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COVID, fast-food and couriers COVID-19 saw restaurant closures and lockdowns, leading to everyone spending a lot of time at home. Consequently, fast-food and takeaway orders rapidly increased. The boom in fast food takeaways quickly resulted in a boom for the courier industry. In a very short space of time, demand for couriers increased rapidly…
Sustainable delivery is becoming an increasingly popular topic; E-commerce has grown exponentially, and with it the courier industry. With more and more courier vehicles on the road adding to greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, courier organisations are becoming increasingly aware of the need for change. This is led by a combination of growing environmental consciousness,…
The Covid-19 pandemic shifted retail more online than ever – this e-commerce growth is great news for those in the courier sector. Read more to learn how you can make the most of this increased demand for retail delivery. E-commerce is on the rise The COVID-19 pandemic saw a significant shift to online shopping due…
Friday 15th January The Supreme Court upheld the judgement on the Financial Conduct Authority’s business interruption test case. Please refer FCA website link: Supreme Court judgment in FCA’s business interruption insurance test case | FCA Whilst we welcome the Supreme Court judgment in favour of the FCA and policyholders it does not mean that all Covid 19…
The High Court sat in session on the 2nd October 2020 to hear submissions from Insurers seeking leave to appeal the judgement that was handed down on the 15th September 2020. The High Court has allowed the “Leap Frog Appeal” which means the case will now bypass the Court of Appeal and move straight to…
Mental health is a state of well-being in which a person can cope with the normal stresses of life, be productive and contribute to the community. Good mental health is essential for functioning as an individual, as an employee and as part of a community. As an employer, it’s crucial to encourage a dialogue and…
As the owner or manager of a transport company, you are committed to ensuring timely, efficient shipments. Whether you oversee a huge fleet of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) or a single vehicle for transporting goods, your profitability hinges on your drivers’ ability to make reliable, punctual deliveries. However, in the rush to make such deliveries,…
Well-trained drivers are the first line of defence against cargo theft Unfortunately, cargo theft presents a considerable problem in the shipping industry. This is largely because from the completion of manufacturing until their purchase by the consumer, goods are most vulnerable to theft during transit. To prevent cargo theft relies on its drivers to act…
Government Urges UK Hauliers to Prepare for a ‘No-deal’ Brexit With only a month remaining until Brexit takes place on 29th March 2019, the UK and EU have yet to establish a proper withdrawal agreement. This leaves the possibility for a no-deal scenario to occur, forcing the UK to become a third country and lack…
One of the most dangerous winter driving hazards is to skid. If it happens at a high speed, the result can be deadly. But most skids can be avoided by simply adjusting to driving conditions and knowing how to recover from a skid. Skids are most likely to occur on curves and turns, so slow…
