Black Friday Delivery Strikes: Consumer rights with missing parcel deliveries
Royal Mail workers will go on two 48-hour strikes around Black Friday and Cyber Monday, despite being urged not to strike during the busiest shopping event of the year. A…
BP Mitchell lowers insurance premiums with new Durite camera kits
An aggregates specialist has reduced its insurance premium and successfully fought ‘crash for cash’ claims after upgrading its vehicle camera systems. BP Mitchell Haulage Contractors Ltd is a leading provider…
European road freight rates soften after hitting another all-time high in Q3
Diesel prices, driver shortages and drought in Europe have all played a significant role to push average European road freight rates up again in Q3 despite lower consumer spending. However,…
The Complexities and Unpredictability of Last-Mile Delivery
Mike Elton, Director at FarEye, a digital logistics and supply firm, reports on the complexities and unpredictability of last-mile deliveries and how retail businesses can reduce rising costs whilst ensuring…
The delivery crisis before Christmas!
The latest Government figures show 19.2% of transport & storage businesses have no cash reserves left. Traders have also been left reeling by the collapse of the pound. Home deliveries…
Why Sustainable Home Delivery is a Win-Win for Consumers and Retailers Alike
Chris Jones, EVP, Descartes explains why focusing on sustainable home delivery will generate greater sales and more profitable operations. Two seemingly conflicting trends are coming together that, if addressed correctly,…
Pallet distributor moves to another compliance level with TruTac
A leading palletised freight distributor has made significant improvements in vehicle management and compliance control since using TruTac’s products. Oxford Carriers, based in Witney, Oxfordshire, specialise in next-day UK pallet…