Shipping

Freight transport is the physical process of transporting commodities and merchandise goods and cargo. The term shipping originally referred to transport by sea but in American English, it has been extended to refer to transport by land or air as well.

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Freightos Reduces Headcount by 13% in Operational Efficiency Plan
Freightos Reduces Headcount by 13% in Operational Efficiency Plan
July 11, 2023  |  Shipping

Freightos is reducing its headcount by 13%, or about 50 employees, as part of its plan to cut costs and boost efficiency. Get the Full Story...

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USPS Steps Up Competition for Small Packages With New Option
USPS Steps Up Competition for Small Packages With New Option
July 10, 2023  |  Delivery

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has launched a new shipping offering designed to let customers send packages within a delivery window of two to five days...

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42% of Retail Subscribers May Bail if Merchants Ditch Free Shipping
42% of Retail Subscribers May Bail if Merchants Ditch Free Shipping
July 03, 2023  |  Subscriptions

For consumers with retail product subscriptions, free shipping is essential to maintaining their loyalty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Industrial Economy’s Recent Advances Were Built on Ancient History 
Industrial Economy’s Recent Advances Were Built on Ancient History 
June 29, 2023  |  Supply Chain

In 1956, U.S. businessman Malcolm McLean was granted a patent for his intermodal shipping container. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Digital Platforms Look to Speed Logistics Sector Innovation
Digital Platforms Look to Speed Logistics Sector Innovation
June 26, 2023  |  Shipping

The industrial economy’s iceberg of institutional inertia is showing signs of melting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Real-Time Insights Bring Clarity to Chaos of Global Logistics Sector
Real-Time Insights Bring Clarity to Chaos of Global Logistics Sector
June 21, 2023  |  B2B Payments

A seismic shift in systemic capability is sweeping across the global shipping ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Auctane Buys Return Rabbit to Bolster Shipping Solutions
Auctane Buys Return Rabbit to Bolster Shipping Solutions
June 12, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Shipping and logistics company Auctane says it has acquired returns management platform Return Rabbit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Retailers’ Return Fees Risk Foot Traffic Incentives vs Disincentives to Buy
Retailers’ Return Fees Risk Foot Traffic Incentives vs Disincentives to Buy
May 23, 2023  |  Retail

Retailers charging fees for returns walk a tightrope. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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GPT Takes the Manual Out of Labor in the Industrial Economy
GPT Takes the Manual Out of Labor in the Industrial Economy
May 18, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman thinks new ideas, not bigger models, will evolve artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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