Last Mile Prophets
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Could USPS really be privatised by the incoming US administration?
It has been widely reported that the United States Postal Service has been earmarked for privatisation by the incoming Donald Trump administration.
How likely is such an outcome, and if it were to happen, what hurdles would have to be overcome?
Gary Winter and Marek Rozycki provide their analysis.
#delivery #lastmile
Last Mile Prophets is brought to you by Parcel Pending by Quadient.
Quadient is the global leader in smart locker solutions for residential, retail, carrier, commercial, and university clients. With nearly 75 million packages delivered through Parcel Pending by Quadient package lockers annually, Quadient’s fast-growing global smart locker network delivers a safe, secure, and on-demand experience for parcel deliveries and returns.
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Royal Mail launches its own parcel locker network
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Around the same time Daniel Kretinsky’s takeover of Royal Mail gained government approval, the UK postal operator announced the launch of its own parcel locker network. Does this signal the way the business will move forwards under its new ownership? #delivery #lastmile Last Mile Prophets is brought to you by Parcel Pending by Quadient. Quadient is the global leader in smart locker solutions fo...
What can we expect to see in the last mile sector in 2025?
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As is tradition on the channel, at the start of the year we look ahead to see what trends we might see appear or accelerate in the last mile sector. Watch on as Gary Winter and Marek Rozycki offer their thoughts and predictions. Are you expecting to see similar? Let us know in the comments. #delivery #lastmile Last Mile Prophets is brought to you by Parcel Pending by Quadient. Quadient is the g...
Could autonomous parcel lockers on wheels have a role to play in the last mile?
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DPD has become the first UK parcel delivery company to deploy Ottonomy's multi-compartment, fully autonomous ‘Locker' robot, Ottobot. Larger than DPD's existing autonomous delivery robots, Ottobot has a maximum payload of 70kg, eight separate compartments that can carry parcels of varying sizes, and can also facilitate collections. Does the concept have potential? If so, where could these robot...
How could Amazon’s answer to Shein and Temu impact the parcel delivery sector?
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Amazon has launched a new e-commerce service named Haul. The price of products on sale are capped at a maximum of $20, a decision that seemingly puts the new marketplace in competition with Temu and Shein. The aforementioned Chinese retailers are known for utilising the consumer-to-manufacturer model to streamline their supply chains. Given Amazon also has its own logistics arm, could it be in ...
Sameday’s Bulgarian Post partnership and similar models across Europe
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Parcel delivery company Sameday Bulgaria, part of Romanian online retail group eMAG, has partnered with Bulgarian Post to expand its out-of-home delivery network with over 320 post offices. Is the partnership good for both parties? And are there other examples across Europe of similar partnerships working to effect? Gary Winter and Marek Rozycki discuss. #delivery #lastmile This video is brough...
Could international delivery through parcel lockers become the new norm?
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InPost has announced a new international delivery service that will allow users to send from a parcel locker in 8 selected European countries to another locker in those countries. InPost’s CEO, Rafał Brzoska, has claimed that travelers on budget airlines would be better off sending any extra shopping purchases via this new service rather than paying more to increase their baggage allowance. Are...
Are ‘stowaways’ in parcels something genuinely worth worrying about?
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In early October, reports of a UK-based consumer finding a live scorpion inadvertently sent in his parcel package from China went viral. While the story could easily be written-off as a one-off situation, BBC news reports that such instances are on the rise - with as many as 3 examples reported last month alone. Is this an issue that policymakers in Europe will wish to address, and could it imp...
Andras Lengyel of Österreichische Post offers insights on partnership with ARKA Smart Parcel Lockers
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After meeting in Amsterdam at Parcel Post Expo last month, Andras Lengyel of Österreichische Post and Last Mile Prophet's Marek Rozycki sit down to talk parcel lockers and out-of-home delivery. Besides looking forward to how out-of-home delivery could look like in 2030, Andras offered insights into Österreichische Post's recent parcel locker network expansion made possible by Arka Smart Parcel ...
Highlights from Parcel+Post Expo: Part 3
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In the last of three special videos shot last month at Parcel Post Expo in Amsterdam, Marek Różycki talks to a variety of figures from across the world of parcel delivery and the last mile. This episode features interviews with representatives of UKi Media & Events, Parcel Pending by Quadient, and Parcel and Postal Technology International among others.
Highlights from Parcel+Post Expo: Part 2
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In the second of three special videos shot last month at Parcel Post Expo in Amsterdam, Marek Różycki talks to a variety of figures from across the world of parcel delivery and the last mile. This episode features interviews with representatives of CIPIO, SwipBox, Escher, Modern Expo and Omnic.
Highlights from Parcel+Post Expo: Part 1
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In the first of three special videos shot last month at Parcel Post Expo in Amsterdam, Marek Różycki talks to a variety of figures from across the world of parcel delivery and the last mile. This episode features interviews with representatives of SwipBox, Bloq.it, the IDEA and Melex.
You can now make your home a PUDO, but will the idea catch on?
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In some countries, like France, it is now possible to register your property as a parcel delivery pick up and drop off point (PUDO). Is the idea a good one though, and will both service providers and consumers get a lot out of this concept? Gary Winter and Marek Rozycki discuss. #delivery #lastmile This video is brought to you by Modern Expo, a leading supplier of parcel locker ecosystems on th...
Österreichische Post's Andras Lengyel on expanding out-of-home offer with ARKA Smart Parcel Lockers
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In another video recorded at Parcel Post Expo in Amsterdam last month, Andras Lengyel, Vice President of International Business Development, explains why Austria's flag postal carrier chose ARKA Smart Parcel Lockers as its partner for expanding its parcel locker network.
Could parcel locker regulations stop ‘lockerland’ Poland in its tracks?
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The Polish Government has announced that it may introduce new regulations to limit the number of lockers in certain areas. The Warsaw Business Journal reports that some Poles are worried about “over-saturation and the visual pollution of cities” as a result of there being too many lockers. Will this lead to regulation that could help Poland form more sustainable and visually-attractive parcel l...
The parcel locker features that keep users safe from stupidity and freak accidents
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The parcel locker features that keep users safe from stupidity and freak accidents
FAN Courier COO offers insight into ARKA Smart Parcel Lockers rollout in Romania
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FAN Courier COO offers insight into ARKA Smart Parcel Lockers rollout in Romania
InPost has acquired Menzies - what does it mean for its UK operations?
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InPost has acquired Menzies - what does it mean for its UK operations?
AI and the last mile: interview with Postnord’s Christian Oestergaard
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AI and the last mile: interview with Postnord’s Christian Oestergaard
Navigating the last mile delivery challenge presented by historic urban environments
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Navigating the last mile delivery challenge presented by historic urban environments
Talking next-gen lockers with with Daniel Starkey, Head of Business Development at Bloq.it
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Talking next-gen lockers with with Daniel Starkey, Head of Business Development at Bloq.it
Why a French delivery company is offering ‘lucky dip’ lost parcel purchases
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Why a French delivery company is offering ‘lucky dip’ lost parcel purchases
Could PUDO points be a factor as reported shoplifting increases in the UK?
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Could PUDO points be a factor as reported shoplifting increases in the UK?
What can we expect to see at Parcel+Post Expo 2024?
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What can we expect to see at Parcel Post Expo 2024?
Why finding the right partner locations for parcel lockers is far from simple
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Why finding the right partner locations for parcel lockers is far from simple
Can expanding to grocery be enough to keep fast-food delivery startups afloat?
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Can expanding to grocery be enough to keep fast-food delivery startups afloat?
Look ahead to Leaders in Logistics: discussing next-gen lockers with Bloq.it CEO Miha Jagodic
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Look ahead to Leaders in Logistics: discussing next-gen lockers with Bloq.it CEO Miha Jagodic
Have things turned around at Yodel following £85 million investment?
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Have things turned around at Yodel following £85 million investment?
Last Mile Prophets at Parcel +Post Expo 2024
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Last Mile Prophets at Parcel Post Expo 2024
Have the number of PUDOs in Europe peaked?
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Have the number of PUDOs in Europe peaked?