29-09-22

Royal Mail staff will strike on 19 days during peak season

Royal Mail staff are to stage a further 19 days of strike action across October and November - spanning periods of peak parcel demand and impacting deliveries – as a battle over pay and working conditions rages on. read more

ESW and SEKO Logistics agree ‘e-commerce + logistics’ partnership

29-09-22

DTC e-commerce company ESW, an Asendia subsidiary, and US-based forwarder SEKO Logistics have teamed up to offer services to each other’s clients in a ‘e-commerce + logistics’ commercial partnership. read more

Cargus will pilot large-scale SwipBox Infinity network in Romania

29-09-22

Romanian courier company Cargus has teamed up with SwipBox to pilot the parcel locker firm’s Infinity range in Bucharest, as it works towards making delivery more convenient and sustainable for its customers. read more

A FedEx worker scans an e-commerce package

Cross-border marketplaces in Europe generate turnover of €141bn in 2021

28-09-22

Cross-border marketplaces in Europe grew turnover by 18% in 2021 to reach €141 billion, up from €115 billion in 2020 and €84 billion in 2019, according to a new report by Cross-Border Commerce Europe, which maps the 100 best global marketplaces in the sector with a zoom on their cross-border performance in Europe. read more

MSC joins shipping giants' ocean-to-air rush with own cargo airline

28-09-22

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, the largest container line in the world, is to launch its own air cargo service in early 2023, joining rivals Maersk and CMA CGM as top ocean carriers adding airline units to diversify their service capabilities. read more

Yodel to recruit 4,000 workers and open new northern depot in UK

28-09-22

UK independent parcel carrier Yodel has announced that it is looking to recruit 4,000 new workers ahead of peak 2022, and plans to open a brand-new depot in Huyton, UK, following a record year of growth for the company. read more

Urb-it integrates with Metapack and expands presence in Spain

28-09-22

Fast-growing sustainable logistics provider Urb-it has integrated with Metapack’s delivery management software platform, giving retailers across Europe an eco-friendly option for urban last mile deliveries. read more

Amazon launches new 48-hour Prime event ahead of peak 2022 season

27-09-22

Amazon has announced the launch of a new global shopping event exclusive to Prime members in October in a bid to capture more holiday spending and potentially drive up Q4 sales amid slowing e-commerce around the world. read more

Evri opens new hubs and announces latest international partners

27-09-22

Multinational delivery firm Evri, formerly known as Hermes UK, has opened its new mega hub in Barnsley, expanded capacity with new depots in Gatwick, Bury St Edmunds and Plymouth, and revealed its latest international partners as it continues to strengthen its network across the UK and Europe. read more

Austrian Post raises parcel and letter prices, opens new logistics centre

27-09-22

Austrian Post will increase prices for parcels and letters as of October 1, 2022, and has officially opened a new regional logistics centre to continue its capacity expansion programme. read more

Shippers face higher DHL Express costs next year

26-09-22

Companies in Europe, Asia Pacific and beyond will be spending more on shipping with DHL Express next year due to sizeable rates rises in many markets around the world. read more

Leonard Aerts (DSC EMEA Chief Customer Officer) with Monta CEO Edwin van der Ham (right)

DHL Supply Chain buys Dutch e-fulfilment specialist Monta to target SMEs

26-09-22

DHL Supply Chain today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Dutch e-commerce specialist Monta to roll out new e-fulfilment services for SMEs in the Netherlands and beyond. read more

DPD boosts Belgian business with new €52m international hub

26-09-22

DPD has officially opened a €52 million international hub near Brussels to strengthen its position in Belgium and improve cross-border deliveries. read more

Royal Mail to review trade union deal as battle over pay continues

26-09-22

Following widespread strike disruption this summer and ahead of more strikes later this week, UK postal operator Royal Mail has announced that it is going to “review or serve notice” on a nine-year trade union deal, which the firm believes is holding back its modernisation process. read more

Carousel Logistics acquires Irish transport firm Alltrans

26-09-22

European critical service logistics provider Carousel Logistics has acquired Irish full-service transport and logistics firm Alltrans to strengthen its operations in Ireland and across Western Europe, and to support the wider DANX Carousel Group’s goal of becoming the European leader for time-critical in-night logistics. read more

DHL Express unveils big rates increases for 2023

23-09-22

DHL Express today announced sizeable price increases of between 5.9% and 9.9% in numerous markets in Asia Pacific and Europe, with effect from January 1, 2023, citing inflation, exchange rate fluctuations, higher operational costs and planned investments. read more

FedEx battles slowdown with sizeable rates hike, cost-cutting measures

23-09-22

FedEx has announced a hefty rates hike from the beginning of next year, thought to be the highest in its history, and unveiled a multi-billion dollar cost-cutting programme as it battles a slowdown in its key markets in the US, Asia and Europe. read more

French online sales grow by 10% in Q2 2022 but product sales fall by 17%

23-09-22

Overall online sales from products and services in France increased by 10% (year-on-year) in the second quarter of 2022 to over €35.7 billion but product sales fell by 17% after last year’s sales peak during the third lockdown. read more

China tops 100bn parcels amid global surge in 2021, Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index shows

23-09-22

The global parcels market grew by 21% to 159 billion pieces last year as the Covid-19 pandemic drove up demand, with China surging to more than 100 billion parcels and strong growth in major markets, according to the latest Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index. read more

Cainiao delivers worldwide for SHOPLINE merchants in Asia

23-09-22

Cainiao Network has teamed up with leading Asian e-commerce platform SHOPLINE to provide digital logistics services and cross-border deliveries to Europe and beyond. read more

Interview – DHL Express CEO discusses volumes, rates and customers

22-09-22

DHL Express is seeing continued growth heading into peak season, expects to keep some freight customers won over the past three years and is planning higher rates increases for 2023, CEO John Pearson told CEP-Research in a wide-ranging interview. This first part of the interview covers numerous commercial topics while the second part will cover operational issues, including investments, innovations and sustainability. read more

Amazon Prime Air plane at San Bernardino Airport

Amazon Air growth slows as e-commerce demand slackens

22-09-22

Amazon Air’s total flight activity grew by just 3.8% between March and August 2022, far less than the 14.3% during the previous six months, with the slowdown reflecting the flattening trajectory of online sales, and softer demand for air cargo services in general, according to the latest study by Chicago-based DePaul University’s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development. read more

UPS launches new Hanoi - Louisville flight

UPS targets Vietnam exports with new intercontinental flight

22-09-22

UPS is targeting exporters in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies with a new flight connecting Vietnam to its global air hub in the USA. read more

DHL Parcel partners with Quadient to use its new UK parcel locker network

22-09-22

DHL Parcel UK has partnered with global smart locker specialist Quadient as it seeks to provide customers with more choice and flexibility to receive their parcels at a time and location that suits them. read more

Leaders in Logistics head to London to discuss last mile strategy

22-09-22

Leading parcel and postal industry executives from around the world will be heading to Twickenham Stadium in London next month to discuss innovation and transformation in the last mile at the ‘Leaders in Logistics: Last Mile’ event being held on October 3. read more

UK online retail sales fall for the 17th month in a row in August

21-09-22

Online retail sales in the UK were down -4.1% year-on-year (YoY) in August, representing the 17th month in a row of negative growth since May 2021, according to the latest IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index, which was released yesterday (September 20). read more

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Bpost	5.48€	+1.11%
DP-DHL	30.36€	+1.18%
FedEx	149.99$	+3.48%
Post.at	26.50€	+1.15%
PostNL	1.70€	+1.34%
Royal Mail	194.05p	-0.92%
UPS	167.12$	+1.43%

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Prime Vision launches new Smart Store solution for easier parcel tracking

Dutch technology company Prime Vision has announced the launch of a new solution, which helps retailers and postal firms visualize the vast amounts of data gathered on parcel flows for better supply chain tracking.

Quadient launches Oversize Lockers for extra-large goods

Global smart locker specialist Quadient has announced the launch of Oversize Lockers, an automated fulfillment solution tailored to industries which need to deliver extra-large and oversized goods to their customers.

Bringg offers new delivery and returns options on Salesforce AppExchange

Delivery management platform provider Bringg has updated its Bringg on Salesforce offering on the Salesforce AppExchange to offer new capabilities to retailers, including new ways to manage e-commerce delivery and returns.

Hurricane Commerce wins Hongkong Post cross-border data contract

Hongkong Post has chosen Hurricane Commerce as data partner to support its global eCommerce operations.

Magna will “ramp up” production of Cartken’s delivery bots

Canadian automaker supplier Magna has revealed that it is manufacturing Cartken’s autonomous delivery robot fleet with production set to “ramp up” in the coming months to meet growing demand for last mile delivery.

Hurricane Commerce and Itembase announce strategic cross border partnership

Cross border data specialist Hurricane Commerce has teamed up with e-commerce API integration platform provider Itembase to make selling internationally and meeting regulatory requirements easier for merchants.

Fives to automate DHL eCommerce Solutions’ new mega hub in Coventry, UK

Material handling and sorting solutions provider Fives is set to oversee the high-speed automation of DHL eCommerce Solutions’ new 25,000 sqm mega hub in Coventry in the UK, helping to support DHL’s ambitious growth plan in the region.

GEODIS orders 1,000 more LocusBots for warehouse logistics

Zebra Technologies targets big emissions cutsGeek+ raises $100m amid robotics boom

Blue Yonder wins new contracts and announces strong Q2 results ahead of possible IPO

Fives teams up with Caja Robotics

Körber acquires enVista commerce and payment services

Auctane launches ShipEngine in Europe

Körber Group completes €1.15bn acquisition of Siemens Logistics’ mail and parcel business

Geek+ and Reesink Logistic Solutions announce new European partnership

Wingcopter raises $42 million to speed up production

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

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

HAI ROBOTICS raises $100m for R&D

Hurricane Commerce partners fintech Plusius for seamless cross-border flows

SVT Robotics and Locus Robotics to accelerate robotics integration in warehouses

Descartes buys parcel shipping platform following strong financial results

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

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

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Valérie Dubuisson is promoted to Lenton Group CEO

Valérie Dubuisson has been appointed CEO of Hong Kong-based Lenton Group tasked with expanding its cross-border parcels activities under the DPD brand.

Susanne Klingler-Werner heads UPS Supply Chain Solutions Europe

Susanne Klingler-Werner has been appointed president of UPS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Europe, with responsibility for 22 markets.

UPS names new managers for Spain, Turkey, Hungary

UPS has appointed experienced executives as new country managers for Spain, Turkey, Hungary and various smaller markets in a managerial re-shuffle in Europe.

Li Yu appointed as CEO for SingPost’s international business

Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) has appointed former UPS regional executive Li Yu as CEO for its international business with immediate effect.

Ken Allen picks up ProGlove chairperson role

Former DHL Express CEO Ken Allen has been handed the job of chairperson at industry supplier ProGlove.

Posten Norge appoints Thomas Støkken as E-commerce & Logistics chief

Nordic postal and logistics group Posten Norge has announced the appointment of Thomas Støkken as the new Executive Vice President of its E-commerce and Logistics division.

Gary Edstein hands over DHL Express Australia to Phil Corcoran

Yodel adds 2 execs in growth push

Posten Norge’s CEO Tone Wille to head IPC board

DPD Germany and Chronopost announce new management appointments

Parcelly appoints Christopher Marett as General Manager for the US

DPD Germany appoints Walter Johne as Director Fulfillment

Brie Carere promoted to FedEx Chief Customer Officer

Bala Subramanian is new UPS Chief Digital and Technology Officer

Evri wins digital expert as Chief Product Officer

Beumer names new CEO

Rick Fletcher named head of UPS UK, Ireland & Nordics

Eric Dietz will be DPDgroup COO Europe