Parcel & Express

FedEx Rates Will Increase in January

October 11, 2016

FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight, subsidiaries of FedEx Corp., will increase shipping rates effective Jan. 2, 2017.

Webinar Oct. 20 Explores Maximizing Use of Parcel in Transportation Management

October 6, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

The explosion of e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment is resulting in expanded use of parcel by shippers. How the parcel industry has changed to meet the needs of today's supply chains, and how shippers can maximize parcel in their transportation plans is the topic of SupplyChainBrain's webinar Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET.

If Drones Aren't Answer to Last-Mile Delivery, Maybe Robotics Is

October 6, 2016

Computerworld

A drone alone can't make "last-mile" home delivery scale. But robots can.

SAP, UPS Integrate 3D Printing, Logistics Network

October 3, 2016

SAP

SAP SE has agreed to integrate its supply-chain software with the logistics network and 3D printing technology of UPS.

DHL to Take Over UK's Largest Mail, Parcel Carrier

October 3, 2016

American Shipper

Deutsche Post DHL Group will acquire UK Mail Group plc for 242.7m pounds ($315.63m), the company said. DHL said it expects the company's directors to make a unanimous recommendation that UK Mail shareholders accept the offer.

Warning: Your Drone Can Be Hacked, Directed to Crash

September 30, 2016

Infosecurity

Insurance giant Allianz has warned that the increasing volume of drones in our skies could present a major cybersecurity threat, potentially even resulting in loss of life.

DHL, United Airlines Add Service in Puerto Rico

September 26, 2016

DHL Global Forwarding

DHL Global Forwarding and United Airlines have expanded cargo service in Puerto Rico.

DHL Opens New Service Center in Seattle

September 20, 2016

DHL

DHL has expanded operations in Seattle with the opening of a new service center.

How Amazon's Prime Day Creates New Challenges for Traditional Retailers

September 12, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

First there was Black Friday. Then Cyber Monday. And now, Amazon.com's Prime Day. Why do retailers invite peak-demand headaches?

Best Practices for E-Commerce Shipments to Canada

September 9, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The boom in e-commerce is a global phenomenon, but each country has its own unique requirements for ensuring the smooth flow of shipments to the buyer.

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.