Amazon extends returns window over peak
Amazon is making returning more convenient this holiday season by giving customers more time to make a decision on keeping that gift or holiday purchase with an even longer returns window.
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CitySprint commits to its growth strategy with new appointments
UK same day delivery company CitySprint – has strengthened its management team with the announcement of two new positions within the business. The promotion of Mark Footman to Chief Operating Officer and appointment of Sarah Gibbs as CitySprint’s first People Director, has bolstered its senior leadership team as it continues its significant growth agenda.
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Royal Mail: trialing new ways to support remote and isolated communities
Royal Mail has joined forces with a consortium of established UK drone companies – including DronePrep and Skyports – and addressing technology what3words, to become the first nationwide UK parcel carrier to transport a parcel for recipients via an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In a UK first, the consortium arranged an initial drone delivery to a remote lighthouse* on the Isle of Mull this month.
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CEVA Logistics: Our continent-wide expansion plan continues to gather pace
CEVA Logistics continues to expand its presence in the African market with the strengthening of its presence in two countries through two joint ventures. In Egypt, the company has taken a majority stake in IBA Freight Services, its exclusive partner for the past 20 years. In Ethiopia CEVA Logistics has taken a minority stake in MACCFA, a long-standing freight forwarder headquartered in Addis Ababa.
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FedEx Express: we are proud to remain at the heart of efforts to keep trade flowing
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has announced the delivery of the first ever purpose-built turboprop regional freighter to the FedEx fleet.
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Approximately 85% of goods on Alibaba’s e-commerce platforms now eligible for returns
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, today announced the launch of its reverse logistics channel to offer cross-border e-cmmerce goods return service to Hong Kong customers.
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DHL Global Forwarding: Israel has received first batch of COVID-19 vaccine
DHL has begun the international distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. The government of Israel received the first batch of the vaccine for its citizens delivered by flights operated by DHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding last week.
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Menzies Distribution expands it services with new acquisition
Menzies Distribution (Menzies) has acquired Bibby Distribution, a national logistics and supply chain services business, from the 213-year old, family owned Bibby Line Group. The transaction creates a major force in UK logistics, unlocking geographic potential and adding 38 new operating sites and a large, young fleet to Menzies’ well established and successful platform.
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