Australia Post has today announced the acquisition of Rendr, a last-mile delivery orchestration platform, strengthening its technology capability to support faster, smarter and more flexible delivery solutions for Australian businesses.

The investment will allow Australia Post to offer customers same-day and on-demand delivery at greater scale, expanding same-day geographic coverage to almost 90% of the population and enabling additional delivery windows in the evenings and across weekends. Rendr’s technology intelligently connects merchants with the most suitable delivery partners in real time, based on factors such as location, speed, service requirements and delivery windows.

As retailers and eCommerce businesses respond to rising expectations for speed, convenience and transparency, Australia Post is investing in scalable, data driven technology to help Australian businesses compete in an increasingly complex and fast-moving market.

Australia Post Executive General Manager Parcel, Post and eCommerce Services Gary Starr, said the acquisition reflects Australia Post’s commitment to innovation and customer-led design.

“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.

“The way Australians shop and receive goods continues to change, and investing in technology like Rendr helps us innovate faster, offer smarter delivery options and build the capabilities we need for long-term success. It’s an important step in how we continue to deliver better outcomes for customers and businesses, now and into the future,” said Mr Starr.

Rendr was founded in 2020 by Greg Leibowitz and James Fisher with a vision to modernise last-mile delivery for Australian retailers, giving businesses the technology and operational capabilities to offer on-demand delivery, including same-day and three-hour delivery.

Since launch, the platform has been adopted by some of Australia and New Zealand's most recognised retail brands, including Chemist Warehouse, Global Retail Brands, Hairhouse, and Jaycar Electronics.

Rendr will initially operate as a standalone platform, with merchants accessing same-day and on-demand delivery by integrating directly with the Rendr platform. Australia Post plans to integrate this technology within their sending platforms, offering greater flexibility and choice to Australia Post customers.

Greg Leibowitz, Co-Founder of Rendr, said the platform was built to fundamentally reimagine how retailers engage with last-mile logistics through technology.

“The complexity of delivery infrastructure has been a barrier for retailers trying to compete on fulfilment. We built Rendr to simplify that complexity entirely, giving merchants an intelligent layer that orchestrates, optimises and scales with their business. Joining Australia Post means we can bring that capability to a far greater share of Australian retail.”

James Fisher, Co-Founder of Rendr, said the acquisition represents a strong alignment between technology innovation and national scale.

“From day one, we’ve focused on building technology that makes delivery smarter, more efficient and more adaptable to changing customer expectations. Australia Post brings an unmatched network and reach, and together we have an opportunity to redefine the delivery experience for both senders and receivers in Australia.”

The acquisition aligns with Australia Post’s broader transformation agenda, focused on modernising its technology, expanding digital capability and delivering more flexible, customer-centric solutions across its network.

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Media contacts:

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Scott Sheezel, Chief Operating Officer, Rendr

M: 0417 387 048

E: scott@rendr.delivery

Anna Garcia, Senior PR Manager, Australia Post

M: 0409 402 966

E: anna.garcia3@auspost.com.au

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