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• Omniva: modern and smart possibilities have been created for our customers in the new post offices 5th December 2022
  In December and at the beginning of the new year, Omniva will open eight post offices of the future, where customers will have everything they need in terms of e-commerce and postal services.
• DPDHL: Electrification of last mile logistics is a major pillar to decarbonize our operations 5th December 2022
  Ford Pro and Deutsche Post DHL Group recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the deployment of electrified vans used for logistics operations worldwide. In doing so, both companies outline their commitment to provide sustainable/green services.
• Preparing for a different type of Peak 5th December 2022
  Post & Parcel spoke to Karen Reddington, Regional President, FedEx Express Europe about the uncertainty of this year's Peak and why flexibility is key.
• USPS “in a strong position to handle the holiday mailing and shipping rush underway” 5th December 2022
  The United States Postal Service reported new delivery performance metrics for the eighth week of the FY2023 first quarter. The data showed the average time to deliver a mailpiece or package across the postal network was 2.5 days for the fifth consecutive week.
• Thailand Post launches “Digital Post ID” 2nd December 2022
  Thailand Post has unveiled the Digital Post ID service, where recipients' information can be stored on QR code labels attached to parcels to protect data privacy. It will  be rolled out in 2023.
• Royal Mail: The CWU is striking at our busiest time 2nd December 2022
  Royal Mail is asking its customers to post their mail earlier than usual for Christmas this year as a result of the ongoing strike action by CWU.
• Le Poste Groupe to create €500 million investment fund dedicated to urban logistics 2nd December 2022
  La Poste Groupe is working alongside cities in France and Europe to accelerate the decarbonization of deliveries and deploy a network of logistics locations in city centres.
• The value of returns 1st December 2022
  Fresh from presenting at WMX Asia, Al Gerrie, Founder and CEO of ZigZag Global, explores the challenges and opportunities of managing returns around the world.
• Walgreens customers to “access the items they need most, no matter the hour, right to their door” 1st December 2022
  Walgreens is extending its Same Day Delivery offering to fulfill orders 24-hours a day, seven days a week in markets across the USA.
• Post Office: Over the festive period Postmasters will be supporting communities across the UK 1st December 2022
  New Post Office UK data shared today has revealed the peak posting day in the run up to Christmas.
• Heppner: our approach to reducing our carbon footprint is global and we act wherever possible 1st December 2022
  The Heppner Group, creator of transport and logistics solutions, is upgrading its urban distribution offer with plans to integrate 16 and 18 tonne electric trucks into its fleet, in partnership with Volta Trucks.
• IATA: the current economic uncertainties will follow into the New Year 30th November 2022
  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2022 global air cargo markets showing that headwinds continue to affect air cargo demand. 
• Starship Technologies: This is our first significant expansion to the north of England 30th November 2022
  Starship Technologies has partnered with Leeds City Council and the Co-op to bring autonomous grocery delivery to the streets of Leeds, in the North of England.
• Transformation Journey  30th November 2022
  Pos Malaysia’s Group CEO Charles Brewer spends most of his days out and about in the field, either asking questions, listening or rolling up his sleeves and doing the job. Following his presentation on Pos Malaysia’s transformation at WMX Asia in Thailand, we speak to  Charles Brewer to find out more. 
• A guide to offering digital solutions for the postal industry 29th November 2022
   Should you be offering digital services at your post office? What innovations should you be taking on to remain competitive and relevant in the postal service industry? Christoffer Augsburg, Growth Marketing Manager at e-Boks explores the options..
• ZigZag: There has been a significant jump in global returns compared to last year’s Black Friday weekend 28th November 2022
  Global returns for Black Friday weekend were up 60% from the same period in 2021 as shoppers looked to spread the cost of Christmas during a time of economic downturn says retail returns specialist, ZigZag Global.
• Figure Head 28th November 2022
  Post & Parcel spoke to David Gold - Director External Affairs & Policy at Royal Mail back in September - about the death of the monarch and what it means for British philately. 
• DPDHL “accelerates” its green transformation 28th November 2022
  Deutsche Post DHL Group has introduced Sustainability-Linked Finance Framework in line with its sustainability targets. With its framework, the Group has created a direct relation between its sustainability strategy and its financing strategy.
• Driving PUDO adoption 25th November 2022
  Post & Parcel speaks to Mike Richmond, Chief Revenue Officer at Doddle about the UK parcel locker market, how returns should be more personalised and why the delivery sector is in the perfect position to drive the change towards more sustainable delivery.  
• Amazon UK: bringing our customers more electric-powered deliveries 24th November 2022
  Amazon has announced the expansion of its UK e-cargo bike fleet, with the launch of three further micromobility delivery hubs in Manchester and London.