UPS reorganization prioritizes global logistics over parcel delivery
UPS said it is reorganizing how it operates under a new set of global standards that emphasizes its cross-border logistics capabilities rather than its domestic parcel business.
UPS said it is reorganizing how it operates under a new set of global standards that emphasizes its cross-border logistics capabilities rather than its domestic parcel business.
Canada Post lost nearly $200 million before taxes in the second quarter, but saw improvement from a year ago because a new labor contract has restored trust with customers after two years of operational uncertainty.
The U.S. Postal Service says congressional efforts to mandate dozens of zip code changes would hurt financially and cause delivery problems for residents.
The U.S. Postal Service lost $2.5 billion in the fiscal third quarter, but revenues were up thanks to a new fee on parcel shipments and higher stamp prices.
Sellers of used products on Vinted’s app in Germany can now exchange products with buyers through DHL parcel and post collection points, including locker systems, the companies announced.
Modest parcel revenue growth cannot mask the financial pressure facing global postal operators amid rising costs, declining letter volumes and competition from private couriers, according to a new industry report.
E-commerce platform Vinted is entering the Australian market and has signed Australia Post to support all parcel shipments.
UPS wants to reduce the size of its workforce in the UK by transferring last-mile delivery to outside couriers, which would significantly change the labor landscape for legacy parcel cariers.
The Teamsters union is gearing up to file grievances against UPS for allegedly funneling package delivery to Roadie, a subsidiary that uses less-expensive gig drivers.
Canada Post announced it plans to transition nearly 500,000 more people to centralized community mailboxes because home delivery is too expensive.
Amazon is making deliveries in the District of Columbia using battery-powered cargo bikes, part of a broader micromobility policy aimed at reducing emissions, noise and congestion in cities.
The U.S. Postal Service has selected a former UPS executive as chief strategy officer.
Australia Post is investing heavily in parcel infrastructure, including a new express hub at Brisbane Airport.
2025 was a difficult year financially for Canada Post, but the hope is that a new labor deal opens the door for needed reforms this year.
FedEx and UPS will not be major players in the B2C parcel market unless they strategically engage with an e-commerce marketplace, says commentator Satish Jindel.
Amazon continues to invest in faster e-commerce delivery capabilities and is ready to scale up 30-minute drone delivery this year, CEO Andy Jassy said.
Under strong pressure from the Teamsters union, UPS has agreed to limit how many drivers it eliminates through an early-retirement program
DHL Express parcel customers will enjoy uninterrupted service after the company negotiated a new contract with U.S. delivery workers.
FedEx has put 10 more shipping stations on the chopping block as it integrates two separate delivery networks into a single, efficient operation.
The U.S. Postal Service needs relief from unfunded mandates and operating restrictions that have created a cash crisis for the nation’s mail service, Postmaster General David Steiner warned Congress.