The Future of European Logistics- Infographic
Logistics has become an integral part of everyday business. Here, we examine what the future holds for the industry in Europe.
Telematics and Green Fuels Offer Solutions to Road Freight Challenges
Research indicates that the trucking industry in America surpassed $700 million in 2014. In Europe, road transport is the biggest carrier of goods in terms of tonnage, with 46 million tonnes carried daily. The sector accounts for approximately 70% of the 11.2 million people employed in logistics in Europe. The…
Internet Safety When Shopping Online via Mobile
With sales in online retail expected to grow by 18.4% in 2015 and exceed €220 billion in 2016, there can be little doubt that E-Commerce is the fastest growing retail market in Europe. The benefits to the consumer, such as convenience, price comparison, variety and discretion make shopping online increasingly…
Irish Exports Successes
Irish exports and their successes are something that we believe should be celebrated and the stats in the info-graphic show this. Ireland is a huge success abroad and for St. Patrick’s Day we should shout about it!
Same-Day Delivery
Major outlets in the USA, are capitalising on the ‘ease of ordering’ via tablets, mobiles, to gain market share by offering same day delivery. Companies like Wal-Mart, Macy’s, Amazon, Google, eBay, are driving this growth. Indeed for these big stores if same day delivery is not part of the service,…
Christmas Presents being returned to stores
According to the Daily Mail and KRem.com, thousands of presents will be returned to stores this year. In 2012, presents worth £2.1bn were received and not wanted by the receipent. Indeed it is believed that each adult receives 2 presents they do not want. The 2 unwanted gifts have an…
Getting the Most out of Buying Online
Buying things online can be daunting if you are not used to it. Read our blogs for some top tips to become internet shopping savvy!
Sending parcels to the US, Canada Australia etc.
Some simple advice if you are buying presents to send to your friends and family. If possible buy things that are light and small. When sending parcels by air, you will be charged by weight or parcel size. For example your parcel weight might be 1 Kilo. However, if the…
