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DX, the provider of delivery solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier and logistics services has announce the opening of a new depot in Newport, Wales.
It is the first of 15 former Tuffnells Express Limited (“Tuffnells”) depots to be brought back into operation following their take over by DX, in an agreement reached with the Administrator of Tuffnells and reported on 29 June 2023.
Royal Mail – first mail delivery by drone looks set to become permanent
Royal Mail and Skyport Drone Services launched this week what is being proposed as the nations first permanent UAV delivery service.
Six kg of mail was delivered between the village of Stromness on Orkney’s main island and the nearby islands of Hoy and Graemsay,
GPS-guided predictive cruise control
Microlise’s DriveTab devices to help in reducing overall mileage.
Big turnout for Inaugural Meeting.
Inst of Couriers was delighted to attend a new DfT group for future workforce.
Raunds in Northamptonshire becomes DPD's second robot base following successful Milton Keynes trial.
Nicola Bell MBE. National Highways – ‘Roads connect people’
95 million miles travelled each year
Royal Mail this week announced (July 2023) there were 1,916 dog attacks reported on its staff last year, an average of 37 attacks every week across the UK, with some leading to permanent and disabling injuries.
Shift Logistics reports buying the brand.
15 former sites go to DX.
Team lands across the sector.
Inst of Couriers hon fellow, road safety guru in safe City flight, abseiling down the side of the Lloyds insurance building in London.
Yodel tell IOC the importance of supporting vulnerable customers.
In an interview with their dedicated support staff they detail how their team is structured around the CARE model to ensure every customer has access to Yodel's services.
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