Australia’s largest same day delivery company, Sherpa, has appointed former Border Express State Sales Manager Anthony Johnson as Head of Sales. Read more
Australia Post expects e-commerce boost as online shopping event launches
Australia Post is preparing for the Click Frenzy’s Mayhem event, which will begin on the evening of Tuesday 18 May.
Sherpa and Shipr announce partnership
Delivery company Sherpa has announced modifications to its service this month, which will streamline the delivery process for customers.
Leading courier franchise grows deliveries by 80 per cent
A leading courier franchise is preparing for its biggest Christmas period yet, investing millions in technology this year to minimise delays in the leadup to its peak period following an 80 per cent increase across its national delivery network since lockdowns.
Rise in demand for after hours click and collect
Consumer expectations are changing due to the recent spike in online shopping activity. Now, Australian online shoppers are seeking more convenience in their parcel deliveries, with 54 per cent of online shoppers wanting retailers to deliver parcels to after-hours location hubs.
Uber acquires meal delivery service Postmates
Uber will acquire San Francisco-based food delivery company Postmates for approximately USD $2.65 billion (AUD $3.79b) in a bid to accelerate a path to profitability.
Australia’s first self-service returns portal goes green
A new self-service digital textile collection service has been launched, allowing Aussie households to have their unwanted old clothes, shoes and textiles picked up from home.
New tax may be required for businesses offering courier and delivery services
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is working to stop businesses gaining an unfair advantage that engage contractors to provide courier or road freight services by launching a new tax campaign.
Australian consumers are calling for deliveries via drones
A study has found that over half of Australian consumers are comfortable with drone delivery for their goods and open to the use of other emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicle delivery. Read more
First major ANZ retailer to make the move to 100 per cent recycled satchels
One of Australia’s largest online fashion retailers has announced it will start transitioning to delivery satchels made from 100 per cent post-consumer plastic waste.