Courier Industry News

How has the gig economy revolutionised courier insurance? There is little doubt that the offer insurance companies provide to couriers has seen great changes in recent times. This is mainly down to the so-called 'Gig' economy which many couriers are employed in now. This way of working sees couriers picking up work when they [...]

Shoppers' demands boost courier firms Whilst many consumers regularly use online shopping, it seems that an increasing number of people are looking for faster delivery times. According to a study carried out by Whistl, almost 1 in 5 want same or next-day delivery services when they’re shopping online. Although consumers in large cities are [...]

The self employed courier insurance minefield If you’re getting started as a courier, and using your own vehicle to transport parcels, you’ve probably struggled to find insurance which covers you during working hours. The phrase you’re probably fed up with hearing is “Hire and Reward”. Essentially, the courier company is hiring your services and [...]

What to look for when taking out courier insuranceIf you are setting up in business as a courier then arranging courier insurance is vital. You may even be working for an employer who expects you to sort this out yourself. Whatever the reasons you are needing to take out courier insurance, knowing what to look [...]

Are electric vehicles money-savers for taxi drivers and couriers? Taxi drivers and local van couriers have been among the most enthusiastic adopters of electric and hybrid vehicles as they bring significant lower costs per mile. New models will spread those benefits to more commercial vehicle users. Although getting the best value for money for [...]

Uber announces new courier insurance plans Breaking news in the world of courier insurance revolves around Uber. The global tech transportation company has revealed that independent couriers working for Uber Eats will be able to access free insurance cover in nine European countries. This free insurance package will be available to any independent couriers [...]

Hermes Guarantee Christmas Deliveries Hermes, the consumer courier delivery specialist, has offered both its clients and the consumers of their clients a money back guarantee on deliveries not made in the build up before Christmas. This will be the 5th year that Hermes has made its 'Hermes Guaranteed Christmas Delivery Promise' which helps retailers [...]

Van market declined by 4.2% in September 2017 The SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) released figures for the registration of new LCV’s on 4th September 2017 with sales of 57,368 vehicles being registered, this is a full 4.2% down compared with September 2016. The LCV market saw division in September with the [...]

Much Tougher Emissions Tests for New Cars In an attempt to produce more realistic emissions and fuel economy data for new cars, the next few months will see the introduction and overhaul of emissions testing for new vehicles. The new tests will measure fuel consumption rates, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide presence, particulates by [...]

Van Mayhem - Van Registrations Hit an All-Time High August has seen a healthy increase in the registrations of vans throughout the UK, and the 1.5% increase has cemented its position as the best August performance in 12 years. Whilst overall registrations have increased by 1.5%, smaller vans in the category of 2.0-2.5 Tonnes [...]

Mayor of London unveils new proposals for London Road Charges The Freight Transport Association (FTA) stated that the new road charge proposals announced by the Mayor of London could prove to have a positive impact for freight operators. The scheme is said to measure road charge rates based on several different factors, including the distance [...]

Amazon’s Logistics investment – Has it paid off? International e-delivery company ParcelHero comments on Amazons quarterly profit report, stating that the “Jam tomorrow” transport plans have paid off. Amazon have recently announced a healthy return of $1.07 per share in its most recent report for Q1. ParcelHero have attributed this profit growth to its [...]

How Will London’s Toxicity Charge Affect the Courier Industry? There has always been the mumbling of environmental and ecological concern surrounding the growing courier industry. With such a vast network of vehicles almost always active, technological advancements are trying to steer us towards the use of more environmentally friendly vehicles, and away from older [...]

Knowledge Is Power – Know Your Courier Insurance If you have been a courier already, then you may be well aware of the insurance requirements that come along with the business. If you are looking to venture into the industry than this may be your first time reading up on how courier insurance works. In [...]

Could you courier for cash this Christmas? As online shopping grows in popularity, the influx of parcels on the postal service over the festive season gets bigger year on year. For many retailers, the solution has been to contract the services of a courier company, and that means that there are plenty of couriering jobs [...]