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How E-Commerce Companies Benefit from Using Freight Forwarders Beyond Courier Services

Dedola Global Logistics

While many e-commerce businesses often default to courier services for smaller or express deliveries, there’s an added dimension to logistics through freight forwarding. Efficient and reliable planning form the backbone that supports the growing demands of a global customer base. This includes ocean containers and air cargo.

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Vakrangee, Blue Dart Express collaborate on last mile courier and logistics services

247 Customs Broker

As per the arrangement with Blue Dart, VLPL through Vakrangee Kendras will offer courier pick-up and delivery services to the citizens – more affordable, reliably & efficiently. The 44000 plus Vakrangee Kendras will further expand our reach and delivery capabilities that could give new dimensions to the e-commerce logistics.”.

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Wing Launches America’s First Commercial Drone Delivery Service

Airfreight Logistics

In a first for drone delivery in the U.S., Wing is delivering packages, over-the-counter medication, snacks and gifts to residents of Christiansburg, Virginia. Similarly, customers can opt in to receive scheduled FedEx Express deliveries by drone.

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3 Reasons to consider upskilling your TMS

Locus

Some customers may opt for sustainable delivery options , aligning with eco-friendly practices, while others might be willing to pay extra for express deliveries. These additional choices not only enhance customer satisfaction but also create new revenue streams through differentiated delivery services.

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China’s e-commerce gold rush is on, and deliverymen dig in

The Logistics Academy

Rather than an empire of warehouses and fulfilment centres like Amazon or local rival JD.com, Cainiao has assembled a network of 15-16 of the biggest delivery companies and built a data platform that enables speedier and more efficient service by letting couriers bundle deliveries in the same area. FINANCIAL TIMES. Source: TODAY.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Startups are trying to make e-commerce packaging more sustainable. While Amazon has been quiet when approached about these acquisitions, it should be noted that the company is continuing with its plan to develop delivery stations to blanket the suburbs, something malls would be the perfect location for. US trade deficit jumps 4.8

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This Week in Logistics News (September 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

The companies said Wednesday that the collaboration will use Ford Escape hybrids with Argo AI technology for Walmart deliveries in Miami, the District of Columbia and Austin, Texas. The program will allow Walmart customers to place orders of groceries and other items online for door-to-door autonomous delivery.