High-speed parcel deliveries will soon be made by rail to satisfy a growing demand for faster freight. Network Rail and distribution firm Orion have today (Wednesday 7 July) showed how the concept works at Euston station. Former passenger trains are being converted to take goods directly into city centre stations…. Read more »
Whistl announces Parcelhub expansion with new Leicester depot
Whistl has announced that Parcelhub, the UK’s leading provider of multi-carrier delivery solutions and proactive tracking support, has opened a Leicester based 10,000 sqft depot at Meridian Business Park, just off Junction 21 of the M1. The depot opening will create ten new jobs. The new depot will support… Read more »
DPD UK confirms appointment of Elaine Kerr as CEO
Leading parcel delivery company DPD UK has today confirmed the appointment of Elaine Kerr as CEO. The appointment will take effect from 1 June 2021 and Elaine will report to Yves Delmas, Chief Operating Officer DPDgroup Europe. Elaine has worked for DPD for over 28 years, joining as a Sales… Read more »
Project BREATHE: DPD to roll out air quality monitoring across 6 UK cities
The UKs most sustainable delivery company DPD has announced the roll-out of a major new air quality monitoring programme across 6 of the biggest cities in the UK. Project BREATHE is live in London already with 100 mobile air quality sensors on the roof of DPD vans and 20 fixed… Read more »
Many couriers and home delivery drivers feel unsafe at work and one fifth have faced dangerous situations
More than 20% of respondents are taking conscious steps to protect themselves while they are out on their delivery routes. Although most are relying on common sense to stay safe – locking doors, being aware of surroundings, varying routines and keeping in touch with people – others are using some… Read more »
Strong trading performance for DX (Group) plc in half year report
DX, a leading provider of delivery solutions including parcel freight, secure courier and logistics services, unveiled strong trading figures in its half year results announced today, and £4m of further investment over the next six months as it completes a £10m investment programme started in 2019. Revenue increased by 7%… Read more »
Yodel cuts emissions by 25% despite record growth
UK independent parcel carrier Yodel has reduced its carbon emissions by 25% despite record growth over the last five years. The significant reduction can be attributed to Yodel’s £17m investment in its fleet and technology. Fleet improvements As part of its long-term commitment to more sustainable deliveries, Yodel has introduced… Read more »
Yodel creates more than 2,900 roles as it bolsters resource in time for Christmas peak
UK independent parcel carrier Yodel has announced that it is recruiting 2,950 new colleagues across the country as it prepares for what is expected to be the busiest festive period in recent history. The new roles include a total of 2,500 self-employed and 450 employed opportunities, including couriers and parcel… Read more »
Yodel announces plans for long-term strategic investment in new Northern super-hub
Yodel, the UK’s leading independent parcel carrier, has announced plans for a long-term strategic investment in a new Northern super-hub to support the company’s growth. The investment, which aims to protect all existing jobs while also creating new job opportunities for the wider region, will see a five-year transition from… Read more »
Whistl celebrates HGV Heroes
Whistl, the leading delivery management company in the UK, is celebrating the role of its HGV drivers during the Covid 19 Lockdown. During the lockdown, Whistl employees were designated as key workers as they collect and process mail and parcels for delivery to consumers around the UK. There has been… Read more »
