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

Instant Gratification Upends Logistics Industry
Instant Gratification Upends Logistics Industry
February 03, 2017  |  Retail

In today’s instant gratification age, the expectation on speedy services in retail has naturally progressed as fast as possible. As a result, consumers are looking...

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Amazon Shipping Products To The US From China Via The Ocean
Amazon Shipping Products To The US From China Via The Ocean
January 26, 2017  |  Amazon

Amazon isn’t resting on its laurels when it comes to shipping goods and has now started shipping products to warehouses in the U.S. from Chinese...

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Underinsurance Leaves Shippers Exposed To Cybercrime
Underinsurance Leaves Shippers Exposed To Cybercrime
January 13, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

There’s an insurance gap that may be increasing the cybersecurity threat facing shipping companies. Reuters reported that the industry is now dealing with increased instances...

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FedEx Profits Flatten Over Increased Spending
FedEx Profits Flatten Over Increased Spending
December 22, 2016  |  Retail

As the holiday shipping (not to be confused with shopping) season kicks into high gear, straining major shipping and logistics providers, FedEx is reportedly attempting...

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Retailers, Shippers Face Rising Delivery Costs
Retailers, Shippers Face Rising Delivery Costs
December 16, 2016  |  Retail

The high cost of delivering eCommerce packages is rearing its ugly head this holiday season. With online sales expect to reach $392.5 billion this year,...

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Can Retailers Keep Up With Holiday Shipping Demands?
Can Retailers Keep Up With Holiday Shipping Demands?
December 14, 2016  |  Retail

As Christmas quickly approaches and the holiday season rolls on, both consumers and retailers are faced with the looming pressure of shipping deadlines. According to...

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For X-Border Commerce, Breaking Old Mindsets May Lower Costs
For X-Border Commerce, Breaking Old Mindsets May Lower Costs
December 09, 2016  |  Cross Border Commerce

Global commerce is poised for big-time expansion over the next few years, ushering in new linguistic and technological solutions. The December edition of PYMNTS' X-Border...

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Shipping Ramps Up As Consumer Spending Online Rises
Shipping Ramps Up As Consumer Spending Online Rises
November 28, 2016  |  Delivery

Roads and railways have been suffering from a long-term decline. But things appear to be improving, and they have consumers to thank for it. According...

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Monday Is Black Friday For Shipments This Holiday Season
Monday Is Black Friday For Shipments This Holiday Season
November 25, 2016  |  Retail

Everyone in the retail sector is bracing themselves for a record-setting holiday shopping season. But they’re not the only ones. As the holiday shopping season...

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