USPS Rate Increases Not Expected to Materially Impact Volume, Share
While the USPS’ new parcel shipping price increases are the first in three years, the move is not expected to drive significant volume or market share away.
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Pitney Bowes Acquires Transportation Management Firm Enroute
Pitney Bowes announced the acquisition of Enroute Systems Corporation, a cloud-based, software-as-a-service transportation management solution provider.
Amazon to Buy Out French Delivery Company
In its continuing march toward setting up its own logistics and shipping operations, Amazon plans to acquire French package-delivery company Colis Privé.
Amazon Opening New Pickup Location at UPenn
Amazon has announced Amazon@Penn, a staffed package pickup point to be opened on the University of Pennsylvania campus, the first at an Ivy League school.
4 Steps to Make International Shipping Simple
Selling cross-border has become a major moneymaker for corporations and small businesses alike. Still, many merchants find the thought of exporting daunting. Here are four simple steps to make international shipping a breeze
Resolve To Save: 5 Moving Ways to Offset Package Rate Increases
While package rate increases from major carriers have hit retailers hard, these 5 supply chain optimization steps can help you streamline and cut costs.
6 Ways to Make Your Distribution Data Work for You
Distribution data and technology can help retailers improve customer service, supply chain and shipping processes. Here are 6 steps to help get you there.
UPS Bests FedEx in On-Time Performance during Christmas Week
Because of a policy shift and a willingness to turn away last-minute volume, UPS had a better Christmas week 2015 on-time performance record than FedEx.
With Shipping Prices Set to Rise, UPS, USPS Do Battle in Filings
UPS says in a filing that the U.S. Postal Service unfairly used its mail delivery monopoly to undercut private-market competitors on shipping prices.
Jet.com, Seeing Broader Issues, Warns Customers of Possible Delays
Ecommerce startup Jet.com warned customers it can’t guarantee Christmas delivery for certain items not flagged as eligible for two-day delivery.