Parcel News
The latest parcel news, analysis and data.
Parcel locker provider InPost has announced a partnership with South Western Railway (SWR), Europe’s largest rail commuter network, to install its automated e-commerce lockers at 40 stations across its rail network.
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Tritax Symmetry has secured planning consent for a new parcel distribution facility for DPD at Symmetry Park, Bicester. The specialist 60,000 sq ft distribution hub will be constructed to net zero carbon in construction as regulated by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC).
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Canada Post has agreed to study how it could offer postal banking, including through setting up pilot projects at certain locations, as part of a new collaboration with a union representing rural postal workers, reports Canada’s National Observer.
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DHL Express is partnering with REEF Technology, the largest operator of parking, mobility, and logistics hubs in North America, to pilot the use of four new low-power electric-assist e-Cargo Cycles for deliveries across Miami.
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Alibaba Group Holding Limited has announced its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, revealing revenue growth of 22% in Q4 despite the challenges of COVID-19.
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New Royal Mail research reveals the full extent of Britain’s online shopping habits during lockdown, as nearly half (45%) of UK adults have been receiving more parcel deliveries since measures began.
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Finland Post (Posti) has said that the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the decline in mail volumes so drastically that Posti will reduce Friday delivery for the summer and plans to temporarily lay off around 8,000 members of staff.
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Canada Post has reported significant losses in 2019 as its Parcels business grew at a slower pace in 2019 as the competition in e-commerce delivery intensified.
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The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has said that postal services will remain operational inspite of the Modified Enhance Community Quarantine (MECQ) in NCR and the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) which are being implemented in select provinces in the country.
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An Post is committing €2 million worth of practical supports to help Ireland’s SMEs get back to business and selling online successfully and sustainably.
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In the first quarter of 2020, Swiss Post generated Group profit of 84 million francs, 46 million francs down on the previous year’s figure.
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Drop & Go, the UK Post Office’s fast track service for businesses and online sellers sending parcels, has seen a 30% increase in use since Mid-March as small businesses seek new ways to continue trading during lockdown.
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