Deutsche Post CFO Says E-Commerce Drives Growth

The video discusses the significant growth in Deutsche Post's second quarter operating profit, driven by e-commerce. The CFO, Melanie Christ, expresses confidence in achieving the company's 2020 goals, highlighting a target EBIT of €3.75 billion for 2017. The discussion also covers the competitive landscape, with Amazon's expansion in Germany and DHL's collaboration with Daimler. E-commerce is identified as a major growth driver, impacting various divisions and geographies, including German and European parcel operations, and the express network, which posted a record margin.

What role does Amazon play in the company's logistics strategy?

What are the expectations for e-commerce growth in the coming years according to the text?