In this Issue – April 2026

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Reverse logistics : The rise of marketplaces, secondhand and social commerce is changing consumer behaviors and expectations when it comes to returns, so logistics players must work harder than ever to offer solutions that keep everyone happy. Liz Morrell reports

Automation : Keri Allan explores how the evolution of 5G and the introduction of 6G technology will increase the adoption of automation across the logistics sector

E-commerce in Ethiopia : Ethiopia has the potential to become Africa’s primary gateway for cross-border E-commerce – if regulation, currency reform and digital integration can keep pace. Keith Mwanalushi investigates the challenges and opportunities

Case study : Tobias Filander, head of partnerships at LOTS Group, tells Hazel King how the company is creating a scalable model for electrified long-distance logistics in Europe

Cross-border e-commerce : The sector is surging toward US$5.6tn by 2030, driving postal operators and logistics players to forge tighter partnerships, integrated IT platforms and seamless networks to overcome fragmentation, writes Helen Norman

Industry trends : Alex Pack reports on the key trends that emerged from the recent Connect2posts Summit in Berlin

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