Postal News
The latest postal news, analysis and data.
As of Monday, a total of 2,118.93 tonnes of mail have been transported by China-Europe postal trains from China to 36 European countries, including to Spain, Denmark, Switzerland and France.
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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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China’s postal industry registered higher revenue and business volume in the first four months of this year, despite the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, reports several local news sources.
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Royal Mail has announced that Rico Back has agreed he will step down as Group CEO, and from the Group Board, with immediate effect. Keith Williams becomes interim Executive Chair of Royal Mail Group and Stuart Simpson becomes interim CEO of Royal Mail (UKPIL).
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In the New Zealand’s Government’s 2020 Budget, NZ Post has been allocated $130 million over three years to support the continued service delivery and future of mail services.
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Deputy Postmaster General Ronald Stroman, after nine years at the Postal Service and more than 40 years in public service, will resign from the agency on June 1, reports Federal News Network.
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