In this day and age, both small and large businesses tend to rely heavily on courier services to carry out the delivery of their goods to their customers.

Same Day Courier Services play a pivotal role within the Logistics Industry. The service they provide is extremely important as they have the ability and infrastructure to transport goods of all shapes and sizes speedily and efficiently.

Below are a few interesting facts about the Courier Industry

The Courier Industry Goes Back a Long Way

Ancient Persia is the first recorded place where the use of courier service dates back to. They used a system of relay stations to send messages quickly across the Persian Empire.

In 1773 the British government set up a horse-drawn carriage courier service that was used to transport mail from London to Bristol. This system is the closest to our modern courier Industry.

The COVID-19 Pandemic Increased Business

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, many people opted to or were forced to work from home in order to avoid the workplace and public spaces. During this period the demand for couriers required to deliver parcels went through the roof. The boost in demand saw a significant increase in the need for more courier services, and in turn, many companies actually experienced an increase in revenue.

The Global Economy Relies on it

Both large and small businesses use courier companies and they actually play a vital role in the global economy each year, carrying out the delivery of parcels, pallets, and documents throughout the world every day.

It Generates Billions of Pounds Each Year

UK Courier Services generate revenue that reaches billions of pounds each year. They work hard to ensure goods are delivered safely and in a timely manner. They are an extremely important link between businesses and their customers.

World War II Saw It Play a Vital Role

During World War II, British codebreakers who were based at Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes even used a courier service to ensure that their decoded messages were delivered to London securely.

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