Why did Sendle shut down its services?

Sendle shut down due to issues with a key investor citing financial deficiencies in a merged US company, leading to operational cessation.

What happens to Sendle parcels already in transit?

Parcels already picked up by Sendle and in transit will be delivered at the discretion of the delivery partner.

What was FAST Group, and how did it relate to Sendle?

FAST Group was a new holding company formed by a merger between Sendle and two US delivery services, aiming to create an e-commerce shipping ecosystem.

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Sendle Shuts Down: Postal Service Vanishes Overnight

11 Jan

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Summary

Sendle abruptly ceased all parcel pickup and delivery operations without prior notice.
The postal service faced issues after a key investor cited financial statement deficiencies.
The company recently merged with two US firms to form FAST Group.
Parcels already in transit will be delivered at the delivery partner's discretion.
Bookings for pickup on January 12 or later were cancelled.

Sendle Shuts Down: Postal Service Vanishes Overnight

Sendle, an Australian postal service that aimed to offer faster and cheaper deliveries than Australia Post, has ceased all operations without warning. Customers received an email on Sunday announcing the immediate halt to parcel pickups and deliveries, with any ongoing deliveries to be completed at the discretion of their partners. Bookings scheduled for January 12, 2026, and onwards have been cancelled, causing significant disruption for businesses.