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25.06.2025 — Rain or shine, national postal services continue to deliver letters and packages across regions and borders, connecting communities and supporting essential public infrastructure. But what happens when a landslide blocks the only road to a valley, volcanic ash grounds air traffic, or drought leaves waterways unnavigable?

20.06.2025 — As the United Arab Emirates gears up to host the UPU’s 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, it is also making strides in positioning itself as a global hub for trade, e-commerce, and digital innovation. In an interview with Union Postale, Abdulla Mohammed Alashram, Deputy Chair of the Congress organizing committee and a representative of UAE’s 7X, discusses the nation’s bold vision for leveraging technology in reshaping postal operations, and how collaboration, facilitated by the upcoming UPU Congress, can drive industry-wide innovation.

18.06.2025 — As the Universal Postal Union (UPU) moves towards its 28th Universal Congress in Dubai, it does so at a defining moment in its 150-year history. The year 2024 marked a milestone for the UPU as it celebrated a century and a half of enabling global communication and empowering people across nations. Now, with its sights set on Dubai 2025, the UPU is not just reflecting on its past – it stands at a pivotal juncture. It is reinventing itself for the future of postal services in an era defined by digital transformation, e-commerce and global connectivity.

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".

30.05.2025 — With the launch of the World Association for the Development of Philately Numbering System (WNS) mobile application, stamp collectors worldwide have access to a free and easy tool to identify more than 120,000 stamps and counting.

16.05.2025 — The World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to expand access to eye care using postal networks. The collaboration aims to utilize the wide reach of postal services to deliver crucial eye care, including affordable near-vision glasses, to people in different parts of the world.

14.05.2025 — The UPU and Visa, a global leader in digital payments, have announced a strategic collaboration to expand access to digital postal financial services within the UPU network. The collaboration aims to promote financial inclusion and stimulate economic development by leveraging the UN agency’s international postal network and Visa’s payments network.

05.05.2025 —

The Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) are partnering to increase access to essential digital services and capacity building through the trusted, accessible global networks of post offices and libraries.

28.04.2025 — In recent years, rural e-commerce in China has experienced rapid growth. According to the 2021 National County-Level Digital Agriculture and Rural E-Commerce Development Report released by the China International E-Commerce Network, the total online retail sales across 2,083 counties in China reached 3.53 trillion yuan in 2020, accounting for 30.0% of the country’s total online retail sales. However, the rural logistics ecosystem still faces significant challenges in meeting the growing demand for e-commerce. The logistics network is highly fragmented due to geographical factors, with inefficient sorting mechanisms and complex delivery processes, creating operational bottlenecks - especially in remote areas.  

25.04.2025 — The postal system has become an unexpected battleground in the fight against counterfeit and substandard medicines. Criminal networks exploit postal and air cargo services to move illicit pharmaceuticals globally, putting millions at risk. Operation African Star, launched in June 2024, marked a significant step in combatting this growing threat. The multi-agency initiative aimed to intercept illicit pharmaceutical shipments and strengthen enforcement mechanisms across postal networks.

24.04.2025 — Digital identity is rapidly becoming the backbone of secure and efficient digital transformation for postal services worldwide, enabling them to extend their reach far beyond traditional mail delivery and cater to the evolving needs of citizens and businesses.

17.04.2025 — Costa Rica’s designated operator is diversifying its services offering, having launched a successful new pilot project in 2024 to deliver medicines in partnership with leading pharmaceutical providers in the country.