I was intrigued to read in the Times the other day that Amazon is being sued for £2.7 billion by UK third party sellers. This is a collective lawsuit on behalf of 200,000 British retailers alleging anti-competitive practices. The lawsuit alleges that the US company has engaged in a variety of tactics to exploit its dominant position in the supply of e-commerce marketplaces in the UK. The claim is that Amazon discriminates in favour of its own offers over those of other retailers and in favour of its own logistics services, which is known as FBA or Fulfilment by Amazon. You can find out more ab ..read more

Roads are there for deliveries too By Diamond Logistics CEO Kate Lester I’ve just been approached by BBC Surrey telling me about plans proposed by four parish councils of Hambledon, Chiddingfold, Dunsfold and Hascombe, to restrict HGV access on the roads that run inside the triangle from the A3100 running from Godalming to Milford down the A283 to Chiddingfold and across to the A281 to Dunsfold. These areas are already clearly defined as not suitable for HGV use but the allegation from local parishioners is that they are being used for ‘rat runs’ and they are seeking to ban HGV wholesale exclu ..read more

Delivering specialist tools into the hands of your customers If you need your specialist tool orders picked, packed and despatched to your customers, Diamond can get you moving in the right direction. For over 30 years we have been supporting our customers across the UK through our dedicated and experienced network, helping businesses to get orders into the hands of their customers efficiently and reliably. Today’s discerning customers want their online orders delivered quickly and accurately. Our bespoke despatchlab software allows businesses and customers complete transparency when it comes ..read more

Reliable storage, pick, pack and despatch of cleaning products From single sponges to pallets of polish, your customers want the right cleaning products in the right quantities at the right time – and we’re here to help you. Our network throughout the UK can get your products where they need to be, fast. We understand the importance of efficient, reliable delivery, particularly when it comes to those essential cleaning products to keep homes and businesses running. We also know that you want to keep close tabs on your orders. Our bespoke software, Despatchlab, integrates with a wide range ..read more

Experienced in the storage, pick, pack and despatch of clothing When it comes to clothing, we understand that your customers want their items delivered on time. Whether it’s a party dress for a specific occasion, beachwear for a holiday or a pair of novelty socks as a birthday gift, getting your products where they need to be, when they need to be there, is our priority. Today’s customers are demanding, particularly when it comes to purchasing clothing online. They want to know where their order is, and when it will be with them, with speedy delivery being a decisive factor in customer satisfa ..read more

Don’t be scammed by the DiamondLogistics. International scam For years now we’ve had various crooks around the world copying our brand and worst of all scamming people with it. At the moment there seems to be people reporting to be from Diamond Logistics.world or diamondlogistics.International that are asking for £150 for the delivery of a consignment and then when the £150 is paid further money is asked for. Diamond logistics will never ask you for any money to be paid upon delivery. It’s not a service we run. Our business been around since 1992 and we collect and deliver thousands of consign ..read more

The UK Pothole Problem Everybody I know has a pothole story. From punctured tyres, cracked alloys to broken suspension, it is a common complaint for the UK motorist. Potholes have become the bane of our lives, but potholes in the UK have become not only an irritation but dangerous. Deaths have occurred especially in vulnerable road users like cyclists. According to the RAC report on potholes, the UK has reportedly over 1 million potholes which means per mile of road you can expect to encounter six potholes per mile of road. Thats a very sorry situation. In my 32 years in business, this is the ..read more

Leisure Fulfilment & Delivery Leisure. It’s all about time: how to make it, how to spend it and most importantly for your business, getting your leisure products’ fulfilment and delivery executed on time, every time. With Diamond Logistics you can rest assured that our experienced network of professionals shares the same customer focus as your business. Our services are the perfect match for your brand, helping to ensure your customers get the products they want, when they need them, to help them make the most of their leisure time. From artist easels to baseball bats, Diamond Logistics ..read more

You’d think that tea and coffee e-commerce fulfilment would be really straightforward, but actually it takes a, ecommerce fulfilment specialist to make sure you deliver. At Diamond, we’ve got numerous tea and coffee clients throughout the UK. Many of them are entrepreneurs that have established artisan businesses which have gone on to scale and are now delivering thousands of cups and tea and coffee every year. And our experience in the tea & coffee ecommerce fulfilment sector really helps them. Why do you need specialists for tea and coffee E-commerce fulfilment? Reliability is really i ..read more

Introducing Diamond Logistics for your UK eCommerce fulfilment needs. Diamond Logistics has been providing eCommerce logistics solutions for UK companies for over 30 years. Now that the effects of Brexit have stabilised, there’s a great opportunity for European companies to tap into the huge UK consumer market. The UK is a leader in e-commerce sales in Europe, with a high demand for products from electric vehicle chargers to childrenswear, alcohol products to toys, and much more. European companies can maximise their sales in the UK by using Diamond Logistics as their trusted fulfilment partne ..read more