bpost fine over “abusive” discounts extended by €37m
Belgian competition authorities have slapped national postal service bpost with an extra EUR 37.4m fine for abusing its position in the domestic market.
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Ofcom’s eyes on end-to-end postal competition, as Access growth slows
UK postal regulator Ofcom said today that growth in the Downstream Access mail market seems to be slowing, but it is keeping a close eye on the development of new end-to-end competition for Royal Mail.
Read MoreWarning over delays to Ireland’s Downstream Access mail system
Irish parcel and mail delivery company Nightline has said that opening up access for other postal operators to access the last mile network of An Post is the “single most important issue” to be resolved in order to create a healthy, competitive postal sector in Ireland.
Read MoreRoyal Mail to add volume commitment to Access contracts
Royal Mail has announced plans for a “fundamental reform” of service terms as it provides last mile delivery for other postal operators and large customers.
Read MoreWhat exactly is being “Delivered by Royal Mail”?
Marketing expert Peter Frings argues that Royal Mail is not looking at the big picture in requiring its “Delivered by” brand on direct mail.
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