Parcel Delivery Digest: latest insights of the parcel delivery industry

Welcome to Kardinal’s Parcel Delivery Digest, a weekly news digest about last mile delivery industry from various sources.

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Increase in parcel volumes drives revenue growth for posts in 2024 and in H1 2025
Increase in parcel volumes drives revenue growth for posts in 2024 and in H1 2025

Postal industry revenue grew 2% in 2024, driven by a 4.4% rise in parcel volumes. Despite declining mail, diversification and e-commerce focus stabilized revenues, with parcel growth expected to continue into H1 2025.

U.S. Postal Service Announces Bid Solicitation for Access to Last-Mile Delivery Network

USPS will open access to its last-mile DDU network in 2026 via competitive bidding, enabling shippers of all sizes to offer same-day or next-day delivery while lowering costs and boosting USPS revenue.

Canada Post expects to ‘break even by 2030,’ says CEO
Canada Post expects to ‘break even by 2030,’ says CEO

Canada Post aims to break even by 2030 after losing over $1B this year. A restructuring plan includes ending door-to-door delivery, expanding community mailboxes, and modernizing operations amid ongoing labour disputes.

GLS and DPD DE accelerate expansion of their Out-of-Home network with strong partners
GLS and DPD DE accelerate expansion of their Out-of-Home network with strong partners

DPD Germany and GLS Germany are accelerating their joint out-of-home network, with 150 new shared locations live and a goal of 20,000 provider-open parcel points nationwide.

Christmas with Poczta Polska: The parcel rush continues! The number of parcels has increased.
Christmas with Poczta Polska: The parcel rush continues! The number of parcels has increased.

Poland’s holiday shopping surge drove a near 10% year-on-year parcel increase, with Poczta Polska handling up to 4 million parcels daily thanks to early preparation and a vast nationwide network.

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