Australian postal operator Australia Post has acquired last-mile delivery orchestration platform Rendr as part of efforts to expand its same-day and on-demand delivery services, according to a report by Parcel and Postal Technology International.

The acquisition will strengthen technology capabilities and enable broader access to faster and more flexible delivery options for businesses, according to reporting in Parcel and Postal Technology International. Australia Post expects to extend same-day delivery coverage to nearly 90 per cent of the Australian population whilst introducing additional delivery windows including evenings and weekends.

Rendr's platform connects merchants with delivery partners in real time, using data such as location, service requirements and delivery speed to allocate shipments. The company was founded by Greg Leibowitz and James Fisher, focusing on coordinating last-mile delivery by dynamically matching orders with available logistics providers.

Executive General Manager of Parcel, Post and E-commerce Services Gary Starr stated: "This investment is about giving Australian businesses the tools they need to compete with global mega marketplaces, particularly as customers increasingly expect faster delivery options like same-day or even three-hour delivery."

Starr added that the company is investing in technology to offer smarter delivery options and build the capabilities we need for long-term success.

Rendr will initially continue operating as a standalone business, with retailers able to access its services through direct integration. Australia Post plans to scale the platform across its own sending systems over time to provide greater flexibility for customers.

Chief Executive Sonney Roth stated: "Rendr was built to help retailers offer faster, more flexible delivery without adding complexity to their operations. Being acquired by Australia Post gives that capability the scale, reach and network needed to support more businesses across the country."

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