Regulator forces Deutsche Post to improve competitors' access to mail hubs

The German grid regulator Bundesnetzagentur said it has forced Deutsche Post World Net AG. to improve competitors’ access to its letter-sorting facilities, mainly by extending their opening hours.
German postal regulation allows Deutsche Post’s competitors to use the former monopolist’s mail distribution infrastructure for services they offer only partially themselves.
This includes the collection and pre-sorting of mail that is than being processed by Deutsche Post.
A spokesman for the German mail services and logistics company said new regulations are an acceptable compromise.

The German grid regulator Bundesnetzagentur said it has forced Deutsche Post World Net AG. to improve competitors’ access to its letter-sorting facilities, mainly by extending their opening hours.
German postal regulation allows Deutsche Post’s competitors to use the former monopolist’s mail distribution infrastructure for services they offer only partially themselves.
This includes the collection and pre-sorting of mail that is than being processed by Deutsche Post.
A spokesman for the German mail services and logistics company said new regulations are an acceptable compromise.