Shift to cargo insurance helps Macy’s roll out the carpet for a smoother supply chain
December 3, 2018
For Kenneth Mink/The Fine Rug Gallery at Macy’s, the company’s exclusive lease partner and also the operator for Macy’s area rug business on Macys.com, the transition from carrier liability to cargo insurance was a long time coming.
JLL report focuses on urban infill warehouse and distribution space to fill last-mile gap
November 19, 2018
Given the constant state of frenetic activity, as it relates to the intersection of e-commerce activity and last-mile logistics, in addition to consumer expectations for same-day delivery, it has led to an increased need for e-commerce distribution operations that are located closer to consumers in populous urban areas.
Preferred Shipping signs re-seller agreement with Lone Star Overnight
November 8, 2018
Under the terms of this agreement, the companies said that Preferred will sell LSO’s services, including same-day, next-day, scheduled, and day-definite guaranteed deliveries up to 150 pounds.
The BOSS and BOPS of holiday season online shopping
October 31, 2018
One key difference between BOSS and another fun acronym, BOPS (buy-online/pickup-in-store) cited by CBRE is that with BOPS online orders are picked up in store, whereas with BOSS, retailers ship items to stores that are not regularly stocked in stores.
White House announces intent to exit the Universal Postal Union, seeks a better deal
October 25, 2018
而核心焦点th之间的“贸易战”e United States and China has been largely, if not solely, focused on tariff-related measures and subsequent retaliatory efforts on each side, a separate issue between the world’s two largest economies related to a 144-year old postal agreement has surfaced over the last week.
UPS reports solid 3Q earnings results in advance of holiday swing
October 24, 2018
季度收入每年bi 17.4美元上升了7.3%llion, while earnings per share at $1.82 were up 26% (topping Wall Street estimates of $1.81 per share), with net income up 16.6% at $1.508 billion.
Ryder rolls out last-mile expansion plans
October 22, 2018
Freight transportation and logistics services provider Ryder System Inc. recently announced it has expanded its Ryder Last Mile service. Ryder describes this service as a home delivery and white glove installation offering for big and bulky goods in 11 North American markets.
On-demand delivery moving really quickly
October 18, 2018
When two days is too long, on-demand networks step in to deliver orders in hours or even minutes. This is hot enough that four-year old startups are having to share the space with the likes of Target, WalMart, Home Depot and even Amazon. Ultimately, delighting customers is driving it all.
UPS announces global expansion plans for UPS My Choice
October 11, 2018
Earlier today, global transportation and logistics bellwether UPS rolled out global expansion plans for of UPS My Choice offering.
USPS rolls out proposed 2019 rate increases
October 11, 2018
Proposed 2019 price increases were submitted by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), an independent Federal agency that provides transparency and accountability of the U. S. Postal Service's operations, yesterday.
Q&A: Doug Waggoner, Echo Global Logistics CEO
September 20, 2018
Logistics Managment's Jeff Berman recently talked to Echo Global Logistics CEO Doug Waggoner on a wide range of industry topics, including the freight economy, technology, last-mile logistics, and ELD, among others.
FedEx Ground increases delivery schedule to six days a week
September 12, 2018
Company officials said that this move was made in response to a combination of –increasing e-commerce demand and record influx of volume expected this holiday season, and beyond.
FedEx rolls out rate changes for certain package types, effective during holiday shipping season
August 7, 2018
Earlier this month, Memphis-based transportation and logistics power FedEx said it will not additional residential holiday season surcharges, save for oversized or unauthorized shipments or those that require additional handling. The company initially instituted this policy a year ago.
Amazon rolls out new plans for delivery service partners network
June 28, 2018
Global e-commerce powerhouse Amazon announced yesterday it is upping its plans to increase its package delivery and logistics services capabilities through the introduction of a new offering that, it said, will enable entrepreneurs to set up their own businesses to deliver Amazon packages.
UPS announces expansion of LCL ocean service
June 7, 2018
Transportation and logistics bellwether UPS said today it has made a significant expansion to its less-than-container load (LCL) ocean service, adding direct sailings in 130 lanes.
UPS set to roll out price hikes for larger parcel packages
May 30, 2018
有效的星期二,6月4日,UPS将开始及其ment rate increases for large packages moving through its parcel network. These charges, which were initially announced by the company last October, call for an increase for Over Maximum Limits and the Oversize Pallet Handling Surcharge to increase by $150, from $500 to $600, as well as s new Shipping Charge Correction Audit Fee. UPS Pricing Changes 2018, UPS parcel prices for larger packages
USPS sees revenue gain but net losses remain intact in fiscal second quarter earnings
May 11, 2018
At $17.5 billion, USPS revenue headed up $235 million, or 1.4%, compared to the fiscal second quarter of 2017, but it incurred a net loss of $1.3 billion for the quarter compared to a net loss of $562 million a year ago.
New courier study shows that U.S. Western States have low threshold for late deliveries
April 12, 2018
Dropoff just released the findings of its annual consumer survey on delivery and retail trends, noting that there’s a huge “expectations gap” between what products consumers want delivered same-day and what products they actually receive same-day.
Trying to separate the facts from fiction when it comes to Trump and Amazon
April 6, 2018
In recent days, much has been made of President Trump’s comments, via Twitter (of course), squarely aimed at global e-commerce behemoth Amazon and how it apparently takes advantage of the United States Postal Service (USPS). Amazon Trump Comments, Trump Tweets about Amazon
FedEx acquires P2P Mailing Limited, move increases global E-commerce portfolio
March 29, 2018
Taking steps to expand its global e-commerce presence, FedEx said this week it has acquired Laindon, United Kingdom-based P2P Mailing Limited, a global e-commerce transportation solutions provider. Supply Chain mergers and acquisitions,