Descartes’ Consumer Research highlights the impact of delivery experience on customer satisfaction – retailers must take action to secure customers for the long term

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, today announces the findings of its Consumer Online Delivery Research, which set out to assess consumers’ online purchasing experiences across Europe.

The Commercial Vehicle Show will be back stronger than ever this summer when it opens its doors on 31 August until 2 September at the NEC, Birmingham.

A ‘perfect storm’ of Brexit, Covid-19 and growing ecommerce demands are exacerbating the UK’s HGV driver shortage. The shortage has put pressure on transport operators struggling to recruit HGV and van drivers and the situation is unlikely to change for years to come. It’s not just the logistics industry that is suffering from this issue, the lack of qualified drivers is having a severe knock-on effect on many different sectors, including retail, manufacturing and the public sector.

United Pallet Network – First Class Since 2001

Twenty Years of Success and Growth 

As United Pallet Network (UPN) becomes twenty years old this summer, we take an in depth look at how this high quality pallet network has grown over the past two decades and how its success has been achieved.

Culina Group, the market-leading provider of shared-user FMCG logistics services, has announced an agreement to take over GreenWhiteStar Acquisitions. The terms of the agreement, including consideration, have not been disclosed.

Irish Ferries’ magnificent Isle of Inishmore set sail on the inaugural service from Dover to Calais on Tuesday 29 June, extending its network of award-winning services and providing customers with a new operator choice for travelling across the Channel. Irish Ferries encourages customers to "sea travel differently” – whether for holidays, business trips, reuniting with loved ones, or planning the road trip of a lifetime. With award-winning hospitality and service, onboard duty-free shopping and extensive amenities to make the journey even more special, the holiday really does begin once passengers step onboard.