Amazon Launches Sunday Delivery in India
Amazon has launched Sunday delivery in 100 Indian cities for all Fulfilled by Amazon products at no extra cost, with plans to expand the service.
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Waffle House Will Deliver Your Package Scattered, Smothered and Covered
Be still my clogging arteries. Waffle House has entered the package delivery game. Kinda. Waffle House signed on to be the first official Roadie Roadhouse… Here’s why your package might be delivered with a side of grits.
Forget The Rotting Fruit on West Coast Docks – Where’s My Order from eBay?
The intractable West coast port labor dispute may lead to shutdowns costing the U.S. economy $1.9 billion per day, but where’s my Turkish backgammon board?
UPS To Add Peak Season Surcharges, Seeking to Offset Operating Costs
UPS CEO David Abney said the company will add peak season surcharges on residential deliveries to recoup network investments and improve operating results.
UPS, FedEx Increase Fuel Surcharge Rates
Effective Feb. 2, UPS raised its fuel surcharge rates for ground and air services, as did rival FedEx.
UPS Hints At Higher Peak Season Pricing in 2015
As it lowered guidance on its earnings for Q4 and fiscal 2015, UPS also talked about possible adjustments to its peak season pricing later this year.
FedEx to Increase Fuel Surcharges Effective Feb. 2
As it is losing money from fuel surcharge revenue due to falling oil prices, FedEx plans to increase its fuel surcharge rates on Feb. 2, effectively putting them in line with rates from rival UPS.
FedEx Corp. Goes on a Holiday Shopping Spree
FedEx is doing a little holiday shopping of its own: On Monday, FedEx announced it would acquire GENCO, and on Tuesday, it acquired Bongo International. Here’s a look at the acquisitions.
FedEx Acquires Bongo International
Bongo International will operate as a subsidiary of FedEx Trade Networks, and its capabilities complement and expand the FedEx portfolio of offerings important to the rapidly growing global ecommerce marketplace.
Major Carriers Stay On Top of the Weather with Meteorology Teams
Given the 2013 holiday shipping debacle, UPS and FedEx have taken great pains to ensure there isn’t a repeat performance this season.