Millennials comprise almost a third of the US population and spend about $1.2 trillion yearly, more than any other generation, respectively. To attract and keep this highly valuable audience, online b
The US economy seems to be chugging along in the right direction. 2017 real GDP growth was 2.3%, compared to 1.5% in 2016. Retail sales for the all-important holiday season were the highest since 2010
The marketplace is more saturated than ever before, and as a result, businesses are under constant pressure to make an impact on the average consumer. Of course, you’ll need to ensure your product... View More
Keeping up with parcel industry changes is a challenge. The pace of industry evolution is rapid, and it’s becoming more complex — and costly. Parcel shipping rates are increasing at more than... View More
A short time ago in an introductory lecture, a professor gave his students a simple lesson. He said, "Everyone, get out your calculators and enter the following: ‘One plus one multiplied by t... View More
Plantation, Fla., April 17, 2018: DHL, the world’s leading international logistics provider, has recently expanded its operations in the greater New York City area to support international tra... View More
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) today announced that Michael L. Ducker, President and CEO of its FedEx Freight subsidiary, will retire effective August 15, 2018. Ducker took the hel... View More
This article originally appeared in the March/April, 2018 issue of PARCEL. Annual shipping rate increases are an expected occurrence for shippers and customers alike. Shippers understand and acce... View More
Raleigh, NC - MonarchFx, a Tompkins International company, partners with Piedmont National, providing expert packaging solutions to create unique and innovative solutions that are streamlined, cost ef
There comes a point in nearly every growing e-commerce merchant’s journey when the topic of scalability must be explored. Scalability might take many forms for this growing business, but managing... View More
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – April 5, 2018 – Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain, today introduces an enhanc
Last month, we published part one of a two-part series on the top enterprise labeling trends affecting the supply chain. This month, we'll take a look at the role analytics and cloud technology play... View More
With Amazon’s recent announcement of Shipping with Amazon, in which the company will pick up and ship packages to customers (effectively removing the need for third-party carriers), there’s
Across the materials handling industry, labor costs frequently comprise as much as 50% of the expenses at any individual warehouse. The industry is labor-intensive by nature... View More
WOODBURY, New York – March 29, 2018 - Janam Technologies LLC, a leading provider of rugged mobile computers that scan barcodes and communicate wirelessly, today introduced the newest and most powerf
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), announced today Purple Runway – A FedEx Pathways Program, an industry-leading pilot development program designed to... View More
Imagine ordering a new computer or buying a set of golf clubs in the morning. And it arrives at your house two hours later. That’s same-day delivery, and it has the power to shift the last-mile... View More
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) announced today that it has acquired P2P Mailing Limited, a leading provider of worldwide e-commerce transportation solutions, for £92 million. P2P’s... View More
We all know that the e-commerce industry is booming. And why wouldn't it be? The convenience of shopping from home and having your purchases delivered to your doorstep is unparalelled. But, ther... View More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced it has placed a reservation for 20 Tesla Semi trucks. The fully-electric trucks, which are scheduled to begin production in 2019, will b... View More
GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, today announced a series of executive leadership appointments and the formation of a new client experience organization within its Americas region
Weston, FL — DHL eCommerce announced a new exclusive multi-year contract with the United States Postal Service (USPS) for last-mile parcel delivery services in the U.S. At an expected value
France has become the latest country to enact a fee on low-value imports that takes effect before the European Union’s broader customs reform — a €3 duty across the bloc set to take effe
The parcel industry is entering a new phase of AI adoption. What began as experimentation is now moving into day-to-day operations, with artificial intelligence playing an increasingly central
Lost and damaged parcel shipments are often viewed as an unavoidable cost of high-volume shipping. For enterprise shippers, that mindset can become expensive. As parcel volumes increas
GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, today announced a series of executive leadership appointments and the formation of a new client experience organization within its Americas region
Weston, FL — DHL eCommerce announced a new exclusive multi-year contract with the United States Postal Service (USPS) for last-mile parcel delivery services in the U.S. At an expected value
France has become the latest country to enact a fee on low-value imports that takes effect before the European Union’s broader customs reform — a €3 duty across the bloc set to take effe
The parcel industry is entering a new phase of AI adoption. What began as experimentation is now moving into day-to-day operations, with artificial intelligence playing an increasingly central
Lost and damaged parcel shipments are often viewed as an unavoidable cost of high-volume shipping. For enterprise shippers, that mindset can become expensive. As parcel volumes increas