From planes to parcels – the Royal Mail’s new CEO
This month marks a new era for the Royal Mail, with Emma Gilthorpe taking over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Emma is currently Chief Operating Officer at Heathrow Airport, where she is responsible for the running of one of the world’s busiest hub airports. Royal Mail’s parent company says that Emma brings […]
Could Royal Mail’s decision to embrace parcel lockers be a game changer?
The Royal Mail and Quadient recently announced that the former would be delivering to the latter’s UK parcel locker network. How significant a development is this in the Royal Mail’s future? Could the deal represent a watershed moment for the UK national postal service? Regular panelists Marek Rozycki and Gary Winter provide their insights.
How Ukraine is making its mark in Europe’s post and parcel sector
Ukraine is continuing to show remarkable reliance, innovation and growth in its post and parcel sector, despite Russia’s invasion. Not only are last mile players in the country doing a sterling job domestically, they are also making inroads abroad too. In this latest Last Mile Prophets video, regular co-hosts Marek Rozycki and Gary Winter offer […]
Sending letters via parcel locker – will it catch on?
DHL’s OneStopBox – a shot in the arm for open networks?
In a surprise move, DHL recently launched a subsidiary called OneStopBox, which is to operate an open parcel locker network in the country. The CEO of DHL eCommerce has also spoken favorably about the concept of such networks. Is this a sign that the market is moving towards open as opposed to closed networks? Marek […]
Delving into the world of oversized locker design
Johnstone Supply, a wholesale distributor serving professional heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors, has installed Parcel Pending by Quadient smart lockers at 30 of its locations. The lockers themselves differ very much from the conventional ones used for the delivery of everyday parcels, so Marek Rozycki took the chance to quiz co-host Gary Winter […]
Why parcel lockers are coming to pubs in the UK
Quadient recently announced that it would be installing 400 locker units next to pubs across the 1,200 properties owned by the Stonegate Group. In this latest episode of Last Mile Prophets, Gary Winter tells Marek Rozycki what Quadient will gain from the arrangement, and what it could mean for the network’s fortunes in the UK. […]
Mexico: the new El Dorado for out-of-home delivery?
Addressing the increase in demand for Recommerce
There is growing evidence that online trade in second hand goods is increasing, particularly among environmentally-conscious or budget-savvy consumers. This has seen platforms like Vinted gain popularity, and with it, solutions for last mile delivery or collection. In this week’s Last Mile Prophets, regular panelists Gary Winter and Marek Różycki discuss how things are shaping […]
Why fresh food delivery is such a challenge
More parcel delivery companies are branching out to provide last mile delivery for fresh food items. Succeeding in this segment is easier said than done however, as there are a number of practical, logistical and cost challenges associated with these services. In this week’s Last Mile Prophets video, regular panelists Gary Winter and Marek Różycki […]