Parcel & Express

Semi-Autonomous Robot Deliveries To Roll Out In U.S.

January 27, 2017

For cargo firms seeking a low-cost last-mile delivery system, a new semi-autonomous robot, launched by Starship Technologies, will soon begin running deliveries for restaurants through Postmates and DoorDash services.

DHL E-Commerce Opens Australia Fulfillment Center

January 23, 2017

Air Cargo World

DHL eCommerce, a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has launched a fulfillment center in Sydney to meet Australian domestic demand for overseas goods ordered by online shoppers, the company says.

Fedex, Walgreens Hope To Thwart 'Porch Pirates' With 8,000 More Secure Locations

January 19, 2017

Air Cargo World

As concerns rise over express package thefts, FedEx and Walgreens pharmacies have inked a long-term deal to install 8,000 secure pickup/dropoff locations in pharmacies across the United States.

Deutsche Post DHL Group Completes UK Mail Acquisition

January 9, 2017

Air Cargo World

Deutsche Post DHL Group has completed the acquisition of UK Mail in a $315.5m bid to strengthen its presence in the U.K. e-commerce market.

"K" Line Launches Asia-Chennai Express Service

December 9, 2016

"K" Line

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. has announced an enhanced containership service, Asia Chennai Express Services (ACE). This service will have new port coverage of Korea and China and direct service to and from Chennai, India.

DHL Express Invests $185M in U.S. Growth

December 6, 2016

DHL Express

Shipping and logistics provider DHL Express says it's continuing an investment plan for the United States and the Americas of $185m. The investment earmarked for 2016 and 2017 is focused on infrastructure, technology and people - creating some 900 new jobs in 2016.

Channel Tunnel Fundamentally Changed UK Logistics, Report Says

November 22, 2016

Supply Management

More than a quarter of all goods traded between the UK and Europe, worth around £91.4bn ($113.82bn) a year, come through the Channel Tunnel, a report has found. In its report, "Economic Footprint of the Channel Tunnel Fixed Link," Ernst & Young found that 30 percent of UK exports, worth £43.6bn ($54.3bn), and 22 percent of imports, worth £47.8bn ($59.53bn), to and from the EU depend on the tunnel.

Pitney Bowes Forecasts Parcel Shipping Volume Increase Through 2018

November 21, 2016

Pitney Bowes

Pitney Bowes, a global commerce technology company, says parcel shipping volume will grow at an annual rate of 5 to 7 percent through 2018, with cross border shipping leading the way, according to the company's Parcel Shipping Index annual report.

UPS, FedEx Strike E-Commerce Partnership Deals

November 21, 2016

MultiChannel Merchant

Both UPS and rival carrier FedEx have announced e-commerce partnership as they head into the busy holiday shopping season that kicks off with Cyber Weekend.

European Parliament Clears Drone Regulations for Takeoff

November 17, 2016

Computerworld

Regulations to protect people from falling drones moved a little closer to takeoff at the European Parliament. Ensuring drone safety took on a new urgency last week, with GoPro's recall of its Karma drone after unexplained mid-air power failures caused a number of them to drop out of the sky.

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.