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.
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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.
BARJANE completes first logistics development in UK for sports retailer Decathlon
BARJANE is pleased to announce the launch of its first logistics development in the United Kingdom. The 257,000sq ft warehouse building, which is located at Brackmills Point in Northampton, was purpose built for sporting goods retailer Decathlon.
Integrating man and machine: a fresh approach for modern grocery warehouses
As one of the most repeatable, well-understood, and mature supply chains across all industries, the grocery supply chain has mastered predictable processes around every conceivable aspect of warehouse operations as grocers operate around unusually razor-thin profit margins. Not surprisingly, grocery
John Lewis Partnership to phase out all diesel-powered heavy trucks
The John Lewis Partnership has announced today it will phase out all diesel-powered heavy trucks from its fleet by 2028. The move will see the company roll out over 500 new state-of-the-art Waitrose & Partners and John Lewis & Partners
Waitrose teams up with Edesix to secure new in-house delivery service
Waitrose & Partners has teamed up with Body Worn Camera experts Edesix to trial its new in-home delivery service which will allow drivers to enter a customer's home while they are out and put their groceries away. All delivery drivers
Manhattan EMEA Exchange 2018 showcases top supply chain and omni-channel solutions
Manhattan Associates Inc will host its EMEA Exchange 2018 conference from October 8-10 at The Amsterdam Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Netherlands. More than 400 retail, manufacturing, wholesale and logistics professionals from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) will gather to
Zetes: the first and final mile, key considerations for flawless and sustainable delivery performance
There are two critical aspects of the logistics process, the first mile and then the final mile. It is the efficiency with which retailers manage these two essential aspects of supply chain logistics in a seamless way that is key
Hermes UK launches degree apprentice programme with Leeds Beckett University
Hermes UK, the consumer delivery specialist, has launched a Degree Apprentice Programme which enables students to earn while they learn, get a degree and leave college with virtually no debt. In addition, they are guaranteed a job with the company
Parcelforce Worldwide trials self-serve kiosks at three depots
Parcelforce Worldwide is trialling self-serve kiosks in London Central, Newcastle and Milton Keynes depots. Throughout the trial, customers at these depots can pay for a parcel shipment at the self-serve kiosk, or pay for a parcel shipment online and use a
Underwear apparel company Hanes rolls out FuturMaster demand planning software to boost global supply chain
HanesBrands, the $6.5bn global apparel company that manufactures and sells a number of leading underwear and activewear brands including Wonderbra, DKNY, Playtex and Champion, is deploying a standardised IT system to help with supply and demand forecasting in more than
Five Guys serves up fresh insights with Looker to deliver better customer experience
Looker, a leading data platform company, today announced that Five Guys JV - premium burger chain - has implemented Looker to deliver an enhanced customer experience, increase operational efficiency and drive improved sustainability across the business. Looker has opened up
Halo champions race for perfectly fresh produce
You’d be hard pressed to find anyone more committed to delivering the best possible fresh produce supply chain service than Gavin Knight, managing director of the new Halo multi-temperature product handling facility at DP World London Gateway.
Eddie Stobart announces Sebastien Desreumaux as the new CEO of iForce
Eddie Stobart today announces Sebastien Desreumaux as the new CEO of iForce, an Eddie Stobart company.
