Shipping big or oversized items can seem like a daunting task, especially when the post office is simply not an option, but fear not! With the right knowledge and preparation, you can breeze… Read More

The Coronation of King Charles will take place on Saturday, and, like many others in the country this week, you might be hoping the sun stays out so you can have family and friends over in t… Read More

The New Year is upon us and, unfortunately, the cost of living crisis looks like it’s going to continue well into 2023. We wanted to start the New Year off with some tips for all o… Read More

Halloween is over, which means it’s another year-long wait for lovers of the spooky season! The fun doesn’t have to end here, however – we facilitate thousands of deliverie… Read More

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a significant increase in the cost of petrol, food and energy prices all throughout Europe over the last few months. The UK is no different, wi… Read More

The cost of living crisis is well and truly upon us with prices shooting up in almost every aspect of life. Fuel is one of the commodities that was hit hardest – prices have shot f… Read More

This month, we thought we would use our blog post to give a summary on the UK Government’s changes to the Cabotage rules, the effects they had on the courier industry, and why many… Read More

Moving home is often quoted as one of the most stressful life events you can go through. Even finding somewhere to move in the first place is difficult these days, and moving your belongings… Read More

Every year we tend to make New Year’s Resolutions, usually revolving around improving our diet, our fitness, our work, or our life goals. The new year provides a great clean slate to t… Read More

The weekend of Black Friday and Cyber Monday is without a doubt the commercial event of the year, with deals and offers available from almost every store you can think of. However, there is… Read More

We are incredibly happy to announce that, with the help of our users, we have officially hit our landmark target of saving over 200 Million KG/CO2!  Trying to reduce unnecessary… Read More

As a company, we are nearing one of our landmark goals in our fight against climate change, having saved nearly 200 Million KG/CO2, but whilst we approach our target, we wanted to share some… Read More

Staycations  While travel seems like more of a possibility this summer than it did last year, many people are nervous to book expensive holidays abroad in fear that we may not be com… Read More

Upcycling has increased in popularity over the last 18 months as many people took on new hobbies over the pandemic. The term refers to improving, restoring or fixing older items that otherwi… Read More

At the time of writing this post, over 50 million vaccines have been administered in the UK. It’s certainly impressive, but we aren’t out of the woods yet and restrictions will s… Read More

Here at Shiply, one of our founding goals has always been to provide a framework for deliveries that benefits not only the customer and the drivers but also the environment. As a company… Read More

PM Boris Johnson has announced that we may see family for a period over Christmas, and for those of us who celebrate it, this means that festive planning is now in full swing. Decora… Read More

Coronavirus has changed the world over the last few months, with the effects of the pandemic being felt in all different industries and walks of life. However, if there are any positives… Read More

We are now all feeling the impact of COVID-19 and here at Shiply we just wanted to assure our customers, the transport providers and our employees that your safety and wellbeing is, and alwa… Read More

With the Coronavirus meaning we are not out and about as much at the moment, we thought we would update our list of favourite driving films for all of you to enjoy. For added fun, try gettin… Read More

Source: Google Images Buying new furniture is exciting. It often means you have moved into a new space and need to decorate, giving you a chance to redesign your surroundings and the feel… Read More

Ah, Valentine’s day! Whether you are married, in a relationship or simply pining over someone, February 14th provides the perfect opportunity to show a display of affection for tho… Read More

Another year, another set of New Years Resolutions! Whether it’s cutting out the cigarettes, joining a gym or going vegetarian it is always nice to invest time into bettering yourself… Read More

Source: Google Images Whether it was the very public demonstrations of Extinction Rebellion or the passionate appeals of Greta Thunberg, there is no doubt that climate change and the curr… Read More

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Road Closures in LondonSource: Google Maps Protests erupted yesterday with thousands around the world taking to the streets, asking that governments take action against climate change… Read More

We are delighted to announce that Shiply has won the Best Digital Climate Change Innovation at the 2019 Transport Awards. Awarded by SME News, the Transport awards recognises Shiply&r… Read More

Image source: yaycork.ie Visit a Zero Waste Shop These stores are popping up everywhere now, particularly in major cities. Why not have a visit on a weekend and get some inspiration for wha… Read More

Image source: limerickppn.ie Switch plastic for paper (or something else) We’ve heard about how so many companies are switching their policies to swap plastic straws and cups for… Read More

Today is World Environment Day (5th June 2018). If you’re not sure what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment, we’ve put together some tips to keep you busy til the… Read More

Image source: huffingtonpost.com Wedding season has officially started. If you’re in the midst of planning yours, it can feel like every you breath you take you’re adding anothe… Read More

It’s that time of year again. Daylight is around for a lot longer in the evenings since the clocks have moved forward, and it finally feels like summer is on its way (good riddance, &l&hell…Read More

Image Source: guardian.co.uk A plastic-free aisle in an Amsterdam supermarket has been unveiled, which includes 700 items now available to buy without plastic packaging.The organisation Pla… Read More

Image source: geeksnews.co.uk Between October and November, we ran a prize draw for the opportunity to win a brand new iPhone X. All Shiply customers were eligible to take part in the prize… Read More

Perhaps you want to commit to having a greeener 2018 but don’t know where to start? Have you been watching Blue Planet 2 and want to know what you can do to reduce your negative effect… Read More

If you’re wondering how to have a less wasteful Christmas this year, here are some tips to make your Christmas a little greener. Planning ahead could make a big difference to how much… Read More

Shiply can help with a range of challenges you might face over the Christmas period, from the all-important build up, right through to the new year. With savings of up to 75%, Shiply can hel… Read More

Image Source: autoexpress.co.uk Tesla has revealed their new electric articulated lorry, the Tesla Semi, which they hope will be a replacement to the diesel-guzzling trucks currently in use… Read More

Image Source: roadsafetyweek.org.uk The last week in November this year (20-26) marks Road Safety Week 2017, an annual event arranged by the charity Brake, to raise awareness of the dangers… Read More

Halloween is a time for fun, but the costumes, pumpkins and sweet wrappers can make it a breeding ground for waste. If you’re worried about contributing to the amount of plastic fillin… Read More

Image Source: consumerreports.org Consider getting your vehicle serviced If there’s something wrong with your vehicle already, the cold weather may exacerbate an existing problem. If… Read More

Image Source: independent.co.uk On 23 October, the T- Charge (Toxicity Charge) will be introduced in London for certain vehicles. Any vehicle that doesn’t meet the minimum euro emissi… Read More

This Friday (22 September) is World Car Free Day, a day where many cities across the world encourage people to not use the cars for a full day, swapping them for greener alternatives like wa… Read More

Drive more efficiently Next time you get in the car, think about the way you drive. Do you accelerate hard after stopping, or do you gradually increase your speed? Do you brake late when ap… Read More

Plastic is a hot topic at the moment. One of the ways to cut down on plastic use is by minimising how much plastic you use when it comes to food. Do you order a lot of takeaways/deliveries w… Read More

The Government announced last week that no petrol or diesel cars will be made from the year 2040, as part of the £3bn clean air strategy. This is part of a longer term goal for almost… Read More

With new stories like the one last week reporting the huge piece of Antarctica called A-68 breaking off, it’s difficult to see how reusing our ‘bag for life’ at Tesco is re… Read More

If going abroad is too costly to do this year, don’t worry. Staycations are getting more and more popular, and gives you the opportunity to see your home in all it’s glory during… Read More

Image Source: dailymail.co.uk If you’re involved in an accident, and there are no witnesses (perhaps in a rural environment) it’s your word against theirs. A frustrating situat… Read More

If you’re looking to save some money, or are looking for something with a little history, giving a second life to somebody else’s unwanted items is not only a great way to recycl… Read More

If you’re struggling with ideas for what to do for your car-loving friend or partner this summer, here are some ideas for activities or gifts that’ll give you and them a fun day… Read More