APC Overnight
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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.

Northern Ireland Shipping Guide
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Northern Ireland Shipping Guide

Brexit and COVID-19 have dramatically impacted trade between the Mainland UK and Northern Ireland. Compared to the free trade that once occurred, businesses must dutifully follow numerous rules and regulations. If you’re looking to ship goods to Northern Ireland, YDL is here to help. As experts in business logistics, we’re here to help you deliver goods to Northern Ireland efficiently and smoothly. Learn more about the new protocols in our Norther Ireland Shipping Guide here.

How to Ship to Northern Ireland

Before Brexit, trade between Northern Ireland and the UK was simple as they were considered wholly one entity. Consequently, rules that applied to the UK also applied to Northern Ireland. However, following Brexit, the UK government and the EU created new regulations specific to Northern Ireland trade. The government officially considers these temporary, but the latest update to Norther Ireland trade guidance was in July of 2021.

Shipping to Consumers in Northern Ireland

Suppose you have customers on a consumer level in Northern Ireland. In that case, there are no new requirements for the customer receiving goods. Likewise, if you are shipping items to a business, and the total value of the goods is under £135, the company in Northern Ireland also doesn’t need to accommodate any new requirements.

Shipping Goods under £135 in Northern Ireland

A few extra steps are required to ship goods under £135 to a business in Northern Ireland. Any excise goods that are already UK duty paid do not need to be declared to customers. However, there is still a liability to excise duty in Northern Ireland. This is offset by any paid in the UK, however. Check out the UK Government page for more information.

Shipping Goods Over £135 in Northern Ireland

Businesses based in Northern Ireland receiving goods from a company in Great Britain must fill out a declaration form. Certain items are restricted and cannot be shipped to Northern Ireland without further steps. These include:

  • Agrifoods, live animals and plant products
  • Chemicals subject to REACH controls
  • Drug Precursor Chemicals
  • Wine and Spirits
  • Contact us today for further advice

Moving Goods from Northern Ireland to the UK

There are essentially no new requirements beyond minor EU laws for the vast majority of goods moving to the UK From Northern Ireland. However, an import declaration will be required in Great Britain and an export declaration in Northern Ireland.

 

For more guidance on new Northern Ireland Shipping requirements, contact YDL today. Our expert team will help you make the best of our services as a leading UK logistics provider. From APC overnight delivery to hazardous chemicals and warehousing, we help your business logistics run as smoothly as possible. Check out more of our guides for more information on the services YDL offers.

YDL Warehousing Benefits
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Why choose YDL for Warehousing

In a world dominated by eCommerce, fast and efficient logistics are vital. Every aspect of your supply chain must be quick, intertwined and ready to go with every order. YDL offers a complete and comprehensive logistics service, including warehousing. Trusting YDL for both your warehousing and logistics offers numerous advantages.

Learn more about the benefits of YDL warehousing for your business below.

What is YDL Warehousing?

YDL has over 200,000 sq ft of warehousing available for our logistics customers. We offer this fully-staffed warehouse for secure storage, distribution and more.

Benefits of YDL warehousing

The more consolidated your logistics and supply chain is, the faster orders can be fulfilled. Our YDL staff are masters of fast and efficient logistics. By trusting YDL for both your delivery and warehousing, you ensure you can deliver products as effectively as possible.

Our warehousing services are particularly well-suited to eCommerce businesses. Unlike Brick-and-Mortar stores, many eCommerce businesses don’t have the physical space to store supplies and finished products.

As the eCommerce sector has grown over the pandemic, supply shortages have worsened. From semi-conductors to turkey, supplies of all kinds are quickly dwindling.  If you’re looking to stockpile supplies, warehouse space can be expensive, and renting your own warehouse can be incredibly costly. Utilising our warehousing services can help keep stockpiling costs down and ensure that your items will be with you as soon as they are required.

Why trust YDL?

YDL is a unique, genuinely independent carrier of all freight. Our partnerships with APC and TPN allow us to store and deliver parcels pallets and more efficiently. In addition, we offer a wide range of services to suit the needs of your business and your customers. We can provide you with the services you need to get your supplies delivered from hazardous chemicals to overnight tracked delivery.

YDL has won countless awards for continued excellence in our logistics and warehousing services. We are proud winners of “The Logichem European Supply Chain Project of the Year’. We work with our partners to offer you over 100 depots for our parcel and pallet services, ensuring your logistics are handled efficiently nationwide.

You can find more information on our services, accomplishments, and team right here on our site. In addition, our news page is home to countless articles just like this one, covering all of our services and the nature of the business behind them.

 

We hope this guide has helped you to understand the benefits of trusting YDL for your warehousing needs. Contact us today to enquire about our warehousing and logistics services via the phone or our contact form.

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Who Are APC?
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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.

 

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Why Work for YDL?

Transport and Logistics services are in high demand following the tumultuous events o9f the past few years, leading to expansion here at YDL. We provide a local service nationwide with a variety of delivery options to meet client’s needs.

We currently have positions open for Van Drivers, as well as Class 1 and 2 Drivers. Working for YDL offers various opportunities and benefits, all enjoyed alongside a caring and committed team. Learn more about our opportunities at YDL and why you should join our team here.

Why Work for YDL?

YDL offers various benefits at every level of our organisation. These ensure our team is rewarded for their hard work as the premier logistics provider in Yorkshire & The North East.

We offer both Private Medical and Dental Insurance as a part of our package, ensuring you receive the best quality care in these trying times. These benefits come alongside steep gym membership discounts alongside access to discounts at many high street retail locations.

If you’re into pumping iron or shop therapy, YDL is here to help you for working hard to help others.

What positions do we have available?

YDL is currently searching for Class 1, Class 2 and Van Drivers to join our fleet.

Van Driver

We’re searching for new van drivers with full UK driving licenses. We’re looking to provide multi-drop delivery services in localised areas for YDL customers, so those with experience in commercial collection and goods delivery are required. Our Van Drivers are offered competitive pay alongside the benefits listed above.

Class 2 Driver

We are looking for certified Class 2 Drivers to join the YDL fleet. We are looking for extensive knowledge and experience with UK transport law and multi-drop delivery services. Experience in driving curtain side vehicles, chiefly those at 18t/26t, Is required. Our Class 2 Drivers complete local collection and delivery routes for competitive pay and our suite of benefits.

Class 1 Driver

YDL is looking for Class 1 Drivers for night trunking, haulage and multi-drop services. You must be a current holder of a CPC Driver card and a Tachograph card, with an excellent driving record and intimate knowledge of road transport laws. As with the other positions, we offer a highly competitive pay range plus our full suite of benefits.

 

We can’t wait to welcome you to our YDL team, which is ever-expanding to meet the growing needs of the UK logistics market. Learn more about our range of services and current events via our in-depth blogs today. From Hazchem shipping to next day delivery, there’s always variety at YDL for both employees and customers alike, thanks to our close partnership with various logistics partners. So contact us today or head to our recruitment page to begin your journey with the YDL team.

YDL August 2021 Business Update
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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.

Meet The Team
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Introducing The YDL Team: Part 1

YDL is all about local logistics. Whether it’s international delivery or next day right next door – we’re committed to being open, quality and a solid positive for the local business opportunity. That’s why this week we’re taking a break from informing you about our amazing range of delivery options to meet your needs on a local or national scale to give you some info on our amazing YDL team, starting with our Sales Executive Lauren! But why is it important to know about our team, and what does the YDL team’s transparency mean for your deliveries? Learn all of this and more below!

Benefits of knowing the YDL team

When you’re dealing with the big, global logistics companies – it becomes very easy to get lost in the machine. You’re not their customer, your customer number #923403967. Points of contact can be nigh impossible to find and information (especially in these trying times) is often scant at best. YDL doesn’t work like that. We provide a human face to a superhuman service. Whether you’re dealing with our Hazchem shipping services as a part of the Hazchem Network or our APC Overnight Deliveries, there’s always a YDL team member ready to help out!

Speaking of YDL team members, we’d like to introduce you to one of our finest Sales Executives – Lauren Drinkald

Lauren Drinkald Biography

Lauren has been with the YDL team since June 2018, helping big and small businesses alike deal with their logistical needs. Even during the pandemic, where the Sales team was split at home between Teesside and York, Lauren was able to keep the wheels of local business moving with quality deliveries! Lauren is a lover of food from countless cultures and nations across the globe, but her true passion is local UK Delivery! One thing Lauren does NOT like however is holding hands…

Before her time with YDL, Lauren Drinkald was known as a British Champion Gymnast! That flexibility carries over into the flexible delivery options she is able to offer our clients as a part of our team, to ensure we nail the landing with our service!

 

We hope this introduction to our new YDL ‘Meet The Team’ Series of articles has shown you not only the benefits of trusting an open and honest local logistics service for your delivery needs across the UK but also a more personal side of our amazing Sales Executive Lauren Drinkald! Keep an eye out on our social media channels for more Meet The Team content throughout the coming months. On our blogs, you’ll find monthly content on our site covering all aspects of our logistics services. If you’re interested in our amazing delivery services across the UK and beyond, contact us today.

Local Logistics Explained
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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.

Vs Traditonal Mail
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Packet Up: How We Beat Traditional Mail Services

This lockdown has shown the whole world the importance of efficient and expedient logistics services. Unfortunately, traditional mail services have struggled to offer an acceptable level of quality for the ever-growing customer base in both the commercial and public sectors. Here at YDL, we’ve endeavoured to meet and exceed expectations with our APC Overnight and packet services, designed for the quick and efficient deliveries traditional providers just can’t seem to handle during this pandemic. Learn more about how YDL compares to traditional mail services right here in this article.

Local & Fragile Delivery Experts

APC Overnight Delivery is brought to you by experienced couriers with extensive local knowledge and delicate handling skills. Our team can deliver across the UK, Ireland, Europe and Internationally at a rapid pace. They know every route, every little shortcut. That’s why we’re confident enough to offer you timed delivery services. No matter where you are on Earth, YDL can make sure your package is signed, sealed and delivered on time for you and/or your customers’ needs. We offer delivery services in the following times and categories:

  • Dedicated Liquid Service
  • Fragile Service
  • Ireland and International
  • Saturday before 9am,10am or 12pm
  • Security Service
  • Weekday before 10am
  • Weekday before 12pm
  • Weekday before 4pm
  • Weekday before 9am
  • Weekday town and city before 7:30am

Flexible Delivery Packet Service

Smaller deliveries require flexibility which the inefficient traditional services often struggle to offer. We offer two packet services alongside our parcel deliveries to ensure we always have an ideal logistics solution for you.  These are as follows:

MailPack

MailPack is designed for packet deliveries that weigh in at less than 1kg. we provide you with a branded, A4 sized plastic Bag for easy hassle-free shipping.

CourierPack

CourierPack covers deliveries of a maximum 5kg weight. For these, we provide you with an easy-to-use Branded A3 Plastic bag.

Why Choose APC Overnight Delivery

There are countless reasons to choose us over traditional mail services, with the points above being just a small selection of the countless benefits and improvements we bring to your logistics solution. Here’s a quick rundown on a few of the benefits of choosing YDL and APC Overnight Delivery:

  • One of the Lowest Prices for a premium delivery service – with all the bells and whistles you expect
  • 2 Hour delivery ETA for precise schedulingab
  • Follow the van tracking, making sure you know where your item is every step of its journey
  • Premium timed services available as mentioned prior
  • Saturday services available for those essential deliveries that just can’t wait
  • Security and fragile service available for high value and fragile items
  • Insurance available, in case the worst happens to your parcel

We hope this guide has shown you why it is vital that your business chooses YDL and APC Overnight Deliveries over your traditional mail services. For worldwide delivery at incredible speed and efficiency, trust YDL as your logistics provider and contact us today.

Big Orders
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How we Deal with Big Orders

When choosing a company that will deliver your parcel, your logistics provider’s ability to deal with large orders should be carefully considered. Every company that helps in delivering parcels has a timeline during which the parcel will get delivered. Here at YDL, we offer a variety of delivery options to ensure your business can get essential entities delivered in the way most convenient to you. Learn how we deal with high-volume logistics and the services we provide below.

How does YDL deal with big orders?

Here at YDL, we know how to deal with big orders. As apart of TPN, we have over 100 depots across the UK capable of dealing with pallets. We also have over 200,000 sq. ft. of warehouse capacity ready for your business to take advantage of. We are ready to offer same-day delivery and haulage, as well as international delivery. To top it all off, we even offer comprehensive hazEsentially, we deal with the biggest orders the same way we do any logistical need your business has. Exactly how you want us to.

Why do you need to choose YDL for your parcel delivering job?

So, why choose YDL for your big deliveries? You now know the options we offer, but why choose this company to provide them? We firmly believe that YDL is unique in its sector. We are a completely independent

You can even locate your parcel’s current location after booking, so you will know when it will get delivered.

You know the place from where you can get your parcel delivered on time and safely. Suppose you don’t want to take any chances because you might end up losing your important stuff before it gets delivered to its actual destination if you do take a chance. It would be better to choose the safest way of delivering your parcel, YDL.

Big doesn’t just mean volume. Here at YDL, we work closely with the Hazchem network, as mentioned in a prior blog. The Hazchem Network is the only ADR and hazardous chemical goods pallet network in the UK. YDL can safely handle chemical pallets of a variety of quantities across the mainland UK and islands. With over 2000 pallets and parcels being delivered by the Hazchem network a night, you’re in safe hands.

 

We hope this guide helps you understand the benefits and reasons for choosing YDL as your logistics partner. Learn more about the benefits of YDL in our ever-growing collection of blogs on our site. click through our array of information on the types of logistics we are able to handle via the Hotbar, or simply contact us today to discuss the logistic and delivery services your business needs from the experts here at YDL.