I have written several articles for PARCEL about tech firms that are approaching the supply chain in new ways. Amazon’s overall strategy is becoming clearer and is by no means just in test... View More
In last issue’s column, I discussed recent economic results as well as poor earnings announcements from the two largest domestic parcel shippers, UPS and FedEx. Wall Street continues to fly high;... View More
The fundamental advantages of ground delivery for shippers have been well-documented for many years. Today, due to continued economic uncertainty, changes in the supply chain, and an increased demand for... View More
Over the last few years, there have been several installments of PARCEL Counsel relating to transportation contracts. Other columns have related to issues relating to loss or damage to cargo. Generally... View More
This year we witnessed another turbulent time in the freight audit and payment service sector. A reprise of a situation from a decade ago when two companies collapsed. Fraud, embezzlement, bankruptcy,... View More
This is the perfect time of year to review all the software that runs in your facility. Make a complete list and create a spreadsheet of development date, last update, platform, etc. Reviewing functionality... View More
Are you getting calls for international orders from your Internet site? Is your sales team starting to move toward worldwide distribution? This article summarizes some of the steps any company can take... View More
MUMBAI, September 19, 2013—FedEx Trade Networks, the freight forwarding arm of global shipping giant FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), announced today the launch of its FedEx International Direct Priority... View More
RIVERVIEW, Fla., Sept. 20, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlueGrace Group, the parent company of BlueGrace Logistics(R), announced today that it has acquired one of the nation's oldest and most trusted shipping... View More
One of the primary ways shippers can streamline their supply chains is through mode optimization. While many companies have figured out the small parcel air to ground service level optimization, many of... View More
Cincinnati, OH (SEPTEMBER 23, 2013) — QC Industries is now offering to double customers’ warranties to 10 years when they register their conveyors online. “Our conveyors have always had... View More
(Reuters) - Shares of FedEx Corp jumped as much as 4 percent on Wednesday after the shipping company said cost cuts helped it to post a better-than-expected quarterly profit, and it announced rates would... View More
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight subsidiary of DHL, has appointed Samar Nath as its new chief executive officer and country manager for India. Read more... View More
While mailers, politicians and pundits have been falling over each other to express their shock and outrage at the possibility that the US Postal Service might implement a price increase higher than the... View More
FedEx chairman Frederick Smith said the company must continue cost-cutting despite achieving an improved first quarter. The Memphis-based integrator saw its revenue edging up 2% year-on-year in its latest... View More
Even though the holiday season is almost here, there is still time to prepare for the rush. Merchants are actively getting ready for what many believe will be a busy holiday season.Here are five holiday... View More
As online shopping has become the norm for many Americans, it has brought operational changes to both brick-and-mortar retailers and online retailers. Shipping costs are now a major consideration for companies.... View More
The national labor contract between United Parcel Service and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is the target of a complaint filed last week in Winston-Salem by another labor union. Read more
Your operational, administrative, and technical requirements should be driven by, and a reflection of, the identified mission and KPIs of the transportation function. The importance of considering these... View More
FORT MYERS, FL, USA, September 12, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Harvey Software, Inc. announced that its best-selling multiple carrier shipping software, CPSLogic, now provides electronic manifesting for... View More
