While it may seem the work will never end up to Christmas, the new year can bring a different experience for couriers. All the festive madness very quickly gets replaced by a lull as everyone tries to tighten the belts and cutting back. Work dries up and jobs become few and far between. Many retailers […]
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What Measure Do Couriers Need to Take with COVID-19?
May
26
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There is a big debate whether couriers should be classed as essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people believe their services are required to help the community deal with lockdown and individual needs. Whatever you believe, couriers are still out in the public working hard. So how can we keep them and the people […]
Fancy a pint whilst posting your parcel?
Aug
28
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A pub in a small town in East Sussex is offering punters the chance to grab a pint whilst posting their mail, as The Nutley Arms, Nutley, becomes an outreach site for post office services. The establishment near Uckfield will receive regular visits from the sub-postmistress of Ridgewood Post Office, Sue Gothard, during the week […]
Are you prepared for the Christmas Rush?
Oct
5
5
No matter who you ask, everyone seems to be agreeing that 2012 is disappearing as fast as the wind. You might not want to believe it, but Christmas is only 80 days away and parcels will start winging their way across the country in ever increasing numbers long before those 80 days are up; if […]
Check the provider’s reputation before accepting!
Jul
2
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Today’s economic climate means that budgets are tight and pennies count. Everything from reducing your electricity bill to saving money on delivery can make a difference in the long run, and finding cheap parcel delivery methods to bring down costs, whether you have a large number of parcels to send or just one can help […]
Focus on P4D
Jun
29
29
It’s difficult to know which parcel company to trust with your packages, especially when some have a reputation for being inconsiderate with items. That’s why DeliveryQuoteCompare.com has a recommended list of parcel companies. One of those is P4D. P4D offers competitive rates on a wide range of parcel delivery services by working in conjunction with […]
Focus on: Parcelforce
Jun
22
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It’s difficult to know which parcel company to trust with your packages, especially when some have a reputation for being inconsiderate with items. That’s why DeliveryQuoteCompare.com has a recommended list of parcel companies. One of those is Parcelforce, which is one of the top five parcel delivery companies in the UK. Parcelforce Worldwide is part […]
Are there some items that can’t be sent via parcel delivery services?
Jun
7
7
When you use a standard parcel delivery service, it’s not just the delivery company’s size restrictions that you need to consider. Most delivery companies also have a list of goods that are entirely prohibited, plus a list of goods that are excluded from delivery compensation. Standard list of prohibited goods: Aerosols Alcoholic liquids with an […]
What should I do if my parcel goes missing?
May
29
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When you need to send a parcel, don’t forget to find out what insurance options are available to you. In the rare event of a parcel going missing or being damaged in transit, insurance is important. Different couriers and parcel delivery companies offer different insurance packages as standard. Insurance details may be on the parcel […]
How the bonus bank holiday will affect parcel delivery
May
15
15
To mark 60 years of The Queen’s reign, Diamond Jubilee celebrations will centre around an extended weekend this summer. The late May bank holiday has been moved to Monday 4 June, and an additional bank holiday will take place on Tuesday 5 June. If you need to use a parcel delivery service during that time, […]