IPC Flashes

Regulatory Flash 125 – February 2018

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Regulatory Flash 117 – April 2017

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Regulatory Flash 117 – April 2017

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 16 March 2017

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY E-commerce purchases total more than €21.9bn in the Nordic region in 2016 ■ AMERICAS FedEx Express expands First Overnight Service to more than 4,400 zip codes ■ Coyote Logistics expands brokerage model to Guadalajara, Mexico ■ Canada Post joins Digital

Regulatory Flash 116 – March 2017

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Market Flash – 02 March 2017

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Huawei and Deutsche Post DHL Group take on €1.77tn connected logistics market ■ AMERICAS UPS enhances tracking technology ■ UPS tests residential delivery via drone ■ Canadian Postal Code allows marketers to target potential customers ■ ASIA PACIFIC</

Market Flash – 16 February 2017

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Trends in advertising media in 2017 ■ AMERICAS USPS reports fiscal year 2017 Q1 results ■ Amazon to create two new California fulfillment centres ■ Amazon Payments used by 33m customers ■ FedEx Supply Chain launches FedEx Fulfillment ■ UPS invests US$18m

Market Flash – 02 February 2017

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Royal Mail launches a self-service mobile returns solutions ■ AMERICAS Low growth for eBay as strategic turnaround “makes progress” ■ Amazon announces first fulfilment centre in Colorado ■ MoneyGram merges with Ant Financial ASIA PACIFIC MaltaPost

Regulatory Flash 115 – February 2017

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Market Flash – 19 January 2017

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY WCA and Alibaba.com collaborate on cross-border e-commerce shipments ■ AMERICAS UPS acquires Freightex Ltd to accelerate European expansion of truckload brokerage business ■ Walgreens to offer FedEx drop-off and pick-up points across the US ASIA PACIF

Market Flash – 15 December 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY bpost and DynaGroup join forces and combine their logistical expertise ■ AMERICAS UPS study gives insights on high-tech online shoppers ■ Amazon Web Services Cloud Now Available to Customers from Data Centers in Canada UPS ■ ASIA PACIFIC Woolworth

Regulatory Flash 114 – December 2016

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Market Flash – 1 December 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY DPDgroup Christmas survey: fast deliveries most important ■ AMERICAS Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Centre in Southern Nevada ■ UPS Launches Chatbot And Accelerates On Path Toward Use Of Artificial Intelligence ■ UPS Breaks Ground To Expand Columbus Hu

Market Flash – 18 November 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Alibaba’s 2016 11.11 shopping event beats records again ■ AMERICAS UPS to acquire Marken, a leader in global clinical supply chain solutions ■ UPS and sealed air partner to provide powerful e-commerce solutions ■ DHL Express invests US$185m in 2016 and 2

Regulatory Flash 113 – November 2016

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Market Flash – 04 November 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY bpost confirms exploration of possible friendly approach to PostNL ■ AMERICAS AmazonFresh expands to new US cities, with monthly membership plan ■ UPS Purchases 14 New 747-8F Jumbo Freighters ■ FedEx company, Genco introduces scalable warehouse solution

Market Flash – 20 October 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY New survey: Direct Mail tops TV, digital ads in helping swing voters decide ■ AMERICAS UPS Worldwide Express Plus service guarantees morning delivery to more places around the world ■ UPS grows its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet ■ ASIA

Regulatory Flash 112 – October 2016

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Market Flash – 06 October 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY UPS And CyPhy works test drone for urgent commercial delivery ■ AMERICAS UPS to open Advanced Technology Package Center In Compton,CA ■ Canada Post partners with Shopify to offer Canadian retailers a seamless online shipping solution ■ ASIA PACIFIC</b

Market Flash – 22 September 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY One in ten online shoppers abandon their shopping basket because they get cold feet ■ AMERICAS UPS to hire 95,000 for holiday season ■ FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates for Express, Ground and Freight Services ■ ASIA PACIFIC New Zealand Post makes

Regulatory Flash 111 – September 2016

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Market Flash – 08 September 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY DHL launches more Asia-Europe multimodal solutions ■ AMERICAS UPS breaks ground on Louisville Centennial Hub expansion ■ Office Depot expands FedEx shipping services to all US retail outlets ■ ASIA PACIFIC Australia Post records AU$36m full-year p

Market Flash – 25 August 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Southco chooses DHL as its sole global logistics provider ■ AMERICAS UPS helps Canadian businesses and online shoppers get packages faster ■ Walmart agrees to acquire Jet.com ■ ASIA PACIFIC Australia Post progresses Aramex deal ■ FedEx opens new f

Market Flash – 20 July 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY USPS creates new e-Commerce promotional tool ■ AMERICAS FedEx Office meets evolving customer needs with expanded print capabilities ■ New players will heat up competition in fast-growing e-Commerce logistics market, report says ■ Amazon’s Prime Day is th

Market Flash – 07 June 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY DHL CARE Award recognises four major air carriers for excellence ■ AMERICAS USPS expands alternative energy use ■ Hewlett Packard delivers parts in Toronto via InPost lockers ■ UPS Access Point Locker programme expanded ■ ASIA PACIFIC DHL expand

Regulatory Flash 110 – July 2016

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Market Flash – 23 June 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY bpost launches bringr, a collaborative platform app for transporting goods ■ AMERICAS FedEx has agreed to pay US$240m to settle ongoing lawsuits ■ Siemens automates mail sorting in USPS delivery units ■ ASIA PACIFIC Alibaba Cloud Expands Singapore

Market Flash – 09 June 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY European B2C e-Commerce to top €500bn this year but logistics challenges remain ■ AMERICAS DHL Express expands in Seattle and Calgary ■ Avid shoppers making more than half of their purchases with e-Commerce ■ ASIA PACIFIC Alibaba Group Agrees to U

Market Flash – 26 May 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY ■ Online shoppers’ love of free shipping drives behaviour ■ AMERICAS e-Commerce growth will continue to depend on major transportation providers ■ UPS introduces new convenient pick-up and drop-off options in Austria ■ ASIA PACIFIC Alibaba Group a

Market Flash – 12 May 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY UPS tests drones in Rwanda to deliver life-saving medicines ■ AMERICAS Amazon announces first quarter sales up 28% to US$29.1bn ■ UPS Board announces quarterly dividend and reauthorises share repurchase programme ■ UPS exapnds San Antonio facility and

Market Flash – 28 April 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY UK online retail sales growth doubles to 15% in Q1 2016 ■ AMERICAS Canada’s TransForce kicks off 2016 with package and courier growth ■ US start-up GoSend helps local retailers to sell abroad ■ Amazon to Open Sixth Texas Fulfillment Center ■ ASIA PAC

Market Flash – 14 April 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Swedish online sales predicted to increase by 16% this year ■ AMERICAS UPS increases to seven the number of its next generation training facilities ■ Postmates speeds up with Amazon-style free delivery scheme ■ Amazon Payments Launches Global Partner P

Regulatory Flash 109 – June 2016

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Regulatory Flash 108 – May 2016

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Regulatory Flash 107 – April 2016

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 05 April 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY CEP operators normalise Brussels deliveries as DHL resumes flights ■ AMERICAS UPS invests US$100m in CNG vehicles and related infrastructure ■ FedEx re-launches Bongo International as FedEx CrossBorder ■ US Postmaster General unveils digital strategy ■ S

Market Flash – 17 March 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY ATSG confirms Amazon air transport network deal ■ AMERICAS UPS Worldwide Express Package Service expands to 23 new countries ■ Air express fuel surcharges continue to drop in March ■ Recession-proof retail ■ ASIA PACIFIC Australia secures Tmall e-

Market Flash – 07 March 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY ■ Online retailers look beyond Europe to boost exports in 2016 ■ AMERICAS Largest Group of Safe Drivers in UPS' 108-year History ■ New Trade Act could boost US international e-Commerce ■ ASIA PACIFIC Australia Post first half 2016 profit before t

Regulatory Flash 106 – March 2016

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 18 February 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY ■ Air express fuel surcharges drop in February ■ AMERICAS FedEx to Invest US$200m in More Than 200 Global Communities by 2020 ■ Logistics company, Schneider recently recognised by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ■ US Postal Service Reports Fisc

Regulatory Flash 105 – 04 February 2016

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Market Flash – 04 February 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY ■ bpost announces agreement of acquisition of Lagardere travel retail ■ AMERICAS Amazon.com Announces Fourth Quarter Sales up 22% to US$35.7Bn ■ UPS Delivers Peak Profits ■ US delivery firms get back to business after heavy blizzards ■ ASIA PACIFIC</b

Market Flash – 21 January 2016

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY German e-retail grows 12% to nearly €47 billion in 2015 ■ AMERICAS Sellers on Amazon Cap off Big Year with More Than 40 % Growth ■ US start-up GoSend helps local retailers to sell abroad ■ UPS Wraps Up Holiday Shipping Season With Easier Returns ■ AS

Regulatory Flash 104 – 03 December 2015

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 03 December 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY US and British consumers flock online for Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals ■ AMERICAS UPS’ driver training continues to expand nationally ■ FedEx gets US green light for TNT takeover ■ Canada Post report loss in the third quarter ■ ASIA PACIFIC Au

Market Flash – 17 December 2015

Market Flash – 19 November 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Royal Mail collaborates with UK Government for “Exporting is GREAT” campaign ■ AMERICAS US Postal Service prepares for high volumes of mail during holiday season ■ US Postal Service reports end of fiscal year results ■ UPS Prices €1.2bn senior notes offe

Regulatory Flash 103 – 09 November 2015

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 09 November 2015

This is the latest issue of Market Flash, IPC’s bi-weekly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international postal industry.

Market Flash – 22 October 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Innovations and disrupters as e-commerce goes global ■ AMERICAS UPS study: online auto parts sales accelerate; shoppers shift behaviours ■ FedEx pledges US$1m in aid to support European migrant crisis ■ Ups gains recognition at ‘QUEST FOR quality’ awards

Regulatory Flash 102 – October 2015

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 8 October 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Most US online shoppers want more shipping options for Christmas ■ AMERICAS UPS opens facility to offer medical device replenishment services ■ Amazon seeks ‘Flex’ consumers to deliver ultra-fast Prime Now parcels ■ US delivery start-ups, e-retailers exp

Market Flash – 24 September 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Study on e-Commerce in Nordic region shows clear information on deliveries is important ■ AMERICAS Canada’s Purolator moves into expanded depot, signs up e-Commerce partnerships ■ Google and Amazon expand US delivery services ■ UPS to hire up to 95,000 f

Regulatory Flash 101 – September 2015

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Market Flash – 10 September 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY New study from Royal Mail MarketReach reveals mail’s long-term value to advertisers ■ AMERICAS Direct mail beats digital advertising in driving consumers to act, according to study ■ 7-Eleven launches on-demand delivery service in US ■ ASIA PACIFIC</b

Market Flash – 27 August 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Parcel shops and locker networks ‘essential’ to internet purchases, says study ■ AMERICAS Canada Post segment reports CA$31m loss before tax in the second quarter ■ E-Commerce growth allows USPS to limit net loss ■ UPS delivers strong earnings per share

Market Flash – 30 July 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Global e-retail sales to grow over 17% this year thanks to ‘social’ shopping ■ AMERICAS TransForce Q2 revenues and profits up ■ UPS worldwide express freight expands in Latin America ■ UPS Capital purchases insured parcel business of G4S international lo

Regulatory Flash 100 – July 2015

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 16 July 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY European CEP market set for low growth, reports forecast ■ AMERICAS Canada Post releases new study on reception of marketing mail ■ UPS Research Identifies growth opportunities for industrial machinery manufacturers ■ ASIA PACIFIC Alibaba invests

Market Flash – 2 July 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY European B2C e-Commerce posts strong double-digit growth AMERICAS Canada Post partners with Crawford Technologies to provide epost ■ FedEx reports fourth-quarter earnings ■ UPS study reveals growth opportunities for industrial distributors of all sizes

Market Flash – 18 June 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Global e-marketplaces to own nearly 40% of online retail market in 2020 ■ AMERICAS DHL invests US$108m in its Americas Hub ■ DHL transports first aircraft components for Airbus from Hamburg to its newly built US assembly plant ■ UPS Online Shopping Stud

Regulatory Flash 99 – June 2015

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 28 May 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY US Postmaster General promotes convergence of mail and digital technology at the National Postal Forum ■ AMERICAS Canada Post segment reports profit before tax of CA$24m for the first quarter of 2015 ■ USPS second-quarter revenues rise on package surge b

Regulatory Flash 98 – May 2015

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 18 May 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY FedEx acquisition of TNT could take up to a year ■ AMERICAS Canada Post launches Solutions for Small Business ■ US Postal Service reports net loss in second quarter ■ ASIA PACIFIC Korean logistics firms Pantos, CJ target Asian delivery expansion

Market Flash – 30 April 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Internet of Things will boost supply chain and logistics operations ■ AMERICAS Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards accepting entries ■ Amazon expands one-hour delivery service to more cities as drone tests approach ■ ASIA PACIFIC Westpac Cus

Market Flash – 16 April 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY FedEx and TNT Express agree on recommended all-cash public offer for all TNT Express shares ■ AMERICAS Canada Post Group delivers healthy 2014 profit ■ Canada Post and Purolator complete transition to Cargojet network ■ ASIA PACIFIC Hermes expand

Regulatory Flash 97 – April 2015

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 2 April 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Posts must defend mail to maintain profitability, say CEOs ■ AMERICAS Canada Post reports profit growth in 2014 ■ FedEx Corporation reports strong third-quarter earnings growth ■ The UPS Store releases study on mentorship for small businesses ■ Amazon ex

Market Flash – 19 March 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Neuroscience reveals impact of mail on the brain ■ AMERICAS ■ UPS partners with Startup Canada to position entrepreneurs for growth ■ Global study reveals online shoppers want more flexibility ■ ASIA PACIFIC ■ DHL Express expands in the Philippi

Regulatory Flash 96 – March 2015

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 5 March 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY 2015 a year of transformation for the CEO of Le Groupe La Poste ■ AMERICAS Regional acquisition for parcel carrier LSO ■ FedEx launches Access magazine and app ■ ASIA PACIFIC Kiwibank boosts first half result ■ DHL Express NZ invests in gateway u

Market Flash – 19 February 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY New research reveals journey of mail in the home ■ AMERICAS Megan Brennan 74th Postmaster General of the United States ■ USPS delivers records significant revenue increase but net loss in Q1 2015 ■ UPS releases 4Q results and announces dividend ■ ASIA

Regulatory Flash 95 – February 2015

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 5 February 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Global e-Commerce to exceed US$2tn in 2015 as Asian markets show strong growth ■ AMERICAS DHL opens US$35m freight facility at Chicago airport ■ UPS announces expected 4Q results ■ ASIA PACIFIC HL Express invests €10m in flights from Istanbul’s S

Market Flash – 22 January 2015

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY European postal and parcel operators generate record parcel volumes for Christmas ■ AMERICAS FedEx acquires 3PL provider GENCO ■ FedEx expands cross-border services with acquisition Bongo International ■ FedEx reports strong earnings growth ■ UPS expands

Market Flash – 18 December 2014

IN THIS ISSUE EDITORIAL ■ AMERICAS Canada Post tracking available on Google Now ■ Marken opens New York JFK facility ■ ASIA PACIFIC Deutsche Post DHL plans to open second Innovation Centre in Singapore ■ New Zealand Post Group sells CouriersPlease for AU$95M ■ EUROPE<

Regulatory Flash 94 – December 2014

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to participating IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 04 December 2014

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Swiss Post on track in challenging market environment ■ AMERICAS Canada Post segment reports CA$13m profit before tax in third quarter ■ ASIA PACIFIC Toll to sell Global Express Asia business and other ‘non-core’ assets ■ EUROPE French e-C

Market Flash – 24 November 2014

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Globalisation slowly recovers as economic focus shifts to emerging economies, DHL says ■ AMERICAS ■ USPS’s Donahoe to retire and will be succeeded by Megan Brennan ■ USPS reports net loss despite revenue increase ■ UPS presents new five-year growth strate

Market Flash – 06 November 2014

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY bpost strenghtens its focus on international e-Commerce ■ AMERICAS DHL Express Canada opens new CA$2.1m Edmonton airport facility ■ Atlas Air adds two more B747 freighters to DHL Express air operations ■ UPS delivers strong 3Q results ■ UPS announces rate

Regulatory Flash 93 – November 2014

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Market Flash – 23 October 2014

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Double-digit e-Commerce growth foreseen in Northern and Southern Europe in 2014 ■ AMERICAS UPS expands e-Commerce delivery solutions ■ UPS acquires international cross-border e-Commerce enabler i-parcel ■ Google expands express delivery to more US cities

Regulatory Flash 92 – October 2014

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Market Flash – 9 October 2014

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY French e-Commerce sales maintain double-digit growth in Q2 2014 ■ AMERICAS FedEx launches FedEx Global Returns ■ UPS Expands Two Houston-Area Buildings ■ ASIA PACIFIC SingPost to launch residential ‘parcel boxes’ ■ New Zealand Post launches Tmall

Market Flash and Direct Marketing Special– 25 September 2014

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Postmaster General optimistic about mailing industry opportunities amid stronger economic conditions ■ AMERICAS DHL Express adds air connection between Cincinnati hub and Alberta, Canada ■ DHL Express Canada invests C$3.7m in expanded operations in Montre

Regulatory Flash 91 – September 2014

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 12 September 2014

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Itella is restructuring its organisation to become more customer-oriented ■ AMERICAS Canada Post segment reports strong profit before tax in second quarter ■ Finalists named for third annual Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards ■ UPS expands facility

Market Flash – 28 August 2014

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Itella changes its name to Posti ■ AMERICAS USPS reports 2.0% revenue increase but US$2bn loss in Q3 ■ E-Commerce and international export drive UPS second-quarter performance ■ UPS extends network in Canada ■ UPS expands services in Mexico ■ ASIA PACI

Market Flash – 31 July 2014

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Royal Mail plc Interim Management Statement ■ AMERICAS Alibaba targets China-Brazil e-Commerce with Correios cooperation deal ■ UPS again expands early morning deliveries to US businesses ■ ASIA PACIFIC DHL invests AU$23m in Australian supply chain

Market Flash – 17 July 2014 – Green Special

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY German e-retailers want to expand international sales, Hermes survey finds ■ AMERICAS 3D printing set to significantly boost parcel deliveries, USPS report claims ■ DHL expands Thermonet cool network in the Americas ■ UPS invests US$70m in expansion of Me

Regulatory Flash 90 – July 2014

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 3 July 2014

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY DHL global e-Commerce survey ‘confirms future direction of company’ ■ AMERICAS FedEx reports higher fourth-quarter earnings ■ UPS follows FedEx with dimensional weight pricing for smaller packages ■ UPS honoured at Annual North American 3PL Awards ■ AS

Market Flash – 19 June 2014

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Poste Italiane targets parcels market as IPO takes shape ■ AMERICAS The UPS Foundation supports diversity and economic empowerment ■ UPS Board appoints new CEO ■ Deadline approaches for 2014 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards ■ Consumers demand more

Regulatory Flash 89 – June 2014

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to IPC member posts.

Market Flash – 05 June 2014

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Consumers urge brands to use mail and email ■ AMERICAS Canada Post segment reports loss before tax in first quarter ■ Dimensional pricing change expected to boost yields, FedEx confirms ■ ASIA PACIFIC Diversification and e-Commerce delivery strateg

Market Flash – 23 May 2014 – E-Commerce Special

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Deutsche Post DHL reports on positive first quarter ■ AMERICAS USPS records second-quarter loss ■ Canada Post and Tangentia create Canadian shipping solution ■ UPS Board announces quarterly dividend ■ ASIA PACIFIC Australia Post to deliver six days

Regulatory Flash 88 – May 2014

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to IPC member posts. This month's edition includes a feature story by Vincenzo Visco Comandini, Professor in Institutional Economics,

Market Flash – 8 May 2014

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Itella’s reports on satisfactory first quarter and announces merger ■ AMERICAS Canada Post segment reports operating loss in 2013 ■ Canada Post launches new e-Commerce programme for small businesses ■ Applications open for 2014 Canada Post E-commerce Inno

Market Flash – 24 April 2014 – Green Special

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Itella develops same-day delivery ■ AMERICAS UPS expands healthcare network in Latin America ■ FedEx Express opens new distribution centre in Mexico ■ UPS boosts capacity in three North American markets ■ UPS Foundation invests more than US$9m ■ ASIA

Market Flash – 10 April 2014

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Deutsche Post DHL announces ‘Strategy 2020’ ■ AMERICAS Canada Post teams up with Thinkwrap ■ Shyp launches mobile shipping service ■ Rise of same-day inevitable says Shutl CEO ■ ASIA PACIFIC New Zealand Post to deliver for Dick Smith ■ New Zealand

Regulatory Flash 87 – April 2014

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to IPC member posts. This month's edition includes a feature story by Kristín Björg Kristjánsdóttir, Director, International & Regulat

Market Flash – 25 March 2014 – Direct Marketing Special

IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY CTT profits surge in privatisation year ■ Americas FedEx reports third-quarter results ■ UPS opens new facility to improve shipping to Mexico ■ USPS names new VP Corporate Communications ■ EUROPE Austrian Post reports slight rise in reve

Market Flash – 11 March 2014

This is the latest issue of Market Flash, IPC’s bi-weekly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international postal industry. IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY PostNord reports positive results for 2013 ■ AMERICAS Canada Post and Purolator sign a

Regulatory Flash 86 – March 2014

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to IPC member posts. This month's edition features an interview with Dr Meloria Meschi, Managing Director, Economic and Financial Cons

Market Flash – 25 February 2014 – E-Commerce Special

This is the latest issue of Market Flash, IPC’s bi-weekly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international postal industry. This issue features an E-Commerce Special, providing you with updates on the latest events, trends and news in the e-Commerce sector.

Market Flash – 11 February 2014

This is the latest issue of Market Flash, IPC’s bi-weekly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international postal industry. IN THIS ISSUE TOP STORY Strong e-Commerce growth in Eastern Europe in 2013 ■ AMERICAS USPS records loss in firs

Regulatory Flash 85 – February 2014

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to IPC member posts. This month's edition features an interview with Wolfgang Pickavé, Vice President, Regulation Strategy at Deutsche

Market Flash – 30 January 2014 – Green Special

This is the latest issue of Market Flash, IPC’s bi-weekly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international postal industry. This edition includes a Green Special, which gathers the latest developments in sustainability initiatives among postal operators worldwi

Market Flash – 18 December 2013 – Direct Marketing Special

In this issue TOP STORY La Poste seeks product ideas through Open Data ■ AMERICAS Canada Post reduces its third-quarter loss ■ Canada Post handles 20% more parcels in Christmas rush ■ Free international tracking for light packages ■ Integrators and the Postal Service to raise rates ■ UPS Capital au

Market Flash – 16 January 2014

TOP STORY E-commerce growth boosts end-of-the-year parcel volumes and returns in Europe AMERICAS E-commerce boom creates parcel delivery records at Canada Post ■ U.S. Postal Service readies for holiday returns ■ EUROPE E-commerce, logistics drive postal growth, IPC report finds ■ Brussels tells parc

Regulatory Flash 84 – December 2013

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to IPC member posts. This month's edition features an interview with Werner Stengg, Head of Unit, Online and postal services, DG MARKT

Market Flash – 26 November 2013 – E-Commerce Special

In this issue Americas US Postal Service increases revenue but sustains a US$5bn loss ■ UPS survey points to more customer-centric supply chains ■ FedEx spreads the word on support for exporters ■ Asia Pacific TSB is first bank to use New Zealand Post’s RealMe ID service ■ New DHL hub helps

Market Flash – 14 November 2013

In this issue Top story Posts urged to review their e-Commerce business models ■ Americas Canada Post integrates with 3dcart e-Commerce platform ■ Exporters to Canada experience delivery delays ■ FedEx launches One Rate for ahead of Holiday peak ■ E-Commerce helps drive UPS revenue growth

Regulatory Flash 83 – November 2013

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to IPC member posts. This month's edition features an interview with Janusz Wojtas, Member of the Management Board, Poczta Polska.

Market Flash – 23 October 2013 – Green Special

This is the latest issue of Market Flash, IPC’s bi-weekly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international postal industry. This edition includes a Green Special, which gathers the latest developments in sustainability initiatives among postal operators worldwi

Market Flash – 08 October 2013

This is the latest issue of Market Flash, IPC’s bi-weekly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international postal industry. In this issue TOP STORY Economy express is the new norm says FedEx AMERICAS Consumers seek more control over e-Commerce deliveries ■

Regulatory Flash 82 – October 2013

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to IPC member posts. This month's edition features an interview with Koppány Mátyási, International Postal Regulations Manager, Magyar

Market Flash – 24 September 2013 – Direct Marketing Special

This is the latest issue of Market Flash, IPC’s bi-weekly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international postal industry. This special Direct Marketing edition will show that posts still have a lot to offer through addressed and unaddressed direct mail, tran

Market Flash – 10 September 2013

This is the latest issue of Market Flash, IPC’s bi-weekly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international postal industry. In this issue Americas Canada Post’s quarterly loss raises questions of liquidity ■ Finalists are selected for e-commerce awards ■ As

Regulatory Flash 81 – September 2013

IPC Regulatory Flash is a monthly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international regulatory affairs. It is sent exclusively to IPC member posts. This month's edition features an interview with Savvas Dandolos, Chief Business Operations Officer at Hellenic Po

Market Flash - 27 August 2013

This is the latest issue of Market Flash, IPC’s bi-weekly newsletter providing a comprehensive look at new developments emerging in international postal industry. We have introduced some changes to the layout and content of IPC Flashes in order to provide you with a more compelling distillation of

Market Flash - 23 July 2013

Top story: La Poste’s new strategic plan aims for 1.8% revenue growth - Bailly steps down before his term of office ends

Market Flash - 09 July 2013

Top story: DHL invests in North and South American growth

Regulatory Flash 80 – July 2013

Regulatory Flash

Direct Marketing Flash - The Power of Direct Mail | July 2013

The volumes of addressed and unaddressed mail increased considerably in several markets and direct mail continues to be an underestimated strength in an increasingly digital advertising world. According to the US Direct Marketing Association 2012 report, 98% of consumers bring in their mail the day

Market Flash - 26 June 2013

Top story: Online shoppers want choice, control and easy returns

Green Flash - 13 June 2013

Regulatory Flash 79 – June 2013

Regulatory Flash

Market Flash - 29 May 2013

Feature story: Top executives speak at IPC Annual Conference

E-commerce Flash - 27 May 2013

Feature story: Trends in e-commerce and opportunity for postal operators

Market Flash - 14 May 2013

Top story: E-invoicing set to grow fast according to report

Regulatory Flash 78 – May 2013

Regulatory Flash

Market Flash - 23 April 2013

Top story: Le Groupe La Poste’s parcels second in Europe and fifth in the world

Market Flash - 09 April 2013

Feature story: Cross-border e-commerce set to grow by 38% this year

Regulatory Flash 77 - April 2013

Direct Marketing Flash - 28 March 2013

A quarterly publication covering the latest developments from the direct marketing world.

Market Flash - 26 March 2013

Feature story: First stage of Romania Post’s part privatisation begins

Green Flash - 12 March 2013

E-commerce Flash - 01 March 2013

Feature story: Don’t deliver to me at home – I’m not there

Market Flash - 26 February 2013

Latest postal industry news

Market Flash - 12 February 2013

Top story: Small business succeeds on the international stage

Market Flash - 29 January 2013

Top story: New chiefs begin work at the UPU

Regulatory Flash 74 - December 2012

Regulatory Flash 75 - February 2013

Regulatory Flash 76 - March 2013

Christmas Flash - 19 December 2012

Green Flash - 28 November 2012

E-commerce Flash - 26 November 2012

Top story: Opportunities to grow domestic and cross-border e-commerce

Market Flash - 09 October 2012

Top story: E-commerce presents opportunities and threats for postal operators

Market Flash - 23 October 2012

Top story: UPU Congress in Doha reaches conclusion

Market Flash - 12 November 2012

Top story: Globalisation weaker now than in the past

Market Flash - 16 January 2012

Top story: UPS takeover of TNT Express cancelled

Market Flash - 20 November 2012

Top story: Canada Post positions as the preferred e-commerce provider

Direct Marketing Flash - 28 September 2012

Feature story: Royal Mail launches MarketReach

Direct Marketing Flash - 18 December 2012

Feature story: An Post launches Admailer.ie - a direct marketing service for SMEs

Market Flash - 11 September 2012

Top story: Royal Mail’s GLS teams up with Chinese operator

Regulatory Flash 71 - September 2012

Regulatory Flash 72 - October 2012

Regulatory Flash 73 - November 2012

Regulatory Flash 70 - July 2012

Regulatory Flash 62 - October 2011

Regulatory Flash # 63 - November 2011

Regulatory Flash # 64 - December 2011

Regulatory Flash 65 - February 2012

Regulatory Flash 66 - March 2012

Regulatory Flash 67 - April 2012

Regulatory Flash # 60 - July 2011

Regulatory Flash 45 - Feb 2010

Regulatory Flash 59 - June 2011

Regulatory Flash 68 - May 2012

Regulatory Flash 58 - May 2011

Regulatory Flash 57 - April 2011

Feature Story: CIF studies - Communications trends force postal operators to rethink fundamental business model

Regulatory Flash 69 - June 2012

Regulatory Flash 56 - March 2011

Feature Story: Postal Service seeks parcel reclassification

Regulatory Flash 61 - September 2011

Market Flash - 31 July 2012

Top story: Deutsche Post DHL increases operations in Asia

Regulatory Flash 55 - February 2011

Feature Story: EU regulatory chiefs meet for the first time

Market Flash - 17 July 2012

Top story: Le Groupe La Poste and Swiss Post launch their international mail joint venture

Regulatory Flash # 54 - December 2010

Feature Story: Lighter touch pricing

Direct Marketing Flash - 14 June 2012

Feature story: Are QR codes here to stay?

Regulatory Flash 53 - November 2010

Feature Story: Organisational changes needed before Royal Mail launches IPO.

Market Flash - 30 May 2012

Feature story: USPS direct mail boosts mobile marketing

Regulatory Flash # 52 - October 2010

Feature Story: New UK postal bill set to favour IPO

Market Flash - 27 June 2012

Top story: Easy returns crucial to online shopper satisfaction, according to UPS study

Regulatory Flash # 51 - September 2010

Feature Story: The European Commission has established a new, high-level group bringing together the heads of the European Union’s 27 national postal regulators to develop best regulatory principles in a fully open market.

Market Flash - 18 April 2012

Feature story: DHL launches round-the-world flight

Regulatory Flash # 50 - July 2010

Feature Story: Measuring the benefits of the Universal Service Obligation.

Market Flash - 03 May 2012

Feature story: New Canada Post plant will process incoming e-commerce

Regulatory Flash # 49 - June 2010

Feature Story: Across the OECD, governments are in full drive to cut their budget deficit forecasts with sincere measures, some measures may even impact the postal service.

Market Flash - 16 May 2012

Postal industry news

Regulatory Flash # 48 - May 2010

Feature Story: The European Commissioner for the Internal Mwarket, Michel Barnier, has described a vision for the future of postal services in the digital age that includes working out how to develop e-commerce to the benefit of both postal operators and online traders.

Green Flash - 13 March 2012

Feature story: USPS sets out the green business case

Regulatory Flash # 47 - April 2010

Feature Story: Spring ushers in breakthroughs in labour talks at a number of posts.

Green Flash - 13 June 2012

Feature story: Green Freight Europe launches for road operators

Green Flash - 26 September 2012

Regulatory Flash # 46 - March 2010

Market Flash - 28 February 2012

Feature story: E-commerce now mainstream, says Deutsche Post DHL

Market Flash - 27 March 2012

Feature story: Deutsche Post DHL provides visions of the future of logistics

Market Flash - 14 February 2012

Feature story: USPS ranked top for service, trust and efficiency

Market Flash - 31 January 2012

Postal industry news

Market Flash - 25 October 2011

Feature Story: Australia Post revamps parcels for growing e-commerce

Market Flash - 25 November 2011

Feature Story: La Poste launches paper collection and recycling service

Market Flash - 17 January 2012

Feature Story: La Poste and Swiss Post combine crossborder mail activities

Market Flash - 28 September 2011

Feature Story: French e-commerce growing by 20% this year

Market Flash - 11 October 2011

Feature Story: USPS and The UPS Store help small businesses to advertise

Market Flash - 13 September 2011

Feature Story: NZ Post pilots advanced photo capture system

Market Flash - 31 August 2011

Feature Story: E-Postbrief integrated into Europe's largest corporate network

Market Flash - 26 July 2011

Feature Story: Swiss Post grants licence to offer its digital letter box

Market Flash - 30 June 2011

Feature Story: Royal Mail could close half its mail centres in five years

Market Flash - 22 June 2011

Feature Story: Koorstra becomes new IPC board member

Green Flash - Issue 11

Feature Story: Deutsche Post DHL hopes to reach CO² target early

Green Flash - Issue 12

Feature Story: Austrian Post makes all its deliveries carbon neutral

Market Flash - 18 May 2011

Feature Story: Ireland's An Post to cut workforce by 20% over four years

Market Flash - 09 May 2011

Market Flash - 19 April 2011

Feature Story: TNT Post to be named PostNL after demerger

Market Flash - 05 April 2011

Feature Story: Posti warns of need for extensive operational change

Market Flash - 23 March 2011

Feature Story: Strong 2010 results for Deutsche Post DHL

Market Flash - 08 March 2011

Feature Story: German e-commerce grows by 18% in 2010

Market Flash - 23 February 2011

Feature Story: Deepak Chopra heads Canada Post

Green Flash - Issue 10

Feature Story: Study highlights a green role for logistics

Market Flash - 25 January 2011

Feature Story: Swiss Post and Siemens jointly market ebox Pitney Bowes to offer ebox to Americans

Market Flash - 11 January 2011

Feature Story: Bakker to leave when TNT demerges

Market Flash - Holiday Issue 2010

Special issue devoted to Christmas stamps

Market Flash - 13 December 2010

Market Flash - 22 November 2010

Feature Story: EU and US step up security on air parcels

Market Flash - 10 November 2010

Feature Story: Posts focusing on E-Commerce

Market Flash - 27 October 2010

Feature Story: New Chief appointed at Posten Norden

Green Flash - Issue 9

Feature Story: Postal industry cuts over half a million tonnes of CO2 with IPC's EMMS

Market Flash - 29 September 2010

Feature Story: Hooper supports IPO for Royal Mail

Market Flash - 21 September 2010

Feature Story: Postal Industry Looks to the Future with Sharpened Focus on Innovation

Market Flash - 1 September 2010

Feature Story: TNT to Split mail and Express Businesses

Market Flash - 28 July 2010

Feature Story: Norway Post Fined for Exclusive Deals

Market Flash - 29 June 2010

Feature Story: De Post/La Poste to Change its Name

Market Flash - 17 June 2010

Feature Story: New Royal Mail Chief Named

Market Flash Green Issue 8

Feature Story: Bailly Leads Electric Vehicle Initiative

Market Flash - 18 May 2010

Feature Story: Loss-making Correos Gives 2010 Warning

Market Flash - 04 May 2010

Feature Story: La Poste Lays Out Plans for Growth

Market Flash - 19 April 2010

Feature Story: TNT Studies Plan to Sell Off Mail

Market Flash - 7 April 2010

Feature Story: TNT announces plans to cut 11,000 employees from its Dutch mail operations in the next couple of years to move to a 3-day delivery week.

Market Flash - 24 March 2010

Feature Story: E-Commerce Boom Brings Inbound Delays

Market Flash - Green Issue March 10

Feature Story: CO2 Guidelines for International Logistics

Market Flash - 24 February 2010

Feature Story: Brussels EMC Receives its Third IPC Certificate of Excellence

Market Flash - 09 February 2010

Feature Story: Roissy OE Wins IPC Certificate of Excellence

Market Flash - 26 January 2010

Feature Story: Swiss Post Chief to Have Two Deputies

Market Flash - 12 Jan 10

Feature Story: TNT's "Vision 2015" identifies four areas for growth and sets out the strategy for its mail business.

Market Flash - Holiday Issue 2009

Special Holiday Issue 2009

Market Flash - Green Issue Dec 09

Feature Story: The Postal Industry releases the first IPC Postal Sector Sustainability Report and announces a carbon emissions target for the postal sector.

Market Flash - 17 Nov 09

Feature Story: Posten Norden has published its first set of figures combining results from Posten AB of Sweden with those of Post Danmark.

Market Flash - 03 Nov 09

Feature Story: IPC looks back at 400 issues of Market Flash.

Market Flash - 20 Oct 09

Feature Story: A joint study by Deutsche Post DHL and the London School of Economics concludes the air express industry is likely to gain a higher proportion of international trade in value in the medium term when credit is once more freely available and trade rebounds.

Market Flash - 8 Oct 09

Feature Story: The likelihood of Deutsche Post DHL entering or expanding in mail markets outside Germany has been downplayed by its chief executive officer, Frank Appel.

Market Flash - 22 Sept 09

Feature Story: Talks on the sale of Dutch private mail operator Sandd are understood to be in process with prospective buyers that include Deutsche Post DHL and Groupe La Poste.

Market Flash - 8 Sept 09

Feature Story: Austria Post saw its EBIT drop by 8% to EUR 75.4 million in the first half-year, compared with the same period in 2008. Group revenue was 3.6% down at EUR 1.16 billion.

Market Flash - 18 Aug 09

Feature Story: TNT says it plans to set up a standard parcels business in Europe and will launch a lower-priced express product for large customers.

Market Flash - 28 July 09

Feature Story: The merger between Post Danmark and Posten of Sweden has been completed to create Posten Norden AB (publ), a Swedish public limited company owned 40 percent by the Danish state and 60 percent by the Swedish state.

Market Flash - 30 June 09

Feature Story: Groupe La Poste, France, is to be restructured into a limited company and opened up to investment of EUR 2.7 billion from the public sector.

Market Flash - Green Issue June 09

Market Flash Green Issue

Market Flash - 4 June 09

Feature Story: Over 40 postal CEOs and top executives met in Edinburgh, Scotland to discuss the future of the industry at the International Post Corporation’s (IPC) shareholders’ meeting and annual conference.

Market Flash - 18 May 09

Feature Story: New Zealand Post chief executive John Allen is to leave at the end of June following his appointment as Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Market Flash - 5 May 09

Feature Story: The European Commission announced on April 22 it has approved the planned merger between Posten AB of Sweden and Post Danmark.

Market Flash - 20 April 09

Feature Story: Itella Group will eliminate 390 redundant permanent employees in a second round of job losses that will affect both management and production staff, mostly in the Helsinki area.

Market Flash - 7 April 09

Feature Story: Groupe La Poste achieved moderate consolidated turnover growth of 1.8 percent on a comparable basis in 2008 in what it described as a “severely depressed business environment”.

Market Flash - Green Issue March 09

Market Flash - 11 March 09

Feature Story: The chief executive officer of Österreichische Post, Anton Wais, has resigned owing to ill health.

Market Flash - 23 Feb 09

Feature Story: TNT’s underlying operating profi t (EBIT) dropped 12.8 percent to EUR 1.16 billion in 2008 owing to loss of volume in the express market in the second half of the year.

Market Flash - 10 Feb 09

Feature Story: The planned merger between Posten AB and Post Danmark took a major step towards completion at the beginning of February with the signing of a final agreement by the Swedish Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications and the Danish Ministry of Transport.