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- Wincanton: our digital and e-fulfilment sector revenue increased by 51% in Q3 20th January 2022Wincanton plc, a supply chain partner for UK business, has announced an update on its third quarter trading performance, including the seasonal retail peak activity.
- Cainiao Commits US$47 million to safeguard Global Logistics Services 20th January 2022Cainiao, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, is committing RMB 300 million (US$47 million) in subsidies to incentivise over 150,000 logistics employees and courier personnel in 300 Chinese cities
- DHL: visibility of transport carriers’ emissions, key to delivering Science Based targets 20th January 2022DHL has announced the roll-out of Green Carrier Certification through its primary UK sub-contractor DigiHaul. The green carrier certification programme helps to identify sub-contractors that are already contributing to sustainable logistics, while encouraging even more investment in green technologies to reduce carbon output.
- Sendle appoints first MD for Australia 19th January 2022Sendle, Australia’s first 100% carbon neutral shipping service has today announced the appointment of Laura Hill as its first ever Managing Director for Australia.
- Instabox acquires Porterbuddy 18th January 2022Instabox has entered an agreement to acquire Porterbuddy, the fast-growing Norwegian shipping service.
- JD Worldwide: the partnership will unlock the huge potential of the Chinese market 18th January 2022JD.com and Shopify have joined forces to give independent brands in the US a simple, trusted way to access consumers in China, while simultaneously enabling Shopify merchants worldwide to access JD’s quality supplier network.
- Key appointment for Australia Post 17th January 2022Australia Post has announced the appointment of former ANZ Bank and McDonald’s Corporation senior executive, Catriona Noble as the new Executive General Manager of Retail.
- J&T Express: this expansion presents greater opportunities for J&T Express in Singapore 17th January 2022J&T Express, an international express logistics company, has announced its official launch in both the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia.
- New acquisition for Docaposte 17th January 2022Docaposte, a digital subsidiary of Le Groupe La Poste, has taken over the electronic signature and digital safe business of Idemia, the market leader in Augmented Identity.
- Austrian Post’s Group revenue rose by 22.2 % in the first three quarters of 2021 17th January 2022Austrian Post has announced its Q1-3 results for 2021, revealing increased revenue and earnings.
- New CFO for Aramex 13th January 2022Aramex, a global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, announces the appointment of Nicolas Sibuet as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
- UK Post Office: Our cash and banking offer performed very strongly 13th January 2022UK Post Office today reports its key trading figures for the peak Christmas period from 29 November to 26 December 2021.
- New chairman of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors 13th January 2022Roman Martinez IV has been unanimously elected to serve as the 25th chairman of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors. The Governors also elected Anton G. Hajjar to serve as vice chairman.
- Kwik Delivery reports “explosive growth” in 2021 13th January 2022Kwik Delivery, trading name of Africa Delivery Technologies SAS, announced today that its GMV and revenue for 2021 grew by over 400% year on year.
- DANX: we are well-positioned to outgrow the market on a European scale 12th January 2022UK-based Carousel joins forces with Danish company DANX to create a pan-European critical service logistics network in partnership with Axcel as new lead investor.
- DPDHL: an important step in the successful growth story of Greenplan 12th January 2022Deutsche Post DHL Group has announced the divestment of Greenplan GmbH, a DHL owned route planning solution provider, to current management team through a management buyout (MBO).
- “A more unified, current look” for Jersey Post Global Logistics 11th January 2022From January 2022, Jersey Post Global Logistics, the international business division of the Jersey Post Group, will see its network of global partners rebranded under one, new, strong brand – JPGL.
- DPD: This transaction makes genuine sense for both parties 11th January 2022DPD UK, part of DPDgroup, the European parcel delivery network, has completed the acquisition of UK same day delivery company, CitySprint, following the recent approval of the transaction by the Competition and Markets Authority.
- JD.com opens first physical retail stores in Europe. 10th January 2022JD.com, a supply chain-based technology and service provider, today opened two robotic shops by the new brand name “ochama” in the Netherlands, with more locations to follow soon.
- DHL: Zimbabwe is on the cusp of strong economic growth 10th January 2022DHL Global Forwarding has launched in Zimbabwe to extend its presence across Africa.