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
Postal Technology International--DHL Global Forwarding and Freight, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL, has announced it will move to the new Airport Business Park development... View More
e-Commerce Bytes--eBay Canada alerted users to changes coming to the national postal service. In February, Canada Post will introduce two lower-cost trackable services for U.S. and International shipments:... View More
Post&Parcel--FedEx Corp is preparing to shell out $550m to $650m next year as it looks to cut “thousands” of staff to boost company profitability. The company said today it expected the buyout... View More
Post&Parcel--Reports so far suggest that this year’s festive season is breaking records for parcel volumes either side of the Atlantic, as Christmas shoppers become more and more confident... View More
