…that each year, approximately 1,382 shipping containers are lost at sea? When we read that, we couldn’t help but snigger. Don’t worry, it’s not because we think it’s a funny number or amusing statistic. It’s just the “inner dad joke generator” that simply replies “well, where did you lose it?” or “that was careless”. Now, Read More
Short answer yes, get organised. Oh, you wanted more? Yeah, we know this subject is a real page turner…no really. But that’s only because we like that kind of content here at Smart Directions. The purpose of this blog is to show you that we really have thought of everything, even the things considered mundane Read More
Smart Directions are no stranger to the “problems of parcels” and redelivery in the UK. We know that it can be inconvenient, costly and chaotic when a delivery is booked but the goods are not received. In 2020, the cost of each failed delivery was estimated at £11.60*. That might not sound too expensive, until Read More
It’s time to get busy thinking about your logistics solutions! Congratulations if, earlier this year or over the summer, you decided to take the plunge and set up shop. Whether it’s online or you actually have a physical premises, there’s so much to do and such little time. Most people will have you thinking about Read More
What a TUNE… Of course, the real reason we’re referencing Journey’s popular 1980s hit is because we’re taking midnight trains, planes and automobiles to hit that “overnight shipping” for that “Next Day delivery” deadline for you and your customers. Only 2/3 of the Smart Directions team know who we’re talking about… If you’re more 90s Read More
