One world. One postal network.

The Universal Postal Union is a United Nations specialized agency and the postal sector's primary forum for international cooperation.

 

The Universal Postal Union is a United Nations specialized agency and the postal sector's primary forum for international cooperation.

 
  • Posti and Escher Group partnership
    27.06.2025 Posti and Escher Group are enhancing parcel processing efficiency through advanced OCR and automation, helping to meet rising e-commerce demand as letter volumes continue to decline.
    Posti and Escher Group partnership
    Posti and Escher Group partnership Read
  • Special delivery: how human-centred AI can strengthen postal resilience to natural hazards
    25.06.2025 In our latest blog, discover how human-centred AI and global partnerships are strengthening postal resilience to natural hazards by enabling smarter decisions and safer deliveries.
    Special delivery: how human-centred AI can strengthen postal resilience to natural hazards
    Special delivery: how human-centred AI can strengthen postal resilience to natural hazards Read
  • June 24th to September 30th 2025
    TradePost Awards 2025
    The UPU awards the annual TradePost prize for initiatives in trade inclusion and growth of small and medium enterprises, promoting sustainable practices. Four categories are offered this year with a submission deadline of 30 September.
    June 24th to September 30th 2025
    TradePost Awards 2025
    TradePost Awards 2025 Read
  • UPU and UNITAR partner to advance climate action in the postal sector
    10.06.2025 The Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) have partnered to launch a global webinar series – the "Climate Engagement Programme for Postal Sector Stakeholders".
    UPU and UNITAR partner to advance climate action in the postal sector
    UPU and UNITAR partner to advance climate action in the postal sector Read

Latest publications

Growth in trade logistics and e-commerce through enhanced data management

Growth in trade logistics and e-commerce through enhanced data management

19.06.2025This policy brief underscores the vital role of effective data management in enhancing global trade, logistics, and postal operations. It identifies key challenges, including fragmented data systems, weak customs-post collaboration, and limited data access in developing nations.
Leveraging the Digital and Green Twin Transition in the Postal Sector: Policy Priorities for a Sustainable Future

Leveraging the Digital and Green Twin Transition in the Postal Sector: Policy Priorities for a Sustainable Future

18.06.2025The global postal sector is navigating a "twin transition"—digital innovation and environmental sustainability. While e-commerce and data services offer growth opportunities, many operators lag in integrating green goals into core strategies. The study emphasizes the need for cohesive policies that bridge digital and climate agendas, especially in underserved regions.
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