DHL Parcel pilots parcel lockers for apartment buildings in Germany
Deutsche Post DHL’s domestic German parcel business has launched a pilot project to install private parcel delivery boxes within apartment buildings.
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Neopost in new joint venture
Neopost and Esker, a worldwide leader in document process automation solutions and pioneer in cloud computing, have formed a joint venture to market cloud-based solutions to small and midsize enterprise (SME) clients worldwide, allowing for mail distribution as well as the automation of supplier and customer invoices.
Read MorePalletways predict Easter boom
Palletways, the UK’s palletised freight network, is predicting a record volume of goods coming into its warehousing solutions operation ahead of the busy Easter period.
Read MoreEuropean postal service quality surpasses EU objectives
Quality of letter mail service in Europe continues to far exceed both the European Union’s speed objective of 85% of intra-EU mail delivery within three days of posting, and its reliability objective of 97% within five days. Performance recorded by the IPC UNEX™ measurement system in 2014 exceeded these objectives for the 17th consecutive year.
Read MoreEuropa maximises growth in Germany
Europa Road – a division of independent logistics operator, Europa Worldwide Group, has announced that it has invested in a new direct daily service (five times per week) to and from the UK and Stuttgart.
Read MoreHermes-OTTO International extends its portfolio
Hermes-Otto International (H-OI), part of the Hermes Group of companies and a subsidiary of the Otto Group, is to offer services covering auditing and quality control in key sourcing markets as well as IT-based supply chain solutions.
Read MorePost Office Ltd set to provide more services for banks
Britain’s Post Office Ltd is in talks with the banking industry with the aim of standardising banking services provided through post office branches.
Read MoreUK consumers expect three hour delivery window for e-commerce purchases
Honeywell Survey Finds Four-in-10 Shoppers Willing to Pay For ‘Perfect Delivery’: Where and When They Choose More and more UK consumers are shopping on-line and they increasingly expect retailers to provide more convenient...
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