Call it dull. Call it boring. But dont call logistics a dry subject anymore at least not if you want to be accurate. These days, its tough to find a supply chain that doesnt involve water and everything... View More
Since the Kyoto Protocol was ratified in 1997, carbon emissions have been making headlines. 2007 marked the 10-year anniversary of Kyoto, and the protocols signatory countries must meet their carbon emission... View More
When they ask me what the profile of the ideal logistics job candidate is, Id say it is an Arabic-speaking Chinese national with a Finance MBA, APICS certification and a criminal record for hacking into... View More
Rodney Dangerfield is famous because of his catchphrase, I get no respect. I have been to a number of conferences over the past several months (including my favorite PARCEL 07) and have had the opportunity... View More
They say a fifth anniversary gift should be made out of wood. Well, if thats the case find me a piece to knock on. Why? Because, five years ago, we set out to build an event that was a little bit different.... View More
Small businesses play a big role in global trade. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small business exporters have historically generated approximately 29% of the US export sales in a... View More
On December 31, 2007, UPS, FedEx and DHL all passed along the highest general rate increases in eight years. This 6.9% raise came on the heels of record setting increases in 2007. For many shippers,... View More
We recently ran a heads-up piece on our website (www.PARCELindustry.com) focusing on the possibility of Deutsche Post downsizing or eliminating its DHL Americas division. The story basically announced... View More
USPS BOG has approved the new Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Box for both domestic and International Mail - International Mail Manual and set the price - prices... View More
In the last issue of PARCEL, we discussed the concept of a carrier’s rules tariff and why it is important for a parcel shipper to know what is in the tariffs (or Service Guide or Terms and Conditions)... View More
In previous columns, we have taken a look at recent cases and industry developments. In this issue, we are going ‘back to basics’ to briefly review the basics of what are known as ‘rules... View More
In the previous column, we took a look at the recent case of Treiber v. UPS and the lessons to be learned from the Court’s opinion. In that case, a jeweler shipped a $103,000 piece of jewelry and... View More
SALT LAKE CITY (January 25, 2008) England Logistics, one of Americas premier third party logistics companies, announced today it has acquired an ownership interest in freight forwarding company Dynalink... View More
JACKSONVILLE, Florida--PenserSC is the new name for Peninsular Warehouse Company--an established, respected provider of complete Supply Chain Management services in the U.S. Southeast. Established in 1908... View More
Reichshof-Wehnrath, Germany, 30 January 2008 SOKYMAT AUTOMOTIVE, a global leader in the development, production and sale of RFID components, announces the appointment of KONTEK COMATEL S.p.A., a leader... View More
Lima, Pa.-January 30, 2008-Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, today announced shipment figures and record revenue for the year ending Dec. 31, 2007.... View More
Q: We read in the press that a court in California ruled that Staples Inc. was acting as an unlicensed insurance agent when it sold insurance on packages shipped from its stores through UPS and improperly... View More
Q: What do you mean by an unsophisticated shipper, and how can I tell if I am one? A: Readers frequently see a reference to an unsophisticated shipper when discussing disputes between a shipper and a carrier,... View More
QUESTION: Why are parcel express carriers allowed to limit their liability to only $100 per package when their parcel rates have escalated to many times the rates charged when the $100 limit was first... View More
Editors Note: After the untimely passing of long-time contributor William Augello, PARCEL Magazine searched for a columnist to author the column for the February issue. Jerry Hempstead stepped up to the... View More
