January 14, 2013 – JERICHO, NY – Purolator International, the leading provider of U.S. - Canada logistics services, has announced it plans to add three new branches during the first quarter... View More
RALEIGH, NC, January 15, 2013 — Technology solutions and staff training top the list of initiatives that companies are using today to improve global shipping performance and reduce costs, according... View More
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced that Henry J. Maier will succeed David F. Rebholz as president and CEO of FedEx Ground, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and a leading provider of ground... View More
Multichannel Merchant--Retailers have been faced with big challenges, including the emergence of smartphone shopping and the continued ecommerce boom. It is no secret that today’s ecommerce shoppers... View More
E-commerce Bytes--The U.S. Postal Service is poised to add new retailers to an early-stage pilot program offering same-day delivery services to online and in-store shoppers. Read more!... View More
Forbes--Antitrust concerns will force UPS to scrap its acquisition of Dutch TNT Express. UPS expects the European Commission will not allow the proposed $7 billion deal to happen, despite negotiations... View More
Bloomberg--United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS)’s chances of receiving European Commission approval to take over TNT Express NV (TNTE) have drawn cautious optimism from the chief executive officer of... View More
The good news is our country has averted going over the fiscal cliff; the bad news is your UPS/FedEx rates and surcharges have once again increased significantly. Like clockwork, both major parcel carriers,... View More
For years Parcel Magazine has served the needs of small-parcel shippers. In 2013 we are launching a new series entitled “LTL Insights”. This series will focus on increasing shippers’... View More
The biggest difference between accessorials and the surcharges, special service codes, and other fees that the major carriers charge is that, for the most part, they are assessed and applied post-shipment.... View More
As mentioned in earlier columns, these “Basics” articles are not intended for the experienced, while hopefully those new to the Supply Chain or entering the Logistics world from a different... View More
UPS congratulates the Canadian and U.S. governments on the announcement of a newer, harmonized customs ceiling for low value shipments. Harmonized for Canada and the United States, the higher ceiling aims... View More
Fast Company: UPS's new algorithm can plot routes more efficiently than drivers. Just try convincing the drivers of that. Jack Levis, UPS's director of process management, who manages a team of mathematicians... View More
Indianapolis, IN., January 04, 2013—enVista, a leading IT and supply chain consulting firm, will share expert insight and supply chain best practices during educational sessions at ProMat 2013. ProMat... View More
Multichannel Merchant--Merchandise shippers are wise to take measures to safeguard against erroneous charges buried within parcel invoices. There are dozens of “accessorial” charges applied... View More
UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced a new express air freight service, UPS Worldwide Express FreightSM, for urgent, time-sensitive and high-value international heavyweight shipments. This new service is an... View More
Post&Parcel--Online retail marketplace eBay UK says it is looking to provide its sellers with access to preferential shipping rates and a new cross-border shipping service later this year. The company... View More
Multichannel Merchant--Looking back at 2012, a handful of trends have dominated headlines in the ecommerce and retail space. These include the so-called omnichannel experience for consumers across all... View More
Business Wire--MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to a holiday survey commissioned by FedEx (NYSE: FDX), more than a third of Americans will return gifts after the holidays. To take the headache... View More
