(tb) The Japanese Post It is expanding its activities in logistics. It acquired a 19,9 percent stake in LogisteedBehind this lies the former logistics division of the Hitachi-Group. Logisteed is one of the leading providers in the Asia-Pacific region for logistics services that companies have fully outsourced. In Japan, 56.000 people work for Logisteed at 1000 locations, and another 19.000 at 450 locations outside Japan. Among globally operating logistics providers, Logispeed is currently ranked 29th with a revenue of almost six billion euros.

Japan Post is paying the equivalent of just over €900 million for the minority stake. It did not specify whether it intends to pursue a full takeover in the medium or long term. Its own logistics division operates under the name... Toll and currently ranks 30th in the world.

 

 

(tb) Three corporate divisions of German Post announced increased investments in Africa. DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Supply Chain Deutsche Post plans to invest around €300 million in expanding its activities in sub-Saharan Africa. The express delivery division intends to modernize transshipment centers, increase air freight capacity, and expand time-definite deliveries in emerging cities. In the freight forwarding and logistics sector, the focus is on developing industry-specific solutions with the aim of strengthening trade in Africa. Finally, the group's supply chain management segment plans to expand its transport solutions, with a particular emphasis on the transport of pharmaceuticals and related products, the so-called life sciences and healthcare sectors. Deutsche Post also announced its intention to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with training, for example, on navigating customs regulations.

(tb) The Federal Ministry of Finance The issue of commemorative coins minted in silver was discontinued at the end of October. The "Christmas" issue, scheduled for release on November 20th, and the "125 Years of the Wuppertal Suspension Railway" issue, planned for January 22nd, 2026, will not be released, or not in the planned form.

(tb) As of January 1, 2026, business customers will have to pay more for parcels. Deutsche Post The company announced postage increases without specifying the exact amount. Since business customers use individually negotiated contracts, there are no price lists. The company justified the price hike with rising delivery costs and upcoming investments, including the expansion of its network of parcel and postal stations, the number of which is expected to grow from 16.500 to 30.000 by 2030.

(tb) As of December 31st, PostNord The mail delivery in Denmark has begun. This date is already known to most collectors. Many therefore asked what happens next. After all, Denmark has obligations under the Universal Postal Convention. Among other things, the government must ensure that letters arriving from abroad are delivered.