A new player is entering the Australian last-mile delivery sector, aiming to disrupt the $4.9bn Courier Pick-up and Delivery Services industry. eDelivery, a technology platform founded by Carl Popovic and led by Jack Amies, both seasoned professionals in retail, marketing, and technology, is set to revolutionise the way businesses operate their delivery or dispatch services.

The platform utilises AI technology, intelligent automation engines, and an on-demand driver network to help businesses run their operations more efficiently. "The last-mile delivery sector is radically evolving, as it faces unprecedented demand to keep up with Australia's growing online shopping appetite. Most delivery businesses face huge challenges including labour shortages and rising operating costs, whilst their customers are demanding faster and more efficient services," says Jack Amies, the leader of the venture.

eDelivery's offering includes a web-based delivery management system, a driver app, and the eDelivery Driver Network (EDN), a crowdsourced driver network of over 2500+ courier and delivery drivers. The EDN allows businesses to offer customers a same-day delivery option or increase their delivery capacity on demand at a competitive price point. "This is where eDelivery comes to the fore. Our platform not only helps businesses run their delivery and driver operations more efficiently, but we also provide an on-demand driver network, allowing for immediate capacity when businesses really need it," Amies explains.

The company is currently finalising initial onboarding processes and market testing, with a full market launch expected in late 2024 or early 2025. "eDelivery is currently in the process of finalising initial onboarding processes and market testing. Full market launch will take place in late 2024, early 2025," Amies confirms.

Once launched, eDelivery plans to target courier and delivery companies, wholesale suppliers, and retail businesses in Australia before expanding into Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The retail delivery market in Australia is projected to reach AUD $10.68 billion by the end of 2024, with an annual growth rate of 9.80 percent expected, resulting in a projected market volume of AUD $17.05 billion by 2029.

"The delivery sector is in the process of unprecedented growth and we aim to be a key driver for this growth, not only in Australia, but across the globe, proudly using Australian technology to underpin this burgeoning industry," Amies concludes. The company is also planning a funding round through Birchal, an Australian equity crowdfunding platform.