Optimizing E-Commerce Logistics to Serve Malta's Growing Market
Temu, the global direct-from-factory online marketplace, has announced a strategic partnership with MaltaPost to enhance last mile delivery services in Malta.
This collaboration combines Temu's innovative direct-from-factory model with MaltaPost's well established and extensive last-mile delivery network, aiming to create a smoother and more efficient delivery experience for customers.
"We are excited to partner with Temu to deliver superior services to online shoppers in Malta," said Mr Joseph Gafà, Chief Executive Officer at MaltaPost. "Together, we are committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and transforming the last mile delivery experience."
Since entering the Maltese market in October 2023, Temu has brought more than 200 product categories, from household essentials to electronics, providing a wider selection of products for consumers in Malta.
"Temu's mission is to make quality products affordable and accessible to consumers of all walks of life. By partnering with reliable fulfillment partners like MaltaPost, we are able to continually optimize our logistics solutions, expand our product offerings, and provide customers with a seamless and convenient shopping experience," said a Temu spokesperson.
Recently, Temu has begun inviting local sellers in markets like the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Mexico, Belgium, Poland and Austria to join its platform. With more local sellers, Temu will offer an even wider and more varied selection of products to cater to the preferences and needs of consumers while supporting local businesses. The company expects as much as 80% of total sales in Europe to come from this local-to-local model, and for European-based sellers to be able to sell to global markets through Temu in the future.
Temu has expanded to 90 markets globally since its debut in September 2022, offering a wide selection of merchandise at competitive prices. Temu is a top Apple recommended app of 2024, and has one of the most visited e-commerce websites in the world.
ABOUT TEMU
Temu is a global e-commerce company that connects consumers with millions of business partners, manufacturers and brands with a mission to enable them to live a better life. Temu is committed to offering affordable products to enable consumers and business partners to realize their dreams in an inclusive environment. Temu began operations in the United States in September 2022 and is now available in 90 markets worldwide.
ABOUT MALTAPOST PLC
MaltaPost p.l.c. is the primary postal and logistic service provider in Malta and Gozo, playing a crucial role in the country's last mile delivery system. As the licensed Universal Service Provider, it ensures the collection and delivery of mail and parcels to all addresses across the Maltese Islands at least six days a week. The company operates through a number of regional hubs that are supported by an extensive network of Post Offices and Parcel Lockers, making postal services widely accessible to the community it serves. As Malta's leading postal service, MaltaPost is not just delivering parcels and letters - it is delivering change. With its innovative ‘One Delivery' Project, the Company has transformed how letters and parcels are delivered across Malta and Gozo. By merging operational efficiency with sustainability, the company re-imagined the last-mile delivery experience. Thanks to electric micro-logistics vehicles, optimized delivery routes and strategically placed parcel lockers, MaltaPost eliminated the need for separate deliveries and doubled down on reducing their carbon footprint. MaltaPost is also the proud owner of 158 electric vehicles - a true testament to the Company's commitment to a greener future with plans to grow this electric fleet further. MaltaPost is regulated by the Malta Communications Authority, ensuring compliance with industry standards. It is also publicly listed on the Malta Stock Exchange, underscoring its significance in the national economy and financial markets. Furthermore, as one of Malta's largest private employers, MaltaPost contributes significantly to the workforce and economy of the country.