BizJournals.com--The drone deliveries envisioned by Amazon.com Inc. and United Parcel Service Inc. moved closer to reality on Monday as the Federal Aviation Administration approved six "large scale" test... View More
Forbes--The delivery delays that plagued UPS and FedEx during the 2013 Christmas shopping season were largely the result of factors beyond the carriers’ control, according to one parcel industry... View More
In the October issue of PARCEL, we discussed the rapid growth of Amazon and its moves into groceries and same day delivery. Feedback from that Red Flag article was significant, particularly from retailers... View More
The holidays will be here before you know it and so will 2014. Most companies are busy working on budgets, forecasts and tactical and strategic plans. Like most people I dread even the thought of these... View More
Mail center and logistics managers invest so much energy creating outbound shipping processes that help manage costs, track deliveries, and ensure a great end-to-end experience. What’s new today,... View More
It’s no surprise that shippers continue to value good pricing, high quality, and superior service as key criteria when selecting a carrier. And it’s no surprise that the regionals have always... View More
When negotiating transportation contracts the focus is typically on matters such as rates and charges, time limits for notices and deadlines for commencing lawsuits, limitations of liability for cargo... View More
This year, we have seen two audit and payment providers sued and subsequently driven to bankruptcy due to their malfeasance, while others are involved in legal suits. These are unfortunate circumstances... View More
Unlike recording artist J. Frank Wilson singing the Last Kiss, I do think some warehouse professionals are singing that tune over inventory. While inventory is still a frequent problem with many, it would... View More
This month in our series of articles on the LTL industry, we will be discussing the Rate Agreement. Now that you understand important operational topics such as Pickup and Delivery, Line haul, Dock operations... View More
The frustration and potential pitfalls of international shipping are increasing exponentially as the rules and regulations change from location to location. Becoming proficient at international shipping... View More
Through rain, sleet and snow, we all count on the USPS. Now we can count on them to let us track them while they trek. Raising the bar once again, the USPS now provides detailed information on the whereabouts... View More
Last month I met a marketing manager of a company specializing in equipment for water management. She commented that many US companies are “reshoring” because they have found that some Chinese... View More
Plantation, FL and Bonn, Germany – December 23, 2013: DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider, presented its “Big Data in Logistics” trend report today. Published by the innovation... View More
Tompkins International--Being realistic means being practical and/or pragmatic. For holiday 2013, there were five really big factors that were going to impact final delivery. And yet UPS and FedEx still... View More
National Geographic--Waiting for a package? The holiday shipping countdown has begun: Online retailers are issuing regular reminders of how many days are left to order for delivery by Christmas, while... View More
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Procrastinators, take note—the last day to ship holiday packages via FedEx Express for delivery before Christmas in the United States is Monday, Dec. 23. For added convenience,... View More
UPS and FedEx 2014 Rate Increases: Things to Consider By Jeff Lindmark UPS announced a rate increase for 2014 effective December 30th, 2013. The average increase is 4.9%. FedEx announced a rate increase... View More
Tom Wolsos, a veteran warehouse automation expert has been promoted to a new position of Channel Director by Integrated Systems Design – ISD and Andersen Material Handling - AMH out of Wixom, MI.... View More
Walled Lake, Michigan, Dec. 16, 2013. EnKon Systems, Herkules Equipment Corporation’s brand name of lift systems will be exhibiting the EnKon Zero-Level Post Lift along with a number of other products... View More
