XPO Logistics opens first Canadian last mile delivery hub
XPO Logistics has opened its first last mile delivery hub in Canada: a 50,000 square feet facility in Toronto.
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Alibaba launches “88 VIP” membership scheme
China’s Alibaba has rolled out a new premium membership package, called 88 VIP, that will offer a range of “exclusive benefits”, including discounts, video and music streaming and on-demand delivery.
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Unilever using JD.com logistics to drive expansion in China
The global consumer goods giant Unilever will be using JD.com’s logistics infrastructure and expertise to drive forward its planned expansion in the Chinese market.
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Walmart and JD.com investing $500m in online delivery company Dada-JD Daojia
Retail giants Walmart and JD.com are reportedly investing $500m in the online delivery company Dada-JD Daojia.
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Japan Post’s Toll Group investing $311m to boost Bass Strait trade
Japan Post’s Toll Group has reported that its $311m investment to boost the Bass Strait trade between mainland Australia and Tasmania is “well underway”.
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Amazon UK Services profits triple in 2017
Amazon UK Services – the subsidiary that operates the retail giant’s fulfilment centres in the UK – has reported that its profits almost tripled in 2017, up from £25.601m to £70.676m.
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Europa Road expands to Malta
Malta has become the latest addition to Europa Road’s product range with the announcement of a weekly service between its capital Valletta, and Europa’s £30 million 1hub facility in Dartford, the UK’s largest European groupage hub.
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An Post confirms 161 postmasters have applied for voluntary retirement package
An Post has confirmed that 161 postmasters have applied for the voluntary retirement package which was introduced with the agreement of the Irish Postmasters’ Union (IPU).
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XPO Logistics reports “record” Q2 results
XPO Logistics has reported that its revenues for the second quarter (Q2) were up 16% on last year at $4.36bn, driven by an increase in e-commerce.
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Yusen Logistics buys e-commerce specialist ILG
The UK division of Yusen Logistic has bought the e-commerce delivery and fulfilment specialist ILG.
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FTA flags up concerns over post-Brexit labour force uncertainties
Following the publication of the Commons Home Affair Committee’s report on post-Brexit migration yesterday (31 July), the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has urged the UK Government to take the necessary steps to “ensure that UK business can continue to operate at full staffing levels after the UK leaves the EU”.
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Walmart has called time on employee-driven delivery service
Walmart has closed down its pilot to use its own employees to courier items after their shifts.
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