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Express/Small Shipments

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.
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    The slump in parcels is industry-wide, with rival United Parcel Service Inc. reporting on January 31 lower U.S. volumes and a forecast for declining sales in 2023.

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    By SupplyChainBrain

    UPS Prepares for Slowdown in Global Delivery Volumes

    UPS has been stressing profitability over volume but the drop in revenue was a surprise.

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    By SupplyChainBrain

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    January 31, 2023
    By Bloomberg

    UPS Faces Rising Labor Costs, Strike Risk in Upcoming Union Fight

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    January 24, 2023
    By SupplyChainBrain

    Small Package-Delivery Companies Grow as Businesses Seek Alternatives to UPS, FedEx

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    By SupplyChainBrain

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  • Fedex plane tails bloomberg
    January 11, 2023
    By Bloomberg

    FedEx to Pare Sunday Deliveries Again as E-Commerce Wanes

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    Amazon Expands Prime Delivery Service to More Web Stores

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    Consumers Want Greener Delivery Options — But Retailers Have to Explain Them

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  • Four Mistakes That Companies Are Making in Their Parcel-Shipping Strategies
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    Thanks to the pandemic and heavy customer demand, parcel shipping is currently mired in “chaos.”

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