East London-based haulage and freight forwarding firm Cargo Worldwide (UK) has entered administration. According to documents filed at Companies House, insolvency experts at KBL Advisory were appointed to the business on 7 June. The company desc…
Despite HGV drivers and couriers enjoying significant pay increases over the last two years, more than 40% of the public said low pay would prevent them from taking a job in last-mile delivery, according to new research. The nationwide survey fo…
The rise in online shopping and courier activities over the last decade means there are now 11 local authority districts in the UK where transport and storage has become the dominant industry, official figures reveal. The Office for National Sta…
Transport and logistics is leading the field in terms of the number of new business premises opening up – thanks to the boom in postal and courier services. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the sector has expanded f…
Parcel carrier Yodel is looking to recruit 4,311 staff as it prepares for the peak season. The roles which are across Yodel’s 50 depots, include couriers, parcel sorters and warehouse operatives. Yodel said its recruitment drive is in response t…
Couriers who capitalised on the e-commerce boom over the last 18 months may need to review their strategies after analysis of the market suggested online sales are levelling out. Research by ParcelHero showed that as shoppers returned to the Hig…