Parcel Delivery Digest: latest insights of the parcel delivery industry
- April 25, 2025
- 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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PostNord published its first quarter 2025 results
PostNord’s Q1 2025 net sales fell 5% to SEK 9,005m, while adjusted EBIT rose to SEK 274m (3.0% margin), up from SEK 154m. Growth in B2C parcels (+8%) and efficiency gains offset mail decline (-14%). PostNord Denmark will exit mail in 2026.
InPost signs multi-year, multi-country deal with Vinted
InPost has signed a multi-year deal with Vinted to handle parcel deliveries across eight European countries. The partnership leverages InPost’s 82,000 lockers and PUDO points, supporting sustainable growth and boosting its ambition to become Europe’s leading logistics operator.
Saudi Arabia issues new regulations for parcel delivery services
Starting January 2026, Saudi Arabia will require all parcels to have a verified national address for delivery. New TGA regulations aim to boost efficiency, mandate face verification for drivers, regulate vehicle use, and limit non-Saudis to licensed light transport firms.
Lost parcels cost online stores hundreds of millions
European online retailers lost €540M in late 2024 due to 3.72M missing parcels, with real losses possibly higher. Metapack warns these losses hurt revenue, service costs, and trust. They urge better analytics, secure carriers, and multi-carrier strategies to ensure reliable deliveries.
In one year, Croatian Post has reduced its CO2 emissions by 18%
In 2024, Croatian Post cut greenhouse gas emissions by 18% (11,600 tonnes) despite increased activity, thanks to its 400-vehicle electric fleet, eco-driving training, and logistics optimization. Nearly 30% of deliveries were green. The company targets net-zero emissions by 2040.
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