Dublin's Answer To The Burning Question Of Last-Mile Delivery
April 9, 2018

Dublin's Answer To The Burning Question Of Last-Mile Delivery

It is the biggest question for retailers right now, and the hottest sector of real estate: last mile, how to get goods into the hands of customers in busy, dense urban environments.

It can be a particularly tricky question for retailers in Dublin, many of whom lack the IT and logistics infrastructure to meet demand for short turnaround deliveries.

As Brexit negotiations rumble on, many experts have said that Ireland needs to properly develop the logistics market as many retailers still rely on British logistics to deliver goods.

One home-grown company looking to provide delivery solutions to retailers and restaurants, WeBringg, is ahead of the trend as it expands its operations in Dublin, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2015, the company is the provider of…

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