Tag: UK

Amtrak's Government Mail Partnership Takes Off

Posted by | Nov 28, 2006 | |

Amtrak Express Parcels is set to deliver millions of packages for the government following the launch of a new mail service aimed at the thousands of Government departments and offices around the country.

Government Mail is the result of a partnership between Amtrak and The Government Car and Despatch Agency (GCDA). The new nationwide service gives Government direct access to a network of 100 delivery centres and 2000 vehicles providing next day delivery of documents and parcels.

Government Mail builds on a distribution service first established during the Second World War to carry mail between Government departments. Government Mail offers a true one-stop-shop solution to meet all of the varied collection and delivery requirements of Government and the wider public sector.

Part of the Department for Transport (DfT) Government Mail will be providing next day delivery to destinations nationwide. Through the partnership with Amtrak, Government can now single-source all mail and parcel requirements, reduce costs and improve efficiency.

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New Eurodis Partner in UK and Ireland

Posted by | Nov 28, 2006 | |

A new partner has joined Eurodis, the European distribution network run by trans-o-flex, the combi-freight operator based in Weinheim: Tuffnells Parcels Express has been the exclusive delivery partner for the UK and Ireland since the beginning of November, replacing the previous partner Business Post. trans-o-flex decided to make the switch after a successful test phase: “Tuffnells are an excellent match for us with their great flexibility and range of services. Apart from parcels and pallets, they also carry time-definite and chilled goods and handle pick-up orders and partial deliveries. With Tuffnells as our partner, we can offer our customer-tailored solutions in the UK and Ireland in an ideal way,” says Klaus J. Heinz, trans-o-flex CEO.

For trans-o-flex, this switch in the UK and Ireland is only the latest step in the process of strengthening its international network. In October, Pan Nordic Logistics became the new Eurodis partner for Sweden. Before that, trans-o-flex’ subsidiary in the Netherlands entered the Eurodis network. Last year, the organisation which has been in existence since 1993 established its own management company, Eurodis GmbH. Its main responsibility is to establish and coordinate special trans-o-flex services Europe-wide. Via Eurodis, trans-o-flex guarantees full market presence in Europe and assures the customary rapid and reliable delivery of customers’ goods across European borders.

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Pricing in proportion research

Posted by | Nov 28, 2006 | |

Postwatch today releases research on Pricing in Proportion (PiP), Royal Mail’s new pricing structure.

The key findings are:
• 84 per cent of those interviewed were aware of PiP,
• 87 per cent of vulnerable customers who noticed a difference in the amount they pay (the elderly, rural dwellers and those on low income) believe they are paying more for their post following PiP’s introduction.
• 12 per cent of over 1000 items posted were charged incorrect postage;

Commenting on the research, Millie Banerjee CBE, Chair of Postwatch, said:

“Our research shows that Royal Mail’s huge effort to raise awareness and understanding of PiP has been successful but is potentially being undermined by some post offices failing to advise and charge customers correctly.

“One in every eight customers being incorrectly charged is indefensible and unacceptable. Our results clearly show the need for Royal Mail’s ‘amnesty’ on surcharges to continue until both customers and staff have adapted to the new pricing system. Additional staff training should help address this problem. In the run-up to the busy Christmas period, this should be undertaken immediately.”

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Pall-Ex signs up two new members

Posted by | Nov 27, 2006 | |

Pall-Ex is set to strengthen its network further in Northern Ireland following the appointment of County Antrim-based Reid Transport, one of Northern Ireland’s leading logistics companies.

Established in 1980, Reid is located in a 125,000 sq.ft purpose-built logistics centre outside Ballymena. The company operates a fleet of more than 300 vehicles, ranging from 18-ton rigids to full articulated combinations.

Reid was specifically chosen as a Pall-Ex member because of its location close to Northern Ireland’s motorway network and ports, and its reputation for quality.

The Pall-Ex network in the Republic of Ireland is also set to expand following the appointment of new member, Dublin-based Ace Express.

Established in 1988, Ace Express is the country’s number one pallet network with a 250,000 sq.ft site in Lusk, Dublin. Ace Express operates in all 32 Irish Counties.

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Two-thirds of retailers missing out on Christmas customers by not trading online

Posted by | Nov 27, 2006 | |

Research from Barclaycard Business shows that two out of three retailers in the UK are missing out on much needed Christmas business by not setting up a website and trading online.

The research found that 69 per cent of retailers questioned do not currently trade online and are missing out on lucrative Christmas sales as millions of shoppers shun the high street to shop online.

The research comes from the first Barclaycard Business Retail in Detail Survey; an annual survey of more than 1,000 retailers across the country. The aim of this new survey is to build a comprehensive picture of the nation’s high street and to gauge the views of retail owners in the UK today.

The survey by Barclaycard Business gives an insight into the potential benefits to a retailer of trading online. The research has found that of those retailers who were able to accept business over the Internet, nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) had seen an increase in their business over the last 12 months.

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