HGV traffic spikes as retail and hospitality returns
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HGV traffic spikes as retail and hospitality returns

New Department for Transport figures show that HGV traffic hit a three-month high on the weekend of 11-12 April as many non-essential shops, restaurants and pubs prepared to…

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MANY COURIERS AND HOME DELIVERY DRIVERS FEEL UNSAFE AT WORK AND ONE FIFTH HAVE FACED DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
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MANY COURIERS AND HOME DELIVERY DRIVERS FEEL UNSAFE AT WORK AND ONE FIFTH HAVE FACED DANGEROUS SITUATIONS

One in five (20%) home delivery professionals have been attacked or threatened by members of the public, while over a third (35%) feel at risk while they are…

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No online sales tax is good news – for now
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No online sales tax is good news – for now

For online retailers what the Chancellor of the Exchequer did not announce in his Spring Budget statement was arguably more significant than anything that he did unveil, says…

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Just Arrived – Gallery Direct’s First Ocean Charter to UK
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Just Arrived – Gallery Direct’s First Ocean Charter to UK

With their continued growth and product range expansion, coupled with a rise in demand for home furnishings during the pandemic, Gallery Direct needed to guarantee they could maintain a supply…

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XPO Logistics and Nestlé Unveil UK Digital Distribution Warehouse of the Future
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XPO Logistics and Nestlé Unveil UK Digital Distribution Warehouse of the Future

XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, and Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, have today announced that their flagship distribution centre…

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HERMES EXTENDS REMIT WITH POSTTAGTO COVER ALL LOCATION QUERIES
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HERMES EXTENDS REMIT WITH POSTTAGTO COVER ALL LOCATION QUERIES

Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has extended its remit with PostTag, the last mile delivery technology company, to cover its business fully end to end. It follows a…

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CHAS urges construction industry to embrace Common Assessment Standard following data sharing agreement roll out
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CHAS urges construction industry to embrace Common Assessment Standard following data sharing agreement roll out

CHAS, the supply chain risk management expert, is encouraging the construction industry to embrace the new Common Assessment Standard following the announcement of a data-sharing agreement between the…

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NEW EV CHARGE POINT PROTECTION AND SAFETY SOLUTIONS FROM BRANDSAFE
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NEW EV CHARGE POINT PROTECTION AND SAFETY SOLUTIONS FROM BRANDSAFE

Improved levels of protection for electric vehicle (EV) charge points installed in warehouse and distribution centre car parks are provided by a new range of high-performance solutions from Brandsafe, the UK impact protection equipment specialist.  There are currently in…

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HERMES & GMB UNION AGREE FURTHER BENEFITS FOR SELF EMPLOYED PLUS COURIERS
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HERMES & GMB UNION AGREE FURTHER BENEFITS FOR SELF EMPLOYED PLUS COURIERS

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, and the GMB Union have announced that they have concluded their annual negotiations which have resulted in further benefits for all…

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LEADING ELECTRICAL RETAILER CHOOSES ARROWXL
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LEADING ELECTRICAL RETAILER CHOOSES ARROWXL

Leading electrical retailer, Hughes, has extended its remit with the UK’s leading two- person delivery ArrowXL, to provide a 24-hour delivery service. It builds on a nine year…

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