improves express delivery service with piece-level tracking

16-09-24

Hong Kong-based Cathay Cargo has launched a new piece-level tracking solution for its Cathay Courier service, which offers express delivery for small urgent shipments, as the air cargo firm continues its upgrade to offer greater visibility, convenience, flexibility and speed for its customers. read more

DSV gets DB Schenker for €14.3 billion

13-09-24

DSV’s record-breaking €14.3 billion acquisition of rival Schenker announced today (Sept 13) will not only create a new global freight transport and logistics leader but could also impact directly and indirectly on services and competition in courier, express and parcel (CEP) markets in diverse countries. read more

Spanish CEP market remains on growth path

13-09-24

The Spanish courier, express and parcels market grew solidly last year driven by higher prices and is set for a further increase this year, with international volumes outpacing domestic shipments, according to a new report from researchers DBK. read more

EasyPost and DHL eCommerce launch new US export shipping solutions

13-09-24

US-based shipping technology firm EasyPost has announced a new strategic partnership with DHL eCommerce, which will see it launch two new low-cost international shipping solutions designed for small and midsize e-commerce businesses. read more

DPD Poland’s Pickup network tops 8,000 lockers and reaches nearly 30,000 points

13-09-24

DPD Poland has announced the expansion of its Pickup network which now includes more than 8,000 parcel lockers and nearly 30,000 delivery points in total, with “further development” planned in the coming months and a target to close the year with 9,000 lockers. read more

DHL Express invests €100m in peak capacity as demand improves

12-09-24

DHL Express is confidently investing more than €100 million in its air and ground capacity, including eight new B777Fs, for the forthcoming peak season ready for a continued upturn in B2B and e-commerce shipments. read more

Consolidators face higher delivery costs as USPS cuts discounts

12-09-24

Package consolidators in the US including DHL eCommerce, eBay, Asendia, FedEx, UPS and Amazon, will have to pay more for final-mile delivery by the US Postal Service in future as the heavily loss-making postal operator cuts discounts for its Parcel Select service in a move to boost revenues. read more

From left: William Xiong (Cainiao), Li Yu (SingPost), Vincent Phang (CEO SingPost), Lin Wan (CEO Cainiao), Lucas Shen (VP Cainiao)

SingPost deepens Cainiao partnership for Southeast Asia e-commerce logistics

12-09-24

Singapore Post and Cainiao have strengthened their long-standing partnership with a new MOU designed to expand strategic collaboration for e-commerce logistics in Southeast Asia. read more

Bring and Axfood to roll out lockers in grocery stores in Sweden

12-09-24

Bring Sweden has announced a new agreement with Swedish food company Axfood to roll out parcel lockers at grocery stores across the country, further expanding the logistics firm’s growing parcel box network. read more

Rising trade temperature on the WTO barometer

Rising WTO goods barometer signals trade upturn

11-09-24

Global goods trade has continued to recover in the third quarter of 2024 after demand for traded goods stalled in 2023 amid high inflation and rising interest rates, according to the latest WTO Goods Trade Barometer. read more

Social commerce, sustainability and reliable delivery are key in Asia Pacific e-commerce

11-09-24

Social commerce, sustainability and the reliability of delivery services are the key trends shaping the Asia Pacific e-commerce landscape and the purchasing behaviour of the region’s consumers, according to a recent DHL eCommerce report. read more

Canada Post proposes 25% hike in postage rate

11-09-24

Canada Post is proposing to increase regulated postage rates by 25% next year as the operator continues to tackle declining mail volumes and the increased cost of delivering letters, which are contributing to a “financial crisis” at the post, according to officials. read more

PostNL scales back mailbox network and slows business mail deliveries

11-09-24

PostNL has announced two strategic changes to its mail operations including a reduction in its business mail services which will see deliveries made within two days from 2025 onwards instead of next day and the scaling back of its mailbox network to cut costs and respond to changing customer requirements. read more

Cainiao speeds global expansion with more e-hubs and local express services

10-09-24

Alibaba Group’s logistics subsidiary Cainiao has announced plans to “double down” on its global network with plans for more e-commerce logistics hubs outside of its home country of China, the launch of a new air freight connection between China and Belgium, and the expansion of its local express delivery services in Europe. read more

More news

Search the News Archive

SUPPLIERS

Fortna develops automated storage solution for Reuter in Germany

Logistics automation and software company Fortna has developed an automated high-bay warehouse (HBW) solution for bathroom and lighting retailer Reuter, which uses AGVs and goods-to-person workstations to ensure maximum availability, rapid order processing and fast shipments. read more

Vanderlande to supply automated fulfilment solution to Kappahl Group

Logistics automation firm Vanderlande has announced a new contract with Kappahl Group, a fashion retailer in the Nordics, which will see it supply an automated goods-to-person order fulfilment system to help Kappahl increase capacity and improve service levels. read more

Körber brings in Carrybots and wins Beiersdorf contract

International supply chain technology group Körber is expanding its range of solutions through a partnership with robotics manufacturer Carrybots and has gained a major logistics contract with German retailer Beiersdorf. read more

Vanderlande delivers robot technology to DHL

Vanderlande is celebrating successful implantation of robot sorting technology at the DHL Express hub in Madrid after an impressive pilot project and is gearing up for a follow-up project. read more

More Supplier News:

ShipEngine launches ShipEngine for Platforms in the UK

Quadient expands UK parcel locker network to East of England Co-op stores

Körber extends software offering with MercuryGate acquisition

Blue Yonder speeds up with acquisitions and new contracts

Enilive biofuels will drive Poste Italiane fleet

Myflexbox installs 800th carrier-agnostic parcel locker

Vayu Robotics launches AI-driven robot vehicle for fast deliveries

ShipEngine uses what3words for more exact UK deliveries

KEBA rolls out parcel lockers across remote Faroe Islands

Zedify plans to triple in size this year thanks to £4m investment

Cartken raises $22.5m to develop autonomous delivery robots

Citibox secures €80m to expand secure mailboxes across Spain

Quadient and Punch Pubs to roll out lockers at +1,200 new UK locations

Cleveron launches new locker for automated delivery of oversized items

Quadient adds JR East lockers to its open network in Japan

Waitrose invests in Blue Yonder’s AI-based demand forecasting tool

FORTNA automates rebuy’s expanded fulfilment operations

Quadient launches new locker solution for multifamily property managers

Bloq.it to supply software for German carrier-neutral parcel locker network

NEWS IN BRIEF

Solar delivery vehicle start-up wins DHL award

Dutch-Indian start-up TUX mobility, developer of the world's first solar-powered, light electric cargo vehicle that charges itself while driving, is the winner of the latest DHL Fast Forward Challenge. read more

GLS boosts Spain network with new Costa del Sol depot

GLS has opened a new depot in Cártama (Málaga) with the aim of increasing its service capacity in Andalusia as part of its current expansion strategy in Spain. read more

Bring expands electric fleet in Sweden

DHL Express Japan provides free GHG data to customers

Panther Logistics rebrands to AIT Home Delivery

NZ Post drives fossil-free trucking

More FedEx hubs and ramps get CEIV Pharma certification

DHL Express accepts international parcels from Japanese post offices

DPD Estonia buys 25 more electric vans to go emission-free in 10 cities

Australia Post extends Microsoft agreement

BRT promotes Made In Italy products

Europa Road drives sustainability with DPD HVO linehaul services

Events

Product Showcase

PODCASTS

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

+++++

Abdulla Mohammed Alashram, Group CEO of 7X, discusses the transformation of the Emirates Post Group into a new enterprise

+++++

Archive: click here for more Podcasts

PEOPLE

DHL Express names Peter Bardens as new Asia Pacific operations head

DHL Express has appointed Peter Bardens as its new Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific Network Operations and Aviation, effective September 1, 2024, highlighting the firm’s commitment to boosting its air network robustness in the region. read more

Geopost appoints Loïc Bonhoure as new EVP of Finance and Acquisitions

Geopost has announced the appointment of La Compagnie des Alpes’s Loïc Bonhoure as Executive Vice President in charge of Finance and Acquisitions, reporting to Yves Delmas, CEO of Geopost and Executive Vice President of La Poste Groupe. read more

DHL Supply Chain appoints Andries Retief as new CCO EMEA

DHL Supply Chain has appointed Andries Retief as the new Chief Commercial Officer for the EMEA region, bringing extensive international experience and a focus on customer-centric supply chain strategies, and a goal to develop 23 key markets and strengthen offerings for SMEs. read more

Dennis Kollmann steps up to Hermes Germany CEO post

Hermes Germany will gain a new CEO on October 1 with the current Chief Sales Officer, Dennis Kollmann, taking over from Olaf Schabirosky who will become Vice President Strategy & Transformation at parent company Otto Group. read more

Barbara Potisk-Eibensteiner will be new Austrian Post CFO

Barbara Potisk-Eibensteiner will become Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Austrian Post next January, taking over from Walter Oblin, who steps to become CEO on October 1, 2024, while Peter Umundum, Board Director for Parcel & Logistics, has been appointed Deputy Director General. read more

Peter Ervasalo to head Posti in Sweden

FEEDBACK

Please send your feedback to:

info@cep-research.com.