BGF invests £7.5m in Fulfilmentcrowd to help drive growth
BGF, the UK’s most active growth capital investor, has invested £7.5 million in Lancashire e-commerce logistics and tech company, Fulfilmentcrowd.
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Leading two-man delivery specialist on course to achieve 30% growth by end 2021
AN exponential rise in online shopping, coupled with a passion for innovation and customer service, has led to the UK’s leading two-man delivery specialist enjoying unprecedented levels of growth.
Hermes UK teams up with vehicle manufacturing giant Ford to pilot sustainable courier service in central London
Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has teamed up with vehicle manufacturing giant Ford, to pilot a more sustainable courier service in central London designed to support cleaner air and clearer roads through a unique set-up of delivery vans,
XPO Logistics expands UK partnership with Glen Dimplex Consumer Appliances
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has extended its partnership with Glen Dimplex Consumer Appliances (GDCA). GDCA’s brand portfolio includes Morphy Richards, Roberts Radio, Stoves, Belling, Lec and Britannia Living. The new contract expands XPO’s
XPO Logistics named a World’s Most Admired Company for fourth consecutive year
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has been named a World’s Most Admired Company for 2021 by Fortune magazine. XPO has been recognized by Fortune as a World’s Most Admired Company every year since 2018.
DHL Supply Chain sets new industry standard in e-commerce with its European Fulfilment Network
The e-commerce boom during the global Corona pandemic has boosted demand for mail order and online retail across Europe, with brand stores and smaller sales platforms having to compete against the big retailers and marketplaces. In response, DHL Supply Chain
Hermes delivers record number of parcels in peak and throughout 2020
Hermes, one of the UK’s leading consumer delivery companies, successfully delivered 630 million parcels in 2020. Outside of the traditionally busy Peak winter months, volume also doubled year-on-year in April, May and June.
Hermes to open purpose-built depot in Bolton in autumn 2021
Hermes, one of the UK’s leading consumer delivery companies, has announced its plans to open a new, purpose-built depot In Bolton in Autumn 2021. It forms part of the company’s ongoing investment into its infrastructure, designed to support its significant
Hermes UK launches new service designed to further improve the returns experience
Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has launched an innovative new service designed to further improve the ‘returns experience’ for its retail customers and their consumers. It follows a successful trial by fashion retailer, Joe Browns.
Scallog, French logistics robotics specialist, sets sail to conquer US in agreement with Bastian Solutions
Scallog, one of the leading suppliers of logistics robots in France, has signed an integrator agreement with Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, and a long-established intralogistics expert in the USA. The purpose of the agreement is to launch
XPO Logistics completes UK acquisition
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the majority of Kuehne + Nagel’s contract logistics operations in the UK and Ireland.
Menzies Distribution acquires Bibby Distribution
Menzies Distribution (Menzies) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bibby Distribution, a leading national logistics and supply chain services business, from the 213-year old, family owned Bibby Line Group. The transaction creates a major force in UK logistics, unlocking
DPD confirms plans to operate zero or low emission-only delivery solutions
Leading parcel delivery firm DPD has announced plans to deliver to 25 of the largest towns and cities in the UK with zero and low-emission delivery means by 2025.
Two person delivery firm, ArrowXL, launches recruitment drive
Leading two-person home delivery company ArrowXL is expanding its workforce due to an increase in demand in 2020. Around 100 jobs will be created in the two-phase recruitment operation, which will take place in various cities and towns across the UK.
XPO Logistics extends technology partnership with MIT Industrial Liaison Program
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transportation and logistics solutions, has announced the renewal of its partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Industrial Liaison Program (ILP). In 2019, XPO became the first global logistics company to
Whistl international sees strong growth despite pandemic
Whistl, the leading delivery management company in the UK, has announced several new customer wins that are driving growth in its UK and international parcels business.
XPO Logistics awarded UK distribution for Beko appliances
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has been awarded a contract by Beko, one of the UK’s largest home appliance groups, to serve as transport partner in the UK. XPO is responsible for delivering the
DPD teams up with iconic brand for testing ahead of electric van launch
The UK's leading next day parcel delivery firm, DPD, has confirmed that it is to partner with the London EV Company (LEVC) for a series of road trials ahead of the launch of the company's new VN5 Electric Van later
Whistl launches low volume parcel delivery product for e-tailers
Whistl, the UKs largest delivery management company, has launched a trial in three locations of a new delivery service for low volume e-tailers who cannot access competitive parcel pricing due to their low volumes.
DPD staff donate 45,000 care items to NHS hospitals nationwide
Leading parcel delivery firm DPD has helped turn a palliative care nurse's idea into a nationwide initiative to provide much needed welfare and treat packs for patients and NHS staff.
Hermes doubles number of lockers to support social distancing
Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has increased the number of lockers available for its customers to use to return or send items as part of its drive for contactless delivery and to support social distancing.
Covid-19: 10 steps retailers, importers and delivery companies must take to reduce its impact
The international courier expert ParcelHero has studied the impact of the new coronavirus on retail supply chains worldwide. It reveals its ten steps to mitigate the effect of Covid-19 on international trade and logistics.
DPD UK welcomes Prime Minister to state-of-the-art distribution centre
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson today visited the UK's number 1 domestic parcels carrier, DPD UK in Middleton, Greater Manchester. The PM met CEO Dwain McDonald and discussed the firm's plans for an all-electric fleet of vehicles, new infrastructure investment
Wincanton wins contract with Stuffstr to store and recirculate used consumer apparel
Wincanton, the largest British third-party logistics (3PL) company, has won a 12-month contract to provide warehouse space and fulfilment-operations for Stuffstr, the social enterprise dedicated to reducing waste by allowing consumers to sell back no longer used items of clothing
Hermes and GMB in groundbreaking ‘gig’ economy deal
Hermes’ self-employed couriers now have the option to take holiday pay and have guaranteed earnings following a ground-breaking deal between the leading consumer delivery company and the GMB.
