Parcel Delivery Digest: latest insights of the parcel delivery industry
- April 17, 2026
- 1 min
Welcome to Kardinal’s Parcel Delivery Digest, a weekly news digest about last mile delivery industry from various sources.
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An Post Managing Director: “E-commerce is giving postal operators a bright future that is only going to grow”
An Post is leveraging e-commerce growth (+300% parcels) through investments in AI, infrastructure, and SME services to scale operations, improve efficiency, and strengthen its delivery network.
Amazon CEO says robotics is key for faster delivery, lower costs
Amazon is expanding its robotics strategy to reduce costs and speed up deliveries, with over 1 million warehouse robots, new delivery robots, rural network expansion, and ongoing investments in drones and AI-driven automation.
GOFO Unveils Its 2026 North American Expansion Plan
GOFO is expanding its North American parcel network in 2026 by investing in automation, network intelligence, and 50+ new delivery stations, aiming to improve efficiency, scale operations, and extend coverage across the U.S. and into Canada.
A new EU Delivery Act expected by the end of the year
The European Commission is preparing a reform of EU postal rules, possibly merging PSD and CBPR into an “EU Delivery Act” to improve service, competition, cross-border delivery and reduce administrative burden, with proposal expected 2026.
Rising delivery expectations put pressure on parcel and fulfillment services, Whistl reports
Rising delivery expectations strain carriers, as failures and poor support hurt customer satisfaction, pushing retailers to improve reliability, transparency and delivery flexibility.
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