Logistics
Couriers respond to undelivered parcels auctioned on eBay
According to an article by Charlotte Ikonen Royal Mail and Hermes have responded to claims that undelivered parcels are being auctioned on eBay after some concerns were expressed. According to Royal Mail these parcels are never directly listed on eBay by Royal Mail themselves, but
FatStick staycation boom accelerates growth for watersports retailer
FatStick Boards saw sales increase by 40% in 2020 due to a rise in UK holidays. Today we take a look at how the retailer was able to up-scale quickly with their partner Diamond Logistics, and ride the boom. It's interesting, not least because they're
Asendia aquires eShopWorld to accelerate growth
Asendia, the majority shareholder of eShopWorld since 2017, has fully acquired eShopWorld. The investment will help accelerate the expansion of ESW and aims to build on its technology and logistics capabilities for global brands. “This is a significant endorsement of ESW growth, sustainability and success in
UPS rate adjustments from the 11th April 2021
UPS rate adjustments have been announced for all of its shipping services via eBay Labels which will apply for products shipped from the US from the 11th of April. UPS is applying a rate adjustment compared to competitors to 'further enhance its portfolio of solutions available'
Free Royal Mail Parcel Collect until 30th May
From now until 30 May 2021, you can use Royal Mail Parcel Collect free of charge. Yes, Royal Mail will collect up to five parcels a day for free but before you get too excited, it's only free for consumers across the UK - not
Barcoded stamps trialled by Royal Mail
For 500 years, one Royal Mail stamp has looked exactly the same as every other stamp of the same value, with of course the exception of special stamps at Christmas and to commemorate other events. Now, for the first time in a barcoded stamps pilot,
Label-free returns service launched by InPost with Missguided
InPost have launched a brand new QR code returns solution designed to simplify the process of returning items bought online by removing the need for customers to use or print labels. It's the first fully label-free returns service where you don't even have to print
EU friction-free delivery and returns webinar – watch again
If you missed today's webinar on making delivery and returns to the EU friction-free, then you can now watch it again and it's recommended viewing. Our guests were Bobbie Ttooulis and Phil Bradley-Smith from GFS, and you'll see Phil becoming Phillipe from Paris ordering from
Mondial Relay InPost’s latest out-of-home delivery acquisition
Polish parcel service provider InPost has announced plans to acquire 100% shares in Mondial Relay, a leading French ecommerce out-of-home (OOH) parcel delivery platform, for approximately €565m (US$671m). The acquisition is part of InPost’s plans to become Europe’s leading out-of-home solution for ecommerce and continue its