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UK hauliers ditch container work in favour of Amazon ‘gold rush’

Posted on December 12, 2021 by | 1 comment

Container drayage hauliers are shifting to driving for Amazon. It’s a clear economic case— they can make more per shift driving for Amazon, and with easier work.

Of course it is the holiday season, and there is plenty of Amazon work. That may not be true after the season is over.

But it shows the line of thought independent trucking firms follow. And the same would be true for owner drivers. They are tired of being jerked around by container shipping firms.

Cargo movers need to start being sensitive to the drivers’ concerns.

By Nick Savvides 08/12/2021

UK hauliers ditch container work in favour of Amazon ‘gold rush’ – The Loadstar

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Amazon blinks as transport costs surge and pushes use of collection points

Posted on October 15, 2021 by | 1 comment

The last mile is problematic for customer delivery. Amazon’s enthusiasm for ever faster delivery is causing some pain for the company. Maybe it’s the driver shortage?

The Amazon lockers, or collection points, are one way of reducing pain. The customer needs to do the last mile, and there is only one stop for the delivery van. Offering an inducement to use one is one way to get customers to try them. It might work for customers who are out and about every day, and probably drive by one. For stay-at-homes, especially during the pndemic, maybe not.

There’s no easy solution for last-mile delivery.

By Ian Putzger, Americas correspondent 15/10/2021

Amazon blinks as transport costs surge and pushes use of collection points – The Loadstar

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