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Postal Operators Struggle to Break Even as Parcel Growth Fails to Offset Rising Costs
Preliminary results from the International Post Corp (IPC) show postal operators achieved only 1.4% average revenue growth in 2025, with parcels driving gains while letter mail continued its global decline. Profitability remains under pressure from high labor and fuel costs, with margins narrow or negative despite rising parcel volumes. Norway's Posten Bring reported a 19.1% drop in adjusted operating profit for the first half of 2026 even as parcel volumes grew, highlighting the sector's financial squeeze.
Jul 16, 2026 1 source