UPU milestone anniversary reflects 150 years of global connection
27.12.2024 — In 2024, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) commemorated its 150th anniversary with a series of events and initiatives on the theme of “150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations”. These occasions underscored the UPU’s enduring commitment to global communication and development for diverse audiences worldwide.
Postal networks in the fight against drug trafficking
09.12.2024 — In July, 2022, postal consignments containing opioids and benzodiazepine were seized. The post communicated its seizures via a special communication system set up by the International Narcotics Control Board. The shipments were linked to five organized crime groups in Bulgaria.
UPU conference emphasizes need for global cooperation in postal data utilization and protection
15.11.2024 — The UPU’s Conference on Postal Regulation, held amidst the Council of Administration sessions on 6 November, focused on the theme “Data Utilization in the Postal Sector – Opportunities and Challenges”.
The UPU at 150: A Legacy of Global Cooperation and Communication
04.11.2024 — In celebration of World Post Day 2024 and the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a grand ceremony was held on 9 October at the UPU’s headquarters in Berne, Switzerland. Global representatives gathered to honour the milestone under the theme “150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations”.
UPU Innovation Forum spotlights AI’s potential for improved postal services
01.11.2024 — The 2024 Postal Innovation Forum, held during the UPU’s fall Postal Operations Council session, explored how AI can shape customer experiences and futureproof postal services, focusing on balancing technology with the human touch.
UPU World Leaders Forum in Amsterdam Champions Innovation for Customer Trust
28.10.2024 —
The UPU World Leaders Forum, held on 22 and 23 October as part of Parcel+Post Expo, brought together key voices from the postal and logistics industry to discuss challenges in digital transformation and maintaining customer trust. The forum provided a collaborative space to address issues like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and inclusive innovation, exploring how the postal sector can adapt and continue serving as a reliable pillar of global communication and commerce.
UNCTAD: Towards a fair digital economy for small business
28.10.2024 — The digital economy could be a boon for small businesses and developing economies, but the fast pace of change and the investments and policy support required, could leave these often-voiceless players out of the digital economy, creating even greater global economic divide and hindering democracy, said Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
World Post Day Message from UPU Director General Masahiko Metoki
09.10.2024 — 2024 Theme: "150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations"
Message of the United Nations Secretary-General on World Post Day
09.10.2024 — On this World Post Day, we mark a historic milestone – the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union.
Belarusian student takes top honours in the UPU's 53rd International Letter-Writing Competition
09.10.2024 — Berne, 9 October 2024 – Aliaksandr Piatrou, a 15-year-old boy from Belarus, has won first place in the Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) 53rd International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People, a contest that drew entries from over 1.6 million participants across 50 countries.
Switzerland and Germany lead global postal development ranking
09.10.2024 — Berne, 9 October 2024 – The Universal Postal Union (UPU) – the United Nations specialized agency for international postal cooperation – today unveils the results of its 2024 Integrated Index for Postal Development (2IPD), with Switzerland and Germany topping the rankings among 174 countries assessed.
2024 TradePost Awards: Recognizing Postal Services as Drivers of Trade Inclusion
23.09.2024 — The Universal Postal Union, in partnership with the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (the Alliance) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), honoured five organizations at the 2024 TradePost Awards in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday, 13 September. Pos Indonesia, MyDutyCollect, Turkish Post, Saudi Post, and Cambodia Post each demonstrated commitment to trade inclusion and support for growing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).