AIT Home Delivery
New two-person delivery service is a game-changer
AIT Home Delivery, which has its head offi ce in Northampton, has announced the offi cial launch of its two-person delivery service in Germany, marking a major milestone in the European home delivery marketplace. Operating from a state-of-the-art 200,000 square foot facility
in Hanover, the company, a wholly owned subsidiary of AIT Worldwide Logistics, is introducing Germany’s first dedicated next-day, two-person delivery solution, setting a new standard in fi nal-mile delivery. Strategically located near the A2 and A7 autobahns, the
Hanover hub off ers storage capacity for 9,000 pallets and will act as a central hub of a new nationwide network. From this location, AIT Home Delivery can provide next-day delivery to 85% of the German population. From day one, the operation will handle 1,000 deliveries daily,
supported by a fl eet of 50 branded trailers and 80 two-person delivery crews. Deliveries will take place six days a week, Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. as standard – a level of service unique in the German marketplace. Two-person delivery is a ground-breaking service and includes
delivery to the room of choice and removal of packaging as part of AIT’s core off ering with optional installation available according to client needs. Should a next-day delivery not be convenient, consumers are off ered the fl exibility to nominate their preferred delivery date allowing the customer to receive their delivery when best suits their schedule. And, mirroring the successful UK communication model,
consumers can expect two-hour timed delivery slots, with a series of texts confi rming an ETA and driver name prior to delivery.
“We are bringing something genuinely new to the market and
a service which will revolutionise two-person home delivery in Germany,” said Gary McKelvey, AIT’s Vice President of Global Home Delivery. “It is a true game changer underpinned by a proven model
from the UK, cutting-edge technology and a dedicated local team committed to providing the ultimate fi nal mile delivery experience.” AIT’s German operation is backed by 11 regional depots and
a highly experienced German logistics team reporting directly to Gary McKelvey. T e IT-driven platform enables precise delivery scheduling down to individual postal codes and engages the end customer in the process – signifi cantly improving visibility and overall satisfaction. “After conducting extensive market research, AIT has built a
solution that complements the buying behaviours of German consumers which are very similar to that of the UK,” said Ryan Carter, AIT’s Executive Vice President, Americas. “T e early feedback from German retail and manufacturing
partners has been fantastic, particularly our ability to signifi cantly reduce lead times and deliver six days a week at no extra charge providing them with a massive competitive edge. “We are seeing strong demand and plans are already under way
to open a second site in southern Germany next year.” With a full sales team being established in-country, AIT Home
Delivery, which has its headquarters on the Lodge Farm Industrial Estate in Northampton, is fi rmly committed to long-term growth and innovation in Germany, bringing premium two-person delivery to a new audience with a level of service unmatched in the industry.
Learn more at
www.aithomedelivery.co.uk or
www.aitworldwide.com
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