Royal Mail has joined forces with a consortium of established UK drone companies – including DronePrep and Skyports – and addressing technology what3words, to become the first nationwide UK parcel carrier to transport a parcel for recipients via an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In a UK first, the consortium arranged an initial drone delivery to a remote lighthouse* on the Isle of Mull this month.
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CEVA Logistics continues to expand its presence in the African market with the strengthening of its presence in two countries through two joint ventures. In Egypt, the company has taken a majority stake in IBA Freight Services, its exclusive partner for the past 20 years. In Ethiopia CEVA Logistics has taken a minority stake in MACCFA, a long-standing freight forwarder headquartered in Addis Ababa.
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FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has announced the delivery of the first ever purpose-built turboprop regional freighter to the FedEx fleet.
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Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, today announced the launch of its reverse logistics channel to offer cross-border e-cmmerce goods return service to Hong Kong customers.
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DHL has begun the international distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. The government of Israel received the first batch of the vaccine for its citizens delivered by flights operated by DHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding last week.
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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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FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has announced that operations are in motion to transport its first shipments of COVID-19 vaccines.
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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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