Returns are an inevitable part of e-commerce. What started as a feature to reduce risk for consumers when buying online has grown into a massive issue affecting consumers, merchants, and 3PLs alike... View More
AUSTIN, TX – ShipStation®, a leading provider of cloud-based shipping solutions from Auctane, today announces a major investment in its API strategy by consolidating ShipEngine® into
Parcel management used to be simple: hand everything over to one carrier and negotiate better rates each year to keep shipping costs at a minimum. However, the exponential growth of e-commerce... View More
Let's face it, third-party logistics (3PL) providers are the unsung heroes of the supply chain. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that packages reach their destination on time... View More
Parcel surcharges are hitting shippers harder than ever, and 2025 is bringing even more aggressive cost increases — especially for oversized packages. In a recent video, Jack McCrum from Rev... View More
Warehousing has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years. The rise of e-commerce saw a surge in demand for faster, more efficient delivery experiences. At the same time, supply chai... View More
One of the best — and sometimes the worst — things about the parcel shipping industry is that change is inevitable. Whether the economy is up or down, there is excess capacity or no availa
Based on sixteen years of research in the US postal and parcel delivery industry, I have summarized three key principles that apply to the logistics industry, as follows: First Law: The volum... View More
UPS is introducing a series of new fees and fee updates in 2025 that will impact shippers. These changes affect fuel surcharges, invoicing, and payment processes. Below is a clear, detailed rundown of
With 2024’s holiday season in the rearview and the 2025 GRIs now in effect, parcel carriers are gleefully watching their new and improved revenue numbers trickle in. Though thankfully not th... View More
Erlanger, KY — March 3, 2025 — Photoneo Brightpick Group, a leader in 3D vision and AI robotics, has closed the sale of Photoneo to Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in... View More
In a carefully worded statement released February 18, the Postal Service announced that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy “has notified the Postal Service Board of Governors that it is time fo... View More
San Francisco, CA – Onfleet, the leading last mile delivery management software provider, today announced the launch of the Onfleet Courier Suite, a comprehensive set of features tailored... View More
Sunrise, FL – February 19, 2025 – FreightOptics by Zero Down, a leader in transportation spend management, has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification through Thoropass. This certification underscores
The packaging industry faces mounting environmental challenges, and if you’re in this space, you’ve likely seen the pressure to adapt. Single-use materials, like plastics, fill up landfills... View More
Despite handling over 21.7 billion parcels in 2023, the US last-mile delivery sector remains outdated in terms of the customer experience it offers. Major carriers like FedEx, UPS, USPS, and A... View More
February 7, 2025: ANNUAL SOLUTIONS Guide for a Better Parcel Supply Chain to be published in March. PARCEL media will deliver our annual SOLUTIONS Guide for a Better Parcel Sup... View More
Verity has collaborated with On and Maersk in a pilot project to bridge the gap between the physical and digital supply chain environments by augmenting Verity’s autonomous inventory trackin... View More
For most shippers, 2024 was a mixed bag. On the one hand, shipping costs continued to increase, something we saw right out of the gate with FedEx and United Parcel Service (UPS) instituting ge... View More