ERGP workshop discusses future regulatory framework for delivery services
11 December 18
Peter Dunn
Stakeholders in the ERGP workshop discussed various aspects of the regulatory framework for delivery services, including: the parcel delivery market in Europe; the impact of the recently adopted regulation on cross-border parcels; the priorities for any future review of the regulatory framework for postal services; and how to address continuing problems with the system for payment of terminal dues.
Historic turning point for parcels in the Belgian postal market
06 December 18
Virginie Alloo
In 2017, for the first time in the history of the Belgian postal market, the parcels and express shipments segment has become the most important in terms of revenues. This is one of the findings of the survey published at the end of November 2018 by the Belgian regulator, BIPT, in its report tracking the development of the Belgian postal market from 2010 to 2017.
Luxembourg NCA closes refusal to supply case against Post Luxembourg but keeps watching
22 November 18
Suzanne Jude
POST Luxembourg concluded a parcel delivery agreement with the plaintiff which withdrew its complaint.
Decline in French mail revenue continues but slows, despite increases for parcels and packets
23 October 18
Virginie Alloo
The French regulator, ARCEP, reported a continuing decline in mail volumes in the French market. Only standard parcels and small packets showed an upward trend in volumes and revenues.
Postal universal service is dead, long live the postal universal service!
26 September 18
Virginie Alloo
The postal universal service should be redefined in the light of changing user needs and of national differences. Adapting the UPU terminal dues system to take account of the increasing number of small packets coming from China or Asia has also become critical to ensure the sustainability of European postal operators. These are two of the main conclusions of a study on developments in the postal sector, commissioned by the European Commission.
ERGP committed to open discussions on the review of the postal regulatory framework
26 September 18
Virginie Alloo
Postal operators and regulators seem to agree on the a need for a new fit-for-purpose, and flexible postal regulatory framework. Changes are required to ensure a fair level playing field for all postal and parcel delivery operators, and to reflect the new needs of European consumers. The discussions took place in the first ERGP stakeholder forum on 20 September.