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05.05.2025 —

The Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) are partnering to increase access to essential digital services and capacity building through the trusted, accessible global networks of post offices and libraries.

28.04.2025 — In recent years, rural e-commerce in China has experienced rapid growth. According to the 2021 National County-Level Digital Agriculture and Rural E-Commerce Development Report released by the China International E-Commerce Network, the total online retail sales across 2,083 counties in China reached 3.53 trillion yuan in 2020, accounting for 30.0% of the country’s total online retail sales. However, the rural logistics ecosystem still faces significant challenges in meeting the growing demand for e-commerce. The logistics network is highly fragmented due to geographical factors, with inefficient sorting mechanisms and complex delivery processes, creating operational bottlenecks - especially in remote areas.  

25.04.2025 — The postal system has become an unexpected battleground in the fight against counterfeit and substandard medicines. Criminal networks exploit postal and air cargo services to move illicit pharmaceuticals globally, putting millions at risk. Operation African Star, launched in June 2024, marked a significant step in combatting this growing threat. The multi-agency initiative aimed to intercept illicit pharmaceutical shipments and strengthen enforcement mechanisms across postal networks.

24.04.2025 — Digital identity is rapidly becoming the backbone of secure and efficient digital transformation for postal services worldwide, enabling them to extend their reach far beyond traditional mail delivery and cater to the evolving needs of citizens and businesses.

17.04.2025 — Costa Rica’s designated operator is diversifying its services offering, having launched a successful new pilot project in 2024 to deliver medicines in partnership with leading pharmaceutical providers in the country.  

15.04.2025 — In today’s fast-paced world of e-commerce, speed and efficiency are crucial. For Saudi Post (SPL), delivering faster and more reliable services has become a priority. However, to truly meet the demands of a growing global market, SPL recognized the need for a major digital transformation. That’s where GN TEQ stepped in, partnering with SPL to provide innovative technology solutions that are revolutionizing logistics in Saudi Arabia.

14.04.2025 — The 2024 edition of the UPU’s flagship report on the development of the postal sector provides a scrutinizing analysis of the sector’s past and present, providing an optimistic vision for its successful future.  

10.04.2025 — The ongoing war in Ukraine has worsened the challenges faced by Ukrainian online merchants and logistics providers, making an already difficult shipping environment even more complex. With disrupted supply chains, damaged infrastructure, and ongoing security risks, Ukrposhta, Ukraine’s national postal service, has struggled to maintain reliable shipping operations. This has created significant hurdles for both Ukrposhta and merchants who depend on consistent, trackable shipping to fulfill international orders. 

10.04.2025 — The Universal Postal Union – the second oldest international organization, a member of the United Nations family and the primary forum for international postal cooperation – celebrated World Post Day in a big way in 2024, marking its 150th anniversary with the international community. 

08.04.2025 — In the heart of Berne, the Museum of Communication stands as a testament to the evolution of rapid communication and human connectivity. It houses one of the world's largest stamp collections, thanks to its close ties with the Universal Postal Union nested also in Berne.

04.04.2025 — On 4 November 2024, UPU kicked off the Council of Administration (CA) session at the UPU’s headquarters, in Berne, Switzerland. This year, with funding from its capacity building programme, the UPU granted fellowships to six women leaders in the postal sector to support their participation in the autumn meeting of the Union’s supervisory body. The six fellows represented Nicaragua, Trinidad and Tobago, Yemen, Malawi, Vanuatu, and Kyrgyzstan.  

02.04.2025 —

The Mexican Postal Service has a new leader. Violeta Abreu was appointed General Director of Correos de México by the first woman to serve as president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, who took office on 1 October. Abreu, herself one of only a few women leading posts, discussed with the UPU her vision for continuing the transformational work of her predecessor, Rocío Bárcena, to modernize the post and to diversify its offerings so that the Mexican Postal Service may become a leader in logistics and e-commerce for the nation and beyond.