The international courier specialist ParcelHero says the shuttering of many non-essential stores, combined with the closure of the French border, means logistics and parcel networks are facing a perfect storm just before Christmas. It warns shoppers not to rely on last order dates or the Big Day could be further impacted.
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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 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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Deutsche Post DHL Group has expanded its service for UK online retailer for fashion and beauty – ASOS.
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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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