NRF: June Port Traffic Highest in Five Years
July port traffic is projected to be at the highest level in five years, the NRF reports, as west coast port negotiations go on.
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Melissa Data to Present Insight on Data Quality Challenges of International Addresses
Featured at Growing Global conference, MelissaData and other ecommerce leaders will discuss strategies to reduce shipping costs and fraud through better customer data.
Report: UPS to Invest $1B in European Ops, Mostly Germany
UPS plans to invest $1 billion in its European operations over the next three to five years, mostly focused on Germany, according to CFO Kurt Kuehn.
IDS Acquires Aspen Logistics
The purchase of Aspen builds on Plainfield, IN-based IDS’s strategy in e-fulfillment to serve 90% of the US with 2-day ground service, a critical component in the rapidly expanding ecommerce market.
Two Sides Still Talking As West Coast Ports Remain Open
As the deadline passed July 1, the two sides continuing talking to avert a west coast port strike.
Target Offers Free Shipping on Orders Over $50
Firing yet another salvo in the retail discount shipping wars, Target announced it is offering free shipping on “nearly all” orders over $50.
Study: West Coast Port Strike Could Cost U.S. Economy $2.5B Per Day
A joint NRF/NAM study found a West Coast port strike could cost the U.S. economy up to $2.5 billion per day.
Why ShipStation Acquisition Bodes Well for Stamps.com
Investment advisory service The Motley Fool sees the recent acquisition of ShipStation by Stamps.com as a huge positive for the company.
Building Your Global Shipping and Distribution Strategy
Want to learn how to build your global shipping and distribution strategy? You will want to attend a session on this important subject at Multichannel Merchant’s Growing Global conference on July 15 and 16 in Long Beach, Calif.
World-Class Strategies for Sourcing Global Parcel Rates and Contracts
The presentation, which is entitled Get It Delivered For Less: World-Class Strategies for Sourcing Global Parcel Transportation Rates & Contracts, provides advanced procurement strategies for shippers looking to reduce global parcel costs through contract negotiations.