Postal parcel volumes up across globe — but not in Asia-Pacific
Worldwide parcel volumes grew 3.7% year-on-year in in 2013 according to the latest figures from the Universal Postal Union.
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Alternative delivery means big test for UK e-commerce during festive peak
British shoppers are being more “adventurous” than ever in how they receive their e-commerce deliveries ahead of Christmas – providing a big test for the retail supply chain.
Read MoreRoyal Mail to hire 9% fewer seasonal workers this year
Royal Mail has announced plans to recruit about 19,000 seasonal workers to help sort the Christmas post this year — fewer than the 21,000 sought this time last year.
Read MoreUK consumer survey hints at another pressure peak season
With parcel carriers gearing up for another bumper Christmas period, new research suggests that online shoppers in the UK are still planning on leaving their festive gift buying to the last minute.
Read MoreH1 results confirm overall growth trend for global postal industry
In the first half of 2014, the global postal industry registered year-on- year revenue growth of 2.3%1, according to analysis published today by International Post Corporation (IPC).
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