FoxPost, the leading parcel locker service provider in Hungary, operates in one of the most competitive markets in Europe. In an interview with Ádám Bengyel, the company's founder and CEO, we discussed how Foxpost has fared in the country, the differences between the Hungarian market and others in Europe, and whether same-day and next-day delivery are sustainable services.

Hungary has one of the most competitive parcel delivery markets in Europe, says FoxPost CEO

After announcing a $40m Series B a year ago, logistics scale-up InstaFreight has lured senior DHL staff to take on key roles in the shape of Olivier Prigent, who recently became Vice President Freight Forwarding.

Instafreight’s Maximilian Schaefer & Olivier Prigent open up on Mobility Package’s sustainability shortcomings

InPost, the company that sparked Poland's parcel locker revolution, recently announced its UK parcel locker network had hit 5,000 units. Despite reaching this significant milestone, the company's UK network still lags behind its Polish equivalent. The company is nonetheless upbeat about growing its presence in the UK. Pete Blackburn, International Commercial Director at InPost, says that the parcel locker and last mile delivery company are seeing “sustained growth" for out-of-home delivery options in the UK.

InPost seeing “sustained demand” for out-of-home parcel deliveries in the UK

It’s no secret that the electrification of road freight cannot succeed without the charging infrastructure to meet the needs of growing electric truck fleets. Virta, the fastest-growing electric vehicle charging platform in Europe, is one of the players that is striving to address this demand. The company is currently working with Swedish charging station operator Nimbnet on a national HGV charging network with stations in Gothenburg, Söderhamn, Sundsvall, and Nordmaling.

Tech & etiquette just two of the factors key to road haulage electrification, says Virta’s Martin Lundgren

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you analysis from Bloq.it's Tomás Borges de Castro regarding the sustainability benefits of APMs, as well as news on Just Eat's massive layoffs, Nova Poshta expanding to Lithuania, and JD.com setting up a self-operating warehouse in California.

Last Mile Brief 23/03/2023: Just Eat to cut 1,900 jobs and move to ‘gig worker’ model in UK

The latest Alcott Global Podcast Leaders in Supply Chain podcast features Alexandre Baubert, current Head of Supply Chain at Signify.

Signify’s head of supply chain talks Innovation in Light and LiFi

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you news on a Twitter outburst by InPost CEO Rafał Brzoska, layoffs at the Czech Post, and the latest on the Royal Mail dispute with the CWU union.

Last Mile Brief 22/03/2023: InPost CEO takes popshot at DHL over its continued Russian parcel exports

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you news on a deal between Just Eat and UK supermarket chain Iceland, plus stories regarding USPS, Zedify and FedEx Express.

Last Mile Brief 21/03/2023: Just Eat and Iceland supermarket chain announce UK delivery partnership

DB Schenker has announced that it is restructuring its Nordic business activities by combining operations in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden into one cluster.

DB Schenker restructures Nordic activities into one organisation

Girteka has announced that Jeroen Eijsink, current President of C.H. Robinson Europe, will become CEO of Girteka Group as of 1st August 2023.

Jeroen Eijsink to take over as Girteka Group CEO this August

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you the latest on the European Council's recent CO2 regulation as well as stories on DHL, Ukrposhta, Alibaba and more.

Last Mile Brief 30/03/2023: European Council adopts regulation on CO2 emissions for new cars and vans

A European Commission report has concluded that intermodal freight transport can't compete on equal grounds with road transport due to regulatory and infrastructure barriers.

EU Commission report: regulation & infrastructure making intermodal uncompetitive vs road freight

Northvolt is a Swedish battery manufacturer and developer specializing in lithium technology for electric vehicles.

Northvolt’s Alexander Streif talks sustainable EV batteries and supply chain for growth

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you news of a potential pay agreement between the CWU union and UK Post Office staff, as well as stories on Amazon, Swiss Post, Australia Post, DHL and others.

Last Mile Brief 28/03/2023: CWU calls on Post Office staff to vote in favour of 9% pay rise agreement

DP World Antwerp Gateway says it has introduced “pioneering" fingerprint scanning technology to help improve security for container collection.

DP World Antwerp Gateway utilises finger scanning to boost container pick up security

Germany's road traffic police have issued enormous fines to a lorry driver and haulier due to serial drivers' hours violations made over several months. 

HGV driver and haulier fined combined total of €170,000 over drivers’ hours violations

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you news of an important gig worker verdict in the Netherlands impacting the food delivery sector, plus stories concerning Royal Mail, Amazon, DoorDash, FedEx and more.

Last Mile Brief 27/03/2023: Deliveroo delivery drivers are employees and not self-employed, rules Dutch Supreme Court

European digital freight forwarder Forto has announced its commitment to setting science-based net-zero targets, in line with the Science Based Targets initiative and the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign. In joining Business Ambition for 1.5°C, the company has also become part of UNFCCC Race to Zero, a UN-backed campaign.

Forto becomes latest logistics player to join Science Based Targets initiative

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you news of a large electric fleet upgrade at Correos, Packeta's 2022 results, plus new Doordash partnerships among other things.

Last Mile Brief 23/03/2023: Correos upgrades fleet with 100 electric Renault vans

Waberer's subsidiary, the Polish LINK Sp. z o. o., has obtained the RA registered agent status, enabling the company to transport air cargo. With this new venture, the company can now transport a wide range of goods such as high-value products, perishable goods, pharmaceuticals, documents, fashion and textiles, and automotive parts by air.

Waberer’s subsidiary obtains RA Registered agent status, allowing air cargo transport

In today's Last Mile Brief, we bring you Poste Italiane's 2022 results, plus news on rebrands of a Deliveroo service and foodpanda in Europe, as well as stories regarding DHL, Makro, Amazon and others.

Last Mile Brief 31/03/2023: Poste Italiane reports 2022 results

Article by Mikael Lind, Sandra Haraldson, Wolfgang Lehmacher, Zeeshan Raza, Ellinor Forsström,
Linda Astner, Jeremy Bentham, Xiuju Fu, Jimmy Suroto, Phanthian Zuesongdham. Text published originally on the <a href="https://unctad.org/news/transport-newsletter-article-no-103-future-energy-nodes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">UNCTAD website</a>.

Thinking the future energy model nodes of the world – a reflection framework for port development