Are flexible working hours the future of logistics?
October 19, 2020
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Are flexible working hours the future of logistics?

Despite flexible working becoming increasingly popular in the UK in recent years, it seems logistics and freight is an industry that has not yet embraced the demand. According to a…

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CitySprint to recruit over 750 couriers across the UK ahead of the Christmas rush
October 13, 2020
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CitySprint to recruit over 750 couriers across the UK ahead of the Christmas rush

Roles available throughout the UK, with extra demand in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich and Southampton CitySprint —the UK’s largest same day distribution company — has…

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Two thirds of people believe their work travel patterns have changed permanently
September 25, 2020
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Two thirds of people believe their work travel patterns have changed permanently

Alphabet research shows accelerating demand for mobility and EVs after lockdown  Only 35% of people expect to return to normal travel habits A quarter of consumers said their…

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NEW DISTRIBUTION DEPOT OPENS CREATING 133 JOBS
September 24, 2020
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NEW DISTRIBUTION DEPOT OPENS CREATING 133 JOBS

This week sees the opening of a new distribution depot by Hermes UK, the consumer delivery specialists, in Valor Park, West Thurrock. Around 140 new jobs have been…

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ARROWXL LAUNCHES NATIONAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE
September 14, 2020
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ARROWXL LAUNCHES NATIONAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE

Leading two-person home delivery company ArrowXL is expanding its workforce due to an increase in demand in 2020. Around 100 jobs will be created in the two-phase recruitment…

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RITE-HITE INVESTS IN NEW MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY IN EUROPE
September 8, 2020
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RITE-HITE INVESTS IN NEW MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY IN EUROPE

Manufacture of its Global Wheel-Lok Loading Bay safety system commences in Germany Rite-Hite, the Loading Bay safety business, has signalled a major investment in its European operations by…

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SMARTFREIGHT JOINS FORCES WITH SEGMENTIFY
September 3, 2020
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SMARTFREIGHT JOINS FORCES WITH SEGMENTIFY

More online retailers will have access to a fully integrated parcel delivery solution after international shipping software specialist SmartFreight formed a partnership with Segmentify, a major omnichannel personalisation…

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HERMES UK APPOINTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AS GROWTH CONTINUES
September 2, 2020
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HERMES UK APPOINTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AS GROWTH CONTINUES

Leading consumer delivery company Hermes UK has appointed a Chief Operating Officer (COO) in a move designed to support its operations following significant increase in volumes, due to…

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JLL FITNESS UPGRADES DELIVERY SERVICES TO SUPPORT UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND
August 28, 2020
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JLL FITNESS UPGRADES DELIVERY SERVICES TO SUPPORT UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND

JLL Fitness LTD, the Birmingham based supplier of quality fitness equipment, has changed its delivery partner in a move designed to support an improved service for its customers.…

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Hermes can now deliver to any 3 metre square in the UK using what3words
August 28, 2020
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Hermes can now deliver to any 3 metre square in the UK using what3words

Hermes becomes the first delivery company to offer what3words as an additional address option for all customers Hermes, one of the leading consumer delivery companies in the UK,…

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