Qantas Freight and Australia Post have marked the next phase of growth in their long-standing partnership with the arrival of the first of three additional Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (A321P2F) aircraft, helping meet growing demand for fast and reliable parcel deliveries across Australia. The delivery of the three aircraft will add up to 20% capacity to the Qantas operated dedicated freighter network, increasing the capability to reliably uplift up to 20,000 Australia Post and … [Read more...] about Qantas Freight and Australia Post expand capacity with arrival of Airbus A321 Freighter at Western Sydney
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Australia Post driving innovation with new electric motorbike fleet
Australia Post has launched a new fleet of 175 state-of-the-art electric motorbikes, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to safety, sustainability and innovation. Manufactured by UBCO Electric Utility Bikes, these electric motorbikes are the first to join the Australia Post fleet and will be deployed across all states and territories, setting a new standard in sustainable delivery solutions. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 80 km/h, the new motorbikes will expand … [Read more...] about Australia Post driving innovation with new electric motorbike fleet
Australia Post announces three-year strategic partnership deal with IKEA
Australia Post and IKEA announced a new strategic partnership, entering into a three-year agreement to further expand IKEA’s delivery footprint in Australia. With ten stores in six states and territories Australia-wide, the Swedish retailer’s focus on omnichannel retailing through e-commerce and remote selling channels has sparked exponential parcel growth over the past five years, with over 500,000 parcel orders being fulfilled in FY24. Under the new multi-million-dollar deal, Australia Post … [Read more...] about Australia Post announces three-year strategic partnership deal with IKEA
Australia Post opens multi-million-dollar Parcel Facility on the Gold Coast
Australia Post has officially opened its new $12 million Parcel Facility on the Gold Coast, cementing its long-term investment in the region. Built to accommodate increased parcel growth, the modern 15,087m2 facility will improve turnaround times and help process up to 6,000 parcels per hour, 75,000 parcels a day and up to 90,000 during peak periods like Christmas. Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP and Australia Post Executive General Manager Network Operations Rod … [Read more...] about Australia Post opens multi-million-dollar Parcel Facility on the Gold Coast
Australia Post Metro next day delivery service launches in Adelaide
Australia Post has just expanded its next-day delivery service, Australia Post Metro, to Adelaide. This delivery service provides eligible retailers and their customers with speed and more certainty when they shop online. The launch of the new service is a direct response to the Adelaide community continuing to embrace the online shopping trend with consistent year-on-year eCommerce growth with online purchases 15.2% higher than in 2019 and nearly 500,000 households shopping online in the past … [Read more...] about Australia Post Metro next day delivery service launches in Adelaide
Australia eyes improved post services in the Pacific
The Australian Government and Australia Post last week announced a new Pacific Postal Development Partnership to strengthen postal services in the Pacific by signing a joint declaration with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU). Announced in Bangkok on the sidelines of the 13th APPU Congress, the partnership will improve the efficiency and security of postal services between Australia and Pacific island countries, benefiting consumers and businesses, … [Read more...] about Australia eyes improved post services in the Pacific
