APC Overnight, one of UK’s largest independent parcels carriers, has won a contract with theworld’s second-largest container shipping company, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), for
time-definite next day delivery in the UK.APC was chosen from a number of carriers for the contract with Ipswich-based MSC involving theprovision of time-definite next day delivery of important shipping documents (Bills of Lading). MSCsends hundreds of these documents every week to companies around the UK.
“APC Overnight offers unrivalled delivery reliability and that is absolutely crucial for Billsof Lading”, says Lavinia Loines, Communication Assistant of MSC. “Any loss of the documents cancause long delays in the release of goods. Another big benefit of APC Overnight is the factthey are represented locally so someone we know is always on hand if we need any help. Thisallows us to quickly resolve any delivery issues and it is much better than having to deal with afaceless national call centre.”
MSC has an APC Overnight implant system allowing orders to be entered and labels produced inhouse ready for collection, with deliveries being guaranteed by noon the next day. Accordingto MSC, APC Overnight’s online tracking provides added assurance that documents have been receivedsafely.
