Australia Post and New Zealand Post have signed a new partnership agreement which aims to boost access to markets for businesses on both sides of the ditch.
Australia Post’s executive general manager for Parcels and Express services Richard Umbers said the three year agreement featured global benefits.
“Joining forces with New Zealand Post enables both organisations to grow our business from Australasia to the rest of the world,” he said.
“This supports both companies’ ambitions to grow international markets and will greatly benefit our customers looking to access those markets.”
The partnership represents a win for New Zealand Post who have gained the exclusive Express Mail Service and parcel businesses with Australia Post.
New Zealand Post general manager business development and strategy Sohail Choudhry said the partnership with provide service and price upsides for kiwi businesses.
“New Zealand businesses will have access to the full range of Australia Post marketing and customer data,” he said.
“Not only can we offer end-to-end supply chain solutions into Australia, we can help customers grow their market across the Tasman.”
Choudhry said there was great potential for New Zealand business to gain a piece of the large online market.