24-11-20

US package volumes set for big peak surge from +30% online sales growth

US online sales growth topping at least 30% looks set to power high double-digit growth in consumer package volumes over the forthcoming Thanksgiving Day/Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales period and throughout this year’s holiday season, according to new surveys. read more

CEP operators and e-retailers warn over no-deal Brexit risk

24-11-20

Industry bodies representing companies involved in the e-commerce value chain are following “with great concern” the recent developments around Brexit, in particular the potential risk of a no-deal scenario. read more

Hermes expects record volumes in the peak season

Hermes Germany will deliver third of Christmas volumes within next three weeks

24-11-20

Hermes Germany expects to deliver over 35 million shipments in the next three weeks which would account for almost a third of the 120 million parcels it expects during this year’s entire peak season (October-December). read more

DHL Express launches new service connecting Australia and New Zealand

24-11-20

DHL Express has commenced operation of a new overnight direct freighter service connecting Melbourne, Auckland and Christchurch. read more

Canada Post losses escalate despite parcels boom

23-11-20

Canada Post has unveiled higher quarterly losses due to pandemic-related rising costs and despite moderate revenue growth driven by a 30% surge in parcels ahead of a record peak season. read more

DHL tests electric trucks in London and Los Angeles

23-11-20

DHL is driving ahead with its green logistics strategy with new tests of electric trucks for linehaul transportation and deliveries in London and Los Angles. read more

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Pandemic accelerates retailer tech spending, Zebra study finds

23-11-20

Most retailers plan to respond to the current online shopping boom generated by COVID-19 pandemic by speeding up technology investments such as smart checkouts, workforce software and prescriptive analytics, according to Zebra Technologies’ 13th annual Global Shopper Study. read more

UPS hikes Europe – North America peak surcharges

20-11-20

UPS has increased its peak surcharges for shipments from Europe to North America following other recent changes in surcharges as capacity remains tight and operating costs rise on major intercontinental trading routes. read more

FedEx Express expands in California and Switzerland

20-11-20

FedEx Express has expanded operational capacity in the USA and Europe with new locations in California and Switzerland. read more

USPS expands Sunday deliveries for peak season

20-11-20

The US Postal Service is expanding delivery services as part of its planning for a successful peak season amid soaring volumes. read more

Latvian Post purchases new sorting equipment in biggest-ever investment

20-11-20

Latvijas Pasts (Latvian Post) has concluded the company’s most ambitious investment project in recent years by launching the first fully automated item weighing, scanning, measuring and sorting equipment. read more

Royal Mail Group profits tumble despite strong parcels growth

19-11-20

Royal Mail Group suffered a heavy drop in profits during the COVID-19 pandemic-hit April – September 2020 half-year as strong parcels growth in the UK and at GLS failed to offset lower mail volumes and higher operating costs. read more

USPS unveils low ‘competitive’ package price rises for 2021

19-11-20

The U.S. Postal Service will maintain its low pricing strategy for package deliveries next year with “competitive” increases below those of rivals UPS and FedEx. read more

UPS opens C$200m Toronto hub to expand Canada capacity

19-11-20

UPS has started operations at a ‘flagship’ new sorting hub near Toronto to increase capacity in Canada ready for a record peak season. read more

Transparent supply chains become increasingly important, Hermes Germany finds

19-11-20

Security concerns and communication problems are delaying the efforts of German companies to implement more transparent supply chains, despite the increased use of technologies, a new survey by Hermes Germany revealed. read more

European road freight sector faces 'catastrophic’ COVID-19 impact

18-11-20

COVID-19 continues to have a “catastrophic impact” on commercial road transport due to the operating restrictions put in place to mitigate the pandemic and the overall economic downturn – with the situation “particularly disastrous” for Europe, according to the International Road Transport Union (IRU). read more

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Bpost	9.71€	+3.30%
DP-DHL	39.88€	+1.99%
FedEx	286.35$	+3.49%
Post.at	28.65€	+1.96%
PostNL	2.79€	+3.21%
Royal Mail	296.70p	+0.41%
UPS	166.60$	+1.73%

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SwipBox wins more parcel locker orders as volumes soar over 50%

Parcel locker company SwipBox is preparing for a historical peak season after seeing a dramatic 53% increase in the number of parcels being delivered to its parcel lockers all over the world so far this year.

Quadient wins packaging and locker contracts

Quadient has won contracts to supply an automated packaging system to a major UK retailer and to partner with a leading US company for parcel lockers.

Siemens optimises customer service with smart sensors and cloud technologies

Siemens Logistics has introduced SmartService, a portfolio of cutting-edge solutions to further improve customer service processes through higher system availability and reliability.

Sitma introduces high performance packaging solution

Sitma has introduced its latest technology called Fast Pack, a high-performing and flexible solution for e-commerce businesses to enable automated packaging of a wide range of goods.

FarEye improves contactless delivery for peak season

Technology firm FarEye has launched new features and system enhancements to help retailers handle record volumes of online orders at Black Friday and during this year’s peak season.

SwipBox wins DPD for Polish parcel locker network

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Descartes acquires Canadian ecommerce solutions platform ShipTrack

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US Postal Service shakes up management

The U.S. Postal Service has announced the retirement of long-serving operations chief David E. Williams and a series of leadership promotions under its ongoing re-organisation.

Georgy Alikoshvili will develop Russian Post’s international business

Russian Post has appointed Georgy Alikoshvili as Deputy General Director for International Business.

Thomas Kipp is new Aramex COO

UPS shakes up Europe management team

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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