04-10-24

US dockers strike ends as Mid-East conflict escalates

The logistics industry is breathing a collective sigh of relief after US dock workers and port operators reached a deal to end a three-day strike of eastern ports that threatened to cause havoc for global freight. At the same time, however, intercontinental shippers are also contending with the impact on maritime logistics from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with attacks on Red Sea shipping and ports in the region increasing in recent days. read more

UPS opens new temperature-controlled facility in Hyderabad

04-10-24

UPS has announced the opening of a new cross-docking facility in Hyderabad, India, which has been developed specifically for the growing pharma industry in the country and offers global freight forwarding services. read more

NZ Post starts voluntary redundancy process to cut costs

04-10-24

New Zealand Post has begun a voluntary redundancy process as it seeks to cut costs to remain commercially sustainable while tackling ongoing economic headwinds, the post has revealed. read more

DHL signs up more GoGreen Plus customers to reduce shipping emissions

04-10-24

DHL has announced a string of new deals with US- and Asia Pacific-based corporations to help them reduce the carbon emissions associated with their international shipments using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) via the DHL GoGreen Plus service. read more

FedEx and DHL suspend flights to Israel amid escalating conflict in the region

02-10-24

FedEx and DHL Express have temporarily suspended all flights to and from Israel due to the escalating situation in the region. read more

International Longshoremen´s Association

Logistics industry braces as strike shuts down US ports

02-10-24

The logistics industry faces widespread disruption after a strike shut down ports all along the US east coast, with potential knock-on effects on express and parcel carriers. read more

Leaders in Logistics Last Mile panel discussion 2023

Executives to map out their road to 2030 at Leaders in Logistics next week

02-10-24

Senior executives from the postal and e-commerce sectors will convene in Twickenham, London, next week at the Leaders in Logistics Last Mile event to discuss the key trends shaping the logistics sector including growth opportunities, fleet transformation, returns and out-of-home (OOH) delivery. read more

UPS to hire 125,000 seasonal workers for Christmas peak

02-10-24

UPS said it aims to take on more than 125,000 seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season, 25,000 more than for last year. read more

Ryan Hunter - Chief Sales Officer DHL eCommerce

Interview: DHL eCommerce’s Chief Sales Officer Ryan Hunter talks delivery trends

01-10-24

The delivery partner has become a “truly decisive” factor for consumers when it comes to their overall shopping experience, with customers abandoning their purchases if the right flexible and convenient delivery options are not available, according to Ryan Hunter, Chief Sales Officer for DHL eCommerce. read more

Swiss consumers lead Europe for e-commerce in second-hand items

01-10-24

Switzerland heads Europe for e-commerce in second-hand goods, with four out of five online shoppers in the country regularly buying or selling used items online, a new survey found. read more

Aircraft fuelling with Neste Sustainable Aviation Fuel

IATA roadmap says time running out for 2050 net zero goals

01-10-24

IATA has said that the airline industry’s plan to achieve net zero on carbon emissions by 2050 is “feasible” but that the window to take action is “shrinking by the minute.” read more

DHL Express announces string of rate hikes for 2025

30-09-24

Sending packages via DHL Express will be more expensive next year as the delivery firm has announced a string of rate hikes across the world to reflect inflation and enable it to continue to invest in its global network. read more

Posti introduces unified branding and rolls out doorstep deliveries

30-09-24

Postal and logistics group Posti has announced plans to roll out unified branding across the Nordics and the Baltic countries to accelerate its international growth, while the operator has launched a new doorstep parcel delivery service in its home market of Finland to increase customer convenience. read more

Pitney Bowes to cut 1,200 jobs in e-commerce exit

30-09-24

More than 1,200 jobs will be shed in the next two months as Pitney Bowes winds down operations at its loss-making e-commerce logistics business. read more

World Economic Forum - Chief Economists Outlook

WEF report: debt a barrier to global recovery

27-09-24

Economists have expressed cautious optimism for the global economy even as elevated public debt levels remains an area of growing concern, according to the latest forecasts from the World Economic Forum (WEF). read more

GLS opens a new national hub in the South of Paris

GLS expands parcel operations with new national hub in France

27-09-24

International parcels firm GLS has opened a new national hub in the south of Paris, enhancing its capacity and efficiency in the country and strengthening its capabilities in the parcel transport market, both in France and internationally. read more

Retailers, logistics leaders to join forces at DELIVER America

27-09-24

Global retail and supply chain leaders are set to meet in Las Vegas next month for this year’s DELIVER America conference. Taking place October 10-11, DELIVER America will see delegates gather for what is billed as the premier matchmaking event for the retail and supply chain community. read more

Royal Mail to roll out new conveyors to meet demand for large parcels

27-09-24

Royal Mail is installing ten new in-house designed large parcel conveyers at its mail centres in the coming months, as part of its continued drive to improve efficiency and meet growing demand for parcel deliveries ahead of the peak Christmas period. read more

FedEx concerned by B2B volumes drop

26-09-24

FedEx is concerned about its industrial customer base after it reported lower than expected first-quarter earnings that caused it to trim its outlook for the rest of the year. read more

Colissimo tests parcel transport via tram

La Poste’s Colissimo to explore parcel delivery via river and tram networks

26-09-24

Colissimo, the French parcel delivery brand of La Poste Group, has announced two new projects, which aim to reduce urban congestion and improve air quality in cities, with parcels due to be transported by river in northern France, and parcel delivery by tram in Strasbourg, as the firm works towards its 2040 net zero goal. read more

CIRRO launches new US hybrid delivery service

26-09-24

Chinese e-commerce logistics group CIRRO has announced the launch of a hybrid delivery service, designed to address recent changes to the US small parcel delivery landscape. read more

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Bloq.it software to power Locker Italia open parcel locker network

Portugal-based parcel locker technology newcomer Bloq.it has been chosen by Poste Italiane and DHL eCommerce to power their new joint venture, Locker Italia, using the Bloq.OS carrier agnostic software suite. read more

Quadient to roll out lockers at 50 railway stations across northern England

Global parcel locker firm Quadient has teamed up with British train operator Northern to roll out its Parcel Pending open network lockers at up to 50 railways stations across the North of England. read more

Planzer and LOXO roll out joint AV pilot project in Bern, Switzerland

Swiss logistics firm Planzer has teamed up with autonomous technology start-up LOXO to launch a “groundbreaking” new pilot project in Bern, which will see a self-driving vehicle transport parcels around the city for sustainable and efficient last mile deliveries. read more

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

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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

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PEOPLE

Walter Oblin takes over as new Director General of Austrian Post

Walter Oblin has taken up his new role as the General Director and Chairman of the management board of Austrian Post, following the retirement of long-serving Georg Pölzl who held the position since 2009. read more

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

Peter Ervasalo to head Posti in Sweden

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