COVID-19: Information and updates from the UPU

The UPU's International Bureau (IB) has been monitoring the disruptions to the global postal supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and is seeking to identify possible ways to mitigate its impact – particularly with regard to the widespread restrictions and cancellations of passenger flights.

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LibanPost: Employee well-being is key to excellent customer experience

LibanPost: Employee well-being is key to excellent customer experience

16.06.2022

At the time when Posts around the world had to adapt to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, LibanPost, in addition to this, was faced with an unprecedented economic and financial collapse, exacerbated by the devastating effects of the Beirut Port blast – one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in the world history.

UPU marks World AIDS Day, reflects on largest health initiative undertaken by the Post

UPU marks World AIDS Day, reflects on largest health initiative undertaken by the Post

01.12.2021

On World AIDS Day (1 December), the Universal Postal Union (UPU) reflects on a global health campaign launched more than a decade ago to raise awareness of HIV prevention using the postal network.

The postal journey to digital transformation and innovation

The postal journey to digital transformation and innovation

18.10.2021Digital transformation has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Around 91 per cent of Posts worldwide now provide financial services, either directly or in partnership. These figures are likely to increase as e-commerce booms. It is estimated that e-retail revenues are likely to grow to 4.88 trillion USD in 2021, as the numbers of consumers continue to order goods online.