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La Poste’s Colissimo and Temu Seal Logistics Protocol, Facing Retail Pushback

Retail groups demand curbs on small‑parcel trade from non‑EU sellers.

Overview

  • Temu and Colissimo signed a protocol that lets the platform use La Poste services such as parcel delivery, warehousing and order preparation like any other client.
  • The agreement includes plans to create a domestic delivery offer for French sellers to provide end‑to‑end shipping, with no financial terms disclosed and future remunerated contracts possible.
  • The Alliance du commerce and Procos condemned the pact and urged the government to act, citing risks to fair competition for retailers based in France.
  • Trade bodies called for customs duties on parcels under €150, EU‑level handling fees on small packages, tougher controls and sanctions, and a reexamination of Universal Postal Union advantages.
  • La Poste says major Chinese platforms account for roughly 20–22% of Colissimo volumes, and some media report broader outlet access and faster delivery for Temu, claims not detailed in the protocol.