Parcel Delivery Digest: latest insights of the parcel delivery industry
- April 24, 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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Fuel surcharges trigger spike in parcel shipping costs
Parcel shipping costs are surging to record levels as FedEx and UPS increase fuel surcharges amid high oil prices. These fees rise faster than fuel costs and remain elevated even when prices decline, driving long-term shipping inflation.
Canada Post begins work on multi-year transformation program
Canada Post is shifting from door-to-door delivery to community mailboxes and modernizing retail services. The changes aim to cut costs, adapt to declining revenue, and maintain reliable access—especially in rural and underserved communities.
Latvijas Pasts Announces Strategic Expansion in the Baltics
Latvijas Pasts is expanding into Estonia and Lithuania under the “Pasts” brand, building parcel locker networks to support e-commerce growth and become a regional logistics provider across the Baltic States.
Bpost strike ends as deal reached on transformation plan
Bpost reached a deal with unions to implement its transformation plan, ending weeks of strikes. The agreement adjusts working hours and conditions, allowing operations to resume while clearing a large backlog of delayed mail and parcels.
NYC bill would force Amazon to hire thousands of local delivery workers
Amazon is opposing a New York City bill that would require it to hire delivery workers directly and license last-mile facilities. The company warns it could increase costs and disrupt fast deliveries, while supporters argue it improves worker protections.
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