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

IBM/Maersk Blockchain Shipping Initiative Hits Rough Seas
IBM/Maersk Blockchain Shipping Initiative Hits Rough Seas
October 26, 2018  |  Blockchain

Might there be challenging times afoot for TradeLens, the distributed ledger technology platform effort geared toward supply chains and backed by IBM and Maersk? CoinDesk...

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UPS Takes On Postmates With eBike Trial In Seattle
UPS Takes On Postmates With eBike Trial In Seattle
October 26, 2018  |  Delivery

United Parcel Service (UPS) announced that it is ready to unveil a delivery test service that utilizes electric bicycles to address growing traffic congestion and...

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Five At Five: Uber Eats Sets A New Target
Five At Five: Uber Eats Sets A New Target
October 24, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the latest ambition from Uber Eats, along...

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Target Plans No-Minimum Two-Day Shipping For Holidays
Target Plans No-Minimum Two-Day Shipping For Holidays
October 24, 2018  |  Retail

To take on competitors such as Amazon and Walmart, Target plans to offer free two-day shipping without a minimum order. The offering will be available...

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Walmart Expands Free Two-Day Shipping
Walmart Expands Free Two-Day Shipping
October 23, 2018  |  Retail

Aiming to increase the number of items that can be shipped in two days, Walmart announced Tuesday (Oct. 23) that it is working with its...

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Shipwell On Driving Logistics Innovation Through Connectivity
Shipwell On Driving Logistics Innovation Through Connectivity
October 19, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Efforts to disrupt the logistics and freight industry have multiplied in recent years, particularly with the emergence of technologies like the Internet of Things and...

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USPS Eyes Shipping Fee Increase For Amazon
USPS Eyes Shipping Fee Increase For Amazon
October 12, 2018  |  Amazon

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) wants Amazon to pay 9 percent to 12 percent more for its shipping services. According to CNBC, the USPS proposed...

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Deliverr Raises $7.1M To Rival Amazon Prime Delivery
Deliverr Raises $7.1M To Rival Amazon Prime Delivery
October 07, 2018  |  Delivery

Deliverr, the startup that enables Walmart, eBay, and Shopify to have two-day shipping delivery options that allow them to compete with Amazon Prime, raised $7.1...

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Amazon, Trucking Startup CargoX Team On Brazilian Logistics
Amazon, Trucking Startup CargoX Team On Brazilian Logistics
October 05, 2018  |  Amazon Delivery

Amazon is partnering with startup CargoX on a pilot program that will use bulletproof trucks for the delivery of expensive goods in Brazil. Bloomberg cited...

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