Grow Your Business Overnight with APC
The APC Network is a tightly built community of various delivery companies all around the UK These businesses work together to fulfil deliveries all across the United Kingdom. Here at YDL, we work closely with APC to ensure that we provide our customers with delivery services that are both reliable and trustworthy. This ensures your goods will be delivered in one piece as safe and as soon as possible.
Here at YDL, we work with The APC Network to provide you with quick and efficient deliveries. With over 115 depots across the UK, APC Overnight is one of the largest independent parcel networks in the UK. Find out more about the history of The APC Delivery Network and the benefits of using this service for your business below.
How your Business can Utilise APC?
You can use APC Overnight, regardless of the size of your business. Our APC Network services ensure your products will arrive at their intended destination for the time you need them. We offer tracked delivery services so you know exactly where your goods are at all times. If you are interested in using our APC Overnight services, please get in touch today.
APC Overnight Delivery Services
APC Overnight offers delivery services for the entirety of the United Kingdom. The APC Network is perfect for fulfilling a demanding supply chain in the fast-paced business economy which has emerged coming out of the Covid pandemic. Using The APC Network ensures your package will arrive at its destination on time, every time. Statistics show that APC consistently proves reliable, delivering 99.8% of parcels on time. APC takes advantage of its 115 independent UK depots to guarantee products are shipped quickly across the UK and beyond with our treble award-winning service.
Upon choosing APC Overnight delivery services, you are opting into a premium service that has been used by successful businesses around the UK. APC Overnight provide a trustworthy service to fulfil the most time-critical orders. Whether it’s shipping a product to a customer or having a shipment of products delivered to a location, The APC Network can help.
Customer service you can trust
Here at YDL, we pride ourselves on the best customer service possible. We guarantee the punctuality of your products to their intended location and the safety of the contents within. We work closely with The APC Network to be the best we can be. Providing the best service to your clients for your E-commerce business couldn’t be any easier with our extremely reliable fulfilment network, APC.
We hope this blog has shown you the benefits of using APC Overnight and how this can help take your business to the next level. If you would like to find out more about The APC Network and the services we offer, please get in touch today.
What is APC Overnight Delivery?
To provide you with a complete, flexible and reliable service as a leading logistics provider, YDL is part of The APC delivery network. APC allows us to provide incredibly efficient time delivery services that clients across the UK love. Learn more about APC Overnight Delivery and the numerous benefits it can offer you and your business when you choose YDL as your logistics provider below.
Who Are APC?
Founded in 1994, APC Overnight is a network of experienced delivery companies, such as ourselves, working together to provide excellent overnight delivery services across the UK. We have an in-depth overview of the APC network available here on our site to learn more.
We work with APC to provide incredible overnight delivery services designed to get the goods you need urgently delivered as soon as possible. As a result, APC Overnight consistently delivers 99.8% of parcels on time.
APC Overnight Delivery Explained
APC Overnight Delivery allows you to deliver items at a specific time, date and with a variety of additional security services. APC will enable us to utilise over 115 independent UK depots to ship products quickly and effectively across the UK and beyond.
Benefits of APC Overnight Delivery
APC Overnight Delivery with YDL is perfect for meeting the demands of a fast-paced business environment. Items you need to ship with time-critical requirements, such as next-day delivery for customers. Perishable items are also a perfect choice for our APC Overnight Delivery service.
When you choose APC Overnight Delivery services, you’re choosing a name you can trust for time-critical deliveries. The service of the YDL team and the APC network as a whole is truly next to none.
The APC Overnight Delivery service offers an incredible range of additional products. From boxed freight to click and collect services, YDL is here to ensure your logistics needs are met, however possible.
YDL bolsters our APC overnight delivery service with our partnership with TPN – The Pallet Network. TPN is the premiere pallet network utilised across the UK, perfect for ensuring we can deliver your freight on time every time.
How to utilise APC Overnight Delivery
Follow the link here to book a parcel for APC Overnight Delivery with us today as a new account holder. To book a pallet, or if you’d prefer to handle your delivery over the phone, head over to our contact us page.
We hope this guide has shown you the numerous benefits of the APC Overnight Delivery service. YDL is a leading provider of logistics across the UK and beyond. We’re confident we can get your package delivered as soon as you need it using the APC and TPN Networks. Learn more about the wide range of logistics services we offer, including warehousing and more, with more of our guides today.
Why Choose YDL for 2022
The 2020s have been a tumultuous time for the world of logistics. From COVID to shortages, ensuring your business has the products and materials required to provide a quality service has never been more challenging.
If you’re looking for efficient, reliable and dependable logistics – don’t go at it alone this year. YDL offers affordable and comprehensive logistics services for businesses across the UK. Learn what we can provide your business as one of Yorkshire’s most prominent independent carriers in 2022 below.
Who Are YDL?
YDL has provided comprehensive logistics and delivery services to UK businesses throughout the years. Thanks to our long-standing partnerships with APC and TPN, we now offer nationwide delivery via 150 independent depots. Our warehousing space now totals over 2000,000 square feet, and our range of services continues to grow. In 2022, YDL will be the logistics provider you need to put your business’s best foot forward. Make sure you excel in an eCommerce world that demands customer-first convenience in the supply chain.
Why Choose YDL?
YDL is not just another delivery company. From secure shredding services to the safe and efficient transport of hazardous chemicals across the UK with the Hazchem network, YDL is here to manage and sustain your entire logistics network. We offer an expert team with decades of experience to help you keep customers happy and products going out the door.
In today’s world, customers expect a convenient and expedient delivery service. Whether it be next day or same-day delivery, efficiency and meeting the customer where they are is vital. With the power of the APC Network, the YDL team can provide you with various delivery options that give your customer control of the shipping experience.
Thanks to our long-term partnership with The Palette Network, YDL can offer incredible efficiency in the shipment of the raw material and your products needs in large quantities. We offer over 100 depots with leading track & trace technology that ensures you know where your products are at all times. In addition, as supplies of essential components such as semiconductors continue to dwindle, consolidating your supply chain into a lean operation under our watch can help you sustain your business throughout 2022.
As you can see, YDL is the logistics partner you need to succeed in 2022. From fast and secure deliveries of pallets to warehousing and delivery services that leave customers satisfied every time – we’ve got you covered. So contact our expert logistics team today to ensure you can focus on selling the products you love on a national scale in 2022. Why not read more of our in-depth guides to learn more about our services? From directions on the shipment of hazardous chemicals to the latest updates on our business – YDL is here for you.
Merry Christmas from the YDL Team
Christmas is an incredibly busy period for logistics for both providers and our customers. Now that the presents are sold and delivered, the YDL team sincerely hopes you enjoy your holidays!
This year has presented unprecedented challenges in the logistics industry. From worldwide shortages to accidental traffic jams in globally-vital ports, it’s been a crazy year of helping you manage your supply chain!
Learn about some of the highlights of our year at YDL, how our delivery options measure up to Santa himself, and more!
YDL’s Christmas Highlights
The YDL team is passionate about logistics and our local area. As a part of the APC network, we’ve found opportunities throughout 2021 to display our passion through action. This year, we’ve celebrated our award-winning service alongside APC. We’ve also helped fellow APC partner NEP meet the challenging demand this year has brought.
We looked after our own this year too. Our partnership with Westfield Health has allowed us to offer our staff private healthcare and dental plans as we recruit more and more HGV drivers. In addition, our new vehicles now feature the logo of the leading local charity “York Against Cancer”, helping to spread awareness from our depots and beyond.
How we Stack up to Santa
When Jolly Saint Nick rolls down the chimney late on Christmas Eve, he has learnt to master the efficiency of his supply chain. Over just one night, according to The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Santa has to travel at over 650 miles per second to deliver around 321,300 tons of cargo!
Whilst we aren’t travelling that fast, with over 115 national depots alongside overnight tracked delivery, we can confidently supply your business at a speed Santa wouldn’t sneeze at!
Smooth, fast logistics are a vital aspect of modern business. Customers demand efficiency and convenience in an ever more interconnected world. Unlike Santa, we don’t just deliver presents through chimneys. We can deliver everything from packages to hazardous chemicals across the UK and internationally, with a wide variety of delivery options available.
If you’re looking for your own Santa’s Grotto – we’ve got you covered here too. YDL offers over 200,000 sq ft of warehousing space for all of your materials, presents, et cetera. Warehousing is a great way to consolidate our supply chain for next year. Learn more about our warehousing services here.
Once again, Merry Christmas from the YDL Team! We’re looking forward to continuing to work with APC, our loyal customers and the new customers we’ll meet across 2022. Contact YDL to begin your logistics journey for the new year or learn more with our guides. We offer frequent updates and technical information on all aspects of our part in the logistics industry. Thank you for reading!
Who Are APC?
To ensure your logistics are handled with the highest quality care and attention, YDL works with a variety of delivery networks and depots. These partners provide a wide range of delivery options to the customer with incredible reliability and consistency.
As a part of the esteemed Blue Chip APC Overnight Delivery Network, we’re able;e to provide incredible and reliable logistics on a national level without sacrificing our stellar service.
Learn all about our partners at APC, the services they allow us to provide and their history below with YDL.
Who is APC?
Founded in 1994, APC is built upon the foundation of many incredibly experienced delivery companies committed to providing a leading overnight service for the UK. APC, and by extension its partner network, grow via a consistent commitment to the latest technology and finding new, efficient ways to bring the materials and products the nation needs to the warehouses of the world.
APC have been the recipients of countless awards thanks to their continued commitment to safety and high-quality service. These include:
- 2x ‘Business Of The Year’ from the Express & Star
- 2013 National Courier Association’s Best Parcel Delivery Network
- 2017 Corporate Safety Award from the National Courier Awards
- 2017 Bronze RoSPA award in recognition of the safety measures undertaken by APC and the employees within
- 2013 ‘Network Of The Year’ at the prestigious Motor Transport Awards, thanks to their work in the 2012 London Olympics
What does APC offer?
APC provides YDL with the capacity to complete efficient and affordable overnight tracked deliveries for our customers. This logistics service is vital for many businesses, where fast delivery and an orderly supply chain are critical for ensuring they continue to compete in their market. APC also allows us to work across 155 independent depots around the country and work within unique delivery requirements. From time-critical deliveries to international and fragile delivery services, APC provides us with the ability to meet your logistics needs every time.
Learn More About APC
We have more guides covering the logistic services we provide with APC in-depth here on our site. Learn more about the benefits of choosing a renowned APC-backed logistics provider with more of the content available here on our site.
Interested in our services provided under the APC network? YDL is a leading logistics provider working internationally to ensure your operations run smoothly without sacrificing our quality service. From overnight tracked APC delivery to handling hazardous materials with the Hazchem Network, YDL works with various networks to provide you with a quality service every time.
Contact YDL today via email or telephone to ensure your business excels in the logistics department, or browse our services pages to learn more about what we offer.
What’s Going On at YDL? August 2021 Business Update
YDL, much like our parcels, moves pretty quick. So there’s always something going on over here. Last time we walked you through our latest work for one of our excellent LPC partners, ensuring they could keep up with the increased load. This time, we want to walk you through our latest business updates. Learn more about who we are and what we’re doing as a leading UK Logistics Provider below with YDL.
Our Partnership with Westfield Health
The importance of our health has been thrust to the forefront of our minds following the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, ensuring our workers have the necessary insurance and health benefits to living happy and stress-free lives was a priority for us these past few months.
We’re proud to announce our partnership with Westfield Health. Westfield Health will provide private medical and dental insurance for our YDL team, keeping medical costs down and the quality of treatment high. Alongside this insurance, Westfield Health offers heavy discounts on both gym memberships and many high street stores. We’re incredibly proud of providing our workers with a competitive private health plan that offers incredible savings across the UK.
Recruitment at YDL
Have our new health benefits caught your eye? YDL is hiring! Our team is constantly growing and expanding across the UK. We now have open roles in our driving and warehouse divisions, alongside new openings for customer services at our York and County Durham depots. These roles include:
- HGV Class 1 drivers
- HGV Class 2 drivers
- Warehouse & FLT Drivers
- Customer Services Advisors
Of course, our openings are ever-changing. YDL is an incredibly diverse company that has a variety of roles to find your passion. We offer a friendly working environment, incredible benefits like our new health plan, and a clear path for progression. Please help us keep local businesses running smoothly!
We hope this guide has shown you what’s going on over here at YDL this August. We are an ever-expanding and innovative logistics provider. We are always looking to offer a broader range of delivery options and warehousing to our customers, alongside benefits for our employees. Learn more about our logistics services in our range of blogs or contact us today to begin your logistics journey.
How Local Logistics Keeps Clients Happy
The local logistics of many businesses is n-‘Ever Given’ the spotlight it deserves. Terrible puns aside, the fiasco at the Suez Canal makes it clear that international logistics is a delicate house of cards. When your international system falls apart, ensuring you have a local logistics provider who’s ready to do their part to keep your business operating as effectively as possible can massively reduce the stress deliveries and supplies can often bring.
YDL is one of the largest independent carriers of parcels and pallets in Yorkshire and the North East. With the logistics options we offer we firmly believe we can keep our clients happy, no matter what happens on a global scale. If that’s got your attention, learn more about our services here at YDL below.
YDL Time-critical Deliveries
YDL works closely with multiple delivery networks in order to easily meet clients’ needs for fast and reliable delivery. APC Overnight Tracked Delivery is just one of the services we offer that easily allows us to offer an efficient and easily monitored delivery service you can depend upon at any moment. When international complications arise, you want your national inventory moved to the right places as soon as possible. APC Overnight Tracked Delivery ensures customers orders are still delivered and your business can operate smoothly as possible whilst the situation is resolved. If you need logistics sorted quickly on a local level, YDL is the provider to trust.
YDL Pallet Services
Finding a local pallet delivery service you can depend upon is a tough task. Unless, of course, you choose YDL. We work closely with TPN pallet network to offer over 100 depots across the UK for efficient storage and delivery. We offer incredible flexibility not even most international logistics providers can bring to the table. from dedicated day to next day, we’re confident our pallet delivery options can be tailored to meet your supply and inventory needs. When international services come to a standstill or complications arise, you can rest assured knowing your local supply needs are being met as efficiently as ever.
YDL Hazchem Delivery
As we’ve discussed in our Hazchem shipping guide prior, we work closely with the Hazchem Network to provide you with the sophisticated delivery service you need to transport hazardous materials on a national level. This is a service few provide and out of the few that do you can rest assured you’re getting the best when you trust The Hazchem Network, winner of ‘The Logichem European Supply Chain Project of the Year’. We’re able to offer time-critical delivery of supplies few can deliver at all, alongside tail lift services from a 100% compliant ADR fleet.
YDL hopes this guide has shown you exactly how we keep our clients happy with consistent, efficient and excellent delivery – regardless of international events. If your business is interested in our vast array of delivery options, contact us today or browse the rest of our site for more info.
Why You Need Professional Logistics For 2021
2020 was certainly a tumultuous year, filled with surprises and incredible changes that have no doubt led your business down a very different path than the one you began upon in January. If 2020 has taught UK business anything, it’s the importance of logistics to stay afloat. There’s no doubt an unprecedented amount of businesses that will have locked down for good, so to speak, without an eCommerce platform and delivery service. As the very last Christmas presents find their way to their new homes, and we prepare for the finale of this year of twists and turns, let’s recap the lessons 2020 has taught us and how a professional logistics team like YDL can make 2021 just that much easier for your business.
1. Logistical Needs Can Change At A Moment’s Notice
From supply shortages to increased delivery demand, every aspect of the logistical chain can change at a moment’s notice. This is true regardless of current events, but a global pandemic has indeed highlighted this unavoidable truth for businesses across the UK. Your logistical needs will change, and you need a delivery partner ready to adapt with them. As lockdowns continue into early next year, thankfully with a vaccine in sight, trust our vast array of shipping options here at YDL. For top-quality shipping, including Hazchem and pallet shipping, contact us today.
2. Current Events Impact Logistics
Obvious, but vital to remember. Your business might be dealing with agriculture, but the current medical crisis will affect it. You need to be prepared as a business to stay in tune with the world around you to ensure you can continue to operate efficiently and effectively no matter what changes 2021 will bring. For example, the possibility of a no-deal Brexit leaves future trade and shipping between the UK and the EU in a serious state of uncertainty. Allow logistics experts to handle the headaches, so you can continue to deliver to your customers the best products around.
3. Customers Demand Quality Logistics
Next-Day, Same-day, Yesterday, customers want their items as soon as possible. COVID has shown us that the seller that can get items out the quickest will always prevail. Just look at the fiasco around the PS5 and Series X launch. Passionate customers are willing to pay thousands on top of the retail price to third-party sellers due to a lack of stock. Shipping complications in this eCommerce-dominated world will cost you countless sales. Every out-of-stock item, week-plus delivery time can irrevocably damage your customers’ loyalty. Ensure you can meet the demand with our YDL delivery options designed to ensure your products are reaching customers in a timeframe and budget your business needs.
If you are to take any lesson away from 2020, let it be this one. Logistics are more important than ever at this time and your business must put its best foot forward to ensure its survival. YDL is ready to serve your business, with logistics packages tailored to suit your business requirements. After all, we’re the people who ensure your needs are “Handled with Care- by People that Care”. Contact us today to begin your journey with us.