02-12-22

Black Friday and Cyber Monday parcel volumes hold firm in Europe

Parcel volumes generated by this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales in Europe are stable or above 2021’s elevated levels, according to diverse sources, bucking fears of a downturn due to the gloomy economic outlook. read more

La Poste puts accent on sustainability as festive season demand slows

02-12-22

Groupe La Poste is committed to providing sustainable parcel logistics and delivery services through its 37,000 low-emission vehicle fleet, 100 urban logistics hubs and an environmentally-friendly approach to packaging, as it responds to seasonally high demand from customers in the run-up to the festive season. read more

Bpost hikes parcel and mail prices to offset inflation, lower volumes

02-12-22

Companies and consumers in Belgium will be paying higher parcel and mail prices next year when sending goods and documents with bpost, and will also have to pay a peak surcharge for parcels during December. read more

Asendia expands e-commerce offerings to businesses in Australia and New Zealand

02-12-22

Asendia is continuing to expand its worldwide e-commerce logistics services by now targeting companies in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), where cross-border online shopping is growing rapidly. read more

Headwinds continue to affect global air cargo markets

01-12-22

Headwinds continue to affect global air cargo markets, according to data for October released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), while other analysis concludes that there are no signs of any Q4 peak this year and that the outlook for 2023 is mediocre with the possibility of flat growth in the first two quarters of next year. read more

ASOS renews CEVA contract while DSV snaps up Gymshark

01-12-22

Two prominent international fashion retailers have signed new logistics contracts with leading multinational suppliers this week. read more

UPS counters FedEx with peak guarantees

01-12-22

UPS is guaranteeing US customers it will deliver their next-day air shipments as booked during the current peak season – in contrast to top rival FedEx, which has withdrawn a similar guarantee. read more

FedEx expands operational capacity in south-west France

01-12-22

FedEx Express has invested €12 million in two regional facilities to expand its operational capacity in France where it is due to create more than 1,000 new jobs at its Paris air hub this year. read more

Black Friday/Cyber Monday online sales hit all-time highs

30-11-22

Data from some of the world’s leading e-commerce platforms and business intelligence firms has revealed that online sales during this year’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday have reached record-setting levels, with Adobe Analytics stressing that strong consumer spending was driven by demand and not just higher prices due to inflation. read more

GLS, MyFlexBox present first joint parcel locker

GLS Germany eyes M&A deals amid fluctuating business trends

30-11-22

GLS is open for acquisitions in Germany to broaden its portfolio and is investing in parcel lockers and capacity expansion amid falling volumes and lower profits this year due to weaker demand and rising costs. read more

SEUR purchases 200 Ford E-Transit electric vans

30-11-22

Spanish express delivery firm SEUR has announced the purchase of 200 Ford E-Transit electric vans as its works toward incorporating 3,000 EVs into its fleet by 2030 and making delivery even more sustainable. read more

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Luxury brands want faster and greener supply chain solutions, report finds

29-11-22

Increasing customer requirements and current global uncertainties have made supply chain management more challenging in the luxury brand sector, according to a new report, with customers now demanding delivery solutions which are faster, more flexible, and greener. read more

FedEx Express Europe predicts “softer” demand during peak 2022

29-11-22

FedEx Express Europe expects demand for its services to be softer for the remainder of this year, driven by the fact that the current macro-economic and inflationary environment is being felt across borders and in turn impacting consumer spending, with parcel volumes set to be down on 2021 peak figures. read more

Canada Post reports Q3 loss as parcels decline by 16%

29-11-22

Canada Post has recorded a loss before tax of C$227 million in the third quarter of 2022 as parcel volumes fell by 16.2% compared to elevated levels a year earlier and economic uncertainty reduced business spending on marketing mail. read more

J&T Express signs Lionel Messi as Global Brand Ambassador

29-11-22

Fast-growing global logistics service provider J&T Express has signed up Argentinian football star and global sports icon Lionel Messi as its first global brand ambassador. read more

DX Group announces £3.6 million investment in depot upgrades

29-11-22

UK mail, courier and logistics firm DX Group has announced it is investing £3.6 million in upgrading its existing depot network to “increase capacity, improve productivity and raise efficiency levels.” read more

Black Friday boost for USPS and other parcel carriers

Early reports suggest Black Friday success for online retailers

28-11-22

The first sales reports emerging following Black Friday last week have suggested that this year’s retail sales day was a success, despite concerns that the rising cost of living could slow down online sales with many firms prepared for moderate or even negative growth. read more

Cainiao strengthens partnership with Nestlé in China

28-11-22

Alibaba Group’s logistics arm Cainiao Network has strengthened its strategic partnership with Nestlé China to better support direct-to-consumer (DTC) business and announced the launch of a new DTC fulfilment center to help Nestlé achieve greater visibility and control over its supply chain. read more

DHL study finds 70% of Australian firms confident export sales will grow in 2023

28-11-22

A new DHL Express study has revealed that 70% of Australian businesses are confident that export orders will grow over the next 12 months, with many implementing strategies to strengthen their global supply chains amid “a fluid trade environment.” read more

Delivery firms move into top gear for unpredictable Black Friday peak

25-11-22

Parcel carriers around the world are now busy sorting and delivering a flood of goods ordered by consumers looking for online bargains amid widespread uncertainty about this year’s likely Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales volumes. read more

DPD UK denies dead driver was under pressure to work long hours

25-11-22

DPD UK has strongly rejected British media allegations that a self-employed driver found dead in his van this week had been under pressure to work long hours to deliver as many parcels as possible in the run-up to Black Friday. read more

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PICTURES OF THE WEEK

Bulky delivery. DHL Express has successfully transported Kiburi, a Western lowland silverback gorilla, from a zoo on Tenerife to his new home at London Zoo as part of an international breeding program for the Critically Endangered species.

Cheers! UPS Germany is decorating some of its trucks with designs featuring local SMEs, such as wine seller Weinladen.de.

SUPPLIERS

Instabox wins Circle K Danish parcel lockers contract

Instabox is expanding in Denmark after winning a contract to install parcel lockers in Circle K stations across the country.

Locus Robotics raises US$117m in Series F funding to accelerate growth

Locus Robotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for fulfillment hubs, has raised US$117 million in Series F funding and announced new board members as it aims to accelerate its growth in the warehouse automation space.

Amazon Web Services launches new tool to improve supply chain visibility

Amazon Web Services has launched a new cloud application tool, which has been designed to help businesses improve supply chain visibility and deliver actionable insights to mitigate supply chain risks, lower costs and improve customer experience.

Volta Trucks speeds up with successful tests and last-mile partnership

Electric truck start-up Volta Trucks is picking up speed with successful customer operational tests across Europe and an innovative micro-hub last-mile delivery partnership.

BrightDrop speeds towards billion-dollar revenue milestone

General Motors’ (GM) commercial EV brand, BrightDrop has announced that in 2023 – less than three years since launch – the firm will reach US$1 billion in revenue, making it one of the fastest growing companies in history.

FarEye launches new last-mile delivery technology solutions

Logistics technology provider FarEye is offering new solutions to simplify the e-commerce customer journey, from ordering through to last-mile delivery.

Open Pricer will optimise DPD Germany pricing

DPD Germany will use Open Pricer’s innovative technology to automate and optimise its pricing following an international tender won by the French company.

Microsoft launches new supply chain platform for better visibility and agility

Microsoft has announced the launch of a new supply chain platform, which has been specifically designed to help enterprises respond quickly to changing market conditions and disruption by providing an “open, collaborative and composable foundation for data and supply chain orchestration.”

Pitney Bowes launches first-of-its-kind shipping label printer

Global shipping and mailing company Pitney Bowes has launched a new all-in-one Wi-Fi-enabled thermal shipping label printer, which includes an integrated scale and aims to simplify the shipping of packages and e-commerce orders

Quadient launches Parcel Pending smart lockers in Ireland

Quadient is offering residential ‘Parcel Pending by Quadient’ smart parcel lockers in Ireland to profit from e-commerce growth in the country.

Beumer wins automation contract with fast-growing Norwegian CEP firm

DB Schenker boosts warehouse efficiency with automated solution from Körber

GIRO helps An Post deliver with GeoRoute upgrade

MHS becomes Fortna following merger deal

Parcel Perform and Quiet Platforms launch new data partnership

Omni-fulfilment platform ShipBob goes global with Amazon

Third-party logistics startup Boxy improves same-day delivery services with Körber

Shippeo raises $40m to speed up global expansion

Scandit launches scan and count solution for more accurate inventory counting

Vanderlande unveils new robotic small-item picker at Parcel+Post Expo

SwipBox introduces intelligent labelling to enable circular packaging

Körber launches new partner program and strengthens product range

Posten Norge installs nationwide Swipbox parcel locker network in 18 months

Blue Yonder offers new fulfilment solutions

Delivery robot Clevon rolls into North America

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PEOPLE

trans-o-flex extends contract with CEO Wolfgang Albeck

Henning Udo Goldmann will head Hermes Europe

Wonbin Park heads FedEx Express Korea

Herna Verhagen will be re-appointed PostNL CEO

Bpost brings in Jos Donvil to run Belgian business

NEWS IN BRIEF

New uniform for NZ Post this Christmas

NZ Post posties and couriers will have a new look delivery uniform this Christmas, marking an important milestone in New Zealand history

DPD Ireland switches to 100% HVO biofuel to reduce carbon emissions

DPD Ireland has deployed Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a replacement fuel for diesel in its heavy goods vehicles (linehaul) as part of an ambitious drive to decarbonise its Irish fleet by 2030.

Yodel C2C volumes surge exponentially

Volumes for Yodel’s Customer to Customer (C2C) delivery service have surged exponentially, with the independent parcel carrier now delivering almost 600k parcels a week, a 132% increase since July 2022.

Omniva installs its 1,000th parcel locker

Omniva has opened its 1,000th parcel machine in the Baltics in Vilnius, Lithuania, as part of expanding and renewing its network, with a total of around 270 parcel machines to be replaced and installed in the coming months.

Emirates Post launches new kiosks in major shopping centres in Dubai

Emirates Post has launched new "Emirates Post Kiosks" in some of Dubai’s leading shopping centres, as part of its ongoing network expansion strategy aimed at increasing the number of locations and channels for customers.

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