DPD scales-up to meet ‘New normal' demand from online retailers
Dwain McDonald, DPD's CEO commented, "We are experiencing the biggest boom in online retailing in the UK's history’. DPD has announced 6,000 new UK jobs and a major infrastructure investment in response to the unprecedented boom in online shopping caused by Covid-19."
· £200m of new investment includes vehicles and 15 new regional depots
· 2,500 new full-time jobs including depot, hub and management positions
· 3,500 new drivers being recruited nationwide
London Mayor Sadiq Khan signed off Congestion Charge changes last night which include, as a headline measure, an increase to 15 pounds from 7am to 10pm seven days a week.
These changes are temporary and commence from Monday June 22nd
ABBEY LOGISTICS & MICROLISE TAKE DEEP DIVE LOOK AT PERFORMANCE DATA FROM CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN PERIOD
Steve Granite, CEO of Abbey Logistics: ‘We all know that the roads have been noticeably quieter during the pandemic as great swathes of the population stay home and many businesses remain closed. So what, if anything, has been the impact on HGV operators who have been delivering critical supplies during this time and what can we learn?"
Launching a larger, new centre for DX Express in Ipswich
Last week DPD showcased new Bicester, Hermes in Nottingham. This week DX in Ipswich as express courier sector adapts to the driven numbers of COVID.
Andy Byford confirmed to take over from Mike Brown
Appointment of former President & Chief Executive Officer of New York City Transit Authority confirmed following an international recruitment and selection process.
Major Rollout of New Technology 1,100 new handheld devices.
DX group including parcel freight, secure, courier and logistics services, June announcement that its DX Express division has delivered a key operational milestone in its capital investment plans, ahead of schedule and despite the additional challenges presented by the current coronavirus crisis.
Steady increase in job numbers from corporate clients.
Stuart Godman, CEO of London courier company Absolutely, is confident that they are starting to see some green shoots post-COVID-19.
MOTs due from 30 March 2020
Your car, van or motorcycle’s MOT expiry date will be extended by 6 months if it’s due on or after 30 March 2020 - but you must keep your vehicle safe to drive.
250 new final mile jobs in Bicester.
This deal will see DPD relocate its existing operation in Bicester, and once fully operational, the new facility could create up to 250 new jobs.
DPD has pre-let a warehouse at Tritax Symmetry’s Symmetry Park, Bicester scheme in Oxfordshire.
The facility which will be constructed to net zero carbon will be used as a specialist parcel distribution facility.
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