Parcel Delivery Digest: latest insights of the parcel delivery industry
- March 6, 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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Iran conflict threatens key shipping routes in the Middle East
US-Israel strikes on Iran disrupted Middle East logistics: Strait of Hormuz traffic plunged, shipping bookings paused, routes rerouted via Africa (+10–14 days), and oil and gas prices surged—raising global supply chain and automotive logistics costs.
DHL Group exceeds earnings guidance and increases dividend
DHL Group exceeded its 2025 targets: revenue slightly declined (€82.9B) but EBIT increased to €6.1B. Parcel activity performed strongly, with EBIT up +35.3% for eCommerce and +25.8% for Post & Parcel Germany, driven by higher parcel volumes.
La Poste Groupe 2025 results
In 2025, La Poste Groupe reported net income of €1.16 billion. The parcel business continued to grow, with 2.7 billion parcels delivered (+3.7%), driven mainly by Geopost (+5%), and now represents 53.6% of the group’s revenue, despite increasing margin pressure due to stronger competition.
Bnode (bpost group) 2025 results
In 2025, Bnode reported €4.48B revenue and €179.7M adjusted EBIT, hitting top guidance despite a €39.4M net loss from one-offs. The group advanced its transformation, integrated Staci, and expanded lockers. 2026 adjusted EBIT is projected at €165–195M, scaling proven initiatives.
Delivery failures are now ‘systemic’ in UK retail, says InPost CEO
In the UK, one in three parcels fails first-time delivery, causing consumers to spend 5.5 hours monthly waiting or resolving issues. “Parcel anxiety” highlights structural problems in ecommerce delivery, affecting customer experience, costs, and brand trust.
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