Logistics

No ecommerce without logistics. Because whenever a consumer orders something online, that product has to be shipped from one place (one of many warehouses and fulfilment centers in Europe) to another (the consumer’s house, a pick-up point, et cetera). So logistics (and logistics companies) play a very important…

1 in 3 UK retailers don’t offer next-day delivery

By Ecommerce News - July 22, 2021 - Subject(s): Consumer behavior, Logistics.

While 45 percent of British consumers say that next-day delivery would make them more likely to shop with a merchant, 66 percent of retailers offer this kind of service. Also, some retailers fail to meet consumers' needs regarding free delivery.

Nano-warehousing provider Noyes raises 3.2 million euros

By Ecommerce News - July 21, 2021 - Subject(s): Funding, Logistics.

Noyes, a German provider of very small warehouses, has raised 3.8 million dollars (3.23 million euros) in seed funding. The investment comes at a time where there are many instant-delivery providers looking for storefronts that can be converted into small warehouses.

German ecommerce companies are generous with return policy

By Ecommerce News - July 13, 2021 - Subject(s): Logistics.

Major online retailers in Germany are, in general, very generous when it comes to their return policy. Every second retailer extends its return period beyond the legal minimum. And 13 percent of ecommerce companies who specify a time period for remittances pay earlier than promised.

Latvijas Pasts builds home parcel locker network in Latvia

By Ecommerce News - July 12, 2021 - Subject(s): Logistics.

Latvijas Pasts, the state-owned postal service provider from Latvia, has announced it's building a network of home parcel lockers in Latvia. The network will be open to all logistics service providers and consists of lockers created by Cleveron, an Estonian tech company.

Fulfillment platform Byrd raises 16 million euros

By Ecommerce News - July 8, 2021 - Subject(s): Funding, Logistics.

Byrd, which offers ecommerce fulfillment, has raised 16 million euros in a Series B funding round. The Austrian company will use the money to further expand in Europe. It's currently active in five European markets, but is set to expand to five more.

Carrefour rolls out 400 pickup lockers across France

By Ecommerce News - July 7, 2021 - Subject(s): Logistics.

Carrefour has announced that, across France, it will roll out over 400 automatic lockers for picking up parcels. The locker network is the result of a partnership with Pickup, a subsidiary of the La Poste group.

Mondial Relay expands to the Netherlands

By Ecommerce News - July 6, 2021 - Subject(s): Logistics.

French parcel delivery platform Mondial Relay has announced its expansion to the Netherlands. In the center of the country, the company opened a sorting center from which it can reach a thousand pick-up and drop-off points.

La Poste creates venture capital fund for startups

By Ecommerce News - June 24, 2021 - Subject(s): Funding, Logistics.

French postal service company La Poste has launched a new investment fund for startups that have a positive impact. With La Poste Ventures, the French company wants to anticipate changes in important sectors for the Group and explore new business models.

Scurri raises 9 million euros

By Ecommerce News - June 16, 2021 - Subject(s): Funding, Logistics.

Scurri, a delivery management platform from Ireland, has secured 9 million euros in a new funding round. The software provider wants to use the money to accelerate its growth in the United Kingdom.

Carrefour partners with La Poste subsidiary Pickup

By Ecommerce News - June 4, 2021 - Subject(s): Logistics.

French supermarket group Carrefour has partnered with Pickup, a subsidiary of La Poste, to launch a new service. Under the name Pickup Drive, customers of Carrefour can collect their online groceries and also pick up or drop off parcels.

FedEx expands International Connect Plus across Europe

By Ecommerce News - June 3, 2021 - Subject(s): Logistics.

FedEx has expanded its day-definite delivery service across Europe. After successfully launching International Connect Plus (FICP) in Italy and the UK last January, this service is now available in ten additional countries across Europe.

PostNord wants over 12,500 parcel boxes by 2022

By Ecommerce News - June 2, 2021 - Subject(s): Logistics.

PostNord invests significantly in parcel boxes in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. The logistics company wants to have more than 12,500 of its own parcel boxes in the Nordics before the end of 2022. And after that, investments in additional parcel boxes are planned.