Incoming UPS CEO Backs Trade Agreements
Incoming UPS CEO David Abney said the company has to focus on growing international economies, better use technology and keeping the focus on employees.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FedEx Q4 Net Income Up 141%, Revenue Gains 4%
FedEx reported revenue was up 4% and net income up 141% for the fourth quarter ended May 31.
Walmart to Open New Ecommerce Distribution Center in Indiana
Walmart will open a 1.2 million sf distribution center in Indiana by 2015 that will distribute goods to more than 160 million people in two days or less.
A Practical Guide to Addressing Dimensional Weight Pricing
MCM contributor Curt Barry offers practical information for shippers in light of dimensional weight pricing moves by major carriers.
Experts: New UPS Dimensional Weight Pricing Will Have Significant Impact
On the heels of a similar announcement last month by rival FedEx, United Parcel Service announced Tuesday it will expand dimensional weight pricing for all U.S. ground shipments, effective Dec. 29, 2014.