Parcel & Express

Best Practices for E-Commerce Shipments to Canada

September 9, 2016

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.

Legislation Required Before Drone Delivery Can Really Take Off

August 26, 2016

Information Age

From a technology perspective, the capabilities of drones are improving day by day - advancements in autonomous piloting, "sense and aware" technologies and increased battery life mean that delivery drones are now very much a potential for the future.

Lufthansa Cargo Takes Over Time:Matters; Debuts MyAirCargo Service

August 25, 2016

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo has assumed complete ownership of the time:matters Group, a specialist in global same-day delivery and time-critical international spare-parts logistics.

Retail Copes With Changes Taking Place in Every Aspect of the Industry

August 15, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Leaders have to be nimble and agile if they are to keep on top of the evolution, particularly in the technology arena, that is roiling their vertical.

100 Great Supply Chain Partners: Something to Shout About!

August 10, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

If our annual 100 Great Supply Chain Partners is about anything, it's about sending a giant thank-you note, in a very public way, to a business partner that has demonstrably helped your business. Whether the partner you single out for recognition is involved in logistics and transportation, technology or in some other aspect of supply chain management, their efforts helped you immeasurably while you concentrated on your core business. And they deserve a shout-out and a public salute.

DHL Opens New Service Center in Chicago; Pop-Up Shop in Greater Toronto

August 8, 2016

DHL

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

Amazon, UK Team to Test Drone Delivery of Packages Weighing Up to Five Pounds

July 27, 2016

Amazon

Amazon has partnered with the UK government to explore making the delivery of parcels by small drones a reality.

DHL Opens Retail Service Center in New York City

July 18, 2016

DHL

DHL has expanded operations in New York City with the opening of a new retail service center in lower Manhattan.

For E-Tailers Today, the Box Is as Important as Its Contents

June 27, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the world of e-commerce, the packaging is more than just a box. It's meant to "inspire and inform" consumers.

Minimum Order Thresholds Drive Third of U.K. Online Consumers to Other Retailers, Study Says

June 22, 2016

JDA

Nearly a third (31 percent) of UK online shoppers shopped elsewhere as a result of encountering minimum order thresholds, according to the JDA/Centiro Customer Pulse 2016 Report conducted by YouGov.

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.