With deliveries of all manner of goods being at a year high during the month of December, it is perhaps unsurprising that a handful will not make their intended destination. It is important that both consumers know their rights and those responsible for the delivery know their obligations. Late delivery Good online retailers should give […]
Category Archives for Parcel delivery
Network Rail to trial specialist parcel service at commuter stations
Dec
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Soon, train passengers will be able to deliver and collect parcels at certain major commuter stations. Network Rail have announced the trial project aimed at diversifying the use of the stations beyond just a place to catch a train. The parcel “shops” will be give customers the opportunity to carry out their delivery needs before […]
Amazon announce plans for delivery drones
Dec
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Back in October, Delivery Quote Compare brought you an article about Australian start-up firm Flirtey launching its flock of book delivery drones on the unsuspecting Sydney public. Now, retail giants Amazon – the world’s largest online retailer – have announced plans to provide similar delivery methods to customers. The Octocopeter drones have the capacity to […]
The World’s Most Efficient Delivery Service
Dec
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With deliveries hotting up in the run up to Christmas, and the level of service expected by customers at an all time high, Delivery Quote Compare takes a look at the busiest delivery company on earth and asks the important question on everyone’s lips; How does Santa Claus deliver presents to every child on the […]
Tips for Your Holidays Orders
Nov
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During this busy time of year for the retail industry, large and small retailers alike need to ensure customers get the service they expect and receive their purchases in a safe and timely manner. In order to limit the ways an order can go wrong there are a number of suggestions below that might be […]
Top Tips for smooth Christmas deliveries
Nov
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Christmas can often be a worrying make or break time for many retailers – especially those who operate online and rely on an efficient delivery service to get their goods to their consumers. In order to ensure the smooth running of operations during this time, a good relationship between retailers and delivery companies is vital. […]
Birmingham Council plans for a 20mph limit.
Nov
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Birmingham City Council has recently introduced plans to install a 20mph speed limit across the city’s residential roads. The proposal would see 90% of the city roads covered by a 20mph speed limit and cost £7m to fully implement over the course of five to seven years. The project would be funded through the Local […]
Highways Agency to open up use of hard shoulders
Nov
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In a potentially beneficial move for Road Hauliers and motorists in general, The Highways Agency (HA) has announced they will temporarily be opening up the hard shoulders of certain areas of motorways to road users.One of the areas involved is the stretch between junctions 19 and 20 on the M4 near Bristol. The trial period […]
Amazon changes shipping requirements
Oct
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This week saw some big news in the world of shipping as retail giants Amazon.com announced a change in some of their shipping requirements. Super Saver Shipping – the popular option that meant items were delivered free as long as the order totalled over $25 dollars in the US – has increased it’s threshold to […]
Drone delivery service launches in Australia
Oct
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With the steady development of drone technology for developing countries continuing, a Sydney based firm as recently launched a commercial book delivery service. Australian startup, Flirtey, has unleashed its flock of flying drones on the Sydney public and claims that “commercial drones are going to become as ubiquitous as aeroplanes”. They have partnered with text […]