Celtic Couriers is on the starting blocks for the Olympics
Together with APC Overnight, Celtic Couriers is getting ready to cope with the logistical challenges posed by the Games.
“Preparation is everything and we have been planning for the Olympics for some time,” said Celtic Couriers general manager Gareth Jenkins.
“At the heart of our Olympic mission is making sure that our customers continue to receive the high quality delivery services they have come to expect.”
The games are the largest sporting event ever staged in the UK and have been hailed by Peter Hendy, London’s Transport Commissioner, as “Britain’s largest peacetime logistical exercise”.
The expected number of spectators alone is estimated at nine million plus. This is in addition to all the athletes and officials. The Games will have a tremendous impact on all businesses - not only in central London, but also other parts of the UK where events are taking place.
With the changes to routes, road closures and additional vehicle security there will inevitably be disruptions and obstacles to overcome.
APC Overnight has been working very closely with the Olympic Working Party for a number of months to ensure that the disruption is kept to a minimum, in the run up to and during the weeks of the Games.
There will be additional vehicles operating within the severely impacted areas to maintain APC Overnight’s high service levels.
A spokesman for the APC Overnight network (which includes Celtic Couriers) said: “Despite this, there may be circumstances beyond our control where deliveries and collections may be affected.
“The Olympic Sponsor will be responsible for the ‘FinaI Mile’ delivery of packages to the main stadium and other associated venues and will be imposing a surcharge. Please note no additional charges will be applied on top of this surcharge by Celtic Couriers Ltd or APC Overnight.
“Due to all packages being routed through accredited security screenings, delays are inevitable and in some cases may result in a delay. During the period of London 2012 credit requests for non-delivery or late delivery consignments in affected areas cannot be considered.
“Please be absolutely confident that Celtic Couriers Limited and APC Overnight will provide its very best endeavours throughout this challenging period. We will continue to keep customers informed of any updated information as this is made available to us.
Please go to the website for daily updates –
http://www.apc-overnight.com
About Celtic Couriers:
Key facts –
We have 17 vans and four lorries, ranging from 7.5t, 18t, 24t and 44t.
We have bought nine new Citroen Vans in the last two years.
We have 31 Employees.
We have been trading 23 years.
We deliver and collect on average 55 pallets a day.
In January our vehicles covered 85,000 miles
In January we purchased 3500 gallons of fuel
We've built our reputation through providing innovation and believe in having close contact with our customers to ensure that both our long-term interests are met. Frequent, fast, flexible and efficient, we can take everything from documents through to 1250kg pallets and transport them to local, national and European destinations.
Our delivery times cover next day before 9am, before noon, before 5pm or at a time specified by you. If you want service levels like these that are second to none - talk to Celtic Couriers.
Celtic Couriers was formed in 1989 by Gail and Ivor Skinner who are still the directors of this local company.
Celtic Couriers cares passionately about all its customers and is always endeavouring to seek ways to enhance its service levels.
We are shareholders in APC Overnight, the largest next day parcel delivery network with more than 120 depots in the UK.
In the 2011 Independent Industry report, APC have been rated Top for the following:
· Customer Service
· Quality of Transport
· Service Levels
· Collects on Time
· Image
· Delivers on Time
· Cares About Me
· Customer Loyalty
· Solves Customers Problems
Celtic Couriers are also licensees for the Fortec Pallet Distribution Network, the premium next-day and economy pallet distribution service.
Contact details
Call: +44 (0) 1554 835490
Email: info@celticcouriers.co.uk
Fax: +44 (0) 1554 835059
Celtic Couriers Limited, Unit 1 Burry Port Industrial Estate, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, SA16 0NN
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