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The Postal Hub is the podcast for the global postal, parcels, delivery and express sectors.
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370 episodes
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1 Ep 370: Postal Hub 10th anniversary (part 1) 23:38
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The Postal Hub Podcast is 10 years old! To mark this milestone, postal and delivery experts from around the world are sharing their perspectives on the last 10 years in the sector. The first part of the series features Holger Winklbauer, CEO at International Post Corporation, along with international postal and delivery experts Peter Somers and Derek Osborn Peter Somers discusses: Trends in e-commerce growth Postal operators transforming to focus on parcels Domestic vs cross-border parcels Covid upending the delivery landscape 20-minute delivery in UAE Competition in the last mile Response to declining letter volumes Customer delivery preferences in Middle East, including residential vs out-of-home Holger Winklbauer covers: Small parcels originating from China in the international postal system Demand for faster cross-border delivery Changing international rates and impact on parcel flows Role of consolidators, forwarders and airlines in cross-border e-commerce Getting warehouses closer to customers Online retailers taking logistics in-house Derek Osborn discusses: Change in the postal industry Managing the USO Culture change Predictions of postal doom Recognising the value of the post Repositioning the post…
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1 Ep 369: Tech helping sorting centre operations 22:24
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Parcel volumes are fluctuating, there's downward pressure on parcel pricing, and staff retention is increasingly important in warehouses and sorting centres. Dirk Van Lammeren, Chief Commercial Officer at Prime Vision, shares how robotic sorting solutions enhance sorting centre operations. We cover: The major challenges facing sorting and warehousing Planning and organising challenges in warehouse operations Investment considerations when planning sorting centres Capacity and the pressure on pricing Striking a balance between investment and looking for efficiencies Growing industry focus on employee wellbeing Role of warehouse tech in attracting and retaining staff Shift from automating to reduce staff, to automating to help retain staff Example of technology improving working conditions for staff Robotic sorting - using autonomous machines to assist workers Fully autonomous vehicles requiring no navigational assistance Integrating robots with sorting systems (e.g. belts and chutes) How robotic sorting can help with flexibility and volume Improving throughput Flexibility of robotic sorting, including moving sites Worker safety in sorting centres How staff interact with their robotic co-workers…
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1 Ep 368: Post Luxembourg moves into B2B with Inflow 18:13
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Mario Treinen, Director Post Courrier and Logistics at Post Luxembourg and CEO of Inflow, talks about Post Luxembourg's big move into B2B parcels. Letter volume trends in Luxembourg Growth in B2C parcel volumes The B2B parcels opportunity Taking the B2C experience to B2B customers Inflow subsidiary coming out of its Michel Greco business Expanding beyond express B2B deliveries into transport and logistics The full range of Inflow services, including temperature-controlled delivery, warehousing, customs services, and more On-premises value added services for some customers How the B2B and B2C businesses interact Leveraging the postie network for selected B2B deliveries Cross-border B2B opportunities, including European next-day Managing mail rooms and other value added services…
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1 Ep 367: Reforming de minimis parcels in USA and Canada 26:19
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Kate Muth, Executive Director at IMAG, and Ellen McClain, Special Advisor to International Bridge and former deputy assistant secretary at Homeland Security, discuss reform of de minimis arrangements in the USA and Canada. Future Borders Coalition report on low value shipments History of de minimis in the USA Purpose and current rules for de minimis shipments Inbound de minimis volumes Concerns about illegal and illicit goods being imported using de minimis Benefits to consumers and some online sellers Weaknesses in the current de minimis system Areas that require reform, including poor data Collecting better advance data on cross-border shipments Using technology for pre-screening of goods prior to shipment Pre-clearance of goods Laws on fulfilling orders cross-border and eligibility for de minimis Would harmonisation on European regulations assist? Treatment of postal items vs courier items Missing data elements on cross-border shipments Difficulties in determining country of origin Compliance tools…
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1 Ep 366: M&A in the food delivery sector 21:31
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Professor John Colley from the Warwick Business School, discussing mergers and acquisitions in the food delivery sector. Just Eat Takeaway's acquisition of GrubHub, and the pandemic demand for home delivery Post-pandemic food delivery trends Sale of GrubHub and Just Eat Takeaway's acquisition by Prosus Immense demand for businesses in 2021 and early 2022 Timing of M&A activity Avoiding high prices in M&A Factors that inflated GrubHub's value Investors betting on industry consolidation Does size matter in M&A, and how big is big? Delivery companies being bought by private equity…
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1 Ep 365: UPS shifts from Amazon to B2B 18:16
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Cathy Morrow Roberson, founder and principal at Logistics Trends and Insights, analyses UPS’s recent shift from Amazon to B2B parcels. UPS reducing its Amazon volumes by 50% Current Amazon volumes and revenue for UPS Amazon taking parcel volumes in-house Cost in the UPS network SurePost and the USPS announcement that discounts would cease SurePost pricing and destination regions UPS profitable parcels, parcel pricing, and the competition Growing emphasis on B2B delivery at UPS, including pharmaceutical and healthcare Return to the office edicts and consumer delivery preferences Retailers taking control of their own parcel volumes, eg Walmart Spark…
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1 Ep 364: Food delivery through the post 18:56
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Jenn Morris from Ship Happens joins us to analyse the opportunities for postal operators in food delivery. Understanding the current food distribution network set-up Opportunities in semi-perishable food delivery Refrigerated and temperature-controlled transport Food products already being distributed via the post Temperature ranges and compatibility in transport The direct-to-consumer opportunity Specifications for shipping food items Practicalities of food delivery. including doorstep delivery, temperature monitoring Sailing schedules for food pickup and delivery, and implications for pricing Optimising space in refrigerated vehicles Setting up a pilot programme for food delivery First steps for a post setting up food delivery concept…
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1 Ep 363: Changes to letter delivery in Norway 22:05
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Mindaugas Cerpickis, Director at Copenhagen Economics, analyses proposed changes to the universal service obligation in Norway. Background to USO reform proposals Posten's current USO, including delivery standards Alternate day letter delivery Out-of-home delivery for letters Electronic notification for letter delivery Option for weekly residential letter delivery Anticipated savings in last mile letter delivery Exceptions to proposed letter delivery changes Ensuring access to the letter service for vulnerable users Managing over-the-counter letter delivery Options for delivering letters with parcels Electronic notifications options Consultation process and timeframe European Postal Directive…
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1 Ep 362: Beyond the streetmap - route planning with Greenplan 28:07
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Greenplan CEO Dr Clemens Beckmann takes us beyond the streetmap to the cutting edge of route planning. The problems that route planning solves Driver satisfaction with route planning How the time of day influences route planning Going beyond the street map: incorporating driver expertise Swapping parcels at the edge of delivery routes Overlapping delivery routes and load balancing Mixing letters and parcels Understanding minimum density of delivery points Calculating costs per parcel Greenplan's "Happy Nucleolus” methodology Calculating the optimum letter/parcel mix Emissions reporting Avoiding emissions through route planning Ensuring quality of data Advantages of Greenplan's route planning system…
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1 Ep 361: Venipak CEO on delivery and e-commerce in the Baltics 19:00
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Andrius Ladauskas, CEO of Venipak, discusses e-commerce and parcel delivery trends in the Baltics. Venipak company profile and competitive environment in the Baltics Pan-Baltic parcel locker network Comparing shopping patterns in Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia Challenges and opportunities with Chinese and European e-commerce businesses Importance of price in e-commerce volumes Parcel trends during peak season Delivery preferences across the Baltics Impact of pandemic on delivery preferences E-commerce payment preferences…
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1 Ep 360: Royal Mail's challenges and opportunities 29:53
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Michael Anderson, global delivery and e-commerce expert, discusses Royal Mail's challenges and opportunities in the context of the UK delivery scene. Exploiting delivery density and minimising dead time Decline in letter volumes and increase in delivery points Letter pricing Opportunities in boxable packets Delivery networks and collection network Digital proof of delivery Unwillingness of UK government to tackle the USO issue Change of ownership and possibility of USO reform Royal Mail's proposal to change the USO Overview of UK parcel delivery market Value segment, premium segment, and express segment Out-of-home delivery network, including parcel lockers Royal Mail's home delivery advantage Relationship with CWU (union) and making the most of the workforce premium Product mix and profitability Capability to harvest renewable energy Should the Royal Mail and Parcelforce brands be kept separate?…
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1 Ep 359: China's cross-border e-commerce boom 17:19
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Jakub Rymkiewicz, Market Research Manager at the IPC (International Post Corporation) discusses some of the key findings from the Cross-border E-commerce Shopper Survey 2024: How IPC collects the survey data, and the focus on delivery Growth in cross-border e-commerce from China Temu and other retailers - such as Shein and Amazon - fuelling growth in cross-border e-commerce Faster delivery speed Low value parcels Consumer expectations on delivery speed as they relate to product category or consumer segment Is fast delivery important? Customs payments Delivery preferences (locations) Free delivery E-commerce returns, including returns policies…
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1 Ep 358: Delivery tech and out-of-home delivery 22:33
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Milos Zlatkovic, Founder and CEO of Mily Technologies, and Hugh Craigie Halkett, CEO and Founder of StampFree, discuss major delivery trends for 2025. Milos Zlatkovic covers: Out of home delivery and cross-border ecommerce InPost delivering cross-border E-commerce growth in 2025, including very cheap cross-border purchases Amazon Haul, Temu and Shein Parcel lockers and last mile capacity Developing dense out-of-home delivery networks Cost of living and cheap delivery Best practice in customer delivery notifications Hugh Cragie Halkett covers: Customer convenience in delivery Artificial intelligence and delivery services Parcel locker adoption in different markets Royal Mail deploying parcel lockers in UK Pricing mechanisms to encourage parcel locker usage Standing out - and not becoming the "carrier of last resort" Using technology to gain a competitive advantage…
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1 Ep 357: Electrifying Falkenklev Logistik's delivery fleet 19:05
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Victor Falkenklev, CEO of Falkenklev Logistik, shares his experiences electrifying Falkenklev Logistik's delivery fleet. The history of Falkenklev Logistik, including its partnership with DHL Setting up a solar energy park and using the energy to power the delivery fleet Building a charging station for heavy electric trucks DHL supporting procurement of electric vehicles Roadmap for fully electrifying Falkenklev's delivery fleet Driver feedback on electric vehicles Real-world learnings from delivering in cold climate Vision to power electric trucks from self-made electricity DHL's ambitions to reduce delivery emissions Low emission zones Government policy on fuel prices Important first steps for electrifying delivery fleets Corporate sustainability reporting Benefits of early adoption of electric vehicles in delivery…
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1 Ep 356: Ethical delivery with So.De 10:59
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Elia Cipelletti, Logistics Operations Manager at cargo bike delivery firm So.De explains the company’s origins and mission. The inspiration behind the creation of So.De Rider welfare and environmental concerns Why So.De uses a cargo bike fleet Plans for consolidation in Milan and future domestic expansion Milk route runs and point-to-point delivery Courier engagement model So.De’s involvement with the Code Zero project and with IKEA…
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1 Ep 340: Gig economy delivery and q-commerce - has the bubble burst? 20:53
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Professor John Colley from the Warwick Business School discusses developments in gig economy delivery and ultrafast grocery delivery (q-commerce). We cover: Demise of rapid, ultrafast delivery Difficult economics of ultrafast delivery High costs of q-commerce never passed on to consumers Supermarket chains acquiring failed rapid delivery startups Availability of venture capital funding Gig economy delivery model Regulation of the gig economy Workers' rights and driver strike action Lack of profitability and growth in gig economy delivery Difference between markets Affluence vs low minimum wages as an indicator of gig economy delivery History repeating itself with ride hailing Batching of fast food orders…
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1 Ep 339: Customer experience in the last mile 16:13
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Rob King, CEO and co-founder at Zedify, discusses customer experience in the last mile, sustainability, greenwashing, and cargo bike delivery. Creating better delivery for customers and the environment Large vehicles vs small vehicles in urban delivery Microhubs in cities The last mile as an extension of the online retailer's brand Retailers paying more attention to delivery emissions Key factors in getting the customer experience right in delivery Estimated delivery times and electronic delivery notifications The human interaction at the doorstep Retailers' concerns about greenwashing in delivery Reporting emissions Cargo bike delivery trends Difficulties in decarbonising delivery…
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1 Ep 338: Transporting parcels overnight via rail in the UK 19:46
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Phil Read, Managing Director at Varamis, talks about using electric trains to transport parcels overnight in the UK: The inspiration behind Varamis Advantage of using high-speed passenger trains for moving parcels Acquiring electric trains Overnight parcel train service between Birmingham and Glasgow Proving trains can meet demands of parcel delivery sector Train paths - slots in the railway timetable Offering a regular train service for parcels Using former Royal Mail Red Star Parcel facilities Streamlining loading and unloading processes Integrating with the last mile Being price competitive compared to road transport Environmental benefits of rail over road Launching the Londin-Glasgow service Working with retail customers to create a service fit for purpose Future expansion plans across the UK…
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1 Ep 337: Social-inclusive delivery with Scootbezorgd 13:15
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Myrthe Rosema, founder of social-inclusive delivery start-up Scootbezorgd, discusses the practical and social impact of last mile delivery via mobility scooter. The inspiration for Scootbezorgd Changing perceptions of mobility scooters Current operational area Using customised mobility scooters to ensure range Empowering people of differing physical and mental abilities to deliver B2B and B2C deliveries Fast (same-day and rush) delivery Paying couriers Waiting list to join Scootbezorgd Delivery technology and route planning Delivery scooters can traverse different topographies Riding on footpaths, in malls, and in restricted access / low emission city centres Future plans for Scootbezorgd, including returns and partnerships Proving the delivery and business model in Arnhem…
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1 Ep 336: New trends in e-commerce impacting delivery 23:13
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Carmen Cureu, Market Research Director at Geopost, discusses some of the details in the 2023 edition of Geopost's e-shopper barometer. The factors driving modern e-commerce Why convenience is important E-commerce allowing customers to find bargains Decisions shoppers make when purchasing online Products need to be aligned with consumers' expectations Barriers to e-shoppers returning to an e-commerce website Consumers want to avoid returns Cost and environmental considerations of e-commerce returns Inconvenience to consumers of dealing with returns Statistics on e-commerce returns C2C e-commerce embraced by online shoppers Social selling, and how it showcases products Home delivery popularity trends Tracking, rescheduling, and predictability for home delivery Next day delivery, alternative delivery locations, and out-of-home delivery E-commerce product categories across Europe…
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1 Ep 335: Building efficient out-of-home delivery networks 21:30
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How can delivery companies build efficient out-of-home delivery networks? Cédric Hervet, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Kardinal, discusses the challenges industry players face in finding the best locations for PUDOs and lockers in terms of profitability and customer coverage: Why delivery companies are considering out-of-home delivery Differences between B2B and B2C parcel delivery First-time delivery Delivery density Cost per delivery Key factors in making out-of-home delivery a success Customer expectations Having trusted PUDO partners Offering customers multiple delivery options, including residential and out-of-home C2C deliveries Quality of service, cell availability at parcel lockers, PUDO staff training Challenges in building effective out-of-home delivery networks Connecting to existing OOH networks Network and territory coverage Defining what coverage means for each delivery area Optimising the process for building OOH networks Anticipating parcel hold times…
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1 Ep 334: Snapshot of global postal sector 15:28
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Luke Lloyd, Head of Markets at the IPC, discusses some of the key findings from the IPC's Global Postal Industry Report. GPIR based on various postal operators' reports Overview of post-pandemic parcel volume and revenue trends Letter volume trends Impact of pandemic on letter volumes Diversification of revenue, including letters, parcels, and financial services Variations in diversification across various postal operators Regional differences in letter and parcel volume trends…
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1 Ep 333: Swiss Post transporting more mail and parcels by rail 14:28
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Titus Bütler, Head of Transport at Swiss Post, explains why and how Swiss Post is moving more mail and parcels by rail. How demands for speed and flexbility drove growth of road freight in the past Energy efficiency of rail vs trucks Rail terminals at Swiss Post logistics centres Ecological and economic benefits of prioritising rail Hybrid locomotives going into logistics centres Length vs speed of freight trains Rail being used for letters and parcels Special mail wagons Moving mail and parcels from logistics centres to rail terminals Dedicated postal trains Congestion on Swiss railway network Operating mail trains during the day and night Meeting delivery punctuality targets Using narrow gauge railways Swiss Post's sustainability strategy, including delivering using electric vehicles in the last mile…
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1 Ep 332: Wienbox, Vienna's carrier-neutral parcel locker network 29:15
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Vienna has set up a carrier-neutral parcel locker network called Wienbox. Some of Wienbox's key proponents discuss the parcel locker network's development and future. Monika Unterholzner, Deputy Director General of the Wiener Stadtwerke Group, whose responsibilities include logistics, Prof. Dr. Andreas Breinbauer, Head of the Logistics Department at the University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna, who led academic support for Wienbox project, and David Strauß, Researcher Logistics and Transport Management, University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna cover: City issues such as emissions, public transport, and city logistics Creating a framework for city logistics Creating a parcel locker policy for City of Vienna Testing parcel lockers as a city logistics instrument Use of public space Developing a masterplan for city logistics in Vienna Involving various stakeholders in creating policy Using parcel lockers as micro hubs for logistics Developing use cases for parcel lockers, including public transport lost and found City utilities and municipal departments involved in Wienbox Backing up the project with science and academic research Parcel locker partners Looking for best practice in white label parcel lockers worldwide Critical factors for parcel locker network success - cost, location, environment, and customer satisfaction Customer perspectives of parcel lockers Results of customer survey Factors that increase likelihood of customers using parcel lockers Realising potential environmental benefits of parcel lockers Who can use Wienbox parcel lockers (including delivery companies) Criteria for parcel locker locations Lockers excluded from public space in Vienna Relationship between parcel locker network density and speed of parcel collection Future developments planned for Wienbox parcel lockers Size and spread of the Wienbox parcel locker network Mobile app for parcel locker access…
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1 Ep 331: Mustafa Tonguç, MD DHL Express Germany, on resilience and B2B e-commerce 19:23
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Mustafa Tonguç, Managing Director at DHL Express Germany, discusses supply chain resilience and the growth in global B2B e-commerce: Why supply chain resilience is crucial Manufacturing being stimulated around the world DHL helping customers create new supply chains Enabling late customer checkout times for next-day delivery Omni-shoring, near-shoring and friend-shoring Sustainability and ethically sourced materials Digitalisation, automation and labour market issues Growth in B2B e-commerce Examples of B2B retailers selling online Expectations of B2B e-commerce shoppers Tips for improving cross-border B2B sales Two-person delivery On-demand delivery…
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1 Ep 330: Update on international parcels with Kate Muth, IMAG 18:47
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Kate Muth, Executive Director at IMAG (International Mailers Advisory Group) discusses developments in international mail. Being awarded the Megan J Brennan Award by Women in Logistics & Delivery Services (WILDS) US de minimis threshold - currently $800 Modernisation of US Customs STOP Act 2.0 update AED / EAD exemptions Opioid crisis, counterfeiting and forced labour Inbound parcel volumes under the de minimis threshold US outbound international mail ICS2 Brazil e-commerce compliance Indonesian regulations on e-commerce and social media Making cross-border shopping seamless Improving AED/EAD compliance…
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1 Ep 329: IPC SMMS emissions reduction and sustainability 19:31
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Luke Lloyd, Head of Markets, IPC (International Post Corporation) discusses the 2022 results of the IPC Sustainability Measurement and Management System. Background to development of the IPC's SMMS Carbon emissions, health & safety, circular economy 31 postal operators report under SMMS, including 100,000 buildings, 600,000 vehicles, and 1.3m employees Progress towards 2030 targets, including renewable energy, alternative fuel vehicles, and recycling, and CO2 emissions Scrutiny of reporting Sharing of best practice Electrifying the middle mile Sustainable aviation fuel Using rail to reduce carbon footprint Reusable packaging The change from letters-focus to parcels-focus Exploring carbon footprint of cross-border items Consumer, retailer and regulator demand for greater visibility of delivery emissions…
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1 Ep 328: Bumper end-of-year episode 50:53
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In this special end-of year episode, Jonathan Bouaziz (Kardinal), Kevin Seller (Escher), Will Simpson (Kantar) and David Spottiswood (Hurrican) cover different aspects of the postal and delivery world. Jonathan Bouaziz, CEO at Kardinal, discusses: Optimising PUDO networks Understanding the implications of making changes to a PUDO network Merging letter and parcel delivery Creating delivery efficiency in combining letter and parcel last mile delivery Frequency of delivery, including in rural areas Kevin Seller, Chief Sales Officer at Escher, covers: Analysis of major issues facing post office networks Variabilizing costs in fixed networks Using self-service in post office networks Tailoring range of services in different post offices Returns at post offices Post offices at e-commerce distribution hubs Simplifying IT in post office networks Will Simpson, Client Direct at Kantar's Postal & Logistics unit, discusses: Changes in postal regulatory environment Service quality, price, and competition Regulation and parcel delivery Sustainability in delivery and logistics Measuring effectiveness of mail David Spottiswood, co-founder at Hurricane, covers: ICS2 implementation update Providing the right data to ensure uplift with airlines New legislation and de minimis changes Enforcement of existing cross-border legislation Customs and border protection Cross-border returns C2C cross-border shipments, including post office lodgements…
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1 Ep 327: US Postal Service operations and strategy 38:40
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Mike Plunkett, President at PostCom, and Mark Fallon, President of the Berkshire Company, discuss the state of affairs at the US Postal Service. Vacancies on USPS Board of Governors and impact on day-to-day USPS operations Employee headcount Letter pricing and price increases PRC's role in postal pricing Letter volume decline Ambiguity in the USA's Universal Service Obligation Driving efficiencies in letter delivery USPS losses and legislative reform Optimized Collection, Delivery Unit consolidation and changes to mail collection times Leveraging the USPS post office network Handling non-postal business at the post office Upgrading and improving the USPS logistics network in 2024 Are postal employees prioritising Amazon parcels? USPS parcel lockers Optimising post office locations…
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1 Ep 326: Analysing major trends in the US last mile 26:33
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Dean Maciuba, Managing Partner (USA) for Crossroads Parcel Consulting, analyses the major trends in the US last mile over the past 12 months. Observations on 2023 peak season parcel volumes Technology allowing shipper diversifications and managing multiple carriers Surcharges pushing shippers to find alternatives to UPS or FedEx UPS and FedEx being aggressive in discounting Retailers taking delivery in-house Local delivery services allowing retailers to offer fast delivery Using local stores as delivery centres Retailers setting up sortation centres Walmart GoLocal delivery service delivering for other companies Delivery allowing Walmart and Target to compete with Amazon Amazon shipping more parcels than UPS and FedEx Amazon's B2B e-commerce business Amazon up-selling to businesses Economic conditions impacting e-commerce and delivery…
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