The parcel (and flats) delivery landscape is undergoing major changes. Online retailers, fulfillment houses, direct marketers, and others that utilize the USPS for last-mile delivery of low-weight articles... View More
Effective Purchasing is far more than just getting a low price, and today it requires recognition of every cost involved in an acquisition – a concept known as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). A good... View More
There was no press release, there was no notice to shippers that I am aware of. FedEx did as I predicted and changed the tables by which they calculate their fuel surcharge and it will be effective February... View More
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service exceeded its holiday delivery projections this season, delivering approximately 524 million packages in December — an 18 percent increase over last year. ... View More
DALLAS – January 5, 2015 – Fusion Logistics, a leading global ground, air and ocean shipping service provider for small to medium-sized businesses, announces the expansion of its support services... View More
Louisville, KY – Verti-Lift introduces Auto-Hite Carts, which automatically adjust so that work-pieces are at the optimal operator height. Designed to maximize safety, productivity, and ergonomics,... View More
WASHINGTON — Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe was the featured speaker at the January 6, 2015 National Press Club Newsmakers news conference in Washington, DC. Speaking to reporters collectively... View More
Tis the season of many happy returns — specifically, the gift-return frenzy following the Christmas holiday. FedEx, which supplied many of the millions of gifts that were unwrapped yesterday, now... View More
Have you noticed that the price of fuel has been going down? Here is the history of the last 5 years. Up until April of 2011 Both FedEx and UPS charged the same fuel surcharge. Obviously as the cost of... View More
MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 17, 2014)-- HighJump Software, a global provider of supply chain management software, announced today that GCM Business Consulting and Technology is its latest strategic partner in Latin... View More
A recent survey of global supply chain professionals by Transport Intelligence and Kewill has identified supply chain risk is an increasingly important issue for both LSPs and shippers. The survey examined... View More
Stitch Labs revealed today that, despite falling short of expectations, Black Friday does not define the entire holiday season for small retailers. Black Friday only accounts for about twice the sales... View More
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX), announced today that the Teamsters union has withdrawn another election petition, this time at the FedEx Freight service center in... View More
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, December 11, 2014 - Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announced today it has been chosen as one of the top six finalists for the DevelopErie's... View More
AUSTIN, Texas – December 10, 2014 – ShippingEasy, an innovator in ecommerce shipping solutions, today announced AutoShip, a new solution that solves one of the biggest headaches for online... View More
WASHINGTON — Monday, Dec. 15, will mark the Postal Service’s busiest mailing day of the year with more than 640 million cards, letters and packages expected to be processed. Last year 607 million... View More
HICKORY, NC (December 9, 2014) –According to the Charlotte Business Journal, global third-party logistics (3PL) provider Transportation Insight ranks at the top of the list for the second year in... View More
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, and the holiday shopping season is in full swing. But as shoppers and shippers review their long gift lists, they shouldn’t have short memories about... View More
Most of us have seen the footage of the UPS or FedEx guy tossing a package over a fence or onto someone’s porch. In fact, if you search “driver throws package” on YouTube, you’ll... View More
