CYPRIOT parcel delivery firm ACS Air Courier Services is to become a partner of DHL's Parcel Union that offers a European service for parcel deliveries and returns, called Parcel Connect.

With Parcel Connect, customers in Cyprus will receive delivery status notifications via text or e-mail and be able to choose where and when they receive their packages via an app. There is also a tracking system for Saturday deliveries, reported London's Air Cargo News.



'Our partnership model 'Parcel Union' is now available in 27 markets and we are looking to extending this network to all markets of the European Union in due course.' said DHL eCommerce Solutions vice president Alexander Schmitz-Hubsch.



'With ACS Air Courier Services, we have a new strategic partner that enables us to offer an enhanced service for Cyprus, tailored to the needs of our e-commerce customers.'



Said ACS Air Courier Services CEO Alkis Matsis: 'Utilising our extensive presence throughout the island, including 40 service points and 70 delivery vehicles, the partnership gives us the opportunity to grow in the European e-commerce delivery.'


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