News / Shift steps in to rescue the UK's 'Big Green Parcel Machine'

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Logistics tech platform Shift is to take over the Tuffnells brand, after the 109-year-old firm fell into administration this month threatening thousands of jobs.

Shift CEO Jacob Corlett confirmed he and the team had been in talks with Tuffnells and administrator Interpath to enable reopening of depots and re-employment opportunities for more than 2,000 laid-off staff.

Mr Corlett wrote on LinkedIn: “This acquisition marks another significant step in our journey to disrupt the logistics and delivery markets with our tech-driven solutions. I intend ...