Turning 150 years of institutional memory into traceable intelligence
20.07.2026 — For most of their existence, institutional archives have simply been kept in storage. We consult them only when a dispute requires precedent or an anniversary calls for a photograph. Otherwise, they generally just collect dust – static, preserved and largely unread – because their volume and the time needed to interpret them exceed any one person’s capacity.
Statement from the UPU Director General on the passing of former UPU Deputy Director General Moussibahou Mazou
16.07.2026 — I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my dear colleague, mentor and friend, Mr Moussibahou Mazou. He leaves behind a rich legacy in the postal sector – one marked by passion, leadership and the ceaseless pursuit of knowledge.
UPU and ITU to strengthen collaboration on capacity development in AI and cybersecurity
10.07.2026 — On the sidelines of the AI for Good Global Summit 2026, held in Geneva from 7 to 10 July 2026, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening collaboration on capacity development in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, helping countries accelerate inclusive digital transformation and address the emerging risks and opportunities associated with these technologies.
UPU and UNITAR join forces to help governments bridge the digital divide
09.07.2026 — The Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see them share resources to provide digital inclusion professional development resources for governments and other postal stakeholders.
Press Release: Universal Postal Union and International Trade Centre sign partnership to expand digital trade opportunities for small businesses
09.07.2026 — 9 July (Geneva, Switzerland) – The Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) today signed a memorandum of understanding to expand digital trade and e-commerce opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing economies, and least developed countries in particular.
Arab postal leaders call for stronger regional cooperation to accelerate digital trade
30.06.2026 — Postal leaders, regulators, policymakers and international partners from across the Arab region gathered in Rabat, Morocco, on 23 and 24 June 2026 for the third Arab Postal Leaders Forum, reaffirming their shared commitment to accelerating digital transformation, strengthening regional logistics integration and positioning postal operators as key enablers of e-commerce and digital trade.
UPU launches cyber security support centre for postal sector
30.06.2026 — The Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) Information Sharing and Analysis Centre – known as POST-ISAC – is a first-of-its-kind global cyber threat-sharing and collaboration hub dedicated to the postal and logistics sector.
When operational readiness becomes a competitive advantage
30.06.2026 — In today’s rapidly evolving trade environment, operational readiness is no longer a technical back-office concern. For postal operators navigating surging cross-border e-commerce, increasingly complex regulations and ever-higher customer expectations, the ability to deliver efficiently, reliably and transparently is essential to remaining competitive.
PAPU and Logistic-Native e.V. Advance MoU operationalization
12.06.2026 — From partnership framework to practical implementation, PAPU is strengthening its role as the continental coordinator of postal innovation and development. PAPU hosted a delegation from Logistic-Native e.V., SAPOA (Southern African Postal Operators Association) and sequa gGmbH at the PAPU Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, to advance the operationalization of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between PAPU and Logistic-Native in 2023.
UPU Consultative Committee member Avalara supports cross-border compliance through AI-enabled trade solutions
09.06.2026 —
As cross-border e-commerce continues to reshape the postal sector, compliance has become a critical part of efficient international delivery. UPU Consultative Committee member Avalara is helping to address this challenge through AI-enabled trade compliance solutions that support customs, tax and regulatory workflows across markets.
Consultative Committee member MBTU strengthens postal logistics skills through diploma programme
04.06.2026 — As the postal sector adapts to the growth of e-commerce, digital transformation, automation and evolving customer expectations, the need for specialized skills across the postal and logistics workforce continues to grow.
UPU strengthens dialogue with free zone stakeholders at the annual World FZO Congress
28.05.2026 — At the 12th World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) World Congress, held in Panama, the UPU contributed to discussions on public-private collaboration and the evolving role of postal networks and technology platforms in global trade ecosystems.