DPD UK, part of DPDgroup, the European parcel delivery network, has completed the acquisition of longstanding final mile courier company Absolutely, to further strengthen its same day delivery capabilities across the UK.
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New research finds 33% of retailers are let down by their logistics providers’ inability to provide reliable information
Feb 27, 2023
FarEye has released the full findings of its Eye on Last-mile Delivery Report, conducted with Researchscape International, which explores retailers’ and logistics providers’ last-mile delivery priorities and opportunities over the next five years.
FarEye’s research findings for logistics providers reveals that for providers over $100 million in revenue, on-time delivery (74%) and cost per delivery (62%) are their top two priority KPIs to improve.
AutoScheduler introduces Make-n-Ship Warehouse Optimisation Platform
Feb 21, 2023
At the Retailers International Leaders Association (RILA), AutoScheduler.AI, a Warehouse Management System (WMS) accelerator, introduced the Make-n-Ship warehouse optimisation platform that is claimed to be able to optimise loading products straight off the production line to better orchestrate production, warehousing and transportation plans.
ShipStation adds UPS to its UK carrier services as it continues to expand European footprint
Feb 21, 2023
ShipStation, the cloud-based e-commerce shipping solutions provider, has announced that UPS is live on its carrier services platform in the UK.
Liberty Charge to offer free installation of electric vehicle charge points to leisure, retail and hospitality sectors
Feb 21, 2023
Liberty Charge, the electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) committed to delivering a reliable, publicly accessible EV charging network, is taking its experience within local authorities and launching its zero-cost installation charge point solution to the leisure, retail and hospitality sectors.
Logistics businesses losing weeks to faulty labelling, says new study by Brother UK
Feb 21, 2023
The research found that more than half (59%) lost more than seven days in productive employee time last year, with 15% losing a month or more. Just 14% experienced less than a day lost in productive time last year due to labelling related disruption.
Packaging priorities: 89% of European hard cheese consumers value transparent packaging
Feb 21, 2023
Amcor, a global developer and producer of responsible packaging solutions, has revealed new research into how consumer attitudes and expectations have changed towards hard cheese packaging across Europe.
cargo-partner celebrates 15th anniversary of regional head office in Hong Kong
Feb 21, 2023
On 17 February, the international logistics provider hosted a celebration for employees to honor the 15th anniversary of cargo-partner’s regional hub for Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong. In addition, this year also marks the 40th anniversary of cargo-partner's founding in Austria.
GoGreen Plus is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group's sustainability goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050
Feb 21, 2023
DHL Express has launched GoGreen Plus, a new service that will allow customers to reduce (‘inset’) the carbon emissions associated with their shipments through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
This is a first for global express carriers, and will initially launch in the UK, shortly followed by Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.
Miniclipper Logistics’ investment in driver training starts to pay dividends
Feb 21, 2023
Miniclipper Logistics is reaping the benefits of launching its ‘Warehouse to Wheels’ driver development campaign in 2022 with its first two drivers qualifying as Class 2 licence holders.
