Parcel & Express

Innovating to Meet Needs of Retiring Baby Boomers

March 7, 2016

Analyst Insight: The highly competitive pharmaceutical industry is innovating rapidly to meet the changing needs of an aging U.S. population. More than 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every day, a pattern that will continue for at least 14 years and equating to over 50 million by the year 2029. As such, how and where consumers obtain and receive pharmaceuticals will change, and logistics will be a driving force behind these movements. -- Kim McQuilken, Chief Operating Officer, Spend Management Experts

Growth in Global E-Commerce Logistics May Approach 10 Percent in 2016-2020 Period

February 23, 2016

Technavio

The global e-commerce logistics market is expected to grow at 9.69 percent through 2020, primarily because of growth in the cross-border e-commerce market, which is expected to increase at a rate of more than 28 percent worldwide.

Google Patent Envisions Driverless Vehicle Bringing Packages to Your Door

February 16, 2016

RCR Wireless

In a patent filed Feb. 9, Google forecasts potential interest in using autonomous, self-driving vehicles to deliver packages, a concept Amazon and Google have both been exploring with the use of drones.

DHL Express Canada Offers Flat-Fee International Shipping

February 8, 2016

DHL Express Canada

DHL Express Canada has launched a new service providing pre-determined rates for international shipping.

Despite Break-up With Amazon, UPS Reports Very Strong Fourth Quarter in 2015

February 4, 2016

Cargo Facts

If you have been following the news from the express and e-commerce industries lately, you could be forgiven for thinking that the big U.S. integrators are in serious trouble, trembling at the thought of Amazon not only pulling its business from UPS and FedEx, but also competing for their remaining business.

DHL Expands Service Center in Memphis

February 3, 2016

DHL

DHL has moved into a new service center in Memphis, Tenn., serving the tri-state area of Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.

CEVA Logistics Adds Ground Transportation Business

February 2, 2016

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has added a fourth business line to offer ground transportation.

Latest Hike in USPS Shipping Rates Burdens Smaller Retailers

January 28, 2016

Fierce Retail

Last week, the U.S. Postal Service announced an increase on several shipping products used by online retailers, including Flat-Rate Priority boxes. On average, rates increased 9.5 percent in the first price hike on commercial Priority Mail in three years.

Hermes Teams With DPD, GLS in New Joint Venture

January 19, 2016

Hermes

Hermes, operator of a business-to-consumer parcel shop network in Europe, has partnered with Dynamic Parcel Distribution (DPD) and General Logistics Systems (GLS) to form a new joint venture, ParcelLock GmbH.

Matternet, DHL Move Forward With Tests on Drones Carrying Payloads

January 19, 2016

Air Cargo World

California-based drone manufacturer, Matternet, plus DHL's "parcelcopter" prototype unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), both plan to begin testing their airworthiness with actual payloads in the next two months.

Parcel & Express

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding express and small shipments and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before thanks, in part, to the boom in e-commerce. New technologies that provide information during express and small shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these cargo services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using express shipping solutions to power their supply chains.