Parcel Delivery Digest: latest insights of the parcel delivery industry
- January 30, 2026
- 1 min
Welcome to Kardinal’s Parcel Delivery Digest, a weekly news digest about last mile delivery industry from various sources.
To read the articles, click on the images. Enjoy your reading!
UPS sees higher profits in 2026 from network, Amazon downsizing
UPS plans to cut 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities as it halves Amazon volumes, automates its network, and right-sizes capacity. Despite lower volumes, efficiency gains supported earnings, with growth shifting toward higher-margin B2B and logistics services.
Omniva delivers record-breaking 50 million parcels globally
Omniva delivered over 50 million parcels in 2025 (+11% YoY), driven by e-commerce growth and international transit. Peak volumes were handled successfully, supported by crowd delivery and record sorting performance.
LP Express delivers record parcel locker volumes
Lithuanian Post’s LP Express handled over 3 million parcels in Nov–Dec 2025 (+33% YoY), with 21 million across the Baltics. Peak readiness included new lockers, expanded capacity, and logistics support, with further network growth planned through 2028.
EU import of cheap parcels rises 26%
EU imports of low-cost e-commerce parcels surged 26% in 2025, totaling 5.8 billion parcels under €150—about one per citizen per month. Most originate from China via AliExpress, Shein, Temu. Rapid growth, undervaluation, and local warehouses challenge customs, consumer safety, and EU competition.
Poste Italiane presents BOXi: the electric, autonomous robot postman for urban deliveries
Poste Italiane launches BOXi, an electric, autonomous robot postman for sustainable urban deliveries, carrying 500 kg with advanced sensors to improve efficiency and reduce traditional vehicle use.
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