Qantas will convert two of its Airbus A330-200 passenger aircraft into freighters to support the significant shift towards consumers shopping online. One of the converted widebody freighters will be used in Qantas Freight’s international network, whilst the other will be a new addition to the dedicated fleet that serves Australia Post’s domestic parcel and mail business. The converted A330 aircraft for Australia Post will be able to carry around 50 tonnes of cargo each flight, more than … [Read more...] about Qantas A330s to undergo conversion for ecommerce cargo
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Australia Post opens US$22m parcel hub at Adelaide airport
Press release Australia Post has opened its first major dedicated parcel facility in South Australia, in a boost for local customers ahead of the Christmas season. The Adelaide Parcel Facility, which came online last week, covers more than 15,000 square metres and is Australia Post’s biggest ever operational investment in South Australia. It is home to Australian-first machinery able to simultaneously sort small and large parcels, which is capable of processing 8,000 parcels each hour and … [Read more...] about Australia Post opens US$22m parcel hub at Adelaide airport
Australia Post delivers record revenue on e-commerce
Australia Post last week announced record group revenue of $8.27 billion for FY21, up 10.3 percent, and a profit before tax of $100.7 million. The company's revenue was boosted by continued growth in e-commerce, with strong parcel growth. Parcels & Services revenue grew 17.7 percent to $6.48 billion, on the back of a 27.1 percent increase in Australia Post branded parcels, with StarTrack volumes up 12.1 percent. AP Global continued to grow the company's cross-border e-commerce … [Read more...] about Australia Post delivers record revenue on e-commerce
ESR Australia to buy logistics assets portfolio for US$3b
Hong Kong-listed logistics real estate group ESR has agreed to purchase the largest Australia logistics portfolio of US-based fund manager Blackstone to the tune of A$3.8 billion (US$3 billion). The acquisition of Blackstone’s Milestone Logistics portfolio will be carried out by ESR Milestone Partnership, a newly formed venture between ESR and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, where ESR will contribute 20 percent. The company said the deal, valued at US$3 billion, … [Read more...] about ESR Australia to buy logistics assets portfolio for US$3b
Australia Post names next CEO, managing director
Australia Post announced this week that Paul Graham will be the next group CEO and managing director of the company starting September. He will join the national mail carrier after a successful tenure as chief supply chain officer at supermarket chain Woolworths Group, with an extensive career working in e-commerce and supply chains, as well as digital marketing and retail. He also held senior executive roles with Deutsche Post DHL. “Australia Post has proven itself to be one of the most … [Read more...] about Australia Post names next CEO, managing director
New Postie e-vehicle to focus on parcel delivery
The new postie e-vehicle will service Coorparoo, Woolloongabba and East Brisbane over an eight week period. It has three times the parcel carrying capacity of the current postie motorbike and can hold up to 100 small parcels and 1,200 letters at a time. Queensland State Manager Angela Creedon said Brisbane is a perfect city for the next phase of the electric delivery vehicle rollout with locals increasingly embracing online shopping, and more small parcels being delivered than ever … [Read more...] about New Postie e-vehicle to focus on parcel delivery