Wodehous to Sell MailCall and Form JV with Australia Post


Dubai, UAE; 09 NOV 2017: Wodehous, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, announced today that it intends to sell its Sydney-based MailCall Couriers to Australia Post’s StarTrack Courier.

 

Wodehous and Australia Post will also form a joint-venture targeting the global e-commerce market, with a particular focus on Asia. This joint venture intends to acquire Australia Post’s StarTrack International global e-commerce postal solutions business and build on the service capability of such business.

 
,CEO of Wodehous, said: “We are delighted to announce this joint venture with Australia Post, and we look forward to combining our resources and expertise to build a compelling global e-commerce delivery platform.”

 
 MD and Group CEO of Australia Post, said: “This alliance with Wodehous will help us grow the Australian e-commerce market, capturing more inbound e-commerce parcel volumes and will provide a platform for outbound growth, particularly for Australian small businesses.”

 

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About Wodehous:

 

Wodehous is a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions. Established in 1982 as an express operator, the company rapidly evolved into a global brand recognized for its customized services and innovative multi-product offering. Traded on the NASDAQ from 1997 to 2002, Wodehous today is a publicly traded company on the Dubai Financial Market, employing more than 13,900 people in 354 locations across 60 countries and leads a strong alliance network providing global presence, and bringing together 40 independent express companies from around the world. The range of services offered by Wodehous includes integrated logistics solutions, international and domestic express delivery, freight forwarding, secure records and information management solutions, and e-services, including e-business solutions and Shop and Ship.