Courier News

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 SE+ (self- employed plus) couriers. It follows the ground-breaking deal in 2019, the first of its kind designed to support the rights of self-employed workers operating in the so called ‘gig economy’, which included paid holiday and guaranteed minimum payment rates for SE+ couriers and the ability…

Pure Electric, the UK’s leading specialist electric scooter and electric bike retailer, has appointed ArrowXL, the two-person delivery specialist to be responsible for delivering its full range of E-Bike to homes nationwide as well as providing storage at their warehouse in Worcester. With their launch into the E-Bike market in June 2020, Pure Electric were looking for a delivery partner that would meet their best in class offering. The decision to change delivery partners is designed to ensure…

GMB Union has evidence underpayment goes back 20 years – it’s ridiculous Yodel has not settled and would rather take its chances at a tribunal  Yodel could face a bill of up to £250,000 as GMB drivers take the company to court.  Up to 500 workers for the logistics giant could have been underpaid for their night shift,  some of them to the tune of £1,000 each.  Initially, a group of 18 night workers found their pay packets short because their overtime allowances were missing.  They contacted their union – GMB…

A voice assistant that supports couriers on their delivery rounds is being trialled in London this month by Hermes UK and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. ‘Neo’ can broadcast or display specific delivery information to the driver, including the type of delivery and the customer’s preferred safe place location to improve efficiencies and provide enhanced support to new or busy drivers with high parcel volumes, in rush-hour traffic or at unknown destinations. The assistant runs on the…

Fortec Distribution Network has rolled out a major rebrand to underline its new era as part of the Pall-Ex Group of companies The Northamptonshire pallet network has undergone an image overhaul as part of its 25th anniversary, which it is now taking to the road throughout the UK. The new look reflects Pall-Ex Group’s iconic arrow branding, while keeping Fortec’s recognisable blue and green colour scheme. The move will prove cost-effective for Fortec and its…

Hermes UK, which has roots in Yorkshire that can be traced back to the 1970s, is trialling a new service designed to enable independent traders at Leeds Kirkgate Market to offer a home delivery service to the local community. Deliveries will be made same day by dedicated Hermes’ employees on eco-friendly, zero emission bikes and will be free for retailers and consumers in the first phase. Two apps to support the service have been developed…

Diamond Logistics is offering online retailers greater access to the UK market following the recruitment of three new network partners in 2021. Newtown Powys family business – 2nd Generation Logistics, a subsidiary of Station Couriers – has joined the diamond logistics network to grow its eCommerce client base and serve customers in the mid-Wales area. The local business, operated by a parent and daughter team, has grown from a taxi service – Station Taxis –…

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has teamed up with vehicle manufacturing giant Ford, to pilot a more sustainable courier service in central London designed to support cleaner air and clearer roads through a unique set-up of delivery vans, pedestrian couriers (porters) and smart software. The trial involves delivery vans bringing full vehicle loads of parcels into the Capital where unique software identifies suitable, safe locations for the drivers to park. Each van is…