Courier Service | Liverpool, North West

Nov202020

Prepare for Christmas

20/11/2020

For those of you who like to start planning early for the Christmas holiday period, we have released our proposed opening schedule for Christmas and New Year 2020. Please visit our Christmas 2020 page for more details.

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Oct102020

Coronavirus Update 9/10/2020

10/10/2020

There is no doubt that we have all experienced changes to our usual way of life as a result of the COVID-19 situation. The APC network continues to adapt to an ever changing situation. Both depots and the central sortation centre have coped with staffing levels affected by illness and self-isolation and continue to have to…

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Aug12020

Bank Holiday Reminder

01/08/2020

Please be aware that Swift Despatch will be closed for collections and deliveries on Monday the 31st of August 2020. Deliveries will be made up until 12 Noon Saturday the 29th of August if they are on a designated premium Saturday service. If you have received a calling card you will be able to collect…

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Jun12020

Running low on APC consumables?

01/06/2020

You can now order everything you need online by visiting our APC consumables order form.

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Apr172020

Coronavirus Update 17/4/2020

17/04/2020

There is no doubt that we have all experienced changes to our usual way of life as a result of the COVID-19 situation. As a network, The APC has adopted many measures to protect the safety and welfare of those who work within the network and of those that we collect from and deliver to.…

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Apr52020

Easter Bank Holiday Reminder

05/04/2020

Swift Despatch will be closed for collections and deliveries on Friday the 10th of April and Monday the 13th of April 2020. Deliveries will be made up until 12 Noon Saturday the 11th of April if they are on a designated premium Saturday service. APC Overnight – Last Despatch Dates For Perishable Goods will be…

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Apr42020

Coronavirus Update 4/4/2020

04/04/2020

In response to the continuing Coronavirus situation, Swift Despatch and APC are making several operational changes in order to maintain service levels during these unusual circumstances. These updates will remain in place until further notice and have been made in order to firstly protect the safety and wellbeing of staff and our customers across the…

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Feb282020

Drivers Required

28/02/2020

Experienced multidrop Owner-Drivers required for the L, CH & WA area. Call 0151 481 5800 (9am to 6pm) Monday to Friday or email jobs@swiftdespatch.com

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Dec312019

Happy New Year

31/12/2019

From everyone here a Swift Despatch, we would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and a prosperous 2020.

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Dec162019

Christmas Jumpers 2019

16/12/2019

Christmas Jumpers at Swift Despatch!

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Dec122019

Christmas and New Year Bank Holiday Reminder

12/12/2019

Please be aware that Swift Despatch will be closed for collections and deliveries on Wednesday the 25th and Thursday 26th of December 2019 and again on Wednesday 1st January 2020. For full details of our Christmas operating schedule, please click here.

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Sep192019

The APC Network-Celebrating 25 Years of Delivery Excellence

19/09/2019

We are the UK’s largest parcel delivery network with over 100 independent, entrepreneurial delivery and collection specialists. We have been providing excellent service to our many SME customers since 1994. We offer timed and trackable next day delivery and specialise in fragile, security and liquid services. See why our network is truly unique!

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Aug62019

On Sunday the 29th of September, I will don my finest attire with my fellow men and women across the globe to join the fight with The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health. But before I press my tweed and polish my boots, I need you to donate what you can for this meaningful cause and help me reach my goal.

Join me on the ride for men’s health

06/08/2019

Hi all, It’s time to grow the tash again! This year, on Sunday the 29th of September, I am taking part in The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, and my goal is to raise at least £1000 and also awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer on behalf of the Movember Foundation. Prostate cancer affects more men than any…

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May12019

#NoMoreKnives Campaign

01/05/2019

On behalf of long time Swift Despatch driver Peter McGinty, we would like to share the following post with you all. Hi, As some of you already know my son Colin was murdered in 2001 at the young age of 21. Colin was the victim of a horrific knife attack in which Merseyside Police…

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Apr212019

Zoe Eaton 20 Years Service Presentation

21/04/2019

Chairman Vince Friery presents Customer Services Manager Zoe Eaton with her long service award and a large bottle of bubbly in recognition of her 20 years of service at Swift Despatch. Congratulations Zoe from everybody at Swift Despatch.

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Mar152019

London Surcharge (ULEZ)

15/03/2019

With the London Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) coming into force in April 2019 and the increased premises costs for those companies operating in London, it is no longer possible for us to avoid a specific London surcharge. From Monday 1st April 2019 there will be a London surcharge of 75p for any consignment delivered to,…

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Mar42019

APC PinPoint

04/03/2019

Use the NEW APC PinPoint tracking facility to view the progress of your parcel journey. Simply visit our tracking page and enter your consignment number and delivery postcode, click to view the map and our regularly updated map will PinPoint the delivery driver’s current stop and how close the driver is to the delivery destination.…

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Feb42019

Missed a delivery

04/02/2019

Missed a delivery? No problem! If you have received a ‘Sorry we missed you’ card or an email notification of an attempted delivery, use our APC Called tool to reschedule your delivery or arrange a collection from your local APC depot. Rescheduling delivery just got easier with APC Called.

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Jan72019

APC Expect – 2 hour pre-alerts

07/01/2019

We are delighted to introduce our APC Expect pre alert service, powered by Blackbay’s Delivery Connect. As an APC customer we can now offer you the ability to set up your customers to receive an automatic text or email on the morning of the delivery date. The message will tell them the time window in…

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Jan22019

Direct Debit

02/01/2019

We have teamed up with GoCardless Ltd, one of Europe’s leading integrated Payment platforms to offer you the option to pay by Direct Debit. Setup is simple, we will send a mandate request to your nominated email address which will contain a link for you to authorise the Direct Debit Instruction and complete your payment…

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Jan12019

APC Overnight Packaging Advice

01/01/2019

Here are some helpful tips for packing your items for APC Overnight’s safe delivery: Always use strong, good-quality boxes or packaging materials If you are reusing packaging, always remove old labels including any hazardous materials information stickers Always use the correct-sized box for your items – if the box is too large it could collapse and,…

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Oct182017

National Courier Awards 4 wheels Award 2017

18/10/2017

Managing Director Mark Davies proudly accepting the Institute of Couriers 4 wheels Award at the National Courier Awards 2017 on behalf of Lee Thomas. Lee, a senior Swift Despatch courier was presented the award due to his diligent work ethic and tireless commitment to customer service. Lee Thomas was nominated for the award by our…

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Feb112017

Debbie Charlton FIoC

11/02/2017

On 11th February 2017 finance Director Debbie Charlton became a Fellow of the Institute of Couriers at the Institute of Couriers House of Lords New Fellows’ Gowning 2017. As has become the tradition of the Institute, ten new Fellows were ceremonially gowned alongside the honorary fellow by IOC President Viscount, Lord Falkland. “A young…

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Oct172016

National Courier Awards Corporate Safety Award 2016

17/10/2016

Vince Friery, Mark Davies and Steve Legg accepting the National Courier Awards Corporate Safety Award. Looking for best practice, starting with risk assessments and independent audits to formulate a plan of action that would see a complete overhaul of health and safety with a clear target to engage every single member of the workforce via champions…

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Jun272016

Swift Despatch finalists for the CILT NW Awards 2016

27/06/2016

Swift Despatch are proud to be finalists of the CILT NW 2016 Development of People Award. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) North West Annual Awards for Education and Excellence were announced on Friday 24th June at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool. The awards celebrate education, excellence, expertise and experience in the logistics…

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Blog & News

Prepare for Christmas

Coronavirus Update 9/10/2020

Bank Holiday Reminder

Running low on APC consumables?

Coronavirus Update 17/4/2020

Easter Bank Holiday Reminder

Coronavirus Update 4/4/2020

Drivers Required

Happy New Year

Christmas Jumpers 2019

Christmas and New Year Bank Holiday Reminder

Prepare for Christmas

The APC Network-Celebrating 25 Years of Delivery Excellence

Join me on the ride for men’s health

#NoMoreKnives Campaign

Zoe Eaton 20 Years Service Presentation

London Surcharge (ULEZ)

APC PinPoint

Missed a delivery

APC Expect – 2 hour pre-alerts

Direct Debit

APC Overnight Packaging Advice

Christmas Jumpers 2018

National Courier Awards 4 wheels Award 2017

Debbie Charlton FIoC

National Courier Awards Corporate Safety Award 2016

Swift Despatch finalists for the CILT NW Awards 2016