Yodel has strongly defended itself against claims that delays to deliveries of the new PlayStation 5 are its fault, as customers struggle to get hold of the console. The much anticipated PS5 was released in the UK on 19 November, but lockdown restrictions mean people cannot buy one in the shops. The BBC reported that […]
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Wincanton has won a new five-year contract with cycle and car accessories retailer Halfords to manage its entire transport operations for UK and Ireland. Under the contract, Wincanton will transport over 63.5 million items per year from the retailer’s three distribution centres to its network of nearly 400 stores across the UK and Ireland. This […]
Paint and sealant supplier PPG Industries has renewed its contract with Norbert Dentressangle for a further 18 months. PPG, which provides paint, coatings and sealant for the UK Ministry of Defence and customers in the construction, industrial, consumer and transportation markets, has extended the contract to include next day delivery. The new contract will see […]
FTA MD of membership and policy James Hookham has said he is not surprised third party logistics companies (3PLs) have proved unwilling to discuss their role in the application of penalty charges for non-compliant deliveries at retailers’ distribution centres, and advised hauliers unhappy about having to pay the fines to stop taking on contracts that […]