Postal
UPU still intent on holding Congress in Istanbul
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has announced that it is still intent on holding the 2016 Universal Postal Congress (UPC) in Istanbul on 20 September to 7 October.
http://postandparcel.info/75109
POST Luxembourg and SingPost sign strategic agreement
POST Luxembourg and Singapore Post (SingPost) have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to provide comprehensive end-to-end (E2E) e-commerce logistics solutions between Asia and Europe.
http://postandparcel.info/75157
Australia Post announces profits “turnaround”, driven by strong parcels performance
Australia Post has announced a full-year 2016 profit after tax of $36m, which represents a $258m turnaround compared to FY2015.
http://postandparcel.info/75100
Retail
Tesco rolling out same day click and collect service for groceries in 300 stores
Tesco will be offering same day click and collect on grocery orders at nearly 300 of its stores nationwide.
http://postandparcel.info/75060
Amazon expands Prime Now UK coverage
Amazon has expanded the coverage for its Prime Now service to selected postcodes in North London and the East of England.
http://postandparcel.info/75143
One World Express company to tackle cross border issues in continental Europe
One World Express Europe GmbH, based in Leipzig, Germany has began operating in the continental European market
http://postandparcel.info/74963
Special Delivery
Flying pizzas
Domino’s and Flirtey have teamed up to launch what they believe will be the world’s first commercial pizza-by-drone delivery model.
http://postandparcel.info/75079
Tokyo Metro reportedly looking to test parcel delivery service
Tokyo Metro is reportedly set to test the possibility of using its subway system for parcel delivery services.
http://postandparcel.info/75141
Panther launches Sunday deliveries and two-hour windows
Panther Warehousing has introduced a portfolio of new services, which will include Sunday delivery and two-hour delivery windows.
http://postandparcel.info/75090/
Technology
Global vision picking
DHL Supply Chain is rolling out the next phase of its “Vision Picking” programme following a successful trial of the augmented reality technology in the Netherlands.
http://postandparcel.info/75149
Amazon Dash Button comes to the UK
Amazon has announced that the Dash Button is now available in the UK. The Dash Button is a Wi-Fi-connected device that Amazon Prime members can use to re-order products with one press of a button.
http://postandparcel.info/75164
Intel sets out its IoT, drone and autonomous vehicle credentials at Developer Forum
Computer giant Intel displayed its Internet of Things, drone and autonomous vehicle credentials at the recent Intel Developer Forum (IDF).
http://postandparcel.info/75014
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Postal POST Luxembourg and SingPost sign strategic agreement Australia Post announces profits “turnaround”, driven by strong parcels performance |
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Retail Amazon expands Prime Now UK coverage One World Express company to tackle cross border issues in continental Europe |
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Special Delivery Tokyo Metro reportedly looking to test parcel delivery service |
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Technology Amazon Dash Button comes to the UK Intel sets out its IoT, drone and autonomous vehicle credentials at Developer Forum |
