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
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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
Qantas A330s to undergo conversion for ecommerce cargo
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
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