Des Travers, CEO DPD Ireland, ‘As part of our Smart Urban Delivery commitment, DPD Ireland has launched the first of its kind “Green Last Mile” initiative, a new scheme set up to deliver 1,000 parcels per day in Bettystown, Laytown, and Drogheda using a double-decker bus and ten electric bikes.'
Ian Bland, Chris Tresadern and Ian Brewer have all returned to Tuffnells. A proven track record the team is trusted to help propel the business forward, ensuring a new era of success.
All three held leadership positions in Tuffnells, departing prior to or during its previous ownership by Connect Group. Its return to private ownership in May 2020 has brought with it new challenges and opportunities for the irregular dimensions and weight (IDW) carrier.
With a clear plan for growth, Bland, Tresadern and Brewer are already playing a vital role in helping get the business back to turning a profit, after a number of years of substantial financial loss.
Matt Hancock, Health and Social Care Secretary, said: “I want to thank the Royal Mail, who, from this weekend, will empty some of their post boxes seven days a week to speed up home testing."
Royal Mail are introducing a weekend extension for over 15,000 existing priority postboxes from 21 November to help speed up testing.
Collections will now be made from these priority postboxes on a Sunday.
CitySprint - the UK’s largest same day distribution company - has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the same day business of Leeds-based Sterling Services.
Loveday Ryder will become the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency's Chief Executive on 1 January 2021.
HSE Kanwal Kanda, head of transport sector briefs IOC round table on the inspection programme and how feedback is aimed to deliver best practice.
Big turnout for Wed at One IOC fellows' Zoom round table as sector puts forward its Covid champions and Covid police.
Fellows can view the Zoom recording of the round table here. Please contact IOC for the passcode.
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