Postal Hub podcast

Apr 22, 2024

Belgian postal operator bpost has launched its carbon calculator, which estimates the carbon emissions associated with domestic parcels. Karin Enzlin, Head of Sustainability at bpost, discusses how the carbon calculator works and what it could mean for e-commerce delivery.

• Background on bpost’s environmental...

Apr 15, 2024

Axel Dekker, CEO and co-founder of Packaly, discusses delivery optimisation, reducing emissions, and reporting emissions.

• Overview of the Packaly network
• Freelance riders and local partners
• Consolidating orders

   
• Ship-from-store and ship-from-hub
• Choosing the right vehicle for delivery routes
• Managing...

Apr 8, 2024

Kati Nevalainen, Director, Parcel Services at Matkahuolto, discusses parcel delivery across Finland and the Nordics:

• History of Matkahuolto carrying parcels
• Matkahuolto's public transport roots
• B2B, B2C and C2C deliveries
• Interacting with C2C via mobile apps as well as in-store
• Residential delivery and out-of-home...

Mar 26, 2024

Peter Dunn, Director of European Relations, Cullen International, discusses the USO, how European postal operators are reacting to falling letter volumes, and more.

Mar 19, 2024

Professor John Colley from the Warwick Business School discusses developments in gig economy delivery and ultrafast grocery delivery (q-commerce). We cover:

• Demise of rapid, ultrafast delivery
• Difficult economics of ultrafast delivery
• High costs of q-commerce never passed on to consumers
• Supermarket chains acquiring...