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Nova Post has entered Canadian market and expanded its presence to 18 countries

Nova Post, part of the Nova Group, has entered the Canadian market, bringing the total number of countries where it operates to 18, according to a company statement released on Wednesday.

“Canada, like all of North America, is one of the key directions for Nova Post’s international expansion,” Oleksiy Taranenko, CBDO of the NOVA Group, is quoted as saying in the release.
According to him, the company has already processed over 3,000 shipments, most of which consisted of goods from Ukrainian manufacturers.

The next steps are expected to include further network expansion, the introduction of a franchise program, the launch of new products, and faster delivery times.
Nova Post clarified that customers can arrange international shipments from Canada online via the company’s website or mobile app, as well as drop off a package at one of 1,100 partner UPS stores or hand it over to a courier.

It is noted that delivery time between Canada and Ukraine starts at 5 days. Shipping costs from Canada to Ukraine are CAD 37 for documents and packages up to 1 kg; CAD 47 for packages up to 2 kg; CAD 99 for packages up to 10 kg; and CAD 215 for packages up to 30 kg.
Nova Post reminded customers that it is possible to ship goods from Ukraine to Canada without paying import duties. This service is made possible by the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA).

Specifically, for most shipments, only the harmonized sales tax (HST) is payable, which the sender can pay when arranging delivery; however, no tax applies to packages valued at up to 20 CAD (625 UAH).
As reported in early August, Nova Post has opened 266 new service locations since the beginning of 2026, thereby expanding its presence to 16 countries and 235 cities.

The largest number of new service points were opened in Moldova—155—followed by Poland—63—Spain—18—the Czech Republic—14—Germany—11—Slovakia—2—and one service point each in Austria, Italy, and Romania.
Vyacheslav Klimov, co-owner of Nova Poshta, noted during the “Dialogues with NV” event dedicated to European integration that Nova Post Europe, part of the NOVA Group, plans to double its network of branches in Europe by 2026 and keep its strategic focus on ensuring the fastest possible delivery times.

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Nova Post in Czech Republic processed nearly 150,000 shipments in first half of year

Nova Post in the Czech Republic, part of the Nova Group, processed nearly 150,000 shipments from January through June 2026 and expanded its network to 45 service locations in 27 cities across the country, according to a company statement released on Thursday.

According to the Nova Post press release in the Czech Republic, the company paid 6.9 million Czech korunas in taxes, and its network now includes 29 branches of various formats and 16 parcel pickup points (PUDO).

It is noted that in the first six months of 2026, the company opened six new branches and two new PUDOs in the Czech Republic.

Nova Post noted that since June, users in the Czech Republic have had access to services such as one-hour door-to-door pickup, seven-day-a-week delivery, transportation of oversized and non-standard cargo, next-day delivery (IF-U) nationwide, and digital services for managing deliveries via smartphone.

The company noted that thanks to its partnership with the AlzaBox and OX Point networks of automated parcel lockers, users can send and receive packages through a network of over 3,500 parcel lockers nationwide.

“In a short time, we have built not only our own network in the Czech Republic but also one of Nova Post’s key operational centers in Europe. It is from here that we handle the sorting, customs clearance, and processing of international shipments,” said Andriy Artemenko, CEO of Nova Post in the Czech Republic, as quoted in the press release.

According to him, the next stage of development will involve installing 300 of its own parcel lockers in the Czech Republic’s largest cities by the end of the year, as well as opening another 20 branches and dozens of PUDO locations.

Among other things, Nova Post in the Czech Republic plans to strengthen its cooperation with Czech e-commerce companies, “so that even more online stores choose Nova Post as their logistics partner for deliveries within the Czech Republic, Europe, and worldwide,” Artemenko emphasized.

As reported in May, Nova Post has launched its own courier delivery service in the Czech Republic, which is already available in Prague and the Plzeň, South Moravian, Moravian-Silesian, and Karlovy Vary regions

Co-owner of the express delivery leader “Nova Poshta” Vyacheslav Klimov noted during the “Dialogues with NV” event dedicated to European integration that Nova Post Europe, part of the NOVA Group, plans to double its network of branches in Europe by 2026 and keep its strategic focus on ensuring the fastest possible delivery speeds.

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Nova Post Expands Delivery Services in Poland Through Partnership with Orlen Paczka

Nova Post in Poland has begun collaborating with Orlen Paczka—a network of approximately 6,500 pickup points and 8.5 parcel lockers—according to a company announcement posted Thursday on LinkedIn.

“We are constantly improving our logistics solutions to support business growth and ensure convenience for customers at every stage of delivery,” the company emphasized. Nova Post had previously partnered with InPost, Poland’s largest network, which operates over 35,000 pickup points, more than 27,000 of which are parcel lockers.
For its part, Orlen Paczka noted that the partnership with Nova Post is another step toward opening up its infrastructure to companies operating in the international market.

According to the press release, the service is available for the delivery of S, M, and L-sized packages weighing up to 20 kg.

Jakub Karon, CEO of Nova Post in Poland, said in an interview with Wiadomości Handlowe in June of this year that the company had a total of 122 branches throughout Poland, including 30 company-owned branches, 16 franchise branches, 31 mini-branches, and 45 PUDO branches, and its plan for 2026 is to open approximately 300 more branches. He emphasized that the Polish parcel locker market is oversaturated, so Nova Post currently has no plans to build its own network and will instead expand in this market through partnerships.

In 2021, the Polish conglomerate Orlen launched the Orlen Paczka postal service with its own pickup points and parcel lockers. In 2024, the service entered into a strategic partnership with Allegro, Poland’s largest marketplace.
As reported, last year the NOVA Group handled 522 million shipments, 29 million of which were in Europe. The group, which currently ranks 30th globally in parcel volume among express delivery and postal services, aims to enter the top 20 by 2030 and increase the number of shipments to 2 billion.

Vyacheslav Klimov, co-owner of Nova Poshta, noted during the “Dialogues with NV” event dedicated to European integration that Nova Post Europe, part of the NOVA Group, plans to double its network of branches in Europe by 2026 and keep its strategic focus on ensuring the fastest possible delivery times.
In the first half of 2026, 239 new service points were opened in Europe, bringing the total number of Nova Post’s own service points abroad to more than 950. Moldova and Poland led the expansion in the first half of the year, with 112 and 80 new service points, respectively. In addition, five Nova Post partner pickup points opened in New York in June.

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Nova Post Opens Logistics Hub Near Chisinau

Nova Post announced the opening of a new 3,800-square-meter logistics hub near Chisinau (Moldova) with a throughput capacity of up to 10,000 packages per hour, having invested EUR800,000 in the facility.

According to the company’s press release on Tuesday, the new terminal operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and handles all processes—from sorting shipments to customs clearance.

Among other things, Cargo Branch No. 25 operates on the hub’s premises, handling shipments weighing over 30 kg.

It is noted that the terminal handles all types of shipments—from documents and parcels to oversized cargo.

Currently, an average of 35,000 parcels pass through the terminal daily, and the most recent record was 80,000 shipments in a single day.

“Shipment volumes in Moldova are steadily growing, and consolidating all processes in one location has enabled us to meet this demand much more efficiently,” said Serhii Shapran, CEO of Nova Post in Moldova, as quoted in the press release.

According to him, thanks to the opening of the new terminal, the company has reduced the average delivery time by two hours. Consequently, shipments to intercity destinations are dispatched twice a day, and to local branches every 2.5 hours.

The company added that the first fulfillment hub has been opened at the terminal, and a Ukrainian brand became one of its first clients.

Nova Post emphasized that the company plans to further develop its logistics infrastructure in Moldova, specifically by launching a new sorting center in Bălți.

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Nova Post Launches Its Own Courier Delivery Service in Czech Republic

Nova Post is launching its own courier delivery service in the Czech Republic, which is already available in Prague and the Plzeň, South Moravian, Moravian-Silesian, and Karlovy Vary regions, according to a company statement released on Friday.

According to the company’s press release, Nova Post has introduced precise two-hour delivery time windows with mandatory advance notification. This service is available seven days a week.
The company explained that within city limits, a courier will pick up a package at the customer’s request within one to two hours or at a time convenient for the customer. Same-day pickup is available throughout the region provided the request is submitted by 10:00 a.m.

It is noted that within 24 hours, the package will be delivered to 16 cities in the Czech Republic, as well as to Bratislava, Milan, Warsaw, and Berlin. At the same time, delivery to Lviv will take two business days.
“Expanding coverage for our own courier delivery is part of Nova Post’s strategic development in the Czech Republic. We strive to make the service as fast as possible and tailored to the daily needs of our customers,” the press release quotes Andriy Artemenko, CEO of Nova Post in the Czech Republic.

According to him, provided the pilot is successful, the company plans to expand this service nationwide starting in June.
Nova Post also clarified that from now on, customers will not need to pack parcels for shipment from their address or via AlzaBox parcel lockers; the courier will be able to pack them independently.

“There is also no need to label the shipment: it is sufficient to mark the parcel number in any way, or the courier will do so during processing,” the statement reads.
Additionally, customers can pay for the service online, in cash, or by bank card via a POS terminal directly when handing over or receiving a package. For pickups at a parcel locker, payment is made through the Nova Post mobile app.

As reported, last year the NOVA Group handled 522 million shipments, 29 million of which were in Europe. The group, which currently ranks 30th globally in parcel volume among express delivery and postal services, aims to enter the top 20 by 2030 and increase the number of shipments to 2 billion.

Vyacheslav Klimov, co-owner of the leading express delivery company “Nova Poshta,” Vyacheslav Klimov noted at the “Dialogues with NV” event dedicated to European integration that Nova Post Europe, part of the NOVA Group, plans to double its network of branches in Europe by 2026 and keep its strategic focus on ensuring maximum delivery speed.

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Nova Post in Czech Republic to Invest Over CZK 6 Mln in Logistics in 2026

Nova Post in the Czech Republic plans to invest over 6 million Czech korunas (over $288,000 at the current exchange rate) this year in scaling up its logistics system, which will include 7-day-a-week delivery, next-day service, pickup within an hour, as well as delivery and pickup of oversized parcels, according to a company statement on Thursday.

“We are seeing rapid growth in demand for international logistics and a high level of trust, as evidenced by the year-over-year increase in shipment volumes. That is why we have partnered with the Czech division of UPS and now deliver to 187 additional countries and regions around the world,” Nova Post CEO in the Czech Republic Andriy Artemenko is quoted as saying in the release.

He noted that by the end of 2026, the company also plans to open 30 new branches and launch another 2,500 service points.

The company added that Nova Post in the Czech Republic currently handles customs clearance of shipments independently. In addition, the company has connected another network of 570 parcel lockers—OX Box—bringing the total number of delivery lockers to over 3,500: ALZA box, GLS, and OX Box.

As reported, last year the NOVA Group handled 522 million shipments, 29 million of which were in Europe. The group, which currently ranks 30th globally in parcel volume among express delivery and postal services, aims to enter the top 20 by 2030 and increase the number of shipments to 2 billion.

Co-owner of the leading express delivery company “Nova Poshta” Vyacheslav Klimov noted at the “Dialogues with NV” event dedicated to European integration that Nova Post Europe, part of the NOVA Group, plans to double its network of branches in Europe by 2026 and keep its strategy focused on ensuring maximum delivery speed.

The main activity of Nova Post, the NOVA Group’s primary asset, is the express delivery of documents, parcels, and palletized oversized cargo. Its ultimate beneficial owners are Volodymyr Poperechnyuk and Vyacheslav Klimov.

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