The Logistics Academy

JULY 6, 2016

Thanks to China’s e-commerce boom, the country’s package-delivery business has been growing at 30 percent a year. On the most recent Single’s Day—an online buying fest that takes place every November 11—consumers ordered 680 million packages, across all Chinese websites, that needed delivery.

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Bringg

JULY 4, 2018

As the volume for deliveries grows, this new franchise model is yet another strategy for Amazon to expand their delivery logistics network. With setup costs starting at $10,000, Amazon said that the owner of the package delivery franchise can expect to earn up to $300,000 in annual profit.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Having an organized warehouse or shipping strategy is the best way to ensure a smooth holiday shipping season. If you are a retail company that is shipping mainly clothing items, you will need smaller boxes that can be send in the mail or through a package delivery service (UPS, FedEx). Should we use a shipping service?

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Strategy October 23, 2019 Online retail giant continues efforts to streamline package delivery, adding thousands of pickup points with retail partners GNC, Health Mart, and… The post Amazon expands package pickup network appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

This need is a partial product of the rise of package theft, and since logistics service providers may have a proverbial mountain of packages to deliver, they cannot realistically wait for signature on delivery for each package. Companies Will Aim to Improve Shipper-3PL Relationships.

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Blog on Log

OCTOBER 16, 2006

have signed an agreement that will give the German express package delivery and logistics giant a 49 percent shareholding in Polar Air Cargo as well as increased air freight capacity in the transpacific market for the next 20 years. DHL and Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. Polar is the ideal partner to achieve that.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2016

Consumers are expressing an unprecedented amount of power through eCommerce, and in fact, eCommerce logistics is growing increasingly reliant on small parcel and package delivery options daily. As a result, warehouses can ship more packages. Predictive, Real-Time Analytics Are King of eCommerce Logistics Strategy.

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ShipLilly

MAY 19, 2021

in the US in the previous year, such a business strategy would have been impossible. These workers would be deployed in its order fulfillment and package delivery departments. Those that are shaping their hiring strategies for the second half of the year should already be recruiting. When unemployment was as low as 3.5%

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 21, 2020

The new decade will see an increasing convergence of digital and physical operations as brick-and-mortar locations are positioned as hubs closer to the customer and e-commerce sites direct more package delivery to retail outlets, ABI Research said in a late December study,” reads an article from Yahoo!

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GlobalTranz

JULY 17, 2017

Now more than ever, many logistics leaders are considering what they call the “smart” route, selecting regional parcel carriers as a complement to their overall shipping strategy. If you haven’t already, don’t you need to ask yourself - isn’t it about time I consider a regional shipping strategy for my company?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

This would dramatically change how the concept of small packages are delivered, moving small package delivery from trucks to air, while hastening the entire process. And according to a BI intelligence survey of major cities, people are willing to pay for the service. How Does the Year of the Transport Drone Impact Shippers?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2016

Unfortunately, small package shipping directly implies that many different packages from multiple shippers to different customers will be located close to one another. As a result, the risk of damage or errors in delivery, loading or unloading can be greater for small package delivery. When to Use LTL Shipping.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Intel sees its supply chain as a crucial component of its strategy to enter new markets. Rather than focusing on digitizing individual functions, Cisco is working on orchestration across end-to-end process flows—including planning, sourcing, manufacturing and delivery throughout its entire supply chain. Printer-friendly version.

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Airfreight Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2019

The American multinational package delivery and supply chain management company, UPS recently announced that their venture capital division, UPS Ventures had taken a minority stake in TuSimple , an autonomous driving company from San Diego.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

When it comes to package delivery, I’m not completely sold on the gig-economy model, but I’m also convinced that new delivery models are needed to keep pace with the rapid growth of e-commerce and our ever-more-demanding expectations as consumers. Not surprising, e-commerce is one of the biggest growth opportunities around.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2016

As a result, having an optimized route before sending small packages makes the difference between an on-time delivery and a late delivery. More importantly, the vast reaches of Amazon have made small package delivery expectations excel beyond traditional capabilities in legacy ERP systems.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 14, 2016

This allows carriers and shippers to take extra care during these riskiest parts of the package’s journey, resulting in an optimized supply chain. Furthermore, optimized small package delivery schedules are possible through audits of routes and transportation operations to find the fastest, cheapest way to delivery products.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 30, 2018

centric ground small package delivery company to a more than $60 billion global supply chain and logistics solutions provider.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Moller-Maersk, the company intends to “transform” its logistics and supply chain model to compete with package delivery behemoths like UPS and Fedex. A more realistic scenario, said Finley, would for Maersk to concentrate its “last mile” strategies in U.S.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Moller-Maersk , the company intends to “transform” its logistics and supply chain model to compete with package delivery behemoths like UPS and Fedex. A more realistic scenario, said Finley, would for Maersk to concentrate its “last mile” strategies in U.S.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 25, 2018

With this proposed investment in CEVA, CMA CGM makes a significant move, in line with its development strategy,” said Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM, in a statement. Earlier this year, Maersk said it intends to “transform” its logistics and supply chain model to compete with package delivery behemoths like UPS and FedEx.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Starting a home delivery business is not like many other alternatives out there. You have to consider various strategies, challenges, and market factors to ensure the best results. This guide looks at all the critical aspects of how to start a delivery service business. Tips for Starting a Home Delivery Business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

Weekend package delivery services have seen their ups and downs, as Sunday deliveries at one point became a hot commodity. This week, FedEx announced that it plans to scale back even more on Sunday package deliveries as the courier grapples with faltering e-commerce demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has embarked on an ambitious Net Zero Roadmap, outlining a comprehensive strategy to slash greenhouse gas emissions at the New York/New Jersey seaport. As a result, retailers now have more bargaining power over suppliers. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 7, 2021

Kroger joins drone delivery race. Girl Scout cookies take flight in Virginia drone deliveries. Walgreens is launching an in-house delivery program. Biden announces a strategy change as the pace of vaccination slows. The technology allows for deliveries of up to five pounds to customers’ homes or wherever they may be.

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Ship Monk

MAY 18, 2023

That may seem a bit dramatic, but people who get into the ecommerce industry are dynamic by nature, living every day with visions of innovation, gameplans for growth , and on the hunt for the best scaling strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 21, 2021

Echoing Amazon: Walmart and Target try local package delivery. Taking a page from their biggest rival, Walmart and Target are testing their own home package delivery services in the US. The service has made package deliveries in the Bentonville and Rogers areas near Walmart’s Arkansas headquarters.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 1, 2019

req’d) Package delivery startup Roadie receives $37 million in funding (Fox Business). These technologies will become an increasingly important part of our technology strategy as we explore additional applications to improve process automation and service predictions.”. Tariffs on China Goods Staying at 10% — For Now.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Gordon Glazer, senior consultant for San Diego-based parcel consultancy Shipware LLC , noted that there appears to be a disconnect relating to the Task Force report indicating that the USPS must pursue new cost-cutting strategies that will enable it to meet the changing realities of its business model.

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