Courier-Express-and Postal Market News, a news service of the MRU Consultancy GmbH, has told PostCom that the German Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Office “intends to start an investigation into parcel transit time.” The investigation is based on the German Post Office Act, which defines the handling of parcels up to 20 kg as a “postal service.”
Read MoreThe British newspaper, the Independent has reported that “Between a quarter and a third of the German postal monopoly is being sold off and retail offers will take place in seven European countries including Germany and the UK. The privatization of Deutsche Post will put further pressure on the UK’s Post Office, already facing increased competition from overseas.
Read MoreThe UK Government has refused to challenge the EU directive aimed at cutting the monopoly boundary on postal services from 350 grams to 50 grams. Royal Mail wanted a 150 gram limit.
Read MoreLa Poste (France) has confirmed its acquisition of 40% of Brokers Worldwide, a privately-owned international mail distribution company in the US
Read MoreIdeas of PSC regarding introducing competition to UK market.
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