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How Couriers can Operate during the COVID-19 Crisis

As of April 7, all applications for the IATF-ID will be submitted via RapidPass.ph. What is RapidPass.PH? It’s a website where you can register online and apply for their digital pass, which will have the QR code that checkpoint personnel will scan for easier identification. Who can apply for a RapidPass? Individuals, companies and vehicles […]

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Lazada says it can now deliver essential goods

MANILA — Online shopping platform Lazada announced on Monday that it can now deliver essential goods to customers in the Philippines. In a Facebook post, Lazada said users can now order alcohol and hand sanitizers, personal care and baby care items, vitamins and supplements, household cleaning supplies, fresh meat and vegetables, canned goods, snacks, beverages, […]

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Canada Post changes retail, delivery procedures amid COVID-19

Many Canada Post offices are reducing hours and changing the way they deliver packages to help halt the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Canada Post will be implementing a “knock, drop and go” approach to eliminate customer interactions during package deliveries. Employees will knock or ring the doorbell, place the item(s) in the safest location available […]

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Angkas launches food delivery service

MANILA, Philippines – Motorcycle ride-hailing firm Angkas announced on Monday, March 23 that their first food delivery service, Angkas Food, will be operational starting Tuesday, March 24. In a tweet, Angkas cheekily said that while delivering food “isn’t their expertise,” they were launching the service to provide food options and income for their bikers while a […]

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Contactless Deliveries during COVID-19

As the continuous evolving situation relates to Coronavirus (COVID-19), all Runners are required to make contactless deliveries from 18 Mar 2020 and onwards until this situation is fully under control. How do contactless deliveries work: At pick up locations, Senders are asked to leave the items at a location and back away for at least […]

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Parcel Hero: How Delivery Companies can Reduce the Impact of COVID-19

International courier expert ParcelHero has studied the impact of the new coronavirus on retail supply chains worldwide. It reveals its ten steps to mitigate the effect of Covid-19 on international trade and logistics. ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks MILT says: “Some experts are predicting the new coronavirus’ impact could be greater than the […]