LEADING ELECTRICAL RETAILER CHOOSES ARROWXL
March 29, 2021
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LEADING ELECTRICAL RETAILER CHOOSES ARROWXL

Leading electrical retailer, Hughes, has extended its remit with the UK’s leading two- person delivery ArrowXL, to provide a 24-hour delivery service. It builds on a nine year…

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Partnership distributes 20,000 ‘thank you’ bags to frontline NHS workers
March 25, 2021
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Partnership distributes 20,000 ‘thank you’ bags to frontline NHS workers

More than 20,000 gift-bags for NHS staff have been distributed to frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic – thanks to a partnership between leading sampling agency, The Goody Bag Company, and full-service logistics provider, Lemonpath.  Initially the project planned…

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Online retailers facing cardboard packaging ‘double whammy’ of longer lead times and higher prices
March 19, 2021
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Online retailers facing cardboard packaging ‘double whammy’ of longer lead times and higher prices

A growing number of internet retailers are struggling to fulfil orders as a result of a shortage of cardboard packaging brought about by the boom in online sales…

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NEW AMAZON DISTRIBUTION CENTRE OPTS FOR BRANDSAFE IMPACT PROTECTION
March 16, 2021
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NEW AMAZON DISTRIBUTION CENTRE OPTS FOR BRANDSAFE IMPACT PROTECTION

New electric vehicle (EV) charge point protectors are part of a package of safety and impact protection equipment from specialist Brandsafe that have been specified for Amazon’s new…

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Narrow Aisle leads the green revolution by ending production of LP Gas-powered lift trucks
March 12, 2021
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Narrow Aisle leads the green revolution by ending production of LP Gas-powered lift trucks

Narrow Aisle Ltd – manufacturer of the iconic Flexi range of articulated forklift trucks    – has announced that, as part of its corporate responsibility towards the environment, it…

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Over half of fleet drivers have experienced decline in mental health this winter
March 11, 2021
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Over half of fleet drivers have experienced decline in mental health this winter

35% of fleet drivers experienced a rise in stress levels due to the pandemic Nearly 1 in 3 drivers have been working longer hours throughout the pandemic, with…

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HERMES LEADS NEW CNG VEHICLE TRIALS
March 10, 2021
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HERMES LEADS NEW CNG VEHICLE TRIALS

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, is one of the first companies to trial the IVECO Eurocargo, a new 12 tonne vehicle, which runs on CNG (compressed…

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HERMES TRIALS ‘VOICE IN VAN’ CONCEPT
March 4, 2021
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HERMES TRIALS ‘VOICE IN VAN’ CONCEPT

A voice assistant that supports couriers on their delivery rounds is being trialled in London this month by Hermes UK and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. ‘Neo’ can broadcast or display…

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BCMPA WEBSITE UPDATES CONTRIBUTE TO 70% INCREASE IN ENQUIRIES FOR OUTSOURCING SERVICES
March 3, 2021
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BCMPA WEBSITE UPDATES CONTRIBUTE TO 70% INCREASE IN ENQUIRIES FOR OUTSOURCING SERVICES

The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has made it even easier for companies looking for outsourcing partners to find the most appropriate providers for their requirements by adding greater search functionality to its website.   …

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BCMPA REPORTS OUTSOURCING GROWTH AND RESILIENCE
March 3, 2021
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BCMPA REPORTS OUTSOURCING GROWTH AND RESILIENCE

Demand for outsourcing services remained high during 2020 as many brand owners and manufacturers sought to respond to changing market requirements brought about by the pandemic, according to…

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