Royal Mail buys NetDespatch
Royal Mail has bought NetDespatch, the shipping and parcel data management and labelling platform for postal and parcel carriers.
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EC likely to renew push on harmonizing cross-border parcel delivery pricing
As part of its ongoing Digital Single Market Strategy, the European Commission reportedly plans to push on with its efforts to harmonize cross-border parcel delivery prices next year.
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Driverless delivery vans to be tested in London
Trials run by UK government funded research units will test to see how successfully driverless vehicles can be use to delivery parcels and other goods in London.
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Alibaba appoints new VP to lead anti-counterfeiting efforts
As part of its anti-counterfeiting efforts, Alibaba has appointed Matthew Bassiur as its new Vice President, Head of Global Intellectual Property Enforcement.
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Small businesses braced for last-minute sales surge, claims eBay
A new study of online business sentimental by eBay has suggested that almost a third (28%) of small UK businesses are “braced for a last minute surge in sales in the coming fortnight “.
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Daryl Jackson retires from Deloitte
Postal industry veteran Daryl Jackson has announced his retirement from Deloitte.
Read MoreNightline network extends to dozen depots
Ireland-based delivery firm Nightline has opened a facility at Waterford which is three times the size of its previous premises in the city.
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Hermes ParcelShops added to GFS Checkout delivery options
Global Freight Solutions (GFS) has announced that retailers using its GFS Checkout system will now be able to offer their customers Hermes ParcelShops as a delivery option.
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