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The surge in Internet shopping has contributed to a dramatic increase in parcel volumes over the peak Christmas period for home delivery specialist Hermes.
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The surge in Internet shopping has contributed to a dramatic increase in parcel volumes over the peak Christmas period for home delivery specialist Hermes. As a result, during December the company delivered almost 15 million items on behalf of leading high street, online and catalogue retailers, representing a rise of 40 per cent compared to a year earlier.
The 1st of December was the busiest day of the month with 710,000 parcels handled in the network, representing an increase of 30 per cent over the 2010 peak day. This record day was more than a week earlier as consumers looked to avoid the disruptions of the previous year caused by the widespread snow across the UK. Overall, Hermes experienced a total of 16 record days of deliveries over the course of December, handling more than 600,000 items on 8 different occasions. Jon Tobbell, Commercial Director, of Hermes in the UK commented: "With Internet sales breaking all records this Christmas we have seen increased demand for our flexible, high-quality home delivery solution. The supply chain is a critical part of any retail operation, especially during the peak trading period, so we are working closely with our customers to provide a first-rate consumer experience." "We are now partner of choice for an increasing number of retailers within the UK handling more than 140 million parcels each year."
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