Covid Freight ban: queues mount at Dover
Miles of lorry queues and travel chaos were expected across Kent on Monday morning after France announced a 48-hour ban on passengers and freight entering from the UK, reports The Guardian.
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Optrak: new funding to help manage the increased demand on delivery organisations and retailers
Optrak has announced that it has received funding from the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK to develop its Optrak Parcel optimisation service for parcel operators to help them manage significant growth and complexity caused by COVID-19 and future proof them for long-term decarbonisation and sustainability goals.
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ASOS changes their standard delivery service to Italy
Deutsche Post DHL Group has expanded its service for UK online retailer for fashion and beauty – ASOS.
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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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Doddle: There’s certainly room for Australian retailers to improve their delivery offerings
Australian shoppers are nervous about delivery delays in the lead up to Christmas and are exploring alternative solutions to manage the risk, according to Doddle.
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