San Francisco, CA-- Shipping giant UPS (NYSE:UPS) was hit with a proposed class-action lawsuit claiming the shipping giant routinely uses an inaccurate measurement system that causes tens of thousands... View More
The Governors of the Postal Service announced today they accepted the decision of the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to modify two of its earlier rate case recommendations: lowering the price of the... View More
PLANTATION, Fla. April 25, 2007 / DHL, the worlds leading express delivery and logistics company, today announced a major service upgrade for international express shipments to the United States. US... View More
DHL was determined to be the winner of the Great Package Race for 2007. Conducted by Georgia Institute of Technologys Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineerings supply chain program, DHL... View More
Getting products from Point A to anywhere else requires in the box packaging to protect the contents from damage in transit. Oftentimes, loose fill, such as packing peanuts, is selected because it provides... View More
There has been a good deal of press in recent months regarding the USPS Rate Case and the impending impact on non-profits and direct marketers. But what about the cost-conscience parcel shipper? The Governors... View More
I had the opportunity for over three decades to be a peddler of Parcel Services. I can recall one day getting a call from Dick Ward, the corporate traffic manager of Burroughs Corporation, headquartered... View More
Companies involved with small order logistics (defined as person-portable products and quantities, as well as documents) are now in a position to fundamentally change how they serve customers and operate... View More
I placed my first catalogue order when I was nine years old. I remember saving my 25 cents-a-week allowance for six weeks to pay the $1.50 shipping and handling charge for the free secret agent decoder... View More
Editors Note: PARCEL has received many inquiries from readers desiring to know more about the new dimensional weight (Dim Weight) that has recently gone into effect. We sought out two industry experts,... View More
In this final part of our series on common frustrations shippers experience with their carriers, we will discuss relationships with carrier representatives. Although shippers are generally pleased with... View More
In part one of this series, we examined the important steps in preparing for a kaizen event. Now, as you start the first day of the kaizen event, there are several rules that must be established to the... View More
What is the best deal for shipping packages? For the last few years, one of the best values for shipping packages weighing less than five pounds has been the U.S. Postal Services Priority Mail. The fastest... View More
Technology has put the world at our doorsteps. Are you opening that door and stepping through? According to the Small Business Administration, companies engaged in international trade are 20% more productive,... View More
The concern for sustainability in any country has always first emerged from individuals and non-profit organizations. Next, it has been enforced by governments or communities, becoming a nations concern... View More
RICHMOND, VA - The Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp. has announced a move of its U.S. corporate headquarters to a new, much larger location not far from its previous site in Richmond. The new building offers... View More
Oakbrook Terrace, IL, April 18, 2007 - The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), the world's leading provider of vendor-neutral certifications for technology professionals, announced today... View More
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee--Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently added Al Benki as Senior Vice President, International Services. In this newly created role, Benki will focus on the company's Latin... View More
St. Louis, Missouri: April 16, 2007--FKI Logistex® (www.fkilogistex.com), a global leader in integrated material handling solutions, announces the expansion of its Canadian operations. Company... View More
