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Fewer packages from Asia for PostNL, which again advocates for three-day letter delivery in the Netherlands

PostNL reports a 32 percent decline in parcel volumes from Asian retailers due to new European customs fees, despite seeing a slight rise in overall quarterly revenue. The company is simultaneously pressing the Dutch government for a transition to three-day mail delivery and seeking 148 million euros in compensation to support the change.

PostNL reports a significant 32 percent drop in parcel deliveries from Asian web retailers like Shein and Temu during the third quarter. This decline is largely attributed to new European customs regulations that have introduced additional import fees for non-EU packages. Despite this international setback, the company saw a slight increase in total revenue to 768 million euros and maintains its full-year financial outlook, focusing on higher margins per package rather than overall volume growth.

Meanwhile, the Dutch postal service continues to advocate for a transition to a three-day mail delivery standard. While mail is currently delivered within two working days, the company views this as a temporary arrangement and seeks political approval to adjust the Postal Act. Because the transition is now unlikely to be feasible before 2027, PostNL is requesting 148 million euros in government compensation for the 2025 to 2027 period to cover the costs associated with the shifting requirements of the postal network.

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Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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