Tag: Securicor Omega Express

Irish express players broaden horizons

New PacTrac research data into the Irish parcels and express market shows how European postal operators are increasing their share of both the international and domestic sectors. On the domestic front, of the estimated 6.9m parcels despatched annually by Irish international parcels and express shippers, the domestic post office brands (An Post & SDS) feature predictably strongly, together accounting for 47%. Internationally, of the estimated 1.8m express parcels dispatched annually, just seven brands make up 82% of the market, with DHL (26%) leading the way.

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Van drivers accused of cashing in on London charges

Parcel delivery companies were accused yesterday of “blatant profiteering” after announcing plans to raise prices in response to London’s congestion charge. Many leading couriers, including Securicor Omega Express, Parceline and Nightspeed, are to charge up to GBP1 extra per delivery in the restricted zone to cover the toll. The move was attacked by traders whose businesses depend on sending and receiving stock. They say that each van, which will pay GBP5 a day, will make enough deliveries in the zone to cover the extra expense with a healthy margin to spare.

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Securicor wins Orion contract

Computer supplier Orion Media Marketing has signed a distribution contract with Securicor Omega Express under which SOE will collect parcels from Orion’s distribution centre in Milton Keynes for onward delivery to its customers throughout the UK on a next-day basis and in Europe.
The contract is supported by SOE’s new corporate account customer service team, based in Manchester, which will be responsible for ensuring the smooth processing of all deliveries.

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