Deliveroo invests in sustainable packaging options

2nd November 2022

Aiming to save up to 400 tonnes of plastic packaging waste, UK based fast delivery company Deliveroo is launching a £2.5 million packaging fund. The new investment is to cover all environmentally friendly packaging items from the Deliveroo packaging store. ...

UPS Healthcare to open Dublin warehouse

2nd November 2022

Logistics giant UPS is to open a ‘first of its kind’ global healthcare warehouse in Dublin, Ireland. The new, 6,000 square metre site is to open in late 2023 and ...

CWU rejects new below-inflation Royal Mail pay offer

1st November 2022

The postal workers union the CWU has rejected Royal Mail’s latest pay offer, accusing the postal operator of a “declaration of war on posties”. This raises the prospect of further ...

Celtic Couriers moves into larger depot in South Wales

1st November 2022

Celtic Couriers, part of The APC Network, has opened a new operational depot in Llangennech in South Wales. The move comes after the company has seen a 12% uplift in ...

Deutsche Post DHL uses Schwerin tram network for deliveries

1st November 2022

As part of its drive to improve efficiency and tackle carbon emissions, Deutsche Post DHL is using trams in Schwerin, Germany for middle-mile delivery. The joint project between Deutsche Post ...

Cainiao offers road freight route from China to Europe

1st November 2022

Alibaba’s logistics arm Cainiao Smart Logistics has launched a road delivery route across Asia to Liege in Belgium. This is a quicker alternative to sea routes and cheaper than air ...

Amazon posts better than expected Q3 results

31st October 2022

Amazon has forecast a worldwide slowdown in holiday season sales as European and US customers tighten their belts. To try to keep revenues growing, Amazon has hosted two discounting festivals ...

UPS invests in two new Kentucky sites

31st October 2022

US logistics giant UPS is to invest $330 million in two new sites in the state of Kentucky that will create an additional 435 jobs in the state. “We often ...

Walmart improves online user experience ahead of peak season

31st October 2022

In an attempt to maximise revenues in what the omnichannel retailer expects to be a tough peak season, Walmart has improved its customer facing digital capabilities. A survey of its ...

Boohoo partners with DHL Supply Chain for US expansion

31st October 2022

As UK online fashion retailer Boohoo plans its expansion into the US market, it is working with DHL Supply Chain to handle its warehousing and logistics there. The new 1.1 ...

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