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Derby Express more than triples the size of its parcel premises to support burgeoning local business

Derby Express, part of The APC delivery network - the largest independent parcel delivery network in the UK - has today announced the opening of a new operational depot at West Meadow Industrial Estate in Derby. The opening comes following continued growth for the business - having recorded 14% overall growth in the last 18 months - spurred by a continued surge in online shopping and preference for home delivery across the region.

Member of The APC Delivery Network, Swift Despatch, invests in electric fleet

Swift Despatch, part of The APC delivery network - the largest independent parcel delivery network in the UK - has launched the first four electric vans in its fleet.

The launch of these electric vehicles (EVs) is part of the business’ ongoing commitment to invest in the growth of its zero-emissions fleet, supporting longer-term Government initiatives to improve air quality across Merseyside and Cheshire, and help the city of Liverpool achieve its target of carbon neutrality by 2030.

The APC records 53% growth in a year that ‘changed the shape of distribution’

The APC delivery network - the largest independent parcel delivery network in the UK - has today announced record results for the 2020/21 financial year*, with profit before tax of £9.2 million, a 53% year-on-year increase.

The effects of the pandemic were seen early in the financial year, with parcel volumes surging and changes to the delivery model - where home delivery became more popular than delivery to business - forcing The APC to adapt quickly to support the changing needs of its 35,000 customers.

APC Overnight’s HR Director, Corina Forman, recognised in top 30 HR Most Influential 2021

Corina Forman, HR Director at APC Overnight, has been named as one of the top 10 HR Practitioners of 2021 by HR Magazine. The top 10 list was unveiled at The HR Most Influential awards ceremony which took place at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.

Member of The APC Delivery Network, Trans UK Logistics, increases its parcel premises by over 65%

Trans UK Logistics, part of The APC delivery network - the largest independent parcel delivery network in the UK - has today announced the opening of a new operational parcel depot at Astbury Business Park in South London. The opening comes following significant growth for the business - having recorded a 42% year-on-year growth in deliveries - spurred by a continued surge in online shopping across the Capital.