The European Commission is looking to modernize the universal service obligation via the EU Delivery Act, but how can we guarantee the reforms are fit for purpose? Demetrius Theodorakis, director at UNI Europa, explains why USO modernization must protect mail delivery, include parcels services and recognize postal operators as the essential public infrastructure they are.

In this episode:

• Why the shift from letters to parcels means the universal service obligation needs to change
• How the Save Our Post campaign aims to protect 1.8 million postal and logistics jobs across Europe
• What the Danish postal reforms reveal about the risks of removing universal service obligations
• Why private operators and e-commerce platforms should contribute to the postal infrastructure they rely on
• How a proportional licensing system could help fund universal service and support decent working conditions

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After a 17-year hiatus, Parcel+Post Expo is returning to London this September. Carrie Lee, head of marketing for the technology portfolio at Closer Still Media, and Alicia Smith, group content manager for eCommerce Expo and Technology for Marketing, discuss what visitors can expect from this year’s event and why bringing the three shows together could create new opportunities for the logistics and e-commerce industries.

In this episode:

• Why the event has headed back to the UK after three years in Amsterdam
• How co-locating Parcel+Post Expo with eCommerce Expo and Technology for Marketing brings the entire customer journey together
• The importance of face-to-face events in an increasingly digital working world
• The role of AI in transforming e-commerce, fulfilment and logistics
• How the event is addressing diversity and supporting women in the logistics industry
• Why sustainability, leadership and future-proofing businesses are key themes at this year’s event
• What visitors and exhibitors can take away from the two-day event

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In June, DHL announced it would grow its new energy logistics business from €600m in 2025 to €3bn by 2030, in response to growing global demand for diversified energy sources. Martyn Lawns, CEO of DHL industrial projects and senior vice president of growth for new energy at DHL Group, explains where the opportunities – and some challenges – lie in this sector.

In this episode:

• How global conflicts are influencing market growth
• What is driving DHL’s confidence in this sector
• The importance of being able to pivot during times of uncertainty
• Why decarbonization targets are shaping new energy logistics projects
• The need for extensive preplanning to ensure success in the supply chain
• How China and the Middle East will continue driving the sector forward

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UK consumers spend five hours every month sorting out issues with failed or missed deliveries. Jon Nicholson, chief commercial officer at InPost UK, talks about the challenges facing the UK parcel market when it comes to delivery speed, cost and changing consumer habits.

In this episode:

• The emotional side of e-commerce purchases
• The growing cost of meeting delivery demands
• How to make delivery highly visible at checkout
• Why giving consumers choice can reduce complaints
• The need to promote out-of-home options
• Is the UK an attractive market for investment?

Continue reading Episode three: Is the UK delivery market failing its customers? at Parcel and Postal Technology International.

Rob Carlisle, head of logistics at Argon & Co, explores what Amazon’s move into wider third-party logistics services means for the sector.

In this episode:

• Why Amazon is opening its network beyond marketplace sellers
• Should incumbent operators like DHL and GXO be frightened?
• The need for differentiation and the opportunities for smaller operators
• Will customers trust Amazon to provide consistency during peak?

Continue reading Episode two: Should contract logistics fear Amazon’s move into the market? at Parcel and Postal Technology International.

Welcome to The Delivery Note Podcast, the brand-new podcast from Parcel and Postal Technology International magazine. In this series, editor Hazel King will be joined by experts from across the parcel, postal and logistics sector to talk about the hottest topics, latest trends and the biggest challenges affecting the industry.

For our first episode, we’re joined by Rob Carlisle, head of logistics at operations consultancy Argon & Co, to discuss whether drone delivery can really ‘take off’ in the last mile.

Continue reading Episode one: Is last-mile drone delivery just a gimmick? at Parcel and Postal Technology International.