When you are sending a shipment having the correct invoice attached is crucial for it to be cleared at customs. One common question arises and that is what is the difference between a commercial invoice and a pro forma invoice? Proforma invoices are written proposals … [read more]
Delivery is a vital component in online retailers’ efforts to ensure that their brand stands out in a growing market. There is always room for improvement when it comes to boosting customer experience. So, without further ado, we are highlighting some of the advantages same … [read more]
Despite being given with the best of intentions there’s bound to be that one gift that for whatever reason you don’t want. The good news is you may still be able to shift this in one way or another. So, can you return your gift … [read more]
As we say hello to 2017, we would like to kick off the New Year by reviewing our 2016 highlights! 2016 was a big year for us with the launch of our brand new online guest booking courier service. This allows you to book a … [read more]
There are only a few more sleeps until Christmas! We are taking the opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and big thank you for reading our blog! Speaking of our blog we have been working throughout the year to compile the best … [read more]
Despite being a time to celebrate the holiday season is also the time parcel thieves begin to pick up the pace. We don’t want for you to get all excited about a parcel only to find its content has been tampered with. That is why … [read more]
Each and every parcel is important. In this blog post, we focus on pharmaceutical couriering, a service that requires a lot of attention. There are a wide variety of requirements relating to those who handle specialist pharmaceutical shipments due to the importance of these goods. … [read more]
Today is Black Friday, which means the majority of people are searching for the offers in preparation for Christmas. But, it isn’t just our local shopping centres that will be met with a swarm of potential customers. Instead, businesses are anticipating an upsurge in online … [read more]
Driverless cars and trucks essentially carry the same purpose. However, there’s something different about the prospect of lorries embracing our roads freely. They bring a whole host of implications, as this not only impacts commercial procedures; it also harbours a certain amount of uncertainty … [read more]
Black Friday is fast approaching and the majority of us are looking to find deals whilst remaining in the comfort of our own homes. We know just how notorious these sales have become! Have you ordered an item online and it hasn’t arrived yet? If … [read more]
Following a stringent audit of both our information security and physical security processes and procedures, Speed Couriers have been awarded FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft) Certification. From the FACT website “The FACT Certification Scheme currently covers over 110 companies of all sizes and is administered … [read more]
Online guest booking services are no stranger to the world of transportation. Booking a taxi to get you from pillar to post is as simple as entering a postcode and hey presto, your taxi has been dispatched. Most firms offer suggestions of places based on … [read more]
As the largest independent couriering company in the Northwest, our team prides itself in ensuring flexible and reliable couriering services to our clients. Generally, courier services and delivery windows both vary. Therefore, finding options to suit you can be easier said than done. This will … [read more]
The thought of a driving test is enough to muster up significant stress. A pass seemingly hangs in the balance. Coming down to a certain extent to the actions of other drivers and the presence of an instructor analysing your every move; daunting to say … [read more]
The long-standing debate; who truly owns the roads? Is it motorists or cyclists? When mentioned, this quarrel leaves many at loggerheads but it isn’t unexpected. Bikers and motorists are divided on the roads itself and that plays a part in what fuels this fire… The … [read more]
The world’s leading moguls are still itching for the chance of being first to put their name on a delivery drone. But, watch this space, a pizza business may just pip them to the post on this one. The international enterprise, Dominos, has already teamed … [read more]
Research reveals that using a mobile device behind the wheel is more of a distraction than both alcohol and drugs. If caught, legislation currently enables the police to administer 3 points on to a license plus the power to impose hefty £100 fine. So, why … [read more]
You’ve securely packaged your parcel, ensuring you’ve used the correct size box, sealed it properly and it’s ready to head to the designated destination. But wait! Your checklist is not complete just yet. Labelling your package precisely is crucial before you send any package … [read more]
As our shopping habits turn to the online world so are our supermarkets. But does this spell the demise of our groceries trips entirely? Dark stores are specifically designed to accommodate contemporary food collection schemes. Essentially dark stores remove the hustle and bustle as well … [read more]
The sun finally set on the RIO 2016 Olympic Games and following team GB’s successes it has ended on an exceptional high. However, the Olympic buzz hasn’t waned here at Speed Couriers. We consider the positions of courier vans in a motoring version of the … [read more]
