Courier News

It’s a common misconception that a printer is essential when booking a courier pick-up. But ParcelCompare reveals there are a number of non-printer services now available. Courier pick-ups are an increasingly popular alternative to the long queue at the Post Office for anyone needing to send a parcel. For items above letter size, courier services may well be cheaper than the local Post Office – and will certainly be handier as they come to the…

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures Strategy. Utilising smart technology, clever use of data, bold innovation and unrivalled industry insight, Digital Futures+ will deliver a range of industry leading services that promote increased personalisation, greater assurance and a ‘best in class’ returns process. Designed to enable the consumer to take greater control of how they send, receive and return parcels, it is supported by a…

Leading eCommerce and specialist mail services firm The Delivery Group will open a new £2 million mail processing hub in Aylesford, Kent in March. The new premises will enable The Delivery Group to support the rapidly growing delivery demand from eCommerce clients based outside London, and the Kent location – near Maidstone – has been specifically chosen for its proximity to prime motorway links to the company’s main suppliers. The site comprises of 25k square…

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, is introducing innovative technology aimed at bringing people together by enabling the sender of a parcel to connect with its recipient through a personal video message. Hermes Play, which was created within Hermes’ Innovation Lab, allows the sender to pre- record a personal message which is then uploaded via the Hermes Send app. A 2D barcode (similar to a QR code) is then created which is added to…

The CEO of ArrowXL, the UK’s leading two-person home delivery expert, has revealed that “fantastic progress” is being made as work continues on the rebuild of its flagship hub in Worcester. Charlie Shiels said the construction of “the best two-person facility in the UK” will be completed on-time and to-budget ahead of the grand homecoming in September. In April 2017, ArrowXL’s hub in Worcester was completely destroyed following a fire. Despite having the opportunity to…

Barker and Stonehouse, the UK’s largest independent family-run furniture retailer, has invested in a logistics solution from Paragon to provide customers with a superior delivery service with more choice. Combining Paragon’s routing and scheduling software and fleXipod ePOD system, the solution will enable the retailer to efficiently fulfil increasing order volumes nationwide without compromising on excellent customer service. As a fast-growing retailer that has successfully combined bricks and mortar stores and a strong internet proposition,…

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, has announced the winner of the Small Business Grant UK. The Clean Kilo has been awarded the grand prize of £20,000, and Suzero has received the runner-up prize of £10,000 to expand their reach internationally, connect with new customers and grow their business. “We are over the moon to have won the FedEx Small Business Grant, 2018,” said Tom Pell…

The international parcel delivery comparison site  ParcelHero is warning that there are hidden costs on Christmas gifts sent and received from outside the European Union (EU). It’s revealed its top Customs hacks that will stop Brits and their overseas friends and relations having to pay unexpected duties and tariffs on presents this year. Last year 12% of all gifts shipped beyond the EU missed arriving in time for Christmas, and over 30% were held up: and often…

CitySprint, the UK’s largest same day distribution company, has launched a new dray delivery service in response to a gap in the market catering to new traders, such as microbreweries and pop up venues. The new dray service, launched earlier this year, was introduced following an increase of over 200% in revenue from the food and beverage sector in 2017, with growth this year expected to be even higher. The specialist service was developed with…