Public opt for click and collect to keep Christmas costs down
A survey of shoppers, conducted by Postcode Anywhere, has revealed that 95 % of UK consumers plan to use click and collect this Christmas.
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PostNL introduce parcel lockers to 9 major railway stations
Post NL have begun installing parcel lockers at railways stations which will allow customers to pick up their packages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Read MoreRoyal Mail to “transform parcel tracking” with £130m investment
Royal Mail is investing £130m in 76,000 new hand-held devices to provide better tracking capabilities for its parcel services.
Read MoreUPS recruiting 95,000 workers to boost holiday season performance
UPS is predicting an 11% increase in its parcel volumes during this year’s holiday season, and will take on 90,000 to 95,000 temporary workers to help cope with the extra volume.
Read MorePostNord to cut up to 800 jobs, “possibly” sell Strålfors
Scandinavian postal operator PostNord is set to cut up to 800 jobs in a bid to cut SEK 500m (EUR 54m) a year from its operating costs.
Read MorePostNord plans major cuts
PostNord will be reducing the number of its admin and support employees by 700-800 in order to save the company approximately SEK 500 million a year. The cuts will primarily affect its Denmark offices. The implementation of the program will begin during the fourth quarter 2014, when the restructuring costs will be determined and the necessary provision made. In addition, PostNord is set to announce further measures, mainly within production, to strengthen its long-term competitiveness.
Read MoreDPD invests £10.2m in six depots in the UK
Parcel carrier DPD UK has invested £10.2m in six new depots in England.
Read MoreFedEx Express expands International First service to 31 more countries
FedEx Express has expanded its International First early delivery service to add 31 more countries.
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