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.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

UPS Automates Logistics With Rising eCommerce Deliveries
UPS Automates Logistics With Rising eCommerce Deliveries
April 23, 2019  |  Retail

To become more agile and squeeze out costs in the age of online shopping, shipping and logistics conglomerate UPS is turning to automation. The move comes as...

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STORD Raises $12.3M To Create New Distribution Model
STORD Raises $12.3M To Create New Distribution Model
April 17, 2019  |  Investments

STORD, the on-demand warehousing startup, announced Tuesday (April 17) it raised $12.3 million in venture funding. In a blog post, STORD Founder and CEO Sean...

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H&M Reintroduces Delivery Fees For Loyalty Members
H&M Reintroduces Delivery Fees For Loyalty Members
April 10, 2019  |  Retail

Fashion retailer H&M announced it will start charging its loyalty club members delivery fees on small online orders. According to Reuters, the move aims to...

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When An 110-Year-Old Company Needs A Digital Upgrade
When An 110-Year-Old Company Needs A Digital Upgrade
April 05, 2019  |  Retail

In 1910, Albert Roye installed a glass-cutting machine in a small shed behind his home in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania and founded what he dubbed the Susquehanna...

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CVS Rolls Out Same-Day Delivery For Prescriptions
CVS Rolls Out Same-Day Delivery For Prescriptions
April 05, 2019  |  Retail

To provide medications to customers in a matter of hours, CVS Pharmacy is rolling out same-day prescription deliveries. Shoppers can access the offering at 6,000...

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Amazon Prime’s Direct Shipping Model To Cover Last Mile?
Amazon Prime’s Direct Shipping Model To Cover Last Mile?
April 04, 2019  |  Delivery

And now, the last mile gets a bit more crowded. News comes that, as reported in This Just In, Amazon’s shipping and logistics service is...

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UPS Partners With Inxeption On Blockchain eCommerce Platform
UPS Partners With Inxeption On Blockchain eCommerce Platform
March 25, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Shipping and logistics conglomerate UPS has partnered with eCommerce technology company Inxeption to allow businesses to market and distribute products on multiple online channels from one secure...

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Amazon Lets Businesses Choose Delivery Day
Amazon Lets Businesses Choose Delivery Day
March 18, 2019  |  Delivery

The eCommerce giant Amazon has announced the launch of Amazon Day for Business, a new delivery service that enables members to choose a recurring day...

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STO Express Sells Stake To Alibaba In $693M Deal
STO Express Sells Stake To Alibaba In $693M Deal
March 11, 2019  |  Delivery

Chinese courier STO Express has sold a stake to Alibaba, China’s largest eCommerce player. According to a report in Reuters, Alibaba is paying $693 million...

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