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Parcel locker provider InPost has announced a partnership with South Western Railway (SWR), Europe’s largest rail commuter network, to install its automated ecommerce lockers at 40 stations across its rail network. The first phase of the roll-out has now commenced and will see InPost deploy its collection and return lockers – which can be accessed 24/7 – at 14 stations within the Greater London region. InPost will then expand the roll-out to other major commuter…

Gallery Direct, the leading British based designer, manufacturer and worldwide distributor of furniture, home décor and accessories has chosen leading two-person delivery company, ArrowXL to support its in house delivery teams in the next phase of its growth. Under the terms of the deal ArrowXL will be responsible for around 7.5k deliveries each year to homes throughout the UK on behalf of Gallery Direct’s retail customers, supporting the company’s existing fleet. Products include large mirrors…

Mitchell’s of Mansfield has utilised its expertise and manpower to transport essential medical equipment and building materials to NHS distribution centres used to construct London’s Nightingale hospital, one of the largest critical care units in the world. The company, based in Sutton-in-Ashfield, has also supported two major NHS suppliers in Nottingham and has moved life-saving airway and critical care equipment to hospitals and distributors across the UK. Richard Montgomery, managing director at Mitchell’s of Mansfield said,…

SMEs across a range of sectors are flourishing as consumers look to online alternatives during the lockdown, according to Hermes UK, the consumer delivery specialist. The company is currently delivering around 700,000 parcels a week on behalf of its Business Account customers (SMEs) – an uplift of 100% on this time last year. In order to support these clients, Hermes has adapted a number of its services in line with government guidelines. This includes providing…