EPR Transportation & Logistics News

Shiply Supports Government Boosts To UK Logistics Sector

The past few months have brought unsettling news for the delivery and logistics sectors as well as other road users; proposed increases in taxes and fuel duty were met with swift objections from MP’s and Motoring Associations. In a move that will benefit large haulage firms and man and van companies alike, ...

Parcel2Go Backs Ebay’s Call For Government To Bring Forward Fast Internet Roll-Out

A call by auction and retail website eBay for the government to increase mobile internet speeds and support Britain's online marketplace has been echoed by the UK's largest online parcel delivery service, Parcel2Go. The e-commerce giant stepped up pressure on the government this month to act and bring Britain in line with ...

Increased Chance Of A White Christmas Could Cause Havoc With Deliveries Says Shiply

Many people covet a white Christmas, the snow provides an authentic holiday feeling for families, which may be very well for spending time indoors on Christmas Day but when it comes to Christmas deliveries the powder can cause a multitude of delays for courier services, potentially depriving customers of their eagerly ...

Christmas Shoppers Should Go Online To Find Black Friday Deals, Says Parcel2Go

Britain's leading online parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go has reminded shoppers looking for great deals on their Christmas presents this year to remember to capitalise on Black Friday on November 25. The annual event, which marks the start of the Christmas shopping rush in America, is designed to inspire US consumers and get ...

Small Couriers Amongst The Hardest Hit By Fuel Duty Increase, Warns Shiply

With fuel prices still within 3pence of the record high set in May this year and duty increases planned for 2012, the cost of transporting goods is set to skyrocket. The public are outraged at the increase in their cost of travelling, but to delivery and courier service companies, the hikes ...

Parcel Couriers Make Preparations For Festive Rush

Couriers with services available through online parcel delivery firm Parcel2Go are making their final preparations ahead of the Christmas season. Thousands of Christmas shoppers came to rely on courier services last year when severe weather conditions around the UK made it look like many people would not be able to get their ...

Don’t Play Russian Roulette With Your Christmas Presents, Warns Parcel2Go

UK parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go has urged shoppers not to put their Christmas packages at risk by either sending them off with unreliable delivery firms or failing to wrap them properly. Major online retailers eBay and Amazon have both announced their predictions for the busiest Christmas shopping day of the year ...

A Guide to the Royal Mail Shake-Up

Following the recent news of a proposed shake-up at the Royal Mail, ParcelsPlease explain just what this means for customers. Earlier this month, it was announced that the UK's postal regulator, OfCom was considering giving the Royal Mail the power to choose and set its own rates on its postal services, ...

Don’t Get Caught Out When Sending Parcels To The Relies Down Under, Says Parcel2Go

Online parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go has reminded anyone planning on sending parcels to relatives or friends living in Australia that shipping goods with a reliable courier company is essential if they want to ensure their package will arrive in one piece. Australia and New Zealand have become massively popular as destinations to ...

Parcel2Go Says Firms Should Make The Most Of Growing Online Spend

With people in the UK spending more money online than ever before, companies need to make sure that they have a suitable digital presence to be able to market their goods and services effectively, according to Britain's largest online parcel delivery service. Parcel2Go helps online companies of all shapes and sizes ...

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