47% of the population would consider a role in last mile delivery, research has revealed, yet the rapidly growing sector is struggling to recruit and re-skill the workforce needed to match consumer demand. Interviewed for the report, Clare Bottle CEO of UK Warehouse Association observes: “Much has been written about… Read more »
DX (Group) plc Announces Third New Depot Opening in 2022 With Site in Dartford
DX, a leading provider of delivery solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier, 2-Man and logistics services, is pleased to announce the opening of its third new depot in 2022 with a new site in Dartford, Kent. The Group is continuing its network expansion, signing a long-term lease over a c.28,000… Read more »
Expansion of delivery network with two new Freight depots in the West Midlands and South West
DX, a leading provider of delivery solutions including parcel freight, secure courier and logistics services, is pleased to announce that it has opened two new depots, in the West Midlands and the South West of England, as it continues to expand its delivery network. Both depots will serve the Group’s… Read more »
Yodel continues to invest in innovation with launch of improved customer app
Yodel today announced the launch of its updated customer app, aimed at providing customers with a more personalised parcel delivery experience this Christmas. The launch follows a record year of growth for the business, as it continues to invest in new technology and innovation. After downloading the app, customers will… Read more »
DPD gears up for record Peak with new £150m super hub
DPD’s new £150m state-of-the-art parcel hub in Hinckley, Leicestershire is set to be fully operational as part of plans for a record-breaking Peak. The new hub is DPD’s fifth in the UK and one of the largest fully automated domestic parcel hubs in Europe. It is also DPD’s most eco-friendly… Read more »
One in three Brits expected to shop exclusively online this Christmas
A new survey* by UK independent parcel carrier Yodel suggests that almost a third (31%) of people plan to do the entirety of their festive shopping online this year, more than a fourfold increase from last Christmas, when only 7% opted for online-only gift-buying. While the shift towards online retail… Read more »
Descartes’ Consumer Research highlights the impact of delivery experience on customer satisfaction – retailers must take action to secure customers for the long term
Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, today announces the findings of its Consumer Online Delivery Research, which set out to assess consumers’ online purchasing experiences across Europe. Undertaken by SAPIO Research during July 2021, the interviews with consumers across Europe highlighted that quality of… Read more »
Whistl approved as a UK Customs Clearance Agent
Whistl, the UKs leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, contact centres, mail and parcels, and been approved by the UK’s Border Force and HMRC to become a Customs Clearance Agent. The company is now able to offer air, sea and road clearance for mail and parcels entering the UK and has… Read more »
DX expands network with three new depot openings
DX, a leading provider of delivery solutions including parcel freight, secure courier and logistics services, is pleased to announce the opening of three new sites as the Group accelerates its depot network expansion programme, in line with its ambitious growth plans. The three new depots, at Dewsbury, Grimsby and Luton,… Read more »
Post Office partners with DPD to roll-out ‘Click and Collect’ services across the UK
A new agreement between the Post Office and DPD will see parcels delivered directly to its branches providing a quick and convenient location for people to collect their purchases. The ‘Click and Collect’ service will initially be available at around 250 Post Offices this month before rolling-out to approximately 1,500… Read more »
