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Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has launched an innovative new service designed to further improve the ‘returns experience’ for its retail customers and their consumers. It follows a successful trial by fashion retailer, Joe Browns. The ‘What’s inside the box?” service allows consumers to inform the retailer exactly which items they are returning in advance.  As a result, the retailer benefits from knowing which items are being sent back, allowing them to update…

Company Opens First Office in Europe to Meet Growing Demand Across a Wide Range of Industries Airspace Technologies, Inc. (Airspace), the company revolutionising air cargo and time-critical logistics, has opened its first European office, with the launch of Airspace B.V. From the headquarters, located at Schiphol-Rijk, the Netherlands, which opened in June this year, Airspace will be expanding its team across the Netherlands, France, Germany, and the U.K., in line with its rapid growth plans to fulfil customer…

A recent investigation by NimbleFins has shown that none of the UK’s top car insurance providers will offer insurance policies to couriers and delivery drivers who use their cars for work, due to the additional risks of delivery driving.  This could mean that someone driving for a company like Deliveroo, JustEat, UberEats or Amazon involved in an accident could find their insurer refusing to pay out, leaving the driver in a potentially devastating financial situation….

Stuart, the last mile delivery platform that specialises in same day and on-demand delivery is announcing its partnership with Space NK to power its nationwide* same day delivery service. Now live, Space NK’s Express Same Day Delivery service available on spacenk.com enables customers to receive their beauty essentials in as little as two hours from placing an order. The service will operate throughout the current lockdown period and beyond, allowing Space NK customers continued, safe…

National homelessness charity Emmaus has announced that Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has become a corporate partner, supporting its aim to give its companions a home, meaningful work and a sense of belonging. The funds raised by Hermes will be used across the UK to expand the services the charity is able to offer. Unlike many homelessness charities, Emmaus provides a home for as long as it is needed, along with the stability…

Pall-Ex has successfully steered its network into the fast lane during its first 12 months as a member and management owned network, increasing members numbers and freight volume. The logistics giant has welcomed an influx of new hauliers and recorded a 20% increase in shareholder membership enquiries compared to the previous year.  Pall-Ex now has over 80 shareholder members and is still growing. The roster of 15 new members during the last 12 months includes…