Press release Australia Post has opened its first major dedicated parcel facility in South Australia, in a boost for local customers ahead of the Christmas season. The Adelaide Parcel Facility, which came online last week, covers more than 15,000 square metres and is Australia Post’s biggest ever operational investment in South Australia. It is home to Australian-first machinery able to simultaneously sort small and large parcels, which is capable of processing 8,000 parcels each hour and … [Read more...] about Australia Post opens US$22m parcel hub at Adelaide airport
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Australia Post delivers record revenue on e-commerce
Australia Post last week announced record group revenue of $8.27 billion for FY21, up 10.3 percent, and a profit before tax of $100.7 million. The company's revenue was boosted by continued growth in e-commerce, with strong parcel growth. Parcels & Services revenue grew 17.7 percent to $6.48 billion, on the back of a 27.1 percent increase in Australia Post branded parcels, with StarTrack volumes up 12.1 percent. AP Global continued to grow the company's cross-border e-commerce … [Read more...] about Australia Post delivers record revenue on e-commerce
FedEx Singapore rolls out new solution for single packages
FedEx Express has launched a new shipping solution in Singapore that allows guest shippers and one-time users to send single-package shipments with greater ease and flexibility. With the web-based platform FedEx Ship Manager Lite, shippers can drop off their parcels or packages at stations and world service centres in the city state and fulfill the paperwork, such as airway bills, shipping labels and invoices, through their smart phones and devices. The move comes as the accelerated growth … [Read more...] about FedEx Singapore rolls out new solution for single packages
ANA, Wingcopter test drone delivery to Japan’s hinterlands
Japanese airline group ANA Holdings is collaborating with German drone manufacturer and service provider Wingcopter to accelerate the delivery of vital pharmaceuticals and other consumer products via unmanned aircraft. The two are conducting trials with the electric fixed-wing VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft developed by Wingcopter, with the aim of building a drone delivery network capable of delivering essential needs across Japan. “The ongoing tests of Wingcopter aircraft … [Read more...] about ANA, Wingcopter test drone delivery to Japan’s hinterlands
Australia Post names next CEO, managing director
Australia Post announced this week that Paul Graham will be the next group CEO and managing director of the company starting September. He will join the national mail carrier after a successful tenure as chief supply chain officer at supermarket chain Woolworths Group, with an extensive career working in e-commerce and supply chains, as well as digital marketing and retail. He also held senior executive roles with Deutsche Post DHL. “Australia Post has proven itself to be one of the most … [Read more...] about Australia Post names next CEO, managing director
Cainiao starts cross-border parcel return service in Hong Kong
Alibaba’s logistics arm Cainiao has launched an ‘industry-first’ reverse logistics channel between China and Hong Kong as it aims to simply the returns process for Taobao and Tmall shoppers. The reverse logistics channel will comprise 42 drop-off locations across Hong Kong island. The entire returns process will be handled by Cainiao, including digital customs clearance, which can be monitored on the Taobao app. Also read: Alibaba’s Cainiao to ship same day in 11 Asian countries The … [Read more...] about Cainiao starts cross-border parcel return service in Hong Kong