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In the battleground that is last-mile delivery, groceries are the soup du jour. Major players and smaller upstarts are jumping in to test grocery delivery to the consumer’s doorstep. The US Postal Service Office of Inspector General investigates this competitive market and its growth potential 

June 29, 2016

Following a successful 2015 that saw parcel volumes grow by 12%, Postal Technology International spoke to Lina Minderienė, CEO of Lithuania Post, about the company’s plans and the condition of the post and parcel market in the country.

Ever wondered what the strangest parcel ever sent is? In its latest visual, Van Monster takes a look at the most unusual deliveries ever made. From a shepherd’s pie to human teeth and even a bank, some extremely unusual items have made their way through the postal system. Believe it or not, even children and cats have been mailed!

Claire Borsenberger, senior researcher, and Emmanuel Vivet, deputy director, international affairs, Le Groupe La Poste, look at how digital technology is helping to transform the way lettermail is used